Sanjivani

Sanjivani is a name used for several related topics in Indian culture. In Hindu mythology, the sanjivani herb is a legendary medicinal plant with life-restoring properties. It appears in the Ramayana as part of a healing effort for Lakshmana; Hanuman retrieves a mountain bearing the herb from the Himalayas and carries it to the battlefield. The tale has multiple regional versions; the exact identification varies. The term sanjivani is often associated with healing, vitality, and rejuvenation, and in some retellings the entire mountain or the plant itself is symbolic of life-saving medicine.

In popular media, Sanjivani refers to an Indian television series about medical professionals. The original program, broadcast in the early 2000s, centered on interns and doctors at a hospital and became notable for its ensemble cast and medical drama. A later reboot revived the title with a new cast, continuing the hospital-drama format and exploring contemporary medical practice and patient care in India.

In broader usage, Sanjivani is also used as a proper name for medical institutes and hospitals in India and among the Indian diaspora, reflecting the association with healing and life-giving medicine.