State Medicinal Plants Board Kerala

SMPB Kerala

The State Medicinal Plants Board (SMPB) Kerala is a government organisation under the AYUSH Department whose mission is to coordinate matters relating to medicinal plant cultivation, conservation, promotion, research and development in Kerala.

The Kerala State is a rich repository of plant diversity due to its peculiar phytogeography. Medicinal plants are a significant component of Kerala's plant resource spectrum. The global clamour for more herbal ingredients creates opportunities for local cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants, also the controlled and sustainable harvesting of wild plants.

SMPB is implementing various prestigious projects in the State namely Ex-situ & In-situ conservation of medicinal plants, School Herbal Gardens, Home Herbal Gardens, Institutional Herbal Gardens, Conservation of Sacred Grooves with medicinal plants, programs for creation of awareness among the students and public.

Nation-wide Campaign on Ashwagandha

The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) is promoting the cultivation of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), a medicinal plant used in the Ayurvedic system. The campaign aims to increase awareness and utilization of the plant across India. Two Ashwagandha varieties, 'Pushti' and 'Poshita', were planted in trial plots maintained at Chittur block in Palakkad District. The initial results from the experimental plots were highly promising, demonstrating the successful growth and adaptability of Ashwagandha in the region.

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"Major Medicinal Plants of Kerala" : Book release

Minister Veena George released the book "Major Medicinal Plants of Kerala" prepared by the State Medicinal Plant Board Kerala on about 350 medicinal plants to the Principal Secretary of the Department of Health, Muhammad Haneesh. Medicinal Plants Board Chief Executive Officer Dr. T.K. Dr. Hridik, Director, Department of Indian Systems of Medicine. Dr. K. S. Priya, Director, Department of Ayurvedic Medical Education. Sreekumar TD, the State Medicinal Plants Board members, and others were present.

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Sweet thulasi cultivation in Kasaragod under KANI projects

In Kasaragod it is one of the schemes under KANI or Kudumbashree for Agricultural New Intervention project. Sweet thulasi cultivation began in June and is now on an expansion mode. Its medicinal benefits have been documented, especially in treating lifestyle diseases and for controlling dandruff and hair fall. It is also a permissible ingredient in food products.

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Medicinal Plant Cultivation for Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing

Kurumthotti, the latest addition, is being grown by a five-member JLG at Varavoor on 2.5 acres. It was planted in June and will be harvested by December. Ayurveda hospitals, medicine manufacturing companies and institutions collect the plants, among them being Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, Oushadhi, Medimix etc.

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Medicinal Plant Cultivation under Tribal Development Programme

In Kannur, the cultivation is part of tribal development programmes and is now in its third phase of expansion. They started it on three acres at Vathilmada tribal hamlet. Adalodakam, kurumthotti and chethikoduveli were the varieties cultivated by the 10-member JLG. In addition, they generated revenue by selling the saplings of ramacham, thulasi, cheroola, chethikoduveli, adalodakam and shathavari

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Nation-wide Campaign on Ashwagandha

"Major Medicinal Plants of Kerala" : Book release

Sweet thulasi cultivation in Kasaragod under KANI projects

Medicinal Plant Cultivation for Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing

Medicinal Plant Cultivation under Tribal Development Programme

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