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Medicinal Plants can Grow in Pot In Mumbai
Presented by
Rural 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 heavy
Needs 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 attractive
Propagation- 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- Rhizome
Medicinal use- Depression ,mental ailments ,as an insecticide ,paediatric cough and colicky problems
Propagation- By division of rhizome
Prefers 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 abdomen
Propagation- By cuttings
Soil- Loose, fertile, moist
Watering-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
THANK YOU
Contact : -
Rural Communes - Medicinal Plants Conservation Center, 102, Taj AppartmentSalisbury Park, Pune – 411 037Phone – 020 24270216