Source: www.drdo.gov.in
Pursuant
to the Memorandum of Understanding executed between the Defense Institute of
Bio-Energy Research (DIBER), a unit
of the DRDO and Uttarakhand Research Circle (URC), a division of the state
forest department, in June 2017, followed by several dialogues and extensive
research, both the aforesaid organizations have collaborated and agreed upon to
apply for IPR protection for Kasani considered to be a rich
source of carbohydrate and proteins, besides having anti-diabetic and
anti-oxidant properties.
Kasani (Cichorium Intybus) commonly called Kasni, and more popularly known as “syrup
of wild cherries” (Chicory) in European Countries is a widely grown herb
throughout India. It possesses blood purifying properties and is also a liver
stimulant and is helpful in treatment of diabetes, asthma, blood pressure,
liver and kidney diseases.
The
wonder herb ‘Kasani’ currently is
widely used and various drug firms prepare it for their products. According to
recent reports, URC has sold more than a lakh Kasani plants to buyers from
different sectors in different parts of the country.
In
a statement to the Times of India, Sajiv Chaturvedi, head of Uttarakhand
Research Circle said, that "After we get patents of these species,
nobody will be able to exploit products made from these. The benefits will also
be shared with local communities."
The
Kasani project is being funded under collaborative research provision of the
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority, wherein the
forest department is facilitating manpower, field visits and traditional
knowledge whereas DIBER is contributing by conducting scientific research mon
medicinal plants.
Currently,
DIBER is also conducting research on Vajradanti (potentilla fulgens) used to treat teeth and gum related problems.
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