A viral video recently showcases a fascinating stick named

Garuda Sanjeevani

. While ordinary items flow in the water and sink into it, this herb moves against the flow, looking like a snake swimming in water. This surprising characteristic has caught the significant attention of people online, making them wonder about its strange properties.
What is Garuda Sanjeevani?
Garuda Sanjeevani is a rare herb found in the dense forests of the lower region of the

Himalayas

and isn’t yet to be fully discovered in all of the Ayurveda treatments.

It is highly valued for its medicinal use in treating

snake bites

and other serious health issues. These uniquely unusual and strange characteristics and stories around it have turned it into a topic of immense fascination.

Mythical origins
The name Garuda Sanjeevani or “Sanjeevani Booti” is known to have originated from Hindu mythology, the revered epic Ramayana. In the epic, when Laxman is highly wounded, Lord Hanuman is asked to find the Sanjeevani herb in the Himalayas. Not knowing which plant it was, he brought back the whole mountain of herbs to save him. This makes this magical herb even more mysterious and captivating of attention.
Unique movement of Garuda Sanjeevani

One of the most fascinating and unique things about Garuda Sanjeevani is its swimming characteristics in water. According to scientists, the spiral structure of this herb creates a little spin, making it easier for Garuda Sanjeevani to swim against the flow. This movement surprisingly resembles the movement of a snake swimming in the water. Many viewers found this immensely captivating.
Health benefits
In the ancient Ayurveda practice, Garuda Sanjeevani is known to be the most precious medicinal drug, considering its magical healing properties. It can be used to treat snake bites and stomach-related conditions, as well as issues related to the nervous system. Some mythological folklore even suggests one can bring a small animal back to life, validating this magical claim.
The search for the mythical herb
While Garuda Sanjeevani lacks many of the mysterious qualities of the mythical Sanjeevani, like the glowing colour in the dark, the medicinal values of the plant have been a notable subject of study.
Connection to nature
This herb is also believed to be associated with eagles that they supposedly like. Traditionally, people have been known to dig for eagle nests to find the herb, and sometimes even burn the nests down in the process. This emphasizes how wildlife and traditional medicine are linked, and so, the connection between nature and cultural beliefs.
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