Dravyaguna vigyana is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with the study of dravya. Naming the Dravya is very essential in order to identify, classify and differentiate a plant from the other. Naming a plant provides a means of communication and reference. Nomenclature of medicinal plants has been an integral part of Ayurveda since vedic period. Importance of namarupa vigyana is a basic need of practitioners to identify the exact drug or plant.
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