Herbal Garden at Kiliyanur Primary Health Centre (PHC)

Aurovanam continues to extend its influence beyond its own premises, inspiring other institutions to embrace herbal conservation and sustainability. One such impactful outcome occurred when Dr. B. Vasantha Kumari, a Siddha Medical Officer at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Kiliyanur, Villupuram district, visited Aurovanam during a training program organized by the Puducherry Forest Department.

During her visit, Dr. Kumari was deeply inspired by the herbal garden at Aurovanam, which showcases a diverse collection of medicinal plants and demonstrates practical ways to integrate herbal knowledge into daily life and healthcare. Motivated to replicate this initiative at her PHC, she submitted a formal request to the Aurovanam team, seeking guidance on creating a similar herbal garden for her patients and the surrounding community.

Responding to her request, the Aurovanam team conducted a site visit at the PHC, carefully assessing the space and the specific needs of the center. A detailed plan was devised to ensure that the garden would be both practical and educational. In August 2025, the herbal garden was successfully established at the PHC, with 40 varieties of medicinal plants transplanted from Aurovanam.

Dr. Kumari has committed to using this garden as a hands-on educational tool, creating awareness among patients and community members about the medicinal properties and practical applications of the herbs. This initiative not only promotes health and wellness but also demonstrates how Aurovanam’s model can be scaled and adapted to benefit other communities and institutions.

Through efforts like this, Aurovanam continues to foster collaboration, inspire sustainable practices, and spread herbal knowledge beyond its own campus, impacting lives and communities across the region.