Gandheli Rediscovered

Gandheli (Nothapodytes nimmoniana), a plant was recently rediscovered in the Borjan area in eastern Assam’s Tinsukia district after over a century. The plant was first documented by botanist U.N. Kanjilal in 1914. Its occurrence was last mentioned by Kanjilal in his book “Flora of Assam”, published in 1934.

Uses

  • It contains anti-carcinogenic properties and is the richest source of Camptothecin and it is the world’s third-most important plant-based bio-molecule for treating ovarian and colon cancers, besides its use against HIV ....
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