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.

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. MPCC, Pune.

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

Medicinal Plants can grow in Pot in Mumbai are ----------

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.

Marathi name – Shatavari Botanical 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.

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 suckers Soil- Well drained, sandy or murrumy soil. Watering- Light and with 1-2 day intervals. Special care- Avoid water logging

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).

Marathi name – Pan phuti Botanical Name - Kalanchoe pinnata Habit- A fleshy leaved perennial herb .Part used- Leaves Medicinal 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.

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.

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 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

Marathi name – Satap Sanskrit name – Gucchapatra Botanical 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

THANK YOU Contact : - Rural Communes - Medicinal Plants Conservation Center, 102, Taj Appartment Salisbury Park, Pune – 411 037 Phone – 020 24270216