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MEDICINAL HERBS (Continued from Page 1)
| Latin
Name |
Sanskrit
Name |
English
Name |
Common
Name |
Part(s)
used |
Drug
Class |
Indication |
| Cordia
myxa |
. |
. |
Lasoda |
Gum |
Mild
tonic |
. |
| Coriandrum
sativum |
Dhanyaka |
Coriander |
Dhania |
seed |
Carminative, |
Menstrual
disorders,
skin diseases,
conjunctivitis |
| Costus
speciosus |
. |
Costus |
kuth |
root |
Bitter,
tonic,
astringent |
Purgative,
depurative, |
| Crataeva
nurvala |
Varun |
Steaved
tree |
Vauana |
bark,
leaf,.
root |
|
Urinary
tract
infections, kidney
stones |
| Crataeva
religiosa |
Varun |
Steaved
tree |
Vayavarna |
bark |
Demulcent,
laxative, alterative,
tonic,
stomachic,
diuretic |
. |
Crategus
oxyacan-
thoides |
. |
Hawthorn |
Ban-sangli |
berrie |
Cardiac
tonic |
. |
Cressa
cretica |
. |
. |
Rudanti |
. |
Tonic,
anti-bilious,
expectorant, |
. |
Crinum
latifolium |
Sudarsan |
. |
. |
leaf
,
bulb |
Ear-discharge |
Piles,
fever,
earache, |
| Crocus
sativus |
Kunkum |
Saffron |
Kesar |
stigmas |
Stimulant,
digestive,
women's
ailments |
Skin
diseases |
Crossandra
infunduli-
formis |
. |
. |
Priyadarsa |
plant |
Aphrodisiac |
. |
| Crotalaria
verrucosa |
Shanpu-
shpi |
Verru
cosa |
Sanai |
Leaf |
Coolant,
salivation |
Skin
diseases |
| Croton
oblongifolius |
Kastidanti |
. |
Nagdanti |
Leaf |
Acute
inflammatory
condition |
Fever, |
| Croton
tiglium |
Jaipal |
Croton
seed |
Jamalgota |
seed
, oil |
Purgative,
alopecia,
anti-inflammatory |
. |
| Cryptolepis
buchanania |
Krishna
sariva |
Indian
sarsaparilla |
Shyama |
roots, |
Alterative,
tonic,
galactagogue,
blood-purifier |
. |
Cucurbita
pepo |
kurlaru |
. |
Kaula,
Safed
kaddu |
seed |
Anti-helmintic |
Burn |
| Cuminum
cyminum |
Jeerak |
Cumin
seed |
Jeera |
fruit |
Stomachic,
astringent |
Stimulant, |
| Curculigo
orchioides |
Krishna
musli |
Black
musale |
Kali
musli |
root |
Demulcent,
restora-
tive, tonic,
aphrodisiac |
Piles,
jaundice,
asthma |
Curcuma
amda |
Amra
haridra |
Mango
Ginger |
Ambehalad |
rhizome |
Carminative,
stomachic,
cooling
agent |
. |
| Curcuma
aromatica |
Van
haridra |
Zedoary
small, wild
cochin
plant |
Jangli
halad |
rhizome |
Tonic,
carminative, external
application
on bruises,
sprains |
. |
Curcuma
longa |
Haridra |
Turmeric |
Haldi |
rhizome |
Anti-septic,
anti-inflamma-
tory
(ext &
internal),
anti-tumour, anti-diabetic,
anti-
oxidant,
natural
colour. |
. |
| Curcuma
zedoaria |
Karchoor |
Zedoary |
Kachura |
rhizome |
Carminative |
Stomachic |
Cuscuta
reflexa |
Akasha-
valli |
Dordor |
Amarvel |
seeds |
Liver
stimulant,
itching,
carminative |
. |
| Cyamopsis
psoralioides |
Bakuchi |
Cluster
bean |
Gowar,
Bawachi |
Pods,
seed,
oil, |
Leucoderma |
Skin
disorders |
| Cymbopogon
citratus |
Bhustrina |
Lemon
grass |
Gandhatrana |
Leaf, |
Carnimative,
coolant, anti-spasmodic,
tonic |
Insomnia, |
| Cymbopogon
schoenanthus |
Rohisha |
Rosha
grass |
Sugani |
grass |
Diaphoretic |
Diuretic,
fever,
alopecia, respiratory
disorders |
Cymopsis
tetragon-
oloba |
|
Guar
gum |
|
Gum |
Laxative,
pharmaceutical
excipient |
|
| Cynara
scolymus |
|
|
Hathichuk |
leaf |
Edible
vegetable |
|
| Cynodon
dactylon |
Durva |
Creeping
cynodon |
Doob |
plant |
|
Diuretic,
dropsy,
conjunctivitis, piles,
menorrhagia |
| Cyperus
rotundus |
Musta |
Nut
grass |
Motha/
Musta |
Tuber |
Anti-inflammatory,
hepato-protective, astringent,
diaphoretic,
stomachic,
demulcent,
vermifuge,
hairtonic, ,
tonic |
Stimulant |
| Cyperus
scariosus |
Nagor
musta |
Umbrella's
edge |
Nagarmotha |
Tuber |
Abdominal,
urinogenital
infec-
tions,
aromatic, astringent,
hairwash |
Stomachic |
| Jasminum
grandiflorum |
Jati |
Spanish
jasmine |
Jati |
Leaf,
flower, |
Astringent,
anthelmintic ,
diuretic,
emmanogogue |
. |
| Jasminum
sambac |
Mallika |
Jasmine
arabian |
Mugra/
Moghra |
Flower |
Essential
oil,
galactagogue |
Ear,
nose,
throat
diseases, |
| Jatropha
curcus |
Vyaghra
erand |
. |
Drawanti |
. |
Hemostatic,
milk-purifier, astringent,
antiseptic |
. |
| Juglans
regia |
Akshota |
Walnut |
Akhrot |
. |
Brain
tonic,
antiseptic,
stimulant,
expectorant |
. |
| Juniperus
communis |
Hapusha |
Juniper
berry |
Hauber |
Fruit,
berrie |
Diuretic,
carminative,
stimulant, |
Dropsy,
skin
diseases |
| Justicia
gendarussa |
Neel
Nirgundi |
. |
Kala
adusalsa, |
Leaf |
. |
Respiratory
disorders,
digestive |
| Justicia
picta |
Rakta
adulasa |
. |
Rakta
adulasa |
Leaf |
anti-spasmodic,
resuscitative,
schizophrenia
obesity |
Bronchitis,
asthma,
tuberculosis, coughs,
intestinal
worms |
| Kaempferia
galanga |
Sugandhavacha |
. |
Kapur
kachri |
Tuber |
Stimulant,
expectorant, carminative,
diuretic |
Nasal
blockages |
| Lactuca
scariola |
. |
Lettuee |
Salad |
Leaf,
seed, |
Anodyne,
sedative,
diuretic,
expectorant |
. |
| Lantana
camara |
. |
Lantana |
Ghaneri |
Plant |
Diaphoretic,
carminative,
stimulant |
Sprains,
respiratory
diseases, |
| Launaea
pinnatifida |
Pathri |
. |
Bhoi
pathri |
Plant |
Milk-purifier,
substitute
for
taraxacum |
. |
| Laurus
nobillis |
. |
Bay,
Victors
laurel |
Hab-el-ghar |
Leaf,
berrie |
Spice
berries |
Diarrhoea,
leucorrhoea, dropsy |
| Lawsonia
alba |
Madayantika |
Henna |
Mehndi |
Leaf |
Hair
dye, Hair
conditioner,
astringent,
gargle,
coolant |
Headache |
| Lepidium
sativum |
Chandrashoor |
Water
cress |
Halim |
Seed,
plant,
leaf |
Aphrodisiac,
galactagogue,
leaf:
stimulant, diuretic,
plant:
expectorant, |
Asthma,
bleeding
piles |
| Leptadenia
reticulata |
Jiwanti |
. |
Jivanti |
Plant |
Abortifacient,
stimulant,
tonic |
. |
| Leucas
aspera |
. |
Leucas |
Chota
halkusa |
Plant |
Laxative,
anthelmintic, |
Fever,
scabies,
cough,
cold,
paralysis,
jaundice |
| Leucas
cephalotes |
Dronpushpi |
. |
Gomo |
Plant |
Expectorant,
insecticide,
emmenogogue |
. |
| Linum
usitatissimum |
Uma |
Linseed |
Alsi |
Seed |
Diuretic,
demulcent
externally |
Respiratory
diseases, |
| Litsea
chinensis |
Medasak |
. |
Ama |
Wood |
Impotency,
analgesic,
anti-inflammatory |
. |
| Lobelia
nicotianaefolia |
. |
Lobelia |
Dhaval |
Leaf |
Expectorant, |
Asthma |
| Luffa
acutangula |
Koshataki |
Towel
gourd |
Jangli
toru |
