Sanjivani Booti – which Lord Hanuman brought to save the life of Lord Ram's brother Lakshman – is being researched upon by scientists for its survival instincts. Sanjeevani means ‘one that infuses life.’ The Sanjeevani plant is well known for its medicinal properties and is mentioned in Ayurveda and other ancient texts.
National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) is trying to identify the gene that helps Sanjivani Booti to survive severe droughts. The plant existed before 300 million years and comes under a group of plants which were the first vascular plants on earth.
When there is no moisture the plant curls up and assumes the form of a brown crust. Sanjivani Booti regains its original form when it comes in contact with water or moisture. The plant is found throughout
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I am really interested about this myth.And would like to know if ever this plant is found, what will scientists do??
However I presume that if someone really finds it, then the legend which says that Ravana has been preserved in a cave in Sri Lanka, he may take life oncee again????
I don't think it's found throughout India. It has been specifically said that it was only available on a particular mountain (in Himalayas?).
sudha said,
If it is available all over india, why did hanuman went to himalayas to get it?
yesterday, i bangalore, a guy was selling a dry grass and said that if you put in water for 24 hrs, it will turn green in 24 hrs. The price was nominal. He said it's sanjeevni. I never believed him but the price was nominal, purchased it.
I didnt knew about sanjeevni before that (other than the fact that it is mentioned in ramanaya.)
To my surprise, after 12 hrs, the dry leaves turned full green in less than 12 hrs. So, it exists. The botanical name of the plant is Selaginella Bryopteris - oldest plant that has survived 300 mn years since it can survive without water.. amazing
Selaginella is definitely a medicinal plant discovered by ancient Indians .More Research on this wander weed is essential to prove its medicinal value. Whole world will be benefited if its medicinal value is proved scientifically.
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