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MEDICINAL HERBS Latin Name Sanskrit Name English Name Common Name Abelmoschus esculantus . Bhindi Abelmoschus moschatus Tindisha Musk- Lata kasturi mallow Abies Taleesh . Gobra salla webbiana Abroma Ulatkambal . Olatkambal augusta Abrus precatorius Gunja Crab's eye Gunja Abutilan Atibala Indian mallow Kanghi indicum Acacia Babbul Babul arabica Acacia . . arabica Acacia Khadir Catechu Kher catechu Acacia Satala . Shikakai concina Acacia leucophloea Shwet . Urjia barhura Acacia .. . Biswal pennata Okra, lady- finger Indian Gum, Arabic tree Indian gum / Ghatti Gum
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Page 1: Ayurvedic Herbs and Its Uses

MEDICINAL HERBS

Latin Name Sanskrit Name English Name Common Part(s) usedName

Abelmoschus esculantus . Okra, lady-finger Bhindi Leaf, fruit, root

Abelmoschus moschatus Tindisha Musk- Lata kasturi seed, fruitmallow

Abies Taleesh . Gobra salla leafwebbiana

Abroma Ulatkambal . Olatkambal root, barkaugusta

Abrus precatorius Gunja Crab's eye Gunja seed

Abutilan Atibala Indian mallow Kanghi seed, roots

indicum

Acacia Babbul Babul

arabica

Acacia . . Dried ExtractarabicaAcacia Khadir Catechu Kher bark, ext, wood

catechu

Acacia Satala . Shikakai pod, leafconcina

Acacia leucophloea Shwet . Urjia barkbarhura

Acacia .. . Biswal leafpennata

Indian Gum, Arabic tree

leaf, bark, pod, gum

Indian gum / Ghatti Gum

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.. . Biswal leaf

Acacia . . Kumatia gumsenegal

Acalypha Arittama-njarie Indian acalypha Khokali, kuppi plant

indica

Achillea millefolium . Bloodwort Rajmari plant, leaf

Achyranthes aspera Apamarg Rough chaff Safed aghedo plant

Aconitum Visha, Vatsnabh . Vachnag/Bachnag Rootferox

Aconitum heterophyllum Ativisha Aconite Atis Root

Aconitum palmatum Prativisha . Bikhma Root

Acorus Vachha Sweet flag Vach, vaj rhizomecalamus

Adhatoda Vasa Vasaka Malabar nut, adulsa

vasica

Adiantum capillus Hanspadi Maiden Hairfern Hansraj leaf

Aegle Bilwa Stone apple Belmarmelos

Aerva . . Bui .persica

Aesculus hippoca . . Pu fruit-stanum

Agave americana Kantala American aloe, Barakhawar root, leaf, gumcentury

leaf, roots, flower

fruit, bark, root, leaf

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Agave americana Kantala

plant

Barakhawar root, leaf, gum

Ailanthus excelsa Aralu . Arua root, bark

Albizzia Shirish Rain tree Shirishlebbeck

Aleurites moluccana Askhota Indian Latjeera Nuts, seed , oilwalnut

Allamanda cathartica . Golden trumpet Pilaghanti bark, leaf

Allium cepa Palandu Onion Piyaj blub

Allium Rason Garlic Lasun blubsativum

Aloe indica Kumari Aloe Gvarapatha dried juice, leaf

Aloe vera barbenoids Kumari Aloe, (Indian) Ghritkumari dried juice, leaf

Alpinia Kulinjan Galangal Bada kulinjan rhizomegalanga

Alstonia scholaris Saptaparna Devil's tree leaf, bark, latex

Althaea officinalis . Marsh maillo root Gulkhairo rootAltingia SilIhaka Liquid storax Silaras resinexeelsa

Amaranthus gangeticus Chaulai Red amaranth Lal sag Whole plant

Amaranthus paniculatus . . . seed, leaf, shoot

bark, leaf

Saitan-ka-jhad, chatian

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Amomum subuletum Brihad ela Badi Elachi

Amoora . . Rohitak barkrohitaka

Amorpho-phallus campanulatus Arsaghan Elephant's foot Jangli suran tuber

Anacardium occidentale . Cashew nut Kaju fruit, bark,

Ananas sativa Ananas Pineapple Ananas Stem, fruit

Andrographis paniculata Kalmegh Andro-graphis Kalmegh

Anethum Shatpushpa Dillfruit Sowa leafsowa

Angelica Charak Angelica Chora rootglauca

Anisochilus carnosus . . Panjiri-ka-pat GrassAnnona reticulata Ramphal Bulls heart Ramphal

Annona squamosa Shubha Custard apple Seetaphal

Anthemis . Chamomile Babuna ke phool oil, dried flowernobilis

Apium graveolens Ajmoda Ajmoda, Karmauli seed, plant

Aquilaria agallocha Aguru Alo of egale Agar (kala) wood powderAreca Poog Betalnut plam Supari Seeds

catechuArgemone maxicana satyanashi Mexican poppy Satyanashi root, stem, latex

Argyreia speciosa Vridhadaru Elephant creeper Bidhara root

Aristolochia bracteolata Kolishta . Hukka bel

Aristolochia indica Gandha-unakuli Birth wort Root

Nepal or greater cardamom

seed   

whole plant

bark, fruit,

leaf, bark, root, seed, fruit

Celery fruit

whole plant

Isarmool, Ishwarmool

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Artemisa siversiana Damnak . Afsantin Plant, leafArtocarpus communis Lakucha Bread fruit Barhal Fruit, leaf, latex,