Fruit,
root,
leaf |
Diuretic,
nutritive,
emetic,
expectorant, |
. |
| Lycopodium
clavatum |
. |
Clubmoss
spores |
Bendarli |
Powder |
Aphrodisiac,
plant:
diuretic,
antiseptic, |
Rheumatism,
respiratory
diseases |
| Madhuca
indica |
Madhuk |
Madhuka |
Mahua,
moha |
Bark,
flower |
galactagogue,
astringent,
tonic |
Bronchitis,
rheumatism, diabetes, piles,
orchitis,
tonsillitis,
eczema, |
| Majorana
hortensis |
. |
Common
majoram |
. |
Plant |
Spice |
. |
| Mallotus
phillippinensis |
Kampillak |
Indian
kamala |
Kabila |
Fruit
hair |
Bactericide,
bitter,
styptic,
anthelmintic, |
Pimples |
| Malva
ratundifolia |
. |
Country
mallow |
Khubasi |
. |
Emollient, |
Scurvy
piles,
cough,
inflammation |
| Malva
sylvestris |
. |
Common
mallow |
Gul
kheir |
Flower |
Emollient,
refrigerant,
respiratory
disorders, |
Urinary
tract
infections |
| Marrubium
vulgare |
. |
White
hove
hound |
Pahari
gandana |
Plant |
Anthelmintic,
dyspepsia, |
Jaundice,
phthisis,
hepatitis |
| Matricaria
chamomilla |
. |
Bitter
chamomile |
Babuni-ke-phul |
Flower |
Insomnia,
dysmenorrhoea, nervine
sedative,
stimulant,
hysteria,
antiseptic, wound-healing,
flatulence,
anti-inflammatory |
Rheumatism, |
| Medicago
sativa |
Ashvabala |
Alfalfa,
Lycern |
Lasunghas |
Plant |
. |
Dropsy,
heart
diseases, respiratory
disorders,
stomachic,
arthritis, hair
care, hypertension |
| Melia
azadirachta |
Mahanimb |
Beed
Tree |
Bakain |
Leaf,
bark ,
root |
Antiseptic,
tonic |
Skin
diseases,
eczema,
wormicidal,
rheumatism, measles, leprosy,
adenopathy, |
| Melilotus
officinalis |
. |
. |
Aspurak |
Plant |
Astringent,
anti-inflammatory |
. |
| Melissa
officinalis |
. |
Lemon
balm |
Bililotan |
Plant
flow |
Longevity,
memory
tonic |
Fever,
nervous
diseases, |
| Mentha
arvensis |
Pudina |
Marsh
mint |
Pudinah |
Leaf,
plant |
Carminative,
flavouring
agent, antiseptic,
refrigerant, |
Body
heat,
toothache, intestinal
worms |
| Mentha
piperita |
. |
Peppermint |
Gamathi
pudinah |
Leaf |
Carminative,
stimulant |
. |
| Mentha
spicata |
Pudina |
Marsh
mint |
Pudinah |
Leaf,
plant |
Carminative,
flavouring
agent, antiseptic,
refrigerant, |
Body
heat,
toothache, intestinal
worms |
| Mesua
ferrea |
Nagkeshar |
Cobras
saffron |
Nagkesar |
Flower,
bud |
Astringent,
alterative,
coolant, nutritive.
bark:
astringent,
aromatic |
. |
| Mimosa
pudica |
Lajjalu |
Humble
plant/
Sensitive
plant |
Lajwanthi |
Seed,
plant |
Bactericide,
sedative,
purgative, |
Skin
diseases,
mouth ulcers, throat
inflammations |
| Mirabilis
jalapa |
Krishnakeli |
4'O'
clock
plant |
Gulabbas |
Plant |
Diuretic,
lymphadenopathy,
anti-bacterial, anti-viral |
Skin
diseases, |
| Momordica
charantia |
Karvellak |
Bitter
gourd |
Karela |
Fruit,
leaf |
Anthelmintic, |
Piles,
jaundice
diabetes, |
| Morinda
citrifolia |
Achuka |
Indian
Mulberry |
Aal |
Fruit,
leaf |
Leaf:
febrifuge,
tonic, |
Asthma,
spongy
gums,
wound-healing |
| Moringa
oleifera |
Shigru |
Drumstick,
Horseradish |
Shobhanjan,
sahijan |
Seed |
Anti-fungal,
anti-viral,
flocculating
agent,
stimulant,
abortifacient, |
Hypertension,
ulcer,
rheumatism, sterility,
alopecia,
cardiotonic,
paralysis, liver
disorders,
spleen
disorders |
| Morus
alba |
Tuti,
Tula |
White
mulberry |
Tut |
Bark,
fruit |
Laxative,
nutritive,
wormicidal |
Cough,
sore throat,
anaemia, |
| Mucuna
pruriens |
Kapikachu |
Cowhage |
Kawach |
Seed,
root |
Parkinsonism,
aphrodisiac, : purgative,
natural
color,
diuretic, |
Vigour.
root,
nervous system
disorders, |
| Murraya
koenigii |
. |
Curry
leaf
tree |
Kurry
patta |
Leaf,
plant |
Carminative,
stimulant,
tonic,
vomiting
, laxative,
dysentery |
Fever, |
| Musa
paradisiaca |
Kadali |
Banana |
Kela |
Fruit,
Plant |
Hair
care,
astringent, laxative,
diuretic, |
Skin
diseases,
piles, anaemia,
venereal
diseases, |
| Musa
sapientum |
Vana
laxmi |
Plantain |
Kela |
Fruit
leaf
stem |
Demulcent,
nutrient,
astringent,
coolant |
. |
| Myrica
nagi |
Katphal |
Bay
berry, Box
myrtle |
Kaiphala |
Leaf,
bark |
Fe
astringent,
antiseptic, |
Asthma,
fevers,
colds, women's
diseases, teeth
diseases,
wounds, |
| Myristica
fragrans |
Jatiphal |
Nutmeg
&
Mace |
Jaiphal |
Seed |
Aphrodisiac,
carminative |
. |
| Myristica
malabarica |
. |
Wild
nutmeg |
Ramphal |
Seed |
External
application in ear
diseases |
. |
| Myrtus
caryophyllus |
Lavang |
Cloves |
Lavang |
Bud,
leaf |
Toothache,
antiseptic,
carminative |
. |
| Nasturtium
officinale |
. |
Watercress |
Jal-halim |
Plant,
leaf |
Anti-ascorbic,
appetizer |
Anaemia,
asthma,
hyperthyroidism, piles,
skin
diseases, |
| Nelumbo
nucifera |
Padmoj |
Sacred
lotus |
Kamal
/
Padma |
Flower,
seed, leaf,
root |
Diuretic, |
Urinary
tract
infections, piles,
leprosy,
vomiting,
fever,
dysentery, |
| Nerium
indicum |
Karvir |
Exile
tree/
Oleander |
Kaner |
Root,
plant |
Insecticide, |
Epilepsy,
herpes,
other viral
infection |
| Nerium
odorum |
karvira |
Sweet
Scented
oleander |
. |
Root,
bark,. |
Diuretic,
cardiac
tonic, |
Piles,
cancer |
| Nicotiana
tabacum |
Tamrakatu |
Tobacco |
Tambaku |
Leaf
&
stalk |
Sedative,
insecticidal,
emetic,
purgative |
. |
| Nigella
sativa |
. |
Black
cumin |
Kalonji |
Seed |
Bactericidal,
tumour,
stimulant, diuretic,
galactagogue,
carminative |
. |
| Nordotachyns
jatammansi |
Jatamansi |
Spikenard |
Jata |
Bark |
Emmenagogue,
uterine
tonic, hypertension,
pericardial
effusion |
. |
| Nyctanthes
arbortristis |
Parijat |
Night
jasmine |
Parijatak |
Flower,
leaf |
. |
Cancer,
fever,
rheumatism |
| Nymphae
rubra |
. |
. |
Chhota
kanval |
Root,
flower |
. |
Dyspepsia,
piles,
diarrhoea,
palpitation |
| Ocimum
album |
Sweet
Tulsi |
Ran
Tulsi
plant |
Rantulas |
Plant |
Carminative,
stimulant,
diaphoretic, |
Skin
diseases |
| Ocimum
basilicum |
Visva
Tulsi |
Sweet
basil |
Krishna
tulsi |
Plant |
Carminative,
digestive,
stomachic, |
Respiratory
diseases,
skin
diseases, |
| Ocimum
gratissimum |
VanTulsi |
Shrubby
basil |
Ram
tulsi |
Leaf |
. |
Rheumatism,
ejaculation |
| Ocimum
sanctum |
Tulsi |
Basil |
Tulsi |
Leaf |
Carminative,
expectorant, bactericidal, hair
cleanser |
. |
| Onosma
echiodes |
Ratanjyot |
. |
Rattanjot,
Lal
jari |
Root |
Carminative.
