Researchers Discover Medicinal Plants at Brahmayoni Hill

Researchers have identified several medicinal plants at Brahmayoni Hill in Bihar's Gaya, notably Gurmar, used for its anti-diabetic properties. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has used Gurmar to develop the anti-diabetic drug BGR-34. The study recommends involving locals in the cultivation of these plants to prevent their extinction.

Researchers have uncovered a range of medicinal plants at Brahmayoni Hill in Bihar's Gaya, with Gurmar emerging as one of the most notable for its anti-diabetic properties.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has leveraged Gurmar (Gymnema Sylvestre) in the development of the anti-diabetic drug BGR-34, the researchers stated.

A study titled 'Ethnobotanical research on certain therapeutic plants found on Gaya's Brahmayoni Hill' emphasized involving local communities in the cultivation of commonly used medicinal herbs to prevent their extinction.