pl refer to the earlier discussion on this matter on ITP.
If you have a close-up, I would like to check if it is Cheilanthes or
Selaginella (both ferns)- such things are sold across India in
religious spots, with lots of nonsense stories. I met some Shrilankan
botanist, and they have their own species sold in the Shrilankan
market as Sanjeevani, with similar stories
aparna


On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 7:51 PM, Bharat Bhushan <[email protected]> wrote:
> Got this photograph on a visit to Tryambakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra State
> on 16 January 2010.
>
> The vendor claimed it to be "Sanjeevani Butti" and that it would have
> magical healing properties and it was the same as the one picked up by
> Hanuman. All taken in good spirit, of course.
>
> Can anyone fill me in on the story?
>
> Regards.
>
> Dr. Bharat Bhushan
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