leaf:
alterative, purgative.
flower:
stimulant |
Rheumatism, |
| Operculina
turpethum |
Trivrita |
Indian
Jalap/
Turpeth |
Nisoth |
Plant,
root |
Constipation,
laxative |
Arthritis,
dropsy,
gout,
jaundice, |
| Opniorrhiza
mungaos |
Nagasugandh |
Mongoose
plant |
Nagvelli |
Plant |
Snake
bite,
stomachic,
eradicative, |
. |
| Origanum
majorana |
. |
Marjoram |
Marwa |
Plant |
Carminative,
expectorant, liver tonic,
astringent |
Asthma,
skin
diseases, common
cold |
| Oroxylum
indicum |
Shyonak |
. |
Tetu
, arlu |
Root |
Anti-inflammatory,
analgesic |
. |
| Orthosiphon
grandiflorus |
. |
Java
Tea |
. |
Root,
bark |
Cardiotonic,
appetizer,
blood
purifier |
. |
| Orthosiphon
stamineus |
Arjak |
Java
Tea |
Vantulsi |
Root,
bark |
Cardiotonic,
appetizer,
blood
purifier |
. |
| Oxalis
corniculata |
Changeri |
Indian
sorrel |
Amrut
herb |
Plant |
Digestive,
dysentery,
cardiotonic, |
Anaemia |
| Paederia
foetidia |
Gandhprasarani |
. |
Gandhprasarini |
plant,
root,
leaf |
Analgesic,
anti-inflammatory, |
Toothache,
splenitis,
rheumatism,Toothache,
splenitis,
rheumatism,
muscle
toner |
| Paeonia
officinalis |
Ud
saleeb |
. |
Udsalap,
Udesalam |
Root |
Emmenagouge,
nervine
tonic, ascites,
epilepsy |
. |
| Pandanus
odoratissimus |
Ketaki |
Fragrant
screw
pine |
Kewda |
Flower |
Stimulant,
nervine
tonic, |
Rheumatism |
| Papaver
rhoeas |
Rakta
posta |
Red
poppy |
Lalpost |
Flower |
Narcotic,
sedative |
. |
| Papaver
somniferum |
Ahifen |
Poppy
seed |
Khas-Khas |
Seed,
fruit, |
Strong
analgesic,
narcotic |
Insomnia,
dysentery,
pains, heat,
itching, |
| Parmelia
lichin |
Shaileya |
Stone
flower |
Charela |
Moss |
Astringent,
carminative, laxative,
aphrodisiac, |
Dyspepsia |
| Passiflora
incarnata |
. |
Passion
flower |
. |
Leaf |
Aphrodisiac, |
Insomnia,
neuralgia |
| Pedalium
murex |
Brihad
gokshur |
Big
caltrops |
Bada
Gokhru |
Fruit |
Aphrodisiac,
tonic,
diuretic,
demulcent, |
Impotence |
| Peganum
harmala |
. |
Wild
rue |
Harmal |
Seed,
plant |
Galactagogue,
aphrodisiac,
abortifacient |
Fevers,
asthma,
worms, menstrual
disorders,
laryngitis,
head
lice, |
| Pelargonium
graveolens |
. |
Geranium |
. |
Flower |
Perfumery |
. |
| Pentatropis
capensis |
Kaknasa |
. |
Kauwaroti |
Plant |
Emetic,
haemarrhoids, inflammation,
leucoderma |
. |
| Pergularia
extensa |
. |
Pergularia |
Uttran |
Plant |
Infantile
diarrhoea |
Respiratory
diseases,
worms, piles,
rheumatism,
women's
diseases, , skin
diseases |
| Petroselinum
crispum |
. |
Parsley |
Prajmoda |
Seed,
leaf |
Digestive,
aphrodisiac |
Genito-urinary
infections,
high blood
pressure, eye
diseases,
menstrual
disorders, |
| Phaseolus
trilobus |
Mudagaparni |
. |
Mugvan |
Plant |
Gout,
fever,
coolant, dirrhoea,
haemarrhoids |
. |
| Phragmites
karka |
Nala |
Nodding
veed |
. |
Grass |
Diuretic, |
Urinary
tract
infections |
| Phyllanthus
niruri |
Bhumyamalki |
. |
Bhumi
amla |
Plant |
Liver
stimulant,
diuretic |
Viral
hepatitis, |
| Pimpinella
anisum |
Shatpushpa |
Ani
seed |
Velaiti
saunf |
Seed |
Digestive, |
Cataract,
asthma,
insomnia, head
lice |
| Pinus
longifolia |
Shriveshtak |
Chir
pine |
Biroza |
Gum |
Fungicidal,
bactericidal,
stimulant |
. |
| Piper
betle |
Nagavalli |
Betel
leaf |
Panpatta |
Leaf |
Headache,
root |
Constipation,
wounds,
boils, lumbago,
aromatic,
stimulant,
contraceptive |
| Piper
chaba |
Gaja
pippali |
. |
Badi
pippali |
Fruit |
Aromatic,
stimulant,
carminative., |
Cough,
cold,
haemorrhoids |
| Piper
cubeba |
Kankol |
. |
Sheetal
/ kabab
chini |
Fruit |
Carminative,
febrifuge |
. |
| Piper
longum |
Magdhi |
Lindipipper |
Pippali |
Fruit |
Stimulant,
alterative,
tonic |
Chronic
bronchitis,
asthma, |
| Piper
nigrum |
Marich |
Black
pepper |
Kali
mirchi |
Seed |
Stimulant,
alterative |
Cough,
sore throat,
aromatic, |
| Pistacia
integerrima |
Karkat
shringi |
Crab's
claw |
Kakra
shingi |
Gall |
Tonic,
expectorant |
Asthma, |
| Pistacia
lentiscus |
|
Mastic
Gum |
. |
Oleoresin |
Enteric
coating
material,
microscopically
mountant |
. |
| Plantago
ovata |
Isabgola |
Psyllium |
Isabgul |
Seed |
. |
Constipation,
dysentery,
abdominal pain,
piles |
| Pluchea
lanceolata |
Rasna |
. |
Rasna(
Gudmar) |
Leaf |
Anti-inflammatory,
analgesic,
nervine
tonic |
. |
| Plumaria
alba |
. |
Frangipani |
. |
Flower |
Perfumery |
. |
| Plumbago
zeylanica |
Chitrak |
Cylon
lead
root |
Chitrak |
Root |
Alterative,
gastric
stimulant, |
Mental
disorders,
skin diseases,
piles, dyspepsia |
| Polianthes
tuberosa |
. |
Tuberose |
Rajnigandha |
Flower |
Perfumery |
. |
| Polygala
chinensis |
. |
. |
Senega |
Root |
. |
Fever,
dizziness |
| Polygonum
aviculare |
. |
Knot
grass |
Anjubar |
Plant |
Astringent,
styptic,
root:
anodyne |
. |
| Pongamia
glabra |
karanj |
. |
Karanj |
seed,
oil |
. |
Skin
diseases,
UV screen,
alopecia |
| Pongamia
pinneta |
karanj |
. |
Karanj |
seed,
oil |
. |
Skin
diseases,
UV screen,
alopecia |
| Portulaca
oleracea |
Loni |
Parslane |
Kulfa |
Plant |
Refrigerant,
alterative, |
Urinary
diseases,
diarrhoea, diabetes,
skin
diseases,
scurvy, liver
diseases |
| Portulaca
tuberosa |
. |
Purslane |
Ramjota |
Plant |
. |
Dysuria
erysipelas |
| Premna
integrifolia |
Agnimantha |
. |
Arni |
Root |
Analgesic,
anti-inflammatory |
. |
| Premna
latifolia |
. |
. |
Arni |
. |
. |
Boils,
colic
pain |
| Premna
serratifolia |
. |
. |
Takli |
. |
Anti-inflammatory,
analgesic |
. |
| Prosopis
cineraria |
shami |
. |
Khejri |
Bark |
Abortifacient,
laxative, |
Asthma,
worm |
| Prosopis
spicigera |
Shami |
Cikura
pod |
. |
Bark |
. |
Rheumatism, |
