Saplings were planted to develop a Nakshatra Vatika, Navgrah Vatika and Panchvati at Motherhood Ayurvedic Medical College.
Inaugurating the plantation for the Panchvati, the college’s director general Narendra Sharma spoke on the spiritual significance and medicinal benefits of the five types of trees planted therein.
The main trees planted in a Panchvati include the Banyan, Peepal, Bel, Amla and Ashok. Apart from informing about the spiritual significance of these trees, he said that the bark of the Banyan and Peepal trees is used for curing various ailments.
The fruit of the bel is beneficial for health with various curative properties too. The leaves and bark of Ashok are used for treating various ailments while the fruit of the Amla tree is also used for various health benefits.
The faculty members of the college and students were also present on the occasion.