The pharmaceutical corporation functions as a nodal agency of the Govt. of Kerala for the propagation of medical plants cultivation.

OBJECTIVES

To meet internal demand.
To establish Demonstration Garden of rare species and to preserve them from extinction.
To develop nursery of Medicinal Plants, make them available even to small land owners who can cultivate medicinal plants and thus increase their income.

MEDICINAL PLANTS CULTIVATION

Land available in factory premises is utilized for nursery development under NMPB fund, cultivation of species like Ashokam (Saraca indica), Raktachandanam (Pterocarpus santalinus), Vilwam (aegle marmelos), Amalaki (phyllanthus emblicus) and various projects from Kerala Forest Department and KFRI.

Land available at Pariyaram, Kannur District is utilized for cultivation of tree species and selected herbs and nursery development.

Has held discussions with Aralam farm authorities for leasing 100 acres of land for medicinal plants cultivation.

Oushadhi Managing Director holds the charge of Chief executive Officer for State Medicinal Plants Board.