| Prunus
amygdalus |
Badam |
Almond |
Badam |
Fruit,
seed, |
Laxative,
tonic,
nervine
tonic, |
Skin
diseases |
| Prunus
armeniaca |
Urmanam |
Apricot |
Jardalu |
Seed,
kernel,
leaf |
Aphrodisiac,
sedative,
demulcent |
Asthma,
constipation, |
| Prunus
cerasus |
Albaluk |
Dwarf
cherry |
Alubalu,
Gilas,
Olchi |
Stalk |
Analgesic, |
Fever,
skin
diseases |
| Prunus
mahaleb |
Gandahpriyangu |
Priyangu |
Ghaula |
Seed |
Constipation,
abdominal
distension,
diuretic |
. |
| Psidium
guajava |
Amrut
phala |
Common
Guava |
Peru,
amrood |
Leaf,
bark |
Astringent,
laxative,
bactericidal |
Diarrhoea, |
| Psoralea
corylifolia |
Bakuchi |
Psoralea
fruit |
Babchi |
Fruit,
seed |
Anti-helmintic,
stomachic,
deobstruent,
diuretic |
Leucoderma,
psoriasis, |
| Pterocarpus
marsupium |
Pitasala |
Kino,
seed |
Bijasar |
Gum |
Diabetes,
astringent,
abdominal
pain |
. |
| Pueraria
tuberosa |
Vidarikand |
. |
Bidarikand |
Root |
Aphrodisiac, |
Fever,
arthritis,
tumour |
| Punica
granatum |
Dadim |
Pomegranate |
Anardana |
Seed |
Digestive |
Cough,
digestive,
piles, pimples,
dysentery |
| Putranjiva
roxburghi |
Putranjeeva |
. |
Putrajivak |
Leaf,
fruit |
. |
Fever,
rheumatism, Liver
protective |
| Pyrus
cydonia |
. |
Quince
seed |
Bedana |
Seed,
fruit, |
Demulcent,
astringent,
expectorant,
cardiac tonic |
Diarrhoea,
sore
throat, |
| Randia
dumetorum |
Madanphal |
Emetic
nut |
Madanphal |
Fruit |
Emetic |
Dysentery, |
| Randia
spinosa |
Madanphal |
Emetic
nut |
Madanphal |
Fruit |
Emetic |
Dysentery, |
| Raphamus
sativus |
Moolak |
. |
Mooli
Beej |
Rhizome |
Appetiser,
diuretic,
laxative,
anti-ascorbic |
. |
| Rauwolfia
serpentina |
Sarpgandha |
Serpiria |
Sarpgandha |
Roog |
Anti-hypertensive,
hypnotic,
sedative, increases
uterine
contractions in
labour |
. |
| Rhamnus
purshiana |
. |
Cascara
Sagrada |
. |
Bark |
Laxative |
. |
| Rheum
officinalis |
. |
. |
Rewandchini |
Root |
Mild
laxative,
anti-inflammatory |
. |
| Rhus
succedanea |
Karkashringi |
Wax
tree |
Kakda
singi |
Fruit,
seed |
Expectorant,
cardiac
tonic, |
Abdominal
tumour,
dysentery,
phthisis |
| Ribes
nigrum |
. |
Currants |
Nabar,
Paper |
Leaf |
. |
Cold,
sore throat
, fever |
| Ricinus
communis |
Erand |
Castor |
Arandi |
Seed,
root |
Galactagogue,
aphrodisiac, |
Rheumatism,
skin
diseases, dandruff,
constipation,
epilepsy |
| Rosa
centifolia |
Shatpatri |
Rose |
Gulab |
Petals |
Laxative,
carminative, cardiac
tonic |
. |
| Rosa
damascena |
. |
Pink
rose |
Phool
gulab |
Petals |
Cooling
agent,
flavouring
agent |
. |
| Rosmarinus
officinalis |
. |
Rosemary |
Rusmary |
Leaf |
Flatulence,
stimulant |
Indigestion,
common
cold,
rheumatism, |
| Rourea
santaloides |
. |
. |
Vardharo |
Root |
Bitter
tonic,
alterative,
external |
Rheumatism,
diabetes,
respiratory diseases,
skin
diseases |
| Rubia
cordifolia |
Manjishtha |
Indian
madder |
Manjistha |
Root |
Blood
purifier,
anti-inflammatory,
immune-regulator,
anti-cancer,
anti-clotting ,
natural
colour, hair
dye |
. |
| Rumex
crispus |
Amalvelas |
Yellow
dock |
Chukkah |
Root |
Parasiticidal,
antiseptic,
worms |
Constipation, |
| Vitis
vinifera |
Draksha |
Grape |
Kali
draksha |
Fruit |
Laxative,
refrigerant,
demulcent,
diuretic |
Constipation, |
| Wedelia
calendulacea |
Bhringraj |
. |
Pita
bhringraj |
Plant,
fruit |
Uterine
tonic,
alterative, |
Alopecia,
cough |
| Withania
somnifera |
Ashwagandha |
Winter
Cherry |
Ashwagandha |
Root |
Aphrodisiac,
general
tonic, diuretic,
nervine sedative,
adaptogenic, alterative,
immuno-modulator |
. |
| Woodfordia
fruticosa |
Dhatki |
. |
Dhaydi
phool |
Flower |
Astringent, |
Dysentery,
liver
diseases, menorrhagia,
haemorrhoids |
| Wrightia
tinctoria |
Krishna
kutaj |
. |
Mitha
inderjau |
Bark,seed |
Aphrodisiac,
vermifuge,
stomachic,
tonic |
Hypertension, |
| Xanthium
strumarium |
Aartgal |
. |
Gadario |
. |
Chronic
fever,
anti-inflammatory,
adenopathy |
. |
| Zanthoxylum
aromaticum |
Tejowati |
Toothache
tree |
Jangali
Dhaniya |
Seed |
Thirst-regulator |
Toothache, |
| Zingiber
officinale |
Shunthi |
Ginger |
Sunth |
Rhizome |
Aphrodisiac,
carminative, aromatic,
stimulant,
increases
prostaglandins,
adjunct
to tonic
remedies |
Cough,
cold, |
| Ziziphus
jujuba |
Badar |
Zizyphus |
Ber |
Fruit |
. |
Anxiety,
mental
retardation, cold, flu,
stomachic,
piles,
mouth ulcer, skin
diseases,
conjunctivitis,
hair-care |
| Ziziphus
nummularia |
Badar |
. |
Bordi |
. |
Boils,
coolant |
. |
| Saccharum
officnarum |
Ekshu |
Sugur
cane |
Ganna |
Juice |
Diuretic,
antiseptic,
laxative,
nutrient |
. |
| Salix
tetrasperma |
Vetas |
Willow |
Vetas |
. |
Diuretic, |
Urinary
tract
infections |
| Salmalia
malabarica |
Shalmali |
. |
Salmali |
Gum,
root,
thorn |
Stimulant,
tonic,
aphrodisiac, |
Pimples,
acne |
| Salvadora
persica |
Pilu |
Tooth
brush
tree |
Chota
pilu |
Bark,
leaf |
Stimulant,
external
for |
Rheumatism |
| Salvia
officinalis |
. |
Sage |
Salvia |
Leaf |
Memory,
tonic,
astringent |
Stress,
infections,
greying hair, sore
throat, |
| Santalum
album |
Chandan |
Sandal
wood |
Chandan |
Wood |
Volatile
oil,
sedative, astringent,
genito-urinary
infections,
diuretic, coolant,
blood
purifier |
. |
| Sapindus
trifoliatus |
Arishtak |
Scap
nut |
Aretha |
Seed
& fruit
rind |
Hair
cleanser,
hair
tonic |
. |
| Saraca
asoca |
Ashok |
Ashoka |
Ashoka |
Bark |
Uterine
tonic,Uterine
tonic, sedative,
astringent |
Menorrhagia, |
| Saraca
indica |
Ashok |
Ashoka |
Ashoka |
Bark |
Uterine
tonic, sedative,
astringent |
Menorrhagia, |
| Sarcostemma
brevistigma |
Soma |
. |
Somlata |
Plant |
