The Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Uttaranchal University, organized an educational visit to the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, on 14th October 2026 for B. Pharm. third-year students as part of their Pharmacognosy curriculum.
Upon arrival, the students were warmly welcomed by Dr. Mohit Pandey, Project Associate-II, CAP, who introduced them to the centre and guided them throughout the visit. He provided valuable insights into various medicinal and aromatic plants, including Lemongrass, Mentha, Bhringraj, Periwinkle, Hibiscus, and several other important plant species.
The students also gained practical exposure to herbal processing techniques and analytical instruments, including the essential oil extraction unit, tray dryer, grinder, rotary evaporator, analytical balance, and UV–Visible spectrophotometer. Dr. Mohit Pandey explained the functioning and applications of these instruments, helping students understand their importance in medicinal plant processing, essential oil extraction, and herbal drug technology.
The visit provided a valuable experiential learning opportunity, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications in pharmacognosy and herbal research.
The visit was conducted under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Vikash Jakhmola, Director, UIPS, and coordinated by Ms. Sadhna Singh and Mr. Gaurav Das, Assistant Professors, UIPS.
UIPS extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Mohit Pandey and the entire CAP team for their warm welcome, expert guidance, and valuable support in making the educational visit informative, interactive, and enriching for the students.
