Department Overview

The Department of Gunapadam Marunthiyal (Pharmacology) at Maria Siddha Medical College & Hospital & Hospital provides comprehensive education on Siddha medicinal substances, including herbs, minerals, metals, animal products, and natural formulations. The department focuses on pharmacological properties, therapeutic actions, drug preparation, dosage forms, quality assurance, and the safe, effective use of Siddha medicines.

Students receive extensive practical training in medicinal plant identification, raw drug authentication, formulation preparation, pharmacological evaluation, quality control, clinical applications, and research methodologies. The curriculum combines traditional Siddha wisdom with modern scientific principles to ensure evidence-based clinical practice.