Location: Kallaaham (Kaithady)
Date: 21.02.2025
Organized by: Department of Gunapadam, Faculty of Siddha Medicine
As part of the curriculum for the subject Mooligaiyeyal – II, a field visit was organized for second-year BSMS students to Kallaaham (Kaithady) on 21st February 2025, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The primary objective of the visit was to provide students with practical, hands-on experience in the identification and study of medicinal plants, thereby enhancing their understanding of medicinal botany.
The field visit was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Mrs. V. Sathyaseelan, Dr. Mrs. N. Nithyakumar, and the temporary demonstrators from the Department of Gunapadam. During the visit, students actively engaged in identifying and documenting various herbs and medicinal plants, recording their Siddha names, botanical names, and therapeutic uses.
Special emphasis was placed on the study of flora thriving in saline and waterlogged environments, with insightful discussions highlighting the unique adaptations and medicinal properties of such plants. A total of 170 medicinal plant species were identified during the session. Among these, rare species such as Vishnu Kiranthi and Venkodiweli were also observed and examined in detail.
This field visit significantly contributed to the students’ academic development by bridging theoretical concepts with real-world application. It also underscored the importance of conserving biodiversity and reinforced the value of traditional knowledge in modern medicinal practices.