Nagdamani

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). 

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