EDUCATIONAL FIELD VISIT TO SIDDHA MEDICINAL PLANTS GARDEN, METTUR

Excel College of Pharmacy organized an educational field visit to the Siddha Medicinal Plants Garden, Mettur, on 03 July 2026 for the I D.Pharm students as a part of the Pharmacognosy curriculum. The visit aimed to provide practical exposure to medicinal plants and strengthen students’ understanding through experiential learning.During the visit, students explored more than 200 medicinal plant species, a medicinal plant nursery, and a collection of dried crude drugs. The students gained valuable knowledge about the identification, authentication, cultivation, collection, processing, and medicinal importance of various plants.An informative session was conducted by Dr. Radha, Scientist-II and In-charge, who explained the significance of medicinal plants and emphasized the importance of their proper identification, conservation, and sustainable utilization.The field visit provided an excellent opportunity for students to connect theoretical concepts with practical applications. It enhanced their observational skills, enriched their knowledge of Pharmacognosy, and strengthened their understanding of the role of medicinal plants in pharmaceutical science.