Himalayan trillium

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Sarada Kasi Viswanathan

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May 22, 2018, 8:11:55 AM5/22/18

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Namaste all

In a recent article in The Hindu there was an article regarding the plant named Himalayan trillium ( Botanical name - Trillium govanianum, Family - Melanthiaceae) .
It is said to produce natural corticosteroids and hormones and is being exploited for this purpose .
The origin is said to be Himalayan belt. Colloquially it is called as "Nag chatri" and root is said to have immense medicinal properties.
Smuggling of the plant in huge amount is also reported because of the medicinal properties.I've uploaded attachment of the image of the plant.

Is there any reference of this plant in Ayurvedic classics??
Do we have any medicinal preparation of this plant???

Thanks and regards
Sharada Kashi Vishwanathan
3rd year BAMS
SDMIAH
Bengaluru