An overview on Saussurea obvallata: A spirituo-scientific plant of India

Abstract

Saussurea obvallata (S. Obvallata) is one of the beneficial plant which has been used in various countries as traditional medicines. Some of the species have been identified as endangered ones. Realizing the importance of one of S. Obvallata in ornamental, spiritual and traditional purposes, a review studies was undertaken to understand the scientific investigations carried out on the plant and spiritual practices in India have been focused as a part of germplasm conservation in India.
 Keywords: S. obvallata, Brahma kamal, medicinal, spiritual plant