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The botanical name of "Sanjeevani" is

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Selaginella utricularia
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Selaginella bryopteris
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Selaginella crotalaria
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Selaginella botardia
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Solution

The correct option is B Selaginella bryopteris
Selaginella bryopteris, known commonly as sanjeevini and sanjivani booti. It is used medicinally in India. The rare life saving herb Sanjeevani known to have been brought by Lord Hanuman to save Lord Laxman. The Hindu mythology Sanjeevani is described as a magical plant which can wake dead people to the life, or which lends immortality. In the high, hostile peaks of the Himalayas where sustaining life is a challenge in itself, scientists say they have found a wonder herb that can regulate the immune system, help adapt to the mountain environment and, above all, protect from radioactivity.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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