Artocarpus heterophyllus Kathal Jack fruit tree phanas Whole plant

Asclepias curassavica Kaktundi Blood flower Kakatundi flower, leaf , root

Asparagus adscendens Shweta . Safed Musli root, milky latexmusli

Asparagus racemosus Shatavari Asparagus Shatavri root

Asphaltum Shilajeet . Shilajit mineral

Asteracantha longifolia Kokilak- Astera-cantha Gokhulakanta plantchha

Astragalus gummifer . Traga- . Gumcanth

Atropa belladonna Suchi Belladonna . leaf, roots

Azadirachta indica Nimb Margosa tree Neem seed, leaf, bark

Bacopa monniera Andri, Brahmi Brahmi, Jal-brahmi plant

Balanites aegyptiaea Ingud f9 Hingot bark, fruit

Bacopa, Indian pennywort

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Baliospermum montanum Danti . Danti seedBambusa arundinacea Vansha Bamboo Tavashiri, Vans Siliciou products

Baringtonia acutangula Samudraphal . Hijjal fruit

Basella alba . Indian Spinach Poi roots, leaf

Bassia latifolia . Butter tree Jangli moha

Bauhinia variegata Kanchnar Moutain ebony Kachnar bark, roots, leaf

Benincasa hispida Kushamand Ash gourd Petha seed, fruit

Berberis aristata Daruhaldi

Bergenia ligulata Pashanbhed . Parnbeej leaf

Bergera koenigis Surbhinimba Curry Curry lealf trees leafBixa orellana . Annatto Latkan seed

Blepharis edulis . . UtanganBoerhavia diffusa Punarnava Hog weed Punarnava root, whole

barks, latex, seeds,

Daruharidra , Darvi

Indian ophthalmic barberry

root bark, wood, ext.

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Bombax malabaricum . Semul .

Borassus flabellifer Tala Palmyra palm Taltar

Boswellia serrata Shallaki Indian olibanum Salai guggul oleogum resin

Brassica juncea Rajika Brown muskerro Asal rai seed , oil

Brassica nigra Sarshap Black mustard Rye kali seed

Brassica oleracea . Cabbage Karam kalla leaf

Bryophyllum pinnatum . Sprout leaf plant zakhm-haiyat leaf

Buchanania lanzan Priyal . Chiranji fruit, oil

Buchanania latifolia Priyala . Chironji kernel

Butea frondosa Palas Flame of the forest Palas,Dhak

Butea monosperma Palas Flame of the forest Palas,Dhak

Dalbergia latifolia Gorakchha . Itti plant, root

Dalbergia sisoo Shinshpa Rose wood Sisam leaf, root, wood

Datura metel Dhatur Thorn-apple Dhatura seed

Datura stramonium Sada-dhatura Datura Dhatura leaf, seed

Daucus carota Ganjar Carrot Gajar seed

Cotton Tree, Shalmali

root, flower,. stalk, bark, fruit

flower,gum, seed, leaf

flower,gum, seed, leaf

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Daucus carota Ganjar Carrot Gajar seed

Dendrobium macrael Jivanti . Jaivanti plantDesmodium gangeticum Shalparni . Sarivan plantDesmostachya bipinnata Kusha . Kusha grass

Dichroa febrifuga . . Basak root, leafDicoma tomentosa . . Vajardanti .Digitalis purpurea . Foxglove Tilpushpi leaf, seed

Dioscorea bulbifera Varahi kand . Varahi kand Tuber

Dolichus biflorus . . Kulthi Seed

Dorema ammoniacum Ushak . Ushak Oil

Dryopteris felix . Male fern . RhizomeCordia myxa . . Lasoda Gum

Coriandrum sativum Dhanyaka Coriander Dhania seed

Costus speciosus . Costus kuth rootCrataeva nurvala Varun Steaved tree Vauana bark, leaf,. root

Crataeva religiosa Varun Steaved tree Vayavarna bark

Crategus oxyacan- . Hawthorn Ban-sangli berriethoidesCressa . . Rudanti .creticaCrinum Sudarsan . .

latifoliumCrocus sativus Kunkum Saffron Kesar stigmas

Crossandra infunduli- . . Priyadarsa plantformis

Crotalaria verrucosa Shanpu- Verru cosa Sanai Leafshpi

Croton oblongifolius Kastidanti . Nagdanti LeafCroton tiglium Jaipal Croton seed Jamalgota seed , oil

Cryptolepis buchanania Krishna Indian sarsaparilla Shyama roots,sariva

leaf , bulb

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Cucurbita kurlaru . Kaula, Safed kaddu seedpepo

Cuminum cyminum Jeerak Cumin seed Jeera fruitCurculigo orchioides Krishna Black Kali musli root

musli musale

Curcuma Amra Mango Ginger Ambehalad rhizomeamda haridra

Curcuma aromatica Van haridra Zedoary Jangli halad rhizome

Curcuma Haridra Turmeric Haldi rhizomelonga

Curcuma zedoaria Karchoor Zedoary Kachura rhizomeCuscuta Akasha- Dordor Amarvel seedsreflexa valli

Cyamopsis psoralioides Bakuchi Cluster Gowar, Pods, seed, oil,bean Bawachi

Cymbopogon citratus Bhustrina Lemon grass Gandhatrana Leaf,

Cymbopogon schoenanthus Rohisha Rosha grass Sugani grass

Cymopsis tetragon- Guar gum Gumoloba

Cynara scolymus Hathichuk leafCynodon dactylon Durva Creeping cynodon Doob plant

Cyperus rotundus Musta Nut grass Motha/ Tuber

Musta

Cyperus scariosus Nagor musta Umbrella's Nagarmotha Tuberedge

Jasminum grandiflorum Jati Spanish jasmine Jati Leaf, flower,

small, wild cochin plant

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Jasminum sambac Mallika Jasmine arabian Mugra/ Moghra Flower

Jatropha curcus Vyaghra erand . Drawanti .

