Medicinal Plants can Grow in Pot In Mumbai Presented by Rural Communes Medicinal Plants Conservation Centre, Pune
Feb 11, 2016
Medicinal Plants can Grow in Pot In Mumbai
Presented byRural Communes Medicinal Plants
Conservation Centre, Pune
Need of Conservation & Cultivation of
Medicinal Plants by everyone
• Medicinal plants are facing serious threat due to incessant biotic pressure and destructive harvesting.
• There is need to preserve the gene pool of wild medicinal plants.
* Notification has been issued by an order no. Desk-23(A)(4)/3557 by PCCF,Nagpur dated 19th Jan. 2001
declaring MPCAs as protected gene pool areas.
Medicinal Plants Conservation Areas in
Maharashtra
Reported Medicinal Plants in Maharashtra • Total Species of plants in
Maharashtra: 5250 (BSI report • Medicinal plants of
Maharashtra: 2242 (FRLHT report )
• Plants endemic to Maharashtra 694 (BSI)
Rauwolfia serpentinaTrade name: SarpagandhaTraded part: Roots
Medicinal Plants can grow in Pot in Mumbai are ----------
Marathi Name- Pimpli / pimpali mood Botanical
Name - Piper longum (PIPERACEAE)
Part used - Roots and fruits
Medicinal uses –diarrhea, indigestion, jaundice, abdominal disorders, voice,asthma, hiccough, cough, malarial fever, vomiting, thirst
Mode of propagation – By seeds, stem cuttings and tillers.
Habit – Sub-scandent herb
Marathi name – Shatavari
Botanical Name - Asparagus racemosus
Medicinal use- Leucorrhoea, fatigue, abortions and general debility.Other uses- Plant is ornamental and attractive.Propagation- By seed
Soil- Loose,well drained, rich soil.Watering- Regular and moderately heavy.Special care- Proper support.
Habit- Climber (Annual aerial stem & perennial underground stem and rootstock)
Part used- Tuberous roots
Local Name – Korphad
Botanical Name - Aloe vera.
Part used- Elio (Leaf pulp) and leaf juice.Medicinal use- Jaundice, Menstrual disorders, skin diseases, scalp disorders, burns Other uses- Plant is ideal for rockeries and terrace cultivation in full sunlight.Propagation- By division of suckersSoil- Well drained, sandy or murrumy soil.Watering- Light and with 1-2 day intervals.Special care- Avoid water logging
Habit- A perennial herb with thick fleshy leaves.
Marathi name – Gulvel;
Sanskrit name – Gudichi, Amrta
Botanical Name - Tinospora cordifolia
Part used- Stem
Medicinal use- Burning sensation of extremities, chronic fevers, skin diseases , jaundice and general debility.Other uses- Plant has attractive foliage.
Habit- A large perennial Climber
Prefers moderate sunlight, Soil- Loose, well drained, rich soil.Watering- Regular and moderately heavyNeeds support to climb on, preferably a tree (Neem is ideal).
Marathi name – Pan phuti
Botanical Name - Kalanchoe pinnata
.Part used- LeavesMedicinal use- To treat difficulty in urination.Other- Leaves are attractivePropagation- By cuttings, Prefers moderate sunlightSoil - loose,well drained, rich soil. Also grows in sandy soil. Watering- Regular and heavy.
Habit- A fleshy leaved perennial herb
Marathi name – Brahmi, Neer Brahmi;
Botanical Name - Bacopa monnieri
Family- Scrophulariaceae Habit- A small prostrate herb with fleshy leaves.
Part used- LeavesMedicinal use- Epilepsy ,mental disorders ,insomnia sterility and general tonic etc.Propagation- By cuttingsSoil- Rich soil.Watering- Regular and heavy. 2-3 times a day.Special care- Should be kept permanently moist. Should not be allowed to get too hot.
Marathi name – Vekkhand;
Sanskrit name – Vaca, Ugragandah
Botanical Name - Acorus calamus
Family- Araceae Habit- A perennial herb with a subterranean rhizomatous rootstock
Part used- RhizomeMedicinal use- Depression ,mental ailments ,as an insecticide ,paediatric cough and colicky problemsPropagation- By division of rhizomePrefers full sunlight.Soil- Loose, fertile, moist, rich soil.Watering- Prefers to be permanently moist. Tolerates waterlogging.
Marathi name – Adulsa
Sanskrit name –Vasa Botanical Name – Justica
adhotadaHabitat – Perennial shrub
Part used – Matured leaves Medicinal use – Expectorant, general cough, menstrual disorders, colicky pain in abdomenPropagation- By cuttings Soil- Loose, fertile, moistWatering-Light watering
Marathi name – SatapSanskrit name – Gucchapatra
Botanical Name - Ruta graveolens Family- Rutaceae
Part used- Whole plant, leaves, oilMedicinal use- Febrile conditions , digestive , carminative ,arthritis , worms in children.Other- Flowers are small but attractive.Propagation- By seedPrefers moderate sunlight.Soil- Loose, well drained, rich soil. Watering- Moderate.Note- Collect seed at the end of the growing season and store for next year
Habit- An annual herb with a strong pungent odour
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Rural Communes - Medicinal Plants Conservation Center, 102, Taj AppartmentSalisbury Park, Pune – 411 037Phone – 020 24270216