Must be a Pteridophyte, *Selaginella* sp. Selaginella spp. in eFI. <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species--others/m---z/s/selaginellaceae/selaginella> DSRawat Pantnagar
On Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 12:48:32 PM UTC+5:30, Prasanna Akillam wrote: > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yT4yQfwTGQI/WEJqE8cDJKI/AAAAAAAAA-I/GZa5k-eCwYETOPqwevu3-6Fu1A0mkMDUwCLcB/s1600/selaginella-sp.jpg> > > According to Hindu mythology, Sanjeevani is a miraculous herb possessing > the power to cure practically any ailment! What’s most astounding in this > regard is that this herb is believed to even possess the ability to revive > the dead! > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yT4yQfwTGQI/WEJqE8cDJKI/AAAAAAAAA-I/GZa5k-eCwYETOPqwevu3-6Fu1A0mkMDUwCLcB/s1600/selaginella-sp.jpg> > > This herb is mentioned in the Ramayana when Ravana’s son Indrajit severely > injures and nearly slaughters Lakshmana. To treat Lakshmana, Hanuman was > summoned to fetch the Sanjeevani herb from mount Dunagiri located in the > Himalayas. On reaching mount Sumeru, Hanuman, unable to recognize the herb, > lifted the whole mountain, bringing it to the battle-field! > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o0xceBIrTq0/WEJpk4B9YQI/AAAAAAAAA-A/zbNuxnTdn50q8eHpFZoJqL90tD-HIXLCACLcB/s1600/Sanjeevani-Plant-at-Coorg.jpg> > > > <https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o0xceBIrTq0/WEJpk4B9YQI/AAAAAAAAA-A/zbNuxnTdn50q8eHpFZoJqL90tD-HIXLCACLcB/s1600/Sanjeevani-Plant-at-Coorg.jpg> > The popular word “Sanjeevani”, when translated, means “One that infuses > life”. This in turn derives from the myriad medicinal properties of this > plant; the Sanjeevani herb is thought to possess 101 types of medicinal > powers! In India, traditionally, the dry Sanjeevani has been used to treat > several human health ailments for centuries together! > > The Sanjeevani plant is found in the Indian Western Ghats, especially > Coorg. This plant grows in regions that receive plentiful supply of > rainfall. Sanjeevani is extensively utilized by the tribals of Coorg called > the Kurubas, who use it as medication for wounds and ulcers. They also > drink this plant’s juice with milk and honey to stay healthy. > Interestingly, this is also a special medicine in the tribal areas. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
