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Shri Haridutt Ayurvedic Medical College
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Botanical Conservatory • 350+ Identified Species
Charak Vatika — 5-Acre Herbal Sanctuary
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Living Herbarium
Conservation, Cultivation & Pharmacognostic Field Study
Spread across 5 lush, ecologically curated acres on campus, Charak Vatika is a living repository of classical Ayurvedic medicinal flora. Over 350 authenticated species—ranging from sacred trees (Vata, Ashvattha, Bilva, Ashoka) to delicate climbing shrubs and rare alpine/desert cultivars—thrive here.
Scholars of the Dravyaguna Vijnana department utilize the garden daily to observe morphological plant characteristics, seasonal variations (Ritucharya), flowering cycles, and collection procedures (Sangrahana Vidhi) mandated by the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API).
Nakshatra Vana
27 astronomical tree species correlated with celestial constellations for astrological and bio-dynamic study.
Drip Irrigation Grid
Water conservation network with automated drip misting preserving soil micro-nutrients without chemical fertilizers.
Poly-House Nursery
Temperature and humidity-controlled nursery nurturing endangered red-listed species like Sarpagandha and Guggulu.
Navagraha Quadrant
Sacred plants associated with planetary energetics (Arka, Palash, Khadira, Apamarga, Ashvattha, Shami).