Akshota Walnut Akhrot .

Juniperus communis Hapusha Juniper berry Hauber Fruit, berrie

Justicia gendarussa Neel Nirgundi . Kala adusalsa, Leaf

Justicia picta Rakta adulasa . Rakta adulasa Leaf

Kaempferia galanga Sugandhavacha . Kapur kachri Tuber

Lactuca scariola . Lettuee Salad Leaf, seed,

Lantana camara . Lantana Ghaneri Plant

Launaea pinnatifida Pathri . Bhoi pathri Plant

Laurus nobillis . Bay, Victors laurel Hab-el-ghar Leaf, berrie

Lawsonia alba Madayantika Henna Mehndi Leaf

Lepidium sativum Chandrashoor Halim Seed, plant, leaf

Leptadenia reticulata Jiwanti . Jivanti PlantLeucas aspera . Leucas Chota halkusa Plant

Leucas cephalotes Dronpushpi . Gomo Plant

Linum usitatissimum Uma Linseed Alsi Seed

Litsea chinensis Medasak . Ama Wood

Lobelia nicotianaefolia . Lobelia Dhaval LeafLuffa acutangula Koshataki Towel gourd Jangli toru Fruit, root, leaf

Lycopodium clavatum . Clubmoss spores Bendarli Powder

Juglans regia

Water cress

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Lycopodium clavatum . Clubmoss spores Bendarli Powder

Madhuca indica Madhuk Madhuka Mahua, moha Bark, flower

Majorana hortensis . Common majoram . Plant

Mallotus phillippinensis Kampillak Indian kamala Kabila Fruit hair

Malva ratundifolia . Country mallow Khubasi .

Malva sylvestris . Common mallow Gul kheir Flower

Marrubium vulgare . White hove hound Pahari gandana Plant

Matricaria chamomilla . Bitter chamomile Babuni-ke-phul Flower

Medicago sativa Ashvabala Alfalfa, Lycern Lasunghas Plant

Melia azadirachta Mahanimb Beed Tree Bakain Leaf, bark , root

Melilotus officinalis . . Aspurak PlantMelissa officinalis . Lemon balm Bililotan Plant flowMentha arvensis Pudina Marsh mint Pudinah Leaf, plant

Mentha piperita . Peppermint Gamathi pudinah LeafMentha spicata Pudina Marsh mint Pudinah Leaf, plant

Mesua ferrea Nagkeshar Cobras saffron Nagkesar Flower, bud

Mimosa pudica Lajjalu Lajwanthi Seed, plant

Mirabilis jalapa Krishnakeli 4'O' clock plant Gulabbas Plant

Momordica charantia Karvellak Bitter gourd Karela Fruit, leafMorinda citrifolia Achuka Indian Mulberry Aal Fruit, leaf

Humble plant/ Sensitive plant

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Moringa oleifera Shigru Shobhanjan, sahijan Seed

Morus alba Tuti, Tula White mulberry Tut Bark, fruitMucuna pruriens Kapikachu Cowhage Kawach Seed, root

Murraya koenigii . Curry leaf tree Kurry patta Leaf, plant

Musa paradisiaca Kadali Banana Kela Fruit, Plant

Musa sapientum Vana laxmi Plantain Kela Fruit leaf stem

Myrica nagi Katphal Kaiphala Leaf, bark

Myristica fragrans Jatiphal Nutmeg & Mace Jaiphal SeedMyristica malabarica . Wild nutmeg Ramphal SeedMyrtus caryophyllus Lavang Cloves Lavang Bud, leafNasturtium officinale . Watercress Jal-halim Plant, leaf

Nelumbo nucifera Padmoj Sacred lotus Kamal / Padma

Nerium indicum Karvir Kaner Root, plant

Nerium odorum karvira . Root, bark,.

Nicotiana tabacum Tamrakatu Tobacco Tambaku Leaf & stalk

Nigella sativa . Black cumin Kalonji Seed

Nordotachyns jatammansi Jatamansi Spikenard Jata Bark

Nyctanthes arbortristis Parijat Night jasmine Parijatak Flower, leafNymphae rubra . . Chhota kanval Root, flower

Ocimum album Sweet Tulsi Ran Tulsi plant Rantulas PlantOcimum basilicum Visva Tulsi Sweet basil Krishna tulsi Plant

Ocimum gratissimum VanTulsi Shrubby basil Ram tulsi LeafOcimum sanctum Tulsi Basil Tulsi Leaf

Drumstick, Horseradish

Bay berry, Box myrtle

Flower, seed, leaf, root

Exile tree/ Oleander

Sweet Scented oleander

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Onosma echiodes Ratanjyot . Rattanjot, Lal jari Root

