SELAGINELLA

Common names: Sanjeevani, Selaginella

Botanic name: Selaginella_bryopteris

Genus: Selaginella

Family: Selaginellaceae

Uses in Indian Traditional Medicine

Selaginella bryopteris (L.) Baker, popularly known as sanjeevani is a lythophytic plant with medicinal properties. The popular name "Sanjeevani" which translates as "One that infuses life" derives from the medicinal properties.

Traditionally the plants have been used in India :

1. as a relief from heat stroke and the burning sensation during urination;

2. for restorating menstrual irregularities to normal and applied topically to pregnant women;

3. for aiding in easy delivery;

4. for treating jaundice.

**Note that the factual basis for such treatments is still unknown.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selaginella_bryopteris