Bergenia ciliata

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.Also found in abundance in northern India in Himachal Pradesh in district Shimla. Its commonly known in India as Pathar phor buti. 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.