Bark:
astringent,
bitter, coolant,
alterative |
. |
| Saussurea
lappa |
Kushtha |
Costus |
Kushtha |
Root |
Carminative,
antiseptic,
cardiac
stimulant |
Cough, |
| Saxifraga
ligulata |
Pashanbhed |
. |
Parnbeej |
Leaf |
Diuretic,
anti-infective,
tonic, |
Kidney
stones,
bladder stones,
respiratory
diseases |
| Schrebera
swietenioides |
. |
. |
Morvel |
. |
Oil |
Diarrhoea,
burns,
boils |
| Scindapsus
officinalis |
Gajapippali |
. |
Gajapipal |
Fruit |
Aphrodisiac,
carminative, diaphoretic,
vermifuge |
Pneumonia, |
| Semecarpus
anacardium |
Bhallatak |
Marking
nut |
Bhillawa |
Nut |
Dyspepsia, |
Anaemia,
fever,
pimples, psoriasis, sore
throat,
splenitis,
sprain, toothache,
wart,
tumour |
| Sesamum
indicum |
Til |
Sesame |
Til |
Seed,
oil |
Tonic,
emollient,
galactagogue,
ayurvedic
carrier
oil |
Rheumatism,
piles,
tumour, |
| Sesbania
grandiflora |
Agastya |
. |
Agasti |
Bark,
leaf |
Bitter
tonic,
expectorant, |
Jaundice,
colic,
pain |
| Sesbanitia
sesban |
Jayanti |
. |
Jayanti |
Seed
, bark |
Menorrhagia, |
Useful
in
diarrhoea , metrorrhagia,
spleenomegaly, |
| Shorea
robusta |
Rall
sarjras |
Resin
sal |
Sal |
Resin |
Astringent,
aphrodisiac |
Colic,
hydrocele,
ophthalmic
disorders, spasm,
cancer, |
| Sida
cordifolia |
Bala |
Country
mallow |
Bala |
Plant,
root |
Aphrodisiac,
cardiac
tonic, astringent,
diuretic,
refrigerant,
tonic, slimming
agent |
Ulcer,
rheumatism, |
| Sinapis
juncea |
Rajika |
Black
mustard |
Rai |
Seed |
Appetizer, |
Cold,
anxiety,
insomnia |
| Sisymbrium
irio |
. |
. |
Khoob
kala |
Seed |
Expectorant,
stimulant,
restorative,
febrifuge, |
Asthma |
| Smilax
china |
Chopchini |
Sarsaparilla,
China
root |
Chopchini |
Root |
Aphrodisiac,
Analgesic,
alterative,
diaphoretic |
Gout,
rheumatism, skin diseases,
urogenital
diseases,
asthma,
tumour |
| Solanum
dulcamara |
Kakmachi |
. |
Rubabarik |
Stem |
Cardiac
tonic,
diuretic,
narcotic |
. |
| Solanum
nigrum |
Kakmachi |
Black
nightshade |
Makoi |
Berry,
leaf,
seed |
Cardiac
tonic |
Dropsy,
fever,
stomachic, asthma, skin
disorders,
nephritis,
bladder
inflammation, |
| Solanum
xanthocarpum |
Kantakari |
. |
Kateri |
Root,
plant |
Expectorant |
Respiratory
disorders,
stomachic, dropsy,
sore
throat, |
| Sphaeranthus
hirtus |
. |
Globe
thistle |
Gorakhmundi |
Plant |
Aphrodisiac,
hepatitis,
gastritis,
tuberculosis,
vermifuge,
alterative,
tonic |
Cough,
hepatitis,
gastritis,
tuberculosis, |
| Sphaeranthus
indicus |
. |
Globe
thistle |
Gorakhmundi |
Plant |
Aphrodisiac,
vermifuge,
alterative,
tonic |
Cough,
hepatitis,
gastritis,
tuberculosis, |
| Spilanthes
oleracea |
Akal
kara |
Paracress |
Akarkara |
Root |
Insecticide |
Gout,
scurvy,
bladder, asthma,
rheumatism |
| Sterculia
urens |
. |
Gum
Karaya /
Indian
Tragacanth |
. |
Gum |
Laxative |
. |
| Stereospermum
suaveolens |
Patala |
. |
Padal |
Root
, bark |
Anti-inflammatory,
analgesic |
. |
| Strychnos
potatorum |
Katak |
Clearing
nut
tree |
Nirmali |
Seed |
Alterative,
tonic,
demulcent,
water-purifier |
. |
| Strychnus
nuxvomica |
Kupilu |
Nux
vomica |
Kuchla |
Seed |
Aphrodisiac,
bitter,
stomachic, tonic,
analgesic |
Dribbling
micturition,
bed-wetting, |
| Styrax
benzoin |
. |
Benzoin |
. |
Balsamic
Resin |
Antiseptic,
expectorant |
. |
| Styrax
benzoin |
Lohban |
Benzoin |
Loban |
gum |
Expectorant, |
Chronic
cough,
skin-
disorders |
| Symplocos
racemosus |
Lodhra |
. |
Lodhra |
Bark |
Coolant,
astringent, |
Conjunctivitis,
menorrhagia, dysentery, spongy
gums |
| Syzygium
aromaticum |
Lavang |
Cloves |
Lavang |
Flower
bud |
Teeth
care, |
Wound,
burn |
| Tagetes
erecta |
Zandu |
Marigold
flower |
Genda |
Flower |
Depurative,
blood-purifier |
Bronchitis,
piles,
rheumatism, |
| Tamarindus
indicus |
Tintiri |
Tamarind |
Imli |
Fruit |
Laxative,
refrigerant,
digestive |
. |
| Tamarix
gallica |
Chavaka |
. |
Jhau |
. |
Astringent,
stomatitis, |
Ulcers,
cough,
fever,
diarrhoea |
| Taraxacum
officinale |
. |
Dandelion |
Dudal |
Leaf,
root |
Diuretic,
tonic, liver
diseases,
stomachic,
vit A
supplement |
Breast
cancer, renal diseases,
dyspepsia, |
| Taxus
baccata |
Taleespatra |
Himalayan
yew |
Talispatra |
Leaf |
Contraceptive,
aphrodisiac, |
Tumour,
asthma,
bronchitis,
epilepsy |
| Tecoma
undulata |
Rohitak |
. |
Rohitak |
Bark |
Anti-bacterial,
anti-syphilitic |
. |
| Tecomella
undulata |
Rohitak |
. |
Rohida |
Bark |
Spleenomegaly,
hepatomegaly |
. |
| Tectona
grandis |
Shak |
Teak
Tree |
Sag |
Bark |
Diuretic |
. |
| Tephrosea
purpurea |
Sharpunkha |
. |
Sharpunkha |
Plant,
root |
Tonic,
laxative,
blood-purifier, |
Spleenomegaly,
anthelmintic |
| Teramnus
losasalis |
Mashaparni |
. |
Mashvan |
Plant |
Analgesic |
. |
| Terminalia
arjuna |
Arjuna |
Arjuna |
Kahu |
Bark |
Cardiotonic,
anti-anginal, tonic,
astringent, |
Asthma,
fractures,
dysentery |
| Terminalia
belerica |
Bibhitak |
Belleric
myroblan |
Baheda |
Fruit,
leaf |
Astringent, |
Coughs,
sore throat,
worms, eye
diseases,
stomachic, |
| Terminalia
chebula |
Haritaki |
Chebulic
myroblan |
Harad |
Fruit,
bark |
. |
Stomach
disorders,
acidity, asthma,
piles,
skin
diseases, eye diseases,
chronic
ulcers |
| Thevetia
nevifolia |
Peeta
karvir |
Exile
tree |
Pili
kaner |
Root,
bark |
Cardiac
tonic,
anti-inflammatory, |
. |
| Thymus
serphllum |
. |
Garden
Thyme |
Iper |
. |
Antiseptic,
carminative,
anti-emetic |
Respiratory
disorders |
| Thymus
vulgaris |
Vanya
yavani |
. |
Van
ajwayan |
Plant |
Diuretic,
anti-
putrifaction |
Respiratory
disorders |
| Tinospora
cordifolia |
Guduchi |
. |
Gulvel |
Stem,
root |
Aphrodisiac,
