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Bramha Kamal

Saussurea Obvallata

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Field Notes

Description:

Brahma Kamala. Auspicious flower

Habitat:

Spotted in west Himalayan region at an altitude of 3400 mtr. Not found i lower planes.

Notes:

It is known to be special and used to worship an Hindu god. It has medicinal values. It is applied to cuts and bruises by local people. It has somewhat bitter taste and entire plant is used to treat cerebral ischemia and paralysis of the limbs.

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PublishedAugust 30, 2015

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