Health Tips: Along with natural beauty, many rare medicinal plants are also found in the hilly areas of Vindhya region. One of these is Nirgundi, which the local people consider to be like Sanjeevani herb. This plant, which is easily available in Chuhiya Valley, remains an important part of rural life. While giving information to Local 18, Ayurveda Medical Officer of Sidhi, Dr. Vipin Singh said that its leaves have many medicinal properties, which have been used in the treatment of various diseases for years. Its traditional use is considered noteworthy especially in serious diseases like paralysis. From Ayurvedic point of view, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and pain relieving properties are found in Nirgundi leaves. That is why it is used in swelling, joint pain, infection and other physical pain.