The Herbal Garden of the Faculty of Ayurved serves as a living repository of medicinal plants, reflecting the essence of Ayurveda’s deep connection with nature. It is an invaluable resource for education, research, and conservation, fostering a hands-on learning environment for students and scholars.

Vision

The Herbal Garden is not only a center for academic and research excellence but also a bridge between ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern healthcare innovation. It embodies the Faculty of Ayurved’s commitment to nurturing the legacy of Ayurveda while promoting environmental stewardship.

Key Features

1. Extensive Plant Collection:

• The garden houses a wide variety of medicinal plants, herbs, shrubs, and trees mentioned in classical Ayurvedic texts like the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Astanga Hrudaya, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu etc.
• It includes rare and endangered species that are vital to Ayurvedic formulations and therapeutic practices.

2. Educational Resource:

• Provides students with practical knowledge of identifying and understanding the properties, uses, and cultivation of medicinal plants.
• Enhances the study of Dravyaguna Vijnana (Ayurvedic pharmacology) and Bhaishajya Kalpana (Ayurvedic pharmaceutics).

3. Research Opportunities:

• Acts as a platform for conducting studies on the pharmacological and therapeutic properties of medicinal plants.
• Supports the development and standardization of herbal formulations for modern applications.

4. Conservation and Sustainability:

• Promotes the cultivation and conservation of threatened species, ensuring the preservation of Ayurvedic biodiversity.
• Encourages sustainable practices in herbal plant cultivation and usage.

5. Demonstration Areas:

• Dedicated sections & museum for showcasing medicinal plants categorized by their therapeutic properties, such as anti-inflammatory, digestive, and rejuvenative herbs.

6. Community Engagement:

• Open for guided tours, workshops, and awareness programs to educate the public about the significance of medicinal plants in Ayurvedic and holistic healthcare.
• Encourages collaboration with local farmers and practitioners for sharing knowledge on herbal cultivation