Botanical garden at DR VRK WOMEN’S COLLEGE OF PHARMACY filled with high quality plants for pharmacy students to instil the holistic learning about plants which is a part of Pharmacy curriculum.

Following are points enlisted below to show the importance of botanical garden:

1. Understanding Medicinal Plants: Botanical gardens house a wide variety of medicinal plants, offering pharmacy students the opportunity to learn about plants with therapeutic properties, their uses in traditional medicine, and their potential for modern pharmaceutical applications.

2. Hands-On Learning: Students can engage in direct observation and study of plant morphology, growth patterns, and chemical properties. This real-world exposure can help them better understand how specific plants and their compounds can be utilized in drug development.

3. Plant Identification: A botanical garden provides an environment where students can learn to identify various plants, an essential skill for understanding the sources of natural products used in pharmacy practice.

4. Research and Development: Students can explore how botanical gardens contribute to research on plant-based compounds, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenes, which are often used as the foundation for developing pharmaceutical drugs.