Product description
Nag Chhatri (Trillium Govanianum) Rare Himalayan Medicinal Herb from Kinnaur
Nag Chhatri known botanically as Trillium govanianum is not a herb you’ll find in the general wellness market. It grows wild in the high-altitude forest floors of Kinnaur and surrounding Himalayan regions, and it has been part of traditional Himalayan medicine for generations. It is collected in limited quantities by tribal community members who know where to find it and how to harvest it without damaging the plant population. It is not cultivated. It cannot simply be ordered in large quantities. What is available is what the season and the forest allow.
This page is for buyers who already know what Nag Chhatri is. If you’ve arrived here through a search, or a referral from an Ayurvedic practitioner or researcher you’re in the right place. We’ll tell you what we know and be transparent about what we don’t.
Botanical identity and traditional context
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Trillium govanianum Wall ex D.Don |
| Family | Melanthiaceae (previously Trilliaceae) |
| Local names | Nag Chhatri (Hindi/regional), Teen Patiya, Nagdamni in some regions |
| Distribution in India | Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh above 2,500m altitude |
| Plant appearance | Three-petalled flower, three-leaf whorl the trillium form that gives the genus its name |
| Harvest | Rhizome (underground stem) and occasionally aerial parts seasonal |
| Traditional use system | Ayurveda, Siddha, and traditional Himalayan mountain medicine |
Ethical sourcing what we mean and why it matters
We use the phrase “ethically and sustainably wild-harvested” with specific meaning, not as a marketing label. Our Nag Chhatri is collected by tribal community members in Kinnaur who have generational knowledge of where and how to harvest without depleting the plant population. This means:
- Harvesting a fraction of the rhizome from each plant, leaving the rest intact to regenerate.
- Not harvesting from the same location in consecutive seasons.
- Respecting the seasonal harvest window collecting when the plant is at its mature stage, not prematurely.
- Operating within the community’s self-imposed harvest limits, independent of market demand.
We purchase directly from these communities and do not pressure them to over-harvest for commercial orders. If a season’s collection is smaller than expected, we carry less stock rather than source from unknown suppliers.
Who this product is for
Nag Chhatri is a specialist product. Our customers for this herb include:
- Registered Ayurvedic practitioners sourcing formulation ingredients.
- Researchers in traditional medicine, ethnobotany, and phytochemistry.
- Traditional medicine practitioners in Himalayan communities seeking authentic material.
- Individuals using it under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic doctor.
| ⚠ This product is not for general self-medication without guidance from a qualified practitioner. If you are not certain about appropriate use, please consult a registered Vaidya or Ayurvedic physician before ordering. |
Availability and ordering
Stock is limited by seasonal collection. We cannot guarantee consistent availability throughout the year. If the product is listed as in stock, it is available. If out of stock, use the Notify Me feature to be alerted when the next season’s collection is ready.
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Ethically wild-harvested. Kinnaur sourced. Limited seasonal availability. FSSAI certified.