It certainly is *Canscora diffusa*

Known as Kilwar in Marathi
Belongs to Gentianaceae family

Also its medicinal use is describe. As per one of e-sites, it is used for -
generally 
healing<http://www.aluka.org/action/doBrowse?sa=1&st=7215&execbr=&sls=>,
laxatives, etc.<http://www.aluka.org/action/doBrowse?sa=1&st=7230&execbr=&sls=>,
paralysis, epilepsy, convulsions,
spasm<http://www.aluka.org/action/doBrowse?sa=1&st=7256&execbr=&sls=>
(http://www.aluka.org/action/showMetadata?doi=10.5555/AL.AP.UPWTA.2_319&pgs
=)

Regards,

Sweta Bhatt
On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 6:54 PM, Nayan Singh <[email protected]>wrote:

>   Dear Prashant ji
> looks like Canscora diffusa
> thanks
> nayan.
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> *From:* Prashant awale <[email protected]>
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> *To:* indiantreepix <[email protected]>
> *Cc:* Shrikant Ingalhalikar <[email protected]>
> *Sent:* Sun, 8 November, 2009 11:03:19 AM
> *Subject:* [indiantreepix:22569] Canscora sp..
>
> Dear Friends,
> Came across this herb on the way to Mahabaleshwar from Kas plateau.
> (03-10-2009).
>
> Canscora sp. from Gentianaceae family.
>
> Thanks & best wishes
> Prashant
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