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The DRAVYA Portal (Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances) is a comprehensive digital repository launched by the Ministry of AYUSH through the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS).
 
Key Points about DRAVYA Portal

• The portal aims to catalog 100 key medicinal substances in its first phase, covering Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathic substances.
• It integrates traditional classical Ayurvedic knowledge with modern scientific research and validation.
• It is AI-ready, designed for analytics, discovery, predictive research, and integration with other Ministry initiatives such as the Ayush Grid.
• It supports advanced searching capabilities with filters like taste (rasa), potency (virya), post-digestive effect (vipaka), and therapeutic use.
• The portal facilitates research, innovation, and evidence-based validation, making traditional medicinal knowledge globally accessible and relevant.

The DRAVYA Portal reflects a significant digital leap in preserving, validating, and utilizing India's traditional medicinal knowledge in a modern scientific framework.

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