Bergenia ciliata

Description

Bergenia ciliata (Hairy Bergenia, Hindi & Sanskrit : Pashanbheda (पाषाणभेद) ) is a plant species in the genus Bergenia. It is found in Afghanistan, South Tibet, Bhutan (Phuntsoling district, Deothang district, Ha district and Mongar district. Bergenin, catechin, gallic acid, gallicin, catechin-7-O-glucoside and β-sitosterol can be found in B. ciliata. It is known for its use in Ayurveda and other medicinal properties. It is a highly cited medicinal plant in the Himalayan state of Sikkim located in Northeastern India.