Guest guest Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Sanjeevani? Maybe, maybe not: Experts - herb under hyderabad scanner Scientists investigating what they believe is the mythical Sanjeevani herb mentioned in the epic Ramayana have discovered that it can protect living cells from the lethal effects of heat and biological stress. Laboratory experiments have indicated that unknown substances from a herb called Selaginella bryopteris can promote cell growth and protect them from destructive biological injuries. Some researchers have speculated that Selaginella is Sanjeevani, used by Ram to revive his brother Lakshman injured in battle. But others caution that the identity of the mythical herb remains unknown. Please read entire article at; http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050929/asp/nation/story_5297959.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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