The botanical name of "Sanjeevani" is :–a)Selaginella ...
Selaginella bryopteris. Selaginella bryopteris (Devanagari:संजीवनी) is a lithophytic plant that is native to India. It is used medicinally in India and is one of the plants that is considered as a candidate to be the mythical sanjeevani (also called "sanjeevini"or "sanjivini booti") plant.
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The botanical name of "Sanjeevani" is :–a)Selaginella ...
Selaginella bryopteris is commonly known as sanjeevini or sanjivini booti. It is a lithophytic plant. It is used medicinally in India. The popular name sanjeevani, which translates as "one that infuses life" derives from the medicinal properties.
Sanjeevani grows on the hills of tropical areas, particularly the Arawali Mountain terrains from east to west in India. The dry plants have traditionally been used as a remedy for several human health complications for centuries in India, particularly by tribal peoples. Traditional uses include relief from heat stroke, dysuria, irregular menstruation and jaundice. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B'.
The botanical name of "Sanjeevani" is :–a)Selaginella ...
Sanjeevani has close relationship with Selaginella brayopteris.In many research Silaginella brayopteris showed the quality of Sanjeevani but scientists have not cleared yet that Selaginella brayopteris is Sanjeevani.
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