10/06/2026
San Beda Herbal Medicine Elective
Herbal and Medicinal Farm Tour
June 10, 2026
As part of the San Beda College of Medicine Herbal Medicine Elective (MEDMGT 30), students participated in a Herbal and Medicinal Farm Tour at the Institute of Herbal Medicine, Herbal and Medicinal Farm, located within the Organic Agriculture Research and Development Extension Center (OARDEC) of the University of the Philippines Los Baños.
The educational tour provided students with an immersive learning experience on the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of medicinal plants. Through firsthand exposure to herbal farming practices and medicinal plant resources, students gained a deeper appreciation of the scientific foundations, therapeutic applications, and public health relevance of herbal medicine.
This activity highlights San Beda College of Medicine’s commitment to fostering a holistic and evidence-based approach to healthcare, equipping future physicians with a broader understanding of complementary and integrative medicine in promoting health and wellness.