FIELD VISIT TO MATTUVIL SHIVAN KOVIL

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Field Visit to Mattuvil Shivan Kovil

Date of Visit: October 14th 2026.

Location: Mattuvil, Agriculture land (மருத நிலம்) ( GS Division – J/310 )

Time : 9 a.m. to 12.00 p.m

Participants- 40th BSMS, Phase II. (2023/2024)

Organized by: Faculty of Siddha Medicine, Department of Gunapadam.

Supervisor: Dr. (Mrs). V. Sathiyaseelan, Dr. (Mrs.) N. Nithiakumar

Assisted by: Mr.J.Dilaxan, Mr.V. Atheethan, Miss. A.F. Izzath, Miss. N. Luxsika

 

  1. Introduction

As part of the curriculum for 40th BSMS, Phase II students under the subject Mooligaiyiyal-II, this field visit was organized. It was arranged with the aim of identifying medicinal plants, gaining a comprehensive understanding about them, and enhancing practical exposure to research. The session was conducted during the academic field hours of the Phase II, 40th BSMS students. guided by the academic staff and temporary demonstrators of the Department of Gunapadam.

2.Land Type and Climatic Season

The study site was situated on agricultural land. At the time of the visit, the region was experiencing the Southwest Monsoon season, which provided favourable climatic conditions for the growth of various medicinal plants.

  1. Main Observation

a) Identification of Medicinal Plants

During the field walk, we identified and documented nearly 150 varieties of medicinal plants. We identified their botanical names and plant families, recorded the medicinally used parts, and studied their ecological and medicinal significance in the Siddha healthcare system. We also examined their botanical characteristics, including leaf shapes, flowers, fruits, and bark, as well as their natural habitats.

We observed a wide diversity of plant growth forms, including climbers, tall trees, bushes, shrubs, and creepers, highlighting the rich vegetation and biodiversity of the area During the walk, we observed 18 rare and significant medicinal plant species. We also collected plant materials from Enicostema axillare (வெள்ளறுகு), Curculigo orchoides ( நிலபனை ), and Evolvulus alsinoides  (விஷ்ணுகிராந்தி) for further study. Additionally, we observed the fruits of Randia dumetorum, Gmelina asiatica, and Kannaa. The field walk also provided an opportunity to observe mangrove vegetation, cactus species.

The visit provided valuable practical insight into the identification, medicinal properties, and  traditional uses of a wide range of medicinal plants.Notable example included

Evolvulus alsinoides  (விஷ்ணுகிராந்தி)

Carissa carandas (கsh )

Asparagus racemosa ( rhj;jhthup)

Hugonia mystax  (மோதிரக்கண்ணி )

Cocculus hirsutus  (கட்டுக்கொடி )

Gmelina asiatica (நிலக்குமிழ்)

Randia dumetorum (மருக்காரை )

Allophylus cobbe (அமரக்கொடி)

Curculigo orchoides ( நிலபனை )

Phyllanthus reticulatus (நீர் புலா)

Capparis sepiaria (கருஞ்சூரை)

Enicostema axillare (வெள்ளறுகு)

Premna tomentosa ( புறங்கை நாரி)

Corallocarpus epigaeus (Mfhrf;fUld;)