Medicinal Plants can Grow in Pot In Mumbai Presented by Rural Communes Medicinal Plants Conservation Centre, Pune

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Medicinal Plants can Grow in Pot In Mumbai
Presented byRural Communes Medicinal Plants
Conservation Centre, Pune
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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.

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Medicinal Plants Conservation Areas in Maharashtra
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.
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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 serpentina Trade name
Sarpagandha Traded part Roots
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Medicinal Plants can grow in Pot in Mumbai are
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Marathi Name- Pimpli / pimpali mood Botanical
Name - Piper longum (PIPERACEAE)
Habit Sub-scandent herb
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.
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Marathi name ShatavariBotanical Name -
Asparagus racemosus
Habit- Climber (Annual aerial stem perennial
underground stem and rootstock) Part used-
Tuberous roots
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.
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Local Name Korphad Botanical Name - Aloe
vera.
Habit- A perennial herb with thick fleshy leaves.
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
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Marathi name Gulvel Sanskrit name Gudichi,
Amrta Botanical Name - Tinospora cordifolia
Habit- A large perennial Climber
Part used- Stem Medicinal use- Burning sensation
of extremities, chronic fevers, skin diseases ,
jaundice and general debility.Other uses- Plant
has attractive foliage.
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).
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Marathi name Pan phutiBotanical Name -
Kalanchoe pinnata
Habit- A fleshy leaved perennial herb
.Part used- LeavesMedicinal use- To treat
difficulty in urination.Other- Leaves are
attractive Propagation- By cuttings, Prefers
moderate sunlight Soil - loose,well drained, rich
soil. Also grows in sandy soil. Watering-
Regular and heavy.
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Marathi name Brahmi, Neer Brahmi Botanical
Name - Bacopa monnieri Family- Scrophulariaceae

Habit- A small prostrate herb with fleshy leaves.
Part used- Leaves Medicinal use- Epilepsy
,mental disorders ,insomnia sterility and
general tonic etc. Propagation- By cuttings Soil-
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.
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Marathi name Vekkhand Sanskrit name Vaca,
Ugragandah Botanical Name - Acorus
calamusFamily- 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.
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Marathi name Adulsa Sanskrit name Vasa
Botanical Name Justica adhotada
Habitat 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
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Marathi name SatapSanskrit name
GucchapatraBotanical Name - Ruta graveolens
Family- Rutaceae
Habit- An annual herb with a strong pungent odour
Part used- Whole plant, leaves, oil Medicinal
use- Febrile conditions , digestive , carminative
,arthritis , worms in children. Other- Flowers
are small but attractive. Propagation- By
seed Prefers 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
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THANK YOU
Contact - Rural Communes - Medicinal Plants
Conservation Center, 102, Taj Appartment Salisbur
y Park, Pune 411 037 Phone [phone]