Herbal Garden

The Herbal Garden of NIUM is situated at the center of the institute. It spans 4 acres of landscaped area and contains more than 1,500 medicinal plants (around 190 species, each consisting of 5-10 plants), including medicinal herbs, shrubs, trees, and climbers. The garden simulates terrace farming patterns due to its hilly terrain. The left side of the garden comprises medicinal herbs, shrubs, and climbers, while medicinal trees are grown on the right side; both sections are separated by steps.

The Herbal Garden is equipped with an appropriate water supply, tools, and other essential materials. It has a greenhouse and a polyhouse to support the better propagation and preservation of medicinal plants and herbs. The garden is maintained by dedicated garden workers who ensure the regular upkeep and care of all plant species.

"The NIUM Herbal Garden also includes a well-structured Green Shade Net House. This facility provides a controlled, filtered-light environment essential for nurturing shade-loving and delicate medicinal plants. The green shade net reduces excessive heat, protects plants from direct sunlight, prevents scorching, and helps maintain adequate humidity. This controlled environment supports healthy vegetative growth, minimizes moisture loss, and reduces stress on young seedlings and potted medicinal species. Proper ventilation within the shade net house ensures balanced airflow, further preventing fungal infections and heat accumulation.

Adjacent to the shade net house, the garden is equipped with a scientifically designed Polyhouse, covered with UV-stabilized transparent film. The polyhouse creates a warm, stable microclimate ideal for year-round propagation of rare, sensitive, or climate-specific medicinal plants. It protects plants from heavy rain, wind, pests, and extreme temperature fluctuations. The controlled temperature and humidity inside the polyhouse significantly enhance seed germination, rooting of cuttings, and overall survival rates. It is particularly valuable for research purposes, enabling the successful growth of medicinal plants that are otherwise difficult to cultivate in open conditions.

Both the green shade net house and the polyhouse play a crucial role in the conservation, propagation, and sustainable development of medicinal plants, supporting the academic, practical training, and research activities of the institute."

The Herbal Garden supports the academic and research needs of the institute. Its main objective is to facilitate the teaching and training of medicinal plants through their identification and demonstration."