Operculina turpethum Trivrita Nisoth Plant, root

Opniorrhiza mungaos Nagasugandh Mongoose plant Nagvelli PlantOriganum majorana . Marjoram Marwa Plant

Oroxylum indicum Shyonak . Tetu , arlu RootOrthosiphon grandiflorus . Java Tea . Root, bark

Orthosiphon stamineus Arjak Java Tea Vantulsi Root, bark

Oxalis corniculata Changeri Indian sorrel Amrut herb PlantPaederia foetidia Gandhprasarani . Gandhprasarini plant, root, leaf

Paeonia officinalis Ud saleeb . Udsalap, Udesalam Root

Pandanus odoratissimus Ketaki Kewda Flower

Papaver rhoeas Rakta posta Red poppy Lalpost FlowerPapaver somniferum Ahifen Poppy seed Khas-Khas Seed, fruit,

Parmelia lichin Shaileya Stone flower Charela Moss

Passiflora incarnata . Passion flower . LeafPedalium murex Brihad gokshur Big caltrops Bada Gokhru Fruit

Peganum harmala . Wild rue Harmal Seed, plant

Pelargonium graveolens . Geranium . FlowerPentatropis capensis Kaknasa . Kauwaroti Plant

Pergularia extensa . Pergularia Uttran Plant

Petroselinum crispum . Parsley Prajmoda Seed, leaf

Phaseolus trilobus Mudagaparni . Mugvan Plant

Phragmites karka Nala Nodding veed . Grass

Indian Jalap/ Turpeth

Fragrant screw pine

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Phyllanthus niruri Bhumyamalki . Bhumi amla PlantPimpinella anisum Shatpushpa Ani seed Velaiti saunf Seed

Pinus longifolia Shriveshtak Chir pine Biroza GumPiper betle Nagavalli Betel leaf Panpatta Leaf

Piper chaba Gaja pippali . Badi pippali FruitPiper cubeba Kankol . Sheetal / kabab chini Fruit

Piper longum Magdhi Lindipipper Pippali FruitPiper nigrum Marich Black pepper Kali mirchi Seed

Pistacia integerrima Karkat shringi Crab's claw Kakra shingi GallPistacia lentiscus Mastic Gum . Oleoresin

Plantago ovata Isabgola Psyllium Isabgul Seed

Pluchea lanceolata Rasna . Rasna( Gudmar) Leaf

Plumaria alba . Frangipani . FlowerPlumbago zeylanica Chitrak Cylon lead root Chitrak Root

Polianthes tuberosa . Tuberose Rajnigandha FlowerPolygala chinensis . . Senega Root

Polygonum aviculare . Knot grass Anjubar PlantPongamia glabra karanj . Karanj seed, oil

Pongamia pinneta karanj . Karanj seed, oil

Portulaca oleracea Loni Parslane Kulfa Plant

Portulaca tuberosa . Purslane Ramjota PlantPremna integrifolia Agnimantha . Arni Root

Premna latifolia . . Arni .Premna serratifolia . . Takli .Prosopis cineraria shami . Khejri BarkProsopis spicigera Shami Cikura pod . BarkPrunus amygdalus Badam Almond Badam Fruit, seed,Prunus armeniaca Urmanam Apricot Jardalu Seed, kernel, leaf

Prunus cerasus Albaluk Dwarf cherry Alubalu, Gilas, Olchi Stalk

Prunus mahaleb Gandahpriyangu Priyangu Ghaula Seed

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Psidium guajava Amrut phala Common Guava Peru, amrood Leaf, barkPsoralea corylifolia Bakuchi Psoralea fruit Babchi Fruit, seed

Pterocarpus marsupium Pitasala Kino, seed Bijasar GumPueraria tuberosa Vidarikand . Bidarikand RootPunica granatum Dadim Pomegranate Anardana Seed

Putranjiva roxburghi Putranjeeva . Putrajivak Leaf, fruit

Pyrus cydonia . Quince seed Bedana Seed, fruit,

Randia dumetorum Madanphal Emetic nut Madanphal FruitRandia spinosa Madanphal Emetic nut Madanphal Fruit

Raphamus sativus Moolak . Mooli Beej Rhizome

Rauwolfia serpentina Sarpgandha Serpiria Sarpgandha Roog

Rhamnus purshiana . Cascara Sagrada . BarkRheum officinalis . . Rewandchini RootRhus succedanea Karkashringi Wax tree Kakda singi Fruit, seed

Ribes nigrum . Currants Nabar, Paper LeafRicinus communis Erand Castor Arandi Seed, root

Rosa centifolia Shatpatri Rose Gulab PetalsRosa damascena . Pink rose Phool gulab Petals

Rosmarinus officinalis . Rosemary Rusmary Leaf

Rourea santaloides . . Vardharo Root

Rubia cordifolia Manjishtha Indian madder Manjistha Root

Rumex crispus Amalvelas Yellow dock Chukkah RootVitis vinifera Draksha Grape Kali draksha Fruit

Wedelia calendulacea Bhringraj . Pita bhringraj Plant, fruitWithania somnifera Ashwagandha Winter Cherry Ashwagandha Root

Woodfordia fruticosa Dhatki . Dhaydi phool Flower

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Wrightia tinctoria Krishna kutaj . Mitha inderjau Bark,seed

Xanthium strumarium Aartgal . Gadario .

