Question

Sanjeevani booti, brought about by Lord Hanuman to cure Laxman, is obtained by
a. Laminaria
b. Selaginella blyopteris
c. Anthocems
d. Adiantum

Answer 1

Hint: The mountain which consists of the herb Sanjeevani booti was lifted by Lord Hanuman to cure Laxman which was located on the Himalayas of Uttarakhand. At present time, it is located in the Dronagiri village. The unique and amazing properties to treat an injury is present in the Sanjeevani booti. From the time of Ramayan, the Sanjeevani booti plant was regarded as a mythological plant in India.

Complete answer:
> Option B:
The scientific name of Sanjeevani booti is Selaginella bryopteris. It is a medicinal plant in India. This plant grows on the hills of tropical areas. This plant is used traditionally for curing heatstroke, dysuria, irregular menstruation, and jaundice. The patient who is in a coma may also be treated by inhaling sanjeevani booti. It belongs to the family name Selaginellaceae. In India, it is mainly used for curing nervous system problems.

> Option A:
The brown algae which are commonly known as kelp are Laminaria. The main feature of this is leathery laminae which is long and large in size. This plant is mainly located in the northern Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. It is a type of dehydrated seaweed which when inserted in the cervix, rehydrates it.

> Option C:
The globally distributed genus which is characterized by its horn-shaped sporophytes is called Anthoceros means flower horn. The color of the thallus is green. The family name of Anthoceros is Anthocerotaceae.

> Option D:
The maidenhair fern is named as Adiantum. It is a type of medicinal plant. It can be used to cure whooping cough, bronchitis, cramps due to heavy menstruation, etc. It can also be used for hair loss and make them more black.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: These are some of the medicinal herbs which we have discussed. Sanjeevani booti is a very famous and effected medicinal herb that is used from the time of Ramayan. The treatments of Sanjeevani booti for curing any injury is not yet confirmed by any of the scientists. But since it was used by Lord Hanuman for treating Laxman that is why people of India have faith in this plant.