rejuvenator, anti-pyretic,
immuno-modulator,
stimulant,
diuretic, Vitamin C,
nutrient |
Asthma,
rheumatism, |
| Tinospora
sinensis |
. |
. |
Badi
Gulvel |
Stem |
Tonic,
immunostimulant,
anti-inflammatory,
antiallergic,
antimalarial,
antidiabetic,
hepatoprotective, nutrient
I |
Rheumatism, |
| Trachyspermum
ammi |
Yawani |
Bishops
weed |
Ajwain |
Leaf,
seed |
. |
Stomach
diseases,
common cold,
migraine, rheumatism,
mouth
ulcer,
earache |
| Trianthema
portulacastrum |
Varshabhu |
. |
Shwet
punarnava |
Plant |
Diuretic,
anti-inflammatory, |
Anaemia |
| Tribulus
terrestris |
Gokshur |
Small
Caltrops |
Gokhru |
fruit |
Tonic,
diuretic,
aphrodisiac, kidney
stones, |
Coronary
artery-dilator |
| Tricholepis
glaberrinum |
. |
. |
Brahma
dandi |
Plant |
Aphrodisiac,
nervine
tonic |
Leucoderma,
spermatorrhoea, |
| Trichosanthes
anguina |
Padwal |
Snake
gourd |
Chachinha |
Plant |
Purgative |
Heart
diseases,
jaundice, fevers,
alopecia, |
| Trigonella
foenum-graeceum |
Methika |
Fenugreek |
Methi |
Seed |
Purgative,
flavouring
agent |
. |
| Triticum
sativum |
Godhoom |
Wheat |
Gehun |
Seed |
Nutritive, |
Eryseplas,
burns,
scalds,
eruptions |
| Tylophora
asthmatica |
Anant
mool |
. |
Jangli
pikvan |
Leaf |
. |
Asthma,
cough |
| Uncaria
gambier |
. |
Gambier
gum / Pale
Catechu |
. |
Dried
Extract |
Astringent |
. |
| Uraria
picta |
Prishniparni |
. |
Prisniparni |
Fruit |
Aphrodisiac,
analgesic,
anti-inflammatory |
. |
| Urginea
indica |
Vanpalandu |
Indian
quills |
Jangli
pyaj |
Seed |
Cardiotonic |
Asthma,
rheumatism, dropsy, |
| Urginea
maritima |
. |
Squill |
Jungli
piyaz |
Bulb |
Cardiac
stimulant,
diuretic, (digitalis
like) |
. |
| Fagonia
cretica |
Dhanyavas |
. |
Dhamasa |
. |
. |
Prophylactic
against
small
pox |
| Feronia
elephantum |
Kapitha |
Elephant
wood
apple |
Kavat |
Fruit,
gum, leaf,
bark |
Anti-scorbutic,
astringent,
refrigerant, |
Alopecia, |
| Feronia
limonia |
Kapitha |
Wood
apple |
Kaith |
fruit,
leaf,
root |
Laxative, |
Jaundice,
dysentery,
diarrhoea |
| Feronia
limonida |
. |
Wood
apple |
Kaitha |
Feaf,
bark |
Digestive
diseases,
biliousness,
aphrodisiac,
functional
impotency,
women's
diseases |
Spermatorrhoea,
involuntary
or
premature
ejaculation, |
| Ferula
foetida |
Hing |
Asafoetida |
Hing |
Gum
resin |
Aphrodisiac,
carminative,
anti-spasmodic |
. |
| Ferula
sumbul |
. |
. |
. |
Gum
resin |
Nervine
tonic,
sedative, stimulant,
expectorant,
antiseptic,
uterine
tonic |
Bronchial
asthma, |
| Ficus
bengalensis |
Vat |
Banyan,
tree/
rubber tree |
Bargad |
Bark,
seed,
latex |
. |
Diarrhoea,
dysentery,
piles, leucorrhoea,
rheumatism,
skin
diseases, diabetes,
wounds, parasitic
worms, |
| Ficus
elastica |
Vat |
Banyan,
tree/
rubber tree |
Bargad |
Bark,
seed,
latex |
. |
Diarrhoea,
dysentery,
piles, leucorrhoea,
rheumatism,
skin
diseases, diabetes,
wounds, parasitic,
worms |
| Ficus
glomerata |
Udumbar |
Fig |
Gular |
Leaf,
bark, fruit,
latex |
Wormicide,
carminative, astringent,
galactagogue,
tonic, |
Respiratory
disorders |
| Ficus
racemosa |
. |
. |
Umbar |
Bark |
Galactagogue, |
Adenopathy,
boil,
epididymitis,
hydrocoele,
myalgia, scabies,
spermatorrhoea |
| Ficus
religiosa |
Ashwatha |
Peepal |
Peepal |
Bark,
leaf |
Astringent,
laxative,
cooling, alterative,
, boils |
Scrofula,
mumps |
| Foeniculum
vulgare |
Mishreya |
Indian
sweet
fennel |
Badi
saunf |
Seed,
roots |
Carminative,
expectorant, tonic, stimulant,
tumour,
galactagogue,
diuretic, |
Hookworm |
| Fumaria
indica |
Parpat |
. |
Pitta
papada |
Plant |
Anti-pyretic,
blood-purifier,
diuretic |
. |
| Fumaria
officinalis |
Yavan
Parpata |
Fumitory
plant |
Pitpapda |
Plant |
Stomachic,
laxa_
tive,
depurative,
blood-purifier for |
Skin
diseases |
| Fumaria
vaillantii |
Parpat |
. |
Pitta
papada |
Plant |
Anti-pyretic,
blood
-purifier,
diuretic |
. |
| Garcinia
cambogia |
. |
Garcinia |
Goraka |
Dried
rind |
Fat
burner,
anti-obesity,
purgative, ,
source of
hydroxycitrates
(cosmetic
use) |
Rheumatism,
bowel |
| Garcinia
indica |
Vrichhamala |
Mangosteen |
Kokam |
Rind,
leaf |
Emollient,
cardiotonic,
vermifuge,
carminative |
Fissure,
hyperacidity, |
| Gardenia
gummifera |
Nadi
hingu |
Cambi
gum |
Dikamali |
Gum |
Antiseptic,
carminative, expectorant,
stimulant,
vermifuge,
insect
repellent |
Sore
throat,
spasm, |
| Garuga
pinnata |
Tapinja |
. |
Kakad |
Gum
resin |
Anthelmintic,
gout |
Cough
&
cold, gout |
| Gaultheria
fragrantissima |
. |
Winter
green |
Ganda
puro |
Leaf |
Insect
repellent,
antiseptic,
carminative, |
Cough,
neuralgia,
rheumatism,
sciatica, tumour,
vermifuge |
| Gloriosa
superba |
Langli |
Superb
lily, Glory
lily |
Kalihari |
Tuber,
root |
Alterative,
purga-
tive,
anthelmintic,
abortifacient,
wormicidal |
Promote
labour
pain, |
| Glycyrrhiza
glabra |
Yashtimadhu |
Liquorice |
Mulethi |
Root |
Stomachic,
demulcent,
expectorant,
rejuvenator |
Constipation,
muscular
pains, mouth ulcers,
baldness,
corns, sore
throat, |
| Glyece
max |
Bhat |
Soyabean |
Soyabean |
. |
Laxative |
Malnutrition
, allergies,
diabetes,
dandruff, hair
growth |
| Gmeliana
arborea |
Gambhari |
. |
Gambhari |
Root |
Anti-inflammatory,
analgesic,
coolant |
. |
| Gossypium
herbaceum |
Karpas |
Indian
cotton |
Kapus |
Seed |
Demulcent,
laxative,
expectorant,
aphrodisiac,
abortifacient,
nervine
tonic,
diuretic |
. |
| Gossypium
indicum |
Karpas |
Indian
cotton |
Kapus |
Seed |
Demulcent,
laxa-
tive,
expectorant, aphrodisiac,
abortifacient,
nervine
tonic,
diuretic |
. |
| Grewia
tenax |
Nagbala |
. |
Gangeran |
Plant |
Astringent,