Tejowati Toothache tree Jangali Dhaniya SeedZingiber officinale Shunthi Ginger Sunth Rhizome

Ziziphus jujuba Badar Zizyphus Ber Fruit

Ziziphus nummularia Badar . Bordi .Saccharum officnarum Ekshu Sugur cane Ganna Juice

Salix tetrasperma Vetas Willow Vetas .Salmalia malabarica Shalmali . Salmali Gum, root, thorn

Salvadora persica Pilu Tooth brush tree Chota pilu Bark, leafSalvia officinalis . Sage Salvia Leaf

Santalum album Chandan Sandal wood Chandan Wood

Sapindus trifoliatus Arishtak Scap nut Aretha Seed & fruit rind

Saraca asoca Ashok Ashoka Ashoka Bark

Saraca indica Ashok Ashoka Ashoka BarkSarcostemma brevistigma Soma . Somlata Plant

Saussurea lappa Kushtha Costus Kushtha Root

Saxifraga ligulata Pashanbhed . Parnbeej Leaf

Schrebera swietenioides . . Morvel .Scindapsus officinalis Gajapippali . Gajapipal Fruit

Semecarpus anacardium Bhallatak Marking nut Bhillawa Nut

Sesamum indicum Til Sesame Til Seed, oil

Sesbania grandiflora Agastya . Agasti Bark, leaf

Zanthoxylum aromaticum

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Sesbanitia sesban Jayanti . Jayanti Seed , bark

Shorea robusta Rall sarjras Resin sal Sal Resin

Sida cordifolia Bala Country mallow Bala Plant, root

Sinapis juncea Rajika Black mustard Rai SeedSisymbrium irio . . Khoob kala Seed

Smilax china Chopchini Chopchini Root

Solanum dulcamara Kakmachi . Rubabarik StemSolanum nigrum Kakmachi Black nightshade Makoi Berry, leaf, seed

Solanum xanthocarpum Kantakari . Kateri Root, plant

Sphaeranthus hirtus . Globe thistle Gorakhmundi Plant

Sphaeranthus indicus . Globe thistle Gorakhmundi Plant

Spilanthes oleracea Akal kara Paracress Akarkara Root

Sterculia urens . . Gum

Stereospermum suaveolens Patala . Padal Root , barkStrychnos potatorum Katak Clearing nut tree Nirmali Seed

Strychnus nuxvomica Kupilu Nux vomica Kuchla Seed

Styrax benzoin . Benzoin . Balsamic ResinStyrax benzoin Lohban Benzoin Loban gum

Symplocos racemosus Lodhra . Lodhra Bark

Syzygium aromaticum Lavang Cloves Lavang Flower budTagetes erecta Zandu Marigold flower Genda Flower

Tamarindus indicus Tintiri Tamarind Imli Fruit

Sarsaparilla, China root

Gum Karaya / Indian Tragacanth

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Tamarix gallica Chavaka . Jhau .

Taraxacum officinale . Dandelion Dudal Leaf, root

Taxus baccata Taleespatra Himalayan yew Talispatra Leaf

Tecoma undulata Rohitak . Rohitak BarkTecomella undulata Rohitak . Rohida Bark

Tectona grandis Shak Teak Tree Sag BarkTephrosea purpurea Sharpunkha . Sharpunkha Plant, rootTeramnus losasalis Mashaparni . Mashvan PlantTerminalia arjuna Arjuna Arjuna Kahu Bark

Terminalia belerica Bibhitak Belleric myroblan Baheda

Terminalia chebula Haritaki Chebulic myroblan Harad Fruit, bark

Thevetia nevifolia Peeta karvir Exile tree Pili kaner Root, barkThymus serphllum . Garden Thyme Iper .

Thymus vulgaris Vanya yavani . Van ajwayan PlantTinospora cordifolia Guduchi . Gulvel Stem, root

Tinospora sinensis . . Badi Gulvel Stem

Trachyspermum ammi Yawani Bishops weed Ajwain Leaf, seed

Trianthema portulacastrum Varshabhu . Shwet punarnava PlantTribulus terrestris Gokshur Small Caltrops Gokhru fruit

Tricholepis glaberrinum . . Brahma dandi Plant

Trichosanthes anguina Padwal Snake gourd Chachinha Plant

Trigonella foenum-graeceum Methika Fenugreek Methi Seed

Triticum sativum Godhoom Wheat Gehun Seed

Tylophora asthmatica Anant mool . Jangli pikvan Leaf

Fruit, leaf

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Uncaria gambier . . Dried Extract

Uraria picta Prishniparni . Prisniparni Fruit

Urginea indica Vanpalandu Indian quills Jangli pyaj SeedUrginea maritima . Squill Jungli piyaz Bulb

Fagonia cretica Dhanyavas . Dhamasa .

