Question

Botanical name of Sanjeevani is

• A. Selaginella chrysocolla
• B. Selaginella bryopteris
• C. Selaginella chrysorhizos
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Selaginella bryopteris

Selaginella bryopteris (L.), popularly known as Sanjeevani, is a plant with medicinal properties. Sanjeevani grows on the hills of tropical areas, particularly the Arawali mountain terrains from east to west in India. Traditionally plants have been used to: (i) relief from heat stroke and the burning sensation during urination; (ii) restorating menstrual irregularities to normal and applied topically to pregnant women, aids easy delivery; and (iii) for treating jaundice. So, the correct answer is 'Selaginella bryopteris'.