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