cardiac
tonic, diuretic,
aphrodisiac |
Ulcers, |
| Gymnema
sylvestre |
Madhunasni |
|
Gurmar |
Leaf |
Hypoglycemic
(anti-
diabetic) |
. |
| Hamelia
patens |
. |
Scarlet
bush |
. |
Berries |
. |
Dysentery |
| Hedychium
spicatum |
Shati |
. |
Kapur
kachri |
Root |
Bactericide,
fungicide,
stoma-
chic, tonic,
expectorant, |
Liver
disorders,
eosinophilia ,
asthma |
| Helianthus
annuus |
Surya
mukhi |
Sun
flower |
Suraj
mukhi |
Seed
, flower,
oil |
. |
Colic,
diarrhoea,
eye diseases,
inflammation,
whitlow,
wound, ulcers,
respiratory
diseases,
hypercholestremia |
| Helicteres
isora |
Avartini |
Screw
tree |
Maror
phali |
Pod |
Check
lactation,
astringent,
expectorant |
Colic,
dysentery,
diarrhoea, |
| Hemidesmus
indicus |
Ananta |
Indian
sarsaparilla |
Anant
mool |
Root,
latex |
Substitute
for
sarsaparilla, alterative,
tonic,
blood-purifier,
appetizer |
Stomach
diseases,
urinary
diseases, inflammation,
rheuma-
tism, skin
diseases, |
| Hibiscus
abelmoschus |
Lataksturi |
Ambrette
seed/Musk
mallow |
Lata
kasturi |
Seed |
Stimulant,
antiseptic,
stomachic, coolant,
tonic,
carminative,
aphrodisiac |
. |
| Hibiscus
rosasinensis |
Japa |
Shoe
flower |
Jasvand,
gurhal |
Flower |
Demulcent,
hair
tonic,
abortifacient |
Cough,
urogenital,
menorrhagia,
bronchitis,
skin
diseases, |
| Hibiscus
sabdariffa |
. |
Rozell
herb |
Lalambari |
Flower |
Emollient
,
cholagogue,
dysuria |
. |
| Holarrhena
antidysenterica |
Kutaj |
Telicherry
bark |
Kurchi,
kada
chhal |
Bark,
seed,
leaf |
Stomachic,
purgative,
liver stimulant,
anti-dysenteric,
wormicidal
, |
Skin
diseases |
| Holoptelia
integrifolia |
Chirbilva |
. |
Chirbilva,
Puti
karanj |
. |
Anti-pyretic,
anti-asthmatic |
. |
| Hordeum
vulgare |
Yava |
Garcinia |
Jav |
Rootlets |
Nutritive,
demulcent,
astringent |
. |
| Hydnocarpus
laurifolia |
Tuvrak |
. |
Kava,
Chalmogra |
Seed,
oil |
. |
Skin
diseases |
| Hygrophila
auriculata |
Ekshurak |
. |
Talamkhana |
|
Aphrodisiac,
tonic,
diuretic |
. |
| Hyoscyamus
niger |
Parseek
yawani |
Henbane |
Khurasani
ajwain |
Leaf,
seed |
Sedative,
narcotic,
anodyne, mydriatic,
antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory,
analgesic |
Asthma,
whooping
cough, |
| Hypericum
perforatum |
. |
St
John's
wort |
Bassant |
Upper
shoot |
Anti-depressant,
anti-viral |
|
| Hyssopus
officinalis |
. |
Hyssops |
Zupha |
Plant,
leaf |
Stimulant,
carminative |
Asthma,
cough, |
| Icnocarpus
frutescens |
Sariva |
. |
Shyamalata |
. |
Galactagogue,
tonic |
. |
| Illicium
verum |
. |
Star
anise |
Badian |
Fruit |
Carminative,
flavour |
. |
| Indigofera
tinctoria |
Neeli |
Indigo |
Neel |
Plant |
. |
Epilepsy,
nervous
diseases, bronchitis,
haemorrhage,
old
ulcers,
premature
greying of
hair |
| Inula
racemosa |
Pushkarmula |
Orris
root |
Pokharmul |
Root |
Expectorant, |
Cough,
asthma |
| Ipomaea
sepiaria |
Laxmana |
. |
Laxmana |
Root |
Female
sterlity |
. |
| Ipomoea
aquatica |
Kalambi |
Swamp
cabbage |
Kalmisag |
Plant |
Purgative, |
General
weakness,
nervousness |
| Ipomoea
batatas |
. |
Sweet
patato |
Rataloo |
Rhizome |
Nutritive |
Scorpion
bite |
| Ipomoea
digitata |
Kshir
vidari |
. |
Dudhkand |
. |
Galactagogue,
tonic |
. |
| Ipomoea
hederacea |
Krishna
beej |
Pharbitis |
Kaladana |
Seed |
Purgative,
substitute
for
jalap |
. |
| Ipomoea
turpethum |
Trivrita |
Turpeth
root |
Pithori
Nisut |
Root,
stem
,bark |
Laxative, |
Cough,
brain
disorders,
paralysis |
| Iris
florentina |
. |
. |
Pushkarmul |
Root |
Halitosis,
blood-purifier,
alterative |
. |
| Cadaba
Indica |
. |
. |
Dabi |
bark |
Antiphlogistic,
anthelmintic |
Dysmenorrhoea |
| Caesalpinia
bonduc |
Lata
karanj |
Moluca
bean |
Sagar
ghota |
seed |
Antipyretic,
febrifuge |
Asthma,
inflammations |
| Caesalpinia
crista |
Lata
karanj |
Moluca
bean |
Sagar
ghota |
seed |
Antipyretic,
febrifuge |
Asthma,
inflammations |
| Caesalpinia
digyna |
Ghrit
karanj |
. |
Vakeri |
root |
Hepato-
protective |
Anaemia |
| Caesalpinia
pulcherrima |
Ratnag
andhi |
Peacock
flower |
Gulutora |
root,
bark,
leaf |
. |
Bronchitis,
asthma,
purgative, cholera,
malaria |
| Caesalpinia
sappan |
Patang |
Sappan
wood |
Aal |
Wood |
Astringent,
ecbolic |
. |
Caeslpinia
crista |
Latakaranj |
. |
Sagar
gota |
fruit |
Anti-pyretic,
hepato-protective |
. |
| Calendula
officinalis |
. |
Marigold |
. |
plant,
flower |
Antiseptic,
stimulant |
Digestive
diseases,
scrofula, circulatory
diseases,
skin
diseases,
conjunctivitis, |
| Calotropis
gigantea |
Arka |
Gigantic
swallow
wort |
Ankdo,
madar |
root
bark,
leaf |
Expectorant,
Expectorant,
emetic,
tonic |
Leg-ache,
dyspepsia,
haemorrhage,
myalgia, rheumatism,
scabies,
dysentery |
| Calotropis
procera |
. |
. |
Aak |
Root,
bark,
latex |
. |
Piles |
Capparis
aphylla |
. |
Caper |
kari |
berrie |
Astringent |
Cardiac
disorders,
biliousness |
| Capparis
decidua |
Kareer |
. |
Ker |
Bud,
fruit,
bark |
Anti-inflammatory |
Piles,
toothache |
| Capsicum
annum |
Katuvira |
Cayenne
pepper,
Chillies |
Lal
Mirchi |
fruit,
leaf |
Carminative,
stimulant,
counter-irritant,
blood-purifier |
Toothache,
tonsillitis,
throat
diseases, |
| Capsicum
minimum |
. |
Chillies |
Paprika |
fruit |
. |
Arthritis
,
rheumatism, chest pain,
pericarditis, |
Cardiosper-
mum
halicacabum |
Tejovati |
Winter
Cherry |
Jyotishmati |
plant,
leaf,
root |
Diaphoretic,
diuretic,
laxative,
anti-inflammatory. |
Rheumatism,
nervous
disorders, |
| Carica
papaya |
Erand
karkati |
Papaya |
Papita |
leaf,
leaf, plant,
seed |
Digestive |
Dyspepsia,
intestinal
imitation.
Flowers:
respiratory disorders.