Feronia elephantum Kapitha Kavat

Feronia limonia Kapitha Wood apple Kaith fruit, leaf, root

Feronia limonida . Wood apple Kaitha Feaf, bark

Ferula foetida Hing Asafoetida Hing Gum resin

Ferula sumbul . . . Gum resin

Ficus bengalensis Vat Bargad Bark, seed, latex

Ficus elastica Vat Bargad Bark, seed, latex

Ficus glomerata Udumbar Fig Gular

Ficus racemosa . . Umbar Bark

Ficus religiosa Ashwatha Peepal Peepal Bark, leaf

Foeniculum vulgare Mishreya Indian sweet fennel Badi saunf Seed, roots

Gambier gum / Pale Catechu

Elephant wood apple

Fruit, gum, leaf, bark

Banyan, tree/ rubber tree

Banyan, tree/ rubber tree

Leaf, bark, fruit, latex

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Fumaria indica Parpat . Pitta papada Plant

Fumaria officinalis Yavan Parpata Fumitory plant Pitpapda Plant

Fumaria vaillantii Parpat . Pitta papada Plant

Garcinia cambogia . Garcinia Goraka Dried rind

Garcinia indica Vrichhamala Mangosteen Kokam Rind, leaf

Gardenia gummifera Nadi hingu Cambi gum Dikamali Gum

Garuga pinnata Tapinja . Kakad Gum resinGaultheria fragrantissima . Winter green Ganda puro Leaf

Gloriosa superba Langli Kalihari Tuber, root

Glycyrrhiza glabra Yashtimadhu Liquorice Mulethi Root

Glyece max Bhat Soyabean Soyabean .

Gmeliana arborea Gambhari . Gambhari Root

Gossypium herbaceum Karpas Indian cotton Kapus Seed

Gossypium indicum Karpas Indian cotton Kapus Seed

Grewia tenax Nagbala . Gangeran Plant

Gymnema sylvestre Madhunasni Gurmar LeafHamelia patens . Scarlet bush . Berries

Hedychium spicatum Shati . Kapur kachri Root

Superb lily, Glory lily

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Helianthus annuus Surya mukhi Sun flower Suraj mukhi Seed , flower, oil

Helicteres isora Avartini Screw tree Maror phali Pod

Hemidesmus indicus Ananta Indian sarsaparilla Anant mool Root, latex

Hibiscus abelmoschus Lataksturi Lata kasturi Seed

Hibiscus rosasinensis Japa Shoe flower Jasvand, gurhal Flower

Hibiscus sabdariffa . Rozell herb Lalambari FlowerHolarrhena antidysenterica Kutaj Telicherry bark Kurchi, kada chhal Bark, seed, leaf

Holoptelia integrifolia Chirbilva . Chirbilva, Puti karanj .

Hordeum vulgare Yava Garcinia Jav RootletsHydnocarpus laurifolia Tuvrak . Kava, Chalmogra Seed, oilHygrophila auriculata Ekshurak . Talamkhana

Hyoscyamus niger Parseek yawani Henbane Khurasani ajwain Leaf, seed

Hypericum perforatum . St John's wort Bassant Upper shootHyssopus officinalis . Hyssops Zupha Plant, leaf

Icnocarpus frutescens Sariva . Shyamalata .Illicium verum . Star anise Badian Fruit

Indigofera tinctoria Neeli Indigo Neel Plant

Inula racemosa Pushkarmula Orris root Pokharmul RootIpomaea sepiaria Laxmana . Laxmana RootIpomoea aquatica Kalambi Swamp cabbage Kalmisag Plant

Ipomoea batatas . Sweet patato Rataloo RhizomeIpomoea digitata Kshir vidari . Dudhkand .

Ipomoea hederacea Krishna beej Pharbitis Kaladana SeedIpomoea turpethum Trivrita Turpeth root Pithori Nisut Root, stem ,bark

Ambrette seed/Musk mallow

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Ipomoea turpethum Trivrita Turpeth root Pithori Nisut Root, stem ,bark

Iris florentina . . Pushkarmul RootCadaba Indica . . Dabi bark

Caesalpinia bonduc Lata karanj Moluca Sagar ghota seedbean

Caesalpinia crista Lata karanj Moluca Sagar ghota seedbean

Caesalpinia digyna Ghrit karanj . Vakeri root

Caesalpinia pulcherrima Ratnag Peacock Gulutora root,andhi flower bark,

leafCaesalpinia sappan Patang Sappan Aal Wood

woodCaeslpinia Latakaranj . Sagar gota fruit

cristaCalendula officinalis . Marigold . plant, flower

Calotropis gigantea Arka Ankdo, madar root bark, leaf

Calotropis procera . . Aak Root, bark, latex

Capparis . Caper kari berrieaphylla

Capparis decidua Kareer . Ker Bud, fruit, barkCapsicum annum Katuvira Cayenne pepper, Lal Mirchi fruit, leaf

Chillies

Capsicum minimum . Chillies Paprika fruit

Cardiosper- Tejovati Winter Cherry Jyotishmati plant, leaf, rootmum halicacabum

Carica papaya Erand Papaya Papita

karkati

Carthamus tinctorius Kusumbha Safflower Kusum phool flower,seed

Carum carvi Shahijra Caraway Jeera seed, root, leaf

Caryophyllus aromaticus Lavang Cloves Lavang flower bud

Gigantic swallow wort

leaf, leaf, plant, seed

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Cassia absus chachu Bankuithi Chaksu seedshya

Cassia alata Dadrughna Ring worm Dadmurdan leafshrub

Cassia angustifolia Marka Senna Senna leaf, pod- ndika (sonamukhi)

