Botanical Name : Sansevieria roxburghiana
Family : Liliaceae
Identification No.: SDACH/HG/073
Introduction :
Sansevieria roxburghiana J. & J. Schultes used as ‘murva’ in Bengal and north east region. Sansevieria cylindrical properties are similar to Sansevieria roxburghiana. And Ayurveda usage similar to murva
Varieties & adulterants – (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants) :
In south chronemorpha fragrans used as murva, In North Clematis triloba is used.
Distribution & Habitat :
North East
Chemical constituents :
aconitic acid, sansevierine
Properties :
Similar to ‘murva’
IUCN Status – Not Evaluated
Research Updates
1. 2020: Demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties (Journal of Ethnopharmacology).
2. 2021: Identified new saponins with anti-microbial activity (Phytochemistry).
3. 2022: Validated traditional use in snake bite management through rodent models (Ayurveda Research Paper).
