Botanical Name:
Local name:
Family :
Saraca indica(Roxb.)Wilde
Asoka tree
Fabaceae
Uses : The most ancient tree of India.used as spasmogenic, oxytocic, uterotonic, anti-bacterial,
anti-implantation, anti-tumour, anti-progestational, antiestrogenic activity against menorrhagia and
anti-cancer.
Botanical Name:
Alstonia scholaris L.R.Br.
Family:
Apocyanaceae
Uses : An astringent herb for treating skin disorders, malarial fever, urticaria, chronic dysentery,
diarrhea, in snake bite. upper purification process of Panchakarma . The Milky juice of the tree is
applied to ulcers.
Botanical Name:
Local name:
Family :
Desmodium gangeticum (L.)DC.
Salparni, anshumati
Fabaceae
Uses : used in Ayurvedic medicine. . The roots of Desmodium gangeticum are used as one
of the ingredients of two very important Ayurvedic preparations, 'Dashmoola Kwatha' and
`Dashamootarishta' . used to cure typhoid and other fevers, asthma, bronchitis, vomiting,
dysentery, piles, biliousness, chorela, scorpion sting and snake bite .
Botanical Name: Cassia fistula L.
Local name: Aburnum or golden shower Aragvadha,
Family :
fabaceae
Uses : In Ayurvedic medicineAyurvedic , the tree is known as Aragvadha, meaning
"disease killer". The fruit pulp is considered a purgative.
Botanical name :Murraya koenigii (L.) Sprenge
Family:
Rutaceae
Uses: The leaves are highly valued in southern and west- coast Indian cooking and Sri Lankan
cooking. The leaves are also used in Ayurvedic medicine and possess anti-diabetic properties.
Botanical name: Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
Local name:
Family:
Kattarvazha
Xanthorrhoeaceae
Uses: Effective in reducing blood glucose in diabetic patients and in lowering blood lipid levels in
hyperlipidaemia. Extracts from A. vera are widely used in the cosmetics and alternative
medicine industries, being marketed as variously having rejuvenating, healing, or soothing
properties.
Botanical name: Strychnos nux-vomica L.
Local name: Nux Vomica,
Family: Loganiaceaea
Uses: Used in preparation of the popular homeopathic remedy Nux Vomica. Strychnine is a deadly
poison. In the Indian (Ayush) system of medicine, "hudar" is a mixture containing Strychnos nuxvomica and used to elevate blood pressure.
Botanical name:
Local name:
Family :
Senegalia catechu (L.F.)P.J.H.Hurter&Mabb
Catechu,Cachou, Cutchtree, black cutch, and black catechu.
Fabaceae
Uses: The wood extract is used in traditional medicine for sore throats and diarrhea. In ayurveda,
it is used for rasayana. Used as anti-dyslipidemic, anthelminthic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diuretic
anti-pruritic, coolant, taste promoting, enhancing digestion and curing skin disorders.
Botanical name:
Local name:
Family:
Alpinia Calcarata Rox
Chittaratha, Aratta
Zingiberaceae
Uses: Used extensively in traditional medicine to aid digestion and help with abdominal
discomfort. It fights nausea, prevents or stops vomiting, and effectively treats diarrhea.
Botanical name: Aerva lanata (L.) Juss. ex Schult..
Local name :
Mountain knotgrass
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Uses: Used for food for people and animals. The whole plant, especially the leaves, is edible. The
plant is used for the treatment of snakebite and also gives protection against evil spirits, is a goodluck talisman for hunters, and safeguards the well-being of widows.
.
Botanical name:
Local name:
Crataeva magna (Lour.) DC
Crataeva nurvala
Family:
Capparaceae Uses:The dried bark is used in traditional Ayurveda & siddha
systems of medicine in India. The decoction of bark is internally administered to cure diseases like
renal calculi, dysuria, helminthiasis, inflammations and abscesses.
Botanical name: Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.
Local name:
Gymnema, cowplant
Family:
Asclepiadaceae
Uses: Historically, the leaves were used for stomach ailments,
constipation, water retention, and liver disease.It is also used for reducing blood sugar levels.
Botanical name:
Hydnocarpus pentandra (Buch.-Ham.) Oken
Local name:
Kodi, Maravatty, Marotti, Nirvatta
Family:
Flacourtiaceae
Uses: Seeds yield a yellow oil used for burning lamps. Seed oil is also anti-inflammatory, alterative,
tonic, used as local application is rheumatism, sprains, braises, sciatica and chest affections
Botanical name:
Local name:
Hygrophila schulli
Marsh Barbel
Family:
Acanthaceae
Uses: The species is widely used in traditional medicine in India. It was extensively used in
Ayurvedic system of medicine for various ailments like rheumatism, inflammation, jaundice, hepatic
obstruction, pain, etc
Botanical name:
Local name:
Family:
Oxalis corniculata L.
Creeping woodsorrel
Oxalidaceae
Uses:
The leaves of wood sorrel are quite edible, with a tangy taste of lemons. The entire plant is rich
in vitamin C. In India, where the plant is known as chichoda bhaji ("earthalmond greens"), it is only
eaten seasonally, starting around December.
Botanical name:
Phyllanthus emblica L.
Local name:
Indian gooseberry
Family:
Phyllanthaceae
Uses:
All parts of the plant are used in various Ayurvedic / Unani medicines. Used as a rasayana to
promote longevity, & to enhance digestion, treat constipation, reduce fever, purify the blood ,
reduce cough , , strengthen the heart , benefit the eyes , stimulate hair growth , and enhance
intellect. According to Ayurveda, aamla balances all three doshas (pitta vata,& kapha)
Botanical name:
Local name:
Piper longum L
Indian long pepper
Family:
Piperaceae
Uses:
It is widely used in Siddha, Ayurveda and Unani systems of medicine, particularly for diseases
of the respiratory tract. It plays an important role in aiding the thermogenic response . It is the major
constituent of an ayurvedic preparation ,‘Triaktu’. The root is used for bronchitis, stomachache, and
diseases of spleen, and tumors & improves appetite also. The infusion of root is prescribed after
parturition to induce the expulsion of placenta.
Botanical name:
Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng.
Local name:
Panikkoorkka
Family:
Lamiaceae
Uses :
The leaves have used intraditional medicinal especially for the treatment of coughs, sore
throats and nasal congestion, infections, rheumatism and flatulence. Leaves are also used for skin
ulcerations, scorpion bite, skin allergy, wounds, diarrhoea, with emphasis on the leaves being used
as a hepatoprotective, & to promote liver health.
Botanical name:
Plumbago rosea L.
Local name:
Rosy flowered redwort
Family:
Plumbaginaceae
Uses :
Bark used as blistering plaster; also applied to spine for fevers; antidyspeptic. Root is
used as abortifacient and antifertility medicine. Milky juice used in ophthalmia and scabies. Roots
also used for dyspepsia, piles, diarrhea, and to improve the appetite.
Botanical name:
Punica granatum L.
Local name:
Pomegranate
Family:
Lythraceae
Uses :
In ancient Ayurveda system of traditional medicine, the rind of the fruit and the bark
of the pomegranate tree are used as a remedy against diarrhea, dysentery, and intestinal parasites.
The seeds and juice are considered a tonic for the heart and throat. It is considered a healthful
counterbalance to a diet high in sweet-fatty components & is considered a blood builder.
Pomegranate has been used as a contraceptive and abortifacient
Botanical name:
Saccharum officinarum
Local name:
Sugar cane
Family:
Poaceae
Uses :
Portions of the stem of this and several other species of sugar cane have been used from
ancient times for chewing to extract the sweet juice. It is used in traditional medicine both internally
and externally.[
Botanical name:
Plumbago auriculata Lam.
Local name:
Blue plumbago, Cape plumbago
Family:
Plumbaginacae
Uses :
A decoction of the aerial parts or roots of Plumbago auriculata is taken to treat blackwater
fever. A root infusion is taken as an emetic. Root powder is put on warts to make them disappear
and is also used as snuff to relieve headache. The powdered, roasted root is rubbed into
scarifications over fractures to promote healing, and is rubbed on the body to cure stitch
Botanical name:
Cyanthillium cinereum (Carl Linnaeus) H.Rob
Local name:
Little Ironweed
Family:
Asteraceae
Uses :
Medicinal plant having application in abortion, cancer and
various gastrointestinal disorders.The plant extract showed analgesic, antipyretic, antidiarrhoeal
activity, antioxidant properties and anti inflammatory
effect.
Botanical name:
Piper betle L.
Local name:
Betel
Family:
Piperaceae
Uses :
According to traditional Ayurvedic medicine, chewing areca nut and betel leaf is a remedy
for bad breath. Medicated oil from leaf is used for the treatment of the irritation in the skin caused
due to the bite of the spider. The juice of this plant is used for Nasea and the root is also used in the
treatment for the swelling caused due to Viper bite
Botanical name:
Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.) R.B
Local name:
Pala indigo plant or dyers’s oleander , Sweet Indrajao
Family:
Apocyanaceae
Uses :
Iused to treat psoriasis, nonspecific dermatitis and herpes.
Its astringent and antibacterial properties are beneficial in treating scalp disorders like dandruff. In
folk medicine, the dried and powdered roots are used for improving fertility.
Botanical name:
Elephatopus scaber L.
Loal name:
Aanachuvati, prickly leaved elephant’ s foot
Family:
Asteraceae
Uses :
Used in traditional medicine as astringent agent, cardiac tonic, diuretic, to treat ulcers and
eczema, in rheumatism to reduce fever, and to eliminate bladder stones. The plant
contains elephantopin which has an antitumour activity
Botanical name:
Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.) R.B
Local name:
Pala indigo plant or dyers’s oleander , Sweet Indrajao
Family:
Apocyanaceae
Uses :
Iused to treat psoriasis, nonspecific dermatitis and herpes.
Its astringent and antibacterial properties are beneficial in treating scalp disorders
like dandruff. In folk medicine, the dried and powdered roots are used for improving
fertility.
Botanical name:
Elephatopus scaber L.
Loal name:
Aanachuvati, prickly leaved elephant’ s foot
Family:
Asteraceae
Uses :
Used in traditional medicine as astringent agent, cardiac
tonic, diuretic, to treat ulcers and eczema, in rheumatism to reduce
fever, and to eliminate bladder stones. The plant contains elephantopin
which has an antitumour activity