VASU Research Centre was established on 26th February 2008. Within a very short span it has now become the backbone of Vasu Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Its facilities have been recognized by DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Gov. of India). At present, it is functioning as an R&D division of the company which focuses on various research areas viz. Herbal and Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical, Phytochemical, Cosmeceutical, Analytical, Clinical, Nutraceutical Research and development. Its major strength lies in its highly skilled & experienced professionals, who are proficient in taking various initiatives in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Research through modern scientific tools without diluting the principles of Ayurveda. VRC is well equipped with the most modern research facilities and is having proficiency in new formulation development.
Vasu Research Center (VRC) also serves as company’s knowledge base backup. Vasu Healthcare deals mainly with patented Ayurvedic products. VRC conducts rigorous trials of new products before execution of industrial production. It is also involved in standardizing manufacturing processes. It is well nurtured by the management’s co-operation by fulfilling all the requirements at every stage of the developmental program.
Infrastructure
VRC is spread across 5616 sq ft area of Vasu Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. and facilitated with fully sophisticated instruments and computerized data management system.
VRC is well equipped with various laboratories like R&D lab, Microbiology lab, Pharmacognosy lab, Chemical lab and Analytical lab.
It has also been equipped with library that has quite a large collection of books related to valuable Ayurvedic classics, Modern pharmaceutics, reference books viz. API, IP, BP, USP, etc., Scientific Journals and Periodicals.
The Research and development laboratory possesses state-of-the-art modern pharmaceutical instruments that facilitates latest trend of basic research and new formulation development.
The Microbiology lab is fully outfitted with the latest instruments that facilitate various studies like bioassay, bio-burden etc.
The Pharmacognosy laboratory is facilitated with the instruments viz. microtome, microscopes etc. The main operation of this lab is to identify and to authenticate the raw plant materials that are used in Ayurvedic formulations.
The Chemical laboratory is highly functional in general, Phytochemical and Neutraceutical analysis.
The Instrumentation Laboratory possesses the most sophisticated instrumental outfit viz. HPLC, GC, AAS, etc for the advanced Phytochemical and heavy metal research and analysis.
Our Team
VRC is backed by a well trained and experienced team of researchers which includes Doctorates, Doctors, Master degree holders from diverse fields like Ayurvedic pharmacy, Microbiology, Chemistry, Botany, Phytochemistry etc... By collaborative efforts of team members under the leadership of highly qualified and well experienced scientist, VRC is able to achieve any challenging task within the given time duration and needless to say, our team members are the backbone of our success and thriving business.
For further enhancement of their skills and knowledge, Company provides them with opportunities to participate in training courses, workshops, seminars, etc.
Mission
• Consistent growth by way of “Unmatched Quality” and “Commitment to Excellence”
• To provide standardized, biologically active and safe natural therapeutics for challenging diseases to the world community
• To serve the society by making available such products at affordable price in India
Vision
Value Reinvented with Certainty.
VRC is committed to follow the established value of Ayurveda and put forwards to the global community, with total scientific research support.
VRC Advisory Board
Dr. Malatiben Chauhan
Professor, Institute of Post Graduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
Dr. Minoobhai Parabia
Professor & Head, Department of Bioscience, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, Gujarat, India
Dr. Harishbhai Padh
Director, B.V.Patel Pharmaceutical Education & Research Development (PERD) Center, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Dr. S.H. Mishra
Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacy, The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Dr. B. Ravishankar
Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Post Graduate Teaching & Research in Ayurveda. Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
Dr. Madanbhai Patel M.D. (Ayu.)
Former Principal & Professor, Medico Botany of Ayurvedic Collage, Nadiad, Gujarat, India
Activities
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R&D – Developing novel formulation by employing Ayurvedic principles and modern scientific research data.
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F&D – Standardization and industrial scale up of formulations developed by R&D
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Pharmacognosy – Identification and standardization of herbal raw material
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Phytochemistry – Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of herbal raw material, marker isolation
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Chemistry – Analytical method development and Nutritional value analysis
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Microbiology – Checking Bio-burden of Herbal raw materials as well as finished products as per WHO norms, conducting Bioassay of novel drug entity.
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Analytical – Stability study, Heavy metal study, analysis using instruments like HPLC, GC, Spectrophotometer etc.
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Institutional - Collaboration with Pharmacy Colleges, Medical & Ayurvedic Institutions for various basic research projects, animal trials & toxicity studies.
Accreditation
DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research) Recognized
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research have given us reorganization for in house R&D unit for our outstanding R&D achievements.
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Standardization of Glucova tablet and Glucova capsule –An anti-diabetic herbal formulation - Indian Drug (Sent for publication)
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Evaluation of anti diabetic activity of Glucova – An herbal formulation – The Journal of research and education in Indian Medicine (Sent for publication)
VASU Research Centre, inaugurated on February 26th, 2008, is the backbone of Vasu Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.. Its a DSIR recognized centre and supports as an in-house research division, spearheading the R&D activity of the company which focuses on innovative research areas like Herbal and Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical, Phytochemical, Cosmoceutical, Analytical, Clinical, Nutraceutical Research and Development.
VASU Research Centre, inaugurated on February 26th, 2008, is the backbone of Vasu Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.. Its a DSIR recognized centre and supports as an in-house research division, spearheading the R&D activity of the company which focuses on innovative research areas like Herbal and Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical, Phytochemical, Cosmoceutical, Analytical, Clinical, Nutraceutical Research and Development.
VASU Research Centre, inaugurated on February 26th, 2008, is the backbone of Vasu Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.. Its a DSIR recognized centre and supports as an in-house research division, spearheading the R&D activity of the company which focuses on innovative research areas like Herbal and Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical, Phytochemical, Cosmoceutical, Analytical, Clinical, Nutraceutical Research and Development.
VASU Research Centre, inaugurated on February 26th, 2008, is the backbone of Vasu Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.. Its a DSIR recognized centre and supports as an in-house research division, spearheading the R&D activity of the company which focuses on innovative research areas like Herbal and Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical, Phytochemical, Cosmoceutical, Analytical, Clinical, Nutraceutical Research and Development.