Cassia auriculata . Tenner's cassia/ TarwarMature tea

treeCassia fistula Aarag- Amaltas pod, leaf, root

wadhaCassia Bhutanwad Cassia Chhota flower, leafobvata taroda

Cassia occidentalis Kasmarda Negro Kasondi leaf, seed, rootcoffee

Cassia tora Chakram-anroa Foetid Chakunda seed, leaf, rootcassia

Catharanthus roseus Sada bahar Periwinkle . roots, leaf

Cedrus deodara Devdaru Devdar Devadar wood, oil,

Celastrus paniculata Jyotis manti Black ipecac Malakanguni seed, oil

Cenopodium album Vastuk Goose foot Chandan betu leaf ,

Centella asiatica Mandoo-kparni Gotu kola Manduk- plantaparni,Brahmi

Cephaelis ipecacuanha . . . rootCephalandra indica Bimbi Ivy-gourd Kundru Plant

Ceratonia . Locust bean Kharnub bean, husk,siliqua pods

Ceropegia bulbosa . . Hedulo, Patatluman tuber

Chrysan- Pyrethrum Patal tumbri flowerthemum cinerariae-

foliumChrysanthe- Sevanti Chrysan-themum Guldaudi Whole plant

bark root seed leaf

Indian laburnum, Amaltas

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mum indicum

Sevanti Chrysan-themum Guldaudi Whole plant

Cicer Chanaka Chicken pea Chana, seedarietinum

Cichorium intybus . Wild Chicory Kasni plant

Cichorum endivia . Endive Kasani plantCinchona officinalis . Cinchona Cinchona bark

Cinnamomum glanduliferum . Nepal Gunserai wood ,leafcamphor

woodCinnamomum tamala Tejpatra Indian, cinnamon Nagdanti leaf, bark

Cinnamomum zeylanicum Twak Cinnamon Dalchini barkCissampelos pareira Patha Valvet leaf Pahad vel, .

pathaCissus quandrangularis Ashtnis- . Ashthis- .

anhar angharCitrullus colocynthis Indravaruni Colocynth Indrayan fruit

Citrullus lanatus . Water melon Tarbooz seed,pulp,

Citrullus vulgaris . Water melon Tarbooz seed,pulp,

Citrus aurantifolia Naranga Orange . fruit

Citrus limonum Nimabk Lemon Bara Nimbu rindCitrus medica Mahalunga Citron Maphal rind,

juice, oil

Citrus reticulata . Mandarin Orange Santra rindCitrus sinensis . Malta / Mosambi rind

SweetOrange

Cleome gynandra Suvarchala . Safed bago/ seedHulhul

Clerodendron indicum Bharangee . Bharangi rootmool

Clerodendron serratum Bharangee . Bharangi rootmool

Clerodendrum multiflorm Agnimanth . Arani .Clitoria Aparajita . Aparajit root, seed

ternateaCoccinia cordifolia Vimboshita . Goitu leaf, root. fruit,

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Coccinia cordifolia Vimboshita . Goitubark

Cocculus hirsutus Patalgarudi . Akashvel Roots,leaf

Cochlosper . . Katira, Kumbi gummum

gossypiumColeus Sugandh-abala Coleus Garmalu root

barbatusColeus Sugandh-abala Coleus Garmalu root

forskholiCommiphora molmol . Myrrh . Oleogum resinCommiphora mukul Guggul Indian bedellium Guggal gum resin

Commiphora myrrha . Myrrh Hirabol gumConvolvulus arvensis . . Hiranpaddi plant,

rootConvolvulus pluricaulis Shankpu- . Shankha- whole,

shpi pushpi leafCopaifera . Copaiba gum . Dried Extract

spp.Coptis teeta Tiktamula Golden Erra, Mameer root

threadUrtica dioica . Stinging nettle Bichu Leaf, root

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MEDICINAL HERBS

Drug Class Indication

. Venereal disea-ses, pneumonia,

bronchitis,pulmonary

tuberculosis.

Carminative, stomachic, Bronchitis,tonic, asthma

astringent, expectorantEmmenagogue, uterine tonic .

seed Sore throat,cough, chronic inflammation

membrane ofeyeball & eyelid

General tonic, Bark-diuretic

skin diseases,thread-worms,

.

conjunctivitis,epiphora,

leucorrhoea,used in tooth-

pastes andgargles

Pharmaceutical excipient .

Astringent, Diarrhoea, soreblood purifier throat, skin

diseasesHair cleanser, astringent Dandruff

Astringent .

. Indigestion,bleeding gums,

antidote for

Diuretic, aphrodisiac, emollient, antipyretic

of mucus

Fevers, respiratory diseases, piles,

Diarrhoea, teeth disorders, eczema, tonsillitis,

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.

snake poisonEmollient, demulcent Burns, sore

nipplesEmetic

rheumatism,respiratory

diseases, earacheAnti-

inflammatory,anti-infective

Laxative, anti-periodic in Asthma, coughs, cholera, renal

malaria, dropsy, skinstomachic diseases, eye

diseasesDiaphoretic Fever,

rheumatism. Digestive

disorders. Chronic fever,

worms,indigestion

Nervine tonic, emetic, Bronchitis, schizophrenia,stomachic, resuscitative, obesity, fever, rheumatism

Antispasmodic, blood-purifier, dysuria Bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis,

cough,Intestinal worms

Tonic, demulcent, expectorant, Fever, muscularanti- pain, hair

problem

Antibacterial, Constipation,anti-inflammatory diarrhoea, peptic

ulcer,ear diseases, respiratory

disorders,. Dysentery

Antiperiodic .

Diuretic, anti-syphilitic, Hair falling,anaemia

Intestinal worms, constipation, skin diseases,

Fevers, stomach disorders, piles, women's diseases, wounds, high

blood pressure

inflammatory, regulates menstruation flow

laxative, blood-purifier, liver protective

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Analgesic, anti-spasmodic, expectorant .

