Polygonatum verticillatum (Salam- Mishri)
Polygonatum veticillatum(Click to enlarge)
| Local name | Salam- Mishri |
| Botanical name | Polygonatum verticillatum |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Description and uses | It is an erect and sub-erect perennial herb, 60-120cm high. Flowers greenish white, on 2-3 peduncles. It is found in upper temperate forests in basu area of Tirthan Valley at an altitude of 1500-3300m. The rhizomes are considered to be one of the eight ingredients of Astavarga of Ayurveda. They are used as a tonic in several Ayurveda formulations. |