seed:
antidote for
cancer |
| Carthamus
tinctorius |
Kusumbha |
Safflower |
Kusum
phool |
flower,seed |
Bactericide,
diuretic,emanogogue,
laxative, |
Rheumatism,
spots,
wrinkles |
| Carum
carvi |
Shahijra |
Caraway |
Jeera |
seed,
root,
leaf |
Stomachic,
carminative |
Hookworms,
scabies,
bad breath,
piles |
| Caryophyllus
aromaticus |
Lavang |
Cloves |
Lavang |
flower
bud |
. |
Teeth
care,
wound, burn |
| Cassia
absus |
chachu
shya |
Bankuithi |
Chaksu |
seed |
Astringent,
cathartic |
Skin
diseases,
eye
diseases |
| Cassia
alata |
Dadrughna |
Ring
worm
shrub |
Dadmurdan |
leaf |
Astringent,
purgative |
Eczema |
| Cassia
angustifolia |
Marka
-
ndika |
Senna |
Senna
(sonamukhi) |
leaf,
pod |
Laxative,
purgative |
. |
| Cassia
auriculata |
. |
Tenner's
cassia/
Mature
tea
tree |
Tarwar |
bark
root seed
leaf |
Astringent,
tonic,
alterative |
Diabetes,
conjunctivitis, sore throat,
menstruation,
ophthalmic |
| Cassia
fistula |
Aarag-
wadha |
Indian
laburnum,
Amaltas |
Amaltas |
pod,
leaf,
root |
Root-
astringent,
purgative, tonic,
alterative |
Constipation,
fevers, skin
disorders; |
Cassia
obvata |
Bhutanwad |
Cassia |
Chhota
taroda |
flower,
leaf |
Purgative |
. |
| Cassia
occidentalis |
Kasmarda |
Negro
coffee |
Kasondi |
leaf,
seed,
root |
Purgative,
diuretic,
tonic,
anti-periodic |
. |
| Cassia
tora |
Chakram-anroa |
Foetid
cassia |
Chakunda |
seed,
leaf,
root |
Laxative |
Skin
disorders,
fever,
worms |
| Catharanthus
roseus |
Sada
bahar |
Periwinkle |
. |
roots,
leaf |
Anti-cancer,
vermifuge |
Diabetes,
diarrhoea,
toothache |
| Cedrus
deodara |
Devdaru |
Devdar |
Devadar |
wood,
oil, |
Diaphoretic,
diuretic,
carmina-
tive |
Pulmonary
diseases,
rheumatism, piles,
kidney
stones,
joint
disorders |
| Celastrus
paniculata |
Jyotis
manti |
Black
ipecac |
Malakanguni |
seed,
oil |
Intellect-promoting,
nervine
stimulant,
memory-booster,
promotes
menstrual flow,
aphrodisiac |
Rheumatic
pain,
leprosy,
abortion,
leucoderma,
bitter,
paralysis,
beriberi |
| Cenopodium
album |
Vastuk |
Goose
foot |
Chandan
betu |
leaf
, |
Anthelmintic,
laxative |
. |
| Centella
asiatica |
Mandoo-kparni |
Gotu
kola |
Manduk-
aparni,
Brahmi |
plant |
Brain
tonic,
stimu-
lant,
anti-anxiety,
anti-stress,
diuretic,
laxative, hair
tonic,
rejuvenator |
Skin
diseases, |
| Cephaelis
ipecacuanha |
. |
. |
. |
root |
Emetic,
expectorant |
. |
| Cephalandra
indica |
Bimbi |
Ivy-gourd |
Kundru |
Plant |
. |
Diabetes,
syphilis,
leucorrhoea,
cough |
Ceratonia
siliqua |
. |
Locust
bean |
Kharnub |
bean,
husk,
pods |
Astringent,
purgative |
Coughs, |
| Ceropegia
bulbosa |
. |
. |
Hedulo,
Patatluman |
tuber |
Tonic,
digestive,
aphrodisiac |
Cold,
eye
diseases, |
Chrysan-
themum
cinerariae-
folium |
|
Pyrethrum |
Patal
tumbri |
flower |
Insecticide |
. |
Chrysanthe-
mum
indicum |
Sevanti |
Chrysan-themum |
Guldaudi |
Whole
plant |
Sedative,
anti-hypertensive |
Cold,
headache,
bronchitis, whooping
cough,
hysteria, fungal
infection,
stomachic, |
Cicer
arietinum |
Chanaka |
Chicken
pea |
Chana, |
seed |
Astringent |
Fever,
dysmenorrhoea, |
| Cichorium
intybus |
. |
Wild
Chicory |
Kasni |
plant |
Hepatic
stimulant,
increases bile
secretion,
tonic |
. |
| Cichorum
endivia |
. |
Endive |
Kasani |
plant |
Resolvent,
cooling,
bilious
complaint |
. |
| Cinchona
officinalis |
. |
Cinchona |
Cinchona |
bark |
. |
Malarial
fever |
| Cinnamomum
glanduliferum |
. |
Nepal
camphor
wood |
Gunserai |
wood
,leaf |
Stimulant,
carminative |
. |
| Cinnamomum
tamala |
Tejpatra |
Indian,
cinnamon |
Nagdanti |
leaf,
bark |
Stimulant,
carminative |
Rheumatism |
| Cinnamomum
zeylanicum |
Twak |
Cinnamon |
Dalchini |
bark |
Carminative,
digestive |
Flavor |
| Cissampelos
pareira |
Patha |
Valvet
leaf |
Pahad
vel,
patha |
. |
Milk-purfier,
antipyretic,
blood
purifier |
. |
| Cissus
quandrangularis |
Ashtnis-
anhar |
. |
Ashthis-
anghar |
. |
Fracture |
Rheumatism |
| Citrullus
colocynthis |
Indravaruni |
Colocynth |
Indrayan |
fruit |
Anti-cancer
ingredient
cucurbitacin
E,
powerful
cathartic |
. |
| Citrullus
lanatus |
. |
Water
melon |
Tarbooz |
seed,
pulp, |
Cooling,
diuretic,
nutritive,
antiseptic |
Typhus
fever |
| Citrullus
vulgaris |
. |
Water
melon |
Tarbooz |
seed,
pulp, |
Cooling,
diuretic,
nutritive,
antiseptic |
Typhus
fever |
| Citrus
aurantifolia |
Naranga |
Orange |
. |
fruit |
Refrigerant,
appetiser |
Antiseptic,
stomachic,
anti-scorbic |
| Citrus
limonum |
Nimabk |
Lemon |
Bara
Nimbu |
rind |
Carminative |
Stomachic, |
| Citrus
medica |
Mahalunga |
Citron |
Maphal |
rind,
juice,
oil |
Aromatic,
refrigerant,
astringent,
digestive |
Stomachic,
sedative, |
| Citrus
reticulata |
. |
Mandarin
Orange |
Santra |
rind |
. |
Menorrhagia,
stomachic, |
| Citrus
sinensis |
. |
Malta
/
Sweet
Orange |
Mosambi |
rind |
Carminative,
tonic |
. |
| Cleome
gynandra |
Suvarchala |
. |
Safed
bago/
Hulhul |
seed |
. |
Wormicide,
deafness |
| Clerodendron
indicum |
Bharangee |
. |
Bharangi
mool |
root |
. |
Asthma,
cough |
| Clerodendron
serratum |
Bharangee |
. |
Bharangi
mool |
root |
. |
Asthma,
cough |
| Clerodendrum
multiflorm |
Agnimanth |
. |
Arani |
. |
Analgesic,
anti-inflammatory |
. |
Clitoria
ternatea |
Aparajita |
. |
Aparajit |
root,
seed |
Intellect-promoting,
cathartic,
refrigerant,
duretic |
Epilepsy |
| Coccinia
cordifolia |
Vimboshita |
. |
Goitu |
leaf,
root. fruit,
bark |
Alterative,
antispasmodic,
exporant |
Glycosuria |
| Cocculus
hirsutus |
Patalgarudi |
. |
Akashvel |
Roots,
leaf |
Diaphoratic,
tonic,
diuretic, |
Skin
disorders,
fever |
Cochlosper
mum
gossypium |
. |
. |
Katira,
Kumbi |
gum |
Coolant,
sedative |
Cough |
Coleus
barbatus |
Sugandh-abala |
Coleus |
Garmalu |
root |
Anti-hypertensive |
. |
Coleus
forskholi |
Sugandh-abala |
Coleus |
Garmalu |
root |
Anti-hypertensive |
. |
| Commiphora
molmol |
. |
Myrrh |
. |
Oleogum
resin |
Local
stimulant,
carminative |
. |
| Commiphora
mukul |
Guggul |
Indian
bedellium |
Guggal |
gum
resin |
Anti-lipidaemic,
cholesterol
reducing agent,
antiseptic,
alterative,
aphrodisiac, nervine tonic, new
guggul
tonic, old
guggul |
slimming
aid,
obesity |
| Commiphora
myrrha |
. |
Myrrh |
Hirabol |
gum |
Dyspepsia,
chlorosis |
. |
| Convolvulus
arvensis |
. |
. |
Hiranpaddi |
plant,
root |
Purgative |
. |
| Convolvulus
pluricaulis |
Shankpu-
shpi |
. |
Shankha-
pushpi |
whole,
leaf |
Bitter,
tonic,
febrifuge |
Leaf-
asthma,
haemetemesis,
hypertension |
Copaifera
spp. |
. |
Copaiba
gum |
. |
Dried
Extract |
Urinary
antiseptic |
. |
| Coptis
teeta |
Tiktamula |
Golden
thread |
Erra,
Mameer |
root |
Cancer,
dyspepsia,
alterative,
stimulant |
Skin
diseases |
| Urtica
dioica |
. |
Stinging
nettle |
Bichu |
Leaf,
root |
Cosmetic,
anodyne, diuretic,
astringent |
Rheumatism,
sprains,
gout, hay
fever, |
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