Antidote Pruritis (itchingof skin) diarrhoea, dysentery

Wormicidal Piles, worminfestations

Purgative, Colic pain,antidote for poisoning acute abdominal

painStimulant, Earache, sun-

stroke,

anti-dermato-phytic, anti- hypertensionoxidant,

anti-thrombotic,

matory, anti-cancer

Skin moisturizer, Acnevit E supplement, natural

sun-screen,anti-ageing,

scalp moisturizer, purgative,Emmenag- Acne, wound,

burns, eczemaAromatic, bron- Rheumatism,

fever

. Diarrhoea,

fevers, catarrhal dyspepsia. Cough, cold

Stimulant, Skin diseases,anodyne, colic pain

Acute abdominalpain, chronic inflammation

of skin, boils,burns, irregular menstrual cycle

Diuretic Piles,

diuretic, expectorant, aphrodisiac, antibacterial,

blood-purifier, anti-inflam-

Bactericidal, diaphoretic, expectorant, antithrombotic, cardiac tonic, diuretic,

Fever, respiratory diseases, hypercholestremia

ogue,

chial catarrh, stimulant, aphrodisiac, antifungal, hepatoprotective

dysentery, skin disorders, vit-B deficiency,

Laxative, galactagogue,

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Emetic, digestve Itching, respiratory disorders

Astringent, Spleen disorders,

Stomachic, tonic, restorative, laxative Piles, rheumatism,

Delicacy, diuretic, Diarrhoea, diabetes, toothache,

mouth ulcers,Digestive, Tierdness

cardio-tonic,Splenitis,hepatitis

Carminative, stomachic, Diarrhoea, boils, respiratorydisorders,

menstrual disordersNausea, dysentery, dyspepsia,

Perfumery .Hypertension

Lvs & seed - .Hair care,

Fruit-aphrodisiac,cardio-tonic

Tonic, Nervous disorderscarminative, insecticide, antiseptic, of women,

anti-tumourArthritis, hepato-

diuretic, renal dysfunctionslaxative, tonic, sedative

Wormicidal ..

Blood-purifier, laxativejaundice, asthma

Tonic, Rheumatism,nervous disorders

Diuretic, Rheumatismdemulcent

. Fever, worm,wounds

liver disorders

Stomachic, bactericidal, laxative, tonic, alterative,

Carminative, stimulant

Seed & leaf: insecticidal, antiseptic, Bark: astringent,Fruit: anthelmintic,

antidysenteric,

Aphrodisiac, stimulant, alterative, carminative, stomachic,

Laxative, wormicidal, antiseptic, promotes menstrual flow

Eczema, skin disorders,

alterative

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Skin disorders, dysenteryLaxative Rheumatism ,

boils with pus,hernia

Fever, asthma,acute abdominal pain,M67

diarrhoea,Stomach tumour,

emetic piles, gonorrhoea,warts

Aphrodisiac, demulcent, Diarrhoea, senile debilitytonic, galacta-gogue

Aphrodisiac, Increases breastsize, epilepsy,

diuretic, night blindnessalterative

Aphrodisiac, diuretic Hypercholes-terimia, obesity

. Vigour, dropsy,genito-urinarydiseases, liver

diseases, anaemia, rheumatism,

diarrhoea,dysentery

Pharmaceutical excipient

Narcotic, .sedative,diuretic,

mydriatic,antidote ofopium and

aconiteAntiseptic Skin disorders,

,tonic, sper- hair care, burn,micidal

rheumatism, scrofula,teethcare, soap,

Brain tonic, hair nourisher, Depression, hysteria,rejuvenator epilepsy, insanity

Bark-wormicide, laxative Skin disorders,

Cardio-tonic, aphrodisiac

.

Diaphoretic, anthelmintic, purgative,

tonic, anti-abortifacient, demulcent, nutritive, galactagogue, coolant,

eczema, worms, gingivitis, measles, diabetes,

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Purgative .Aphrodisiac, Stomach, respiratory

diuretic disorders, menstrualdisorders, Intestinal

worms, wounds,nausea, vomiting,

Stomach, respiratorydisorders, menstrualdisorders, Intestinal

worms, wounds,

Emetic Asthma, seeds-headache

Diuretic Gonorrhoea, allergicreactions, body heat,

constipation. Worms, rheumatism,

heart diseases, skindiseases, respiratory

disordersSkin diseases, obesity,

piles, ulcerLaxative, diuretic, tonic, aphrodisiac Peptic ulcer, bleeding,

debility, Intestinalworms, dandruff,

mercury poisoningAlterative Skin diseases,jaundice,

eye disorders, liverdisorders, diabetes,

obesityDiuretic, anti-infective, tonic, Kidney stones, bladder

stones, respiratorydiseases

Carminative, tonic, purgative Dysentery, vomitingAphrodisiac, natural color .

Resolvent, aphrodisiac, expectorant .Diuretic Dropsy, ascites,

asthma,

stones, anti-

anaemia, liverdisorders

nausea, vomiting, piles

Alterative, tonic, astringent, anti-ulcers, laxative

fevers, stomach disorders, kidney stones, bladder

infective, tonic, respiratory diseases,

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Diuretic, astringent Diarrhoea, dysentery,

Restorative, stimulant, diuretic, nutritive .

Arthritis

Tonic, Rheumatism, sciatica,body massage

Stimulant, rubefacient, emetic, laxative .

. Cