BRAHMA KAMAL

BRAHMA KAMAL

June 04,2021

Saussurea obvallata (Brahma kamal) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae. It is native to the Himalayas,

 Himachal, Uttarakhand, India, Mongolia. In the Himalayas, it is found at an altitude of around 4500 m.

Brahma kamal - rare, legendary & mythological plant of India

Brahma kamal, named after Brahma, the God of creation, probably blooms only for one night in the entire year, somewhere between July and September. 

It is commonly known as night-blooming cereus, Queen of the night, Lady of the night. In India, it is called as "Brahma Kamal " and is treated as a sacred plant. They have large pure white star-like flowers with lovely fragrances to help their pollinators locate the blossoms by moon or star light.

It is also popularly known as Orchid Cactus as the flower has orchid-like beauty and plants resemble cactus inhabit. It does not need much water it once in two to three days unless you are in a really dry place. Never over water this plant as it will get water logged and die.

how it relates to the Hindu religion 

It is also recognized as a flower of Lord Brahma, It is considered very lucky if u see it bloom....

In Hindu drawings, Brahma is seen sitting on a pink flower resembling a lotus, Indian National flower. It is believed to bring in lots of good luck and prosperity and a home where a flower bloom is very auspicious and lucky.

Brahma Kamal as Medicinal herb

Brahma Kamal is a medicinal herb. The plant is considered an herb in Tibetan medicine. It has a bitter taste. The entire plant is used. It is also used to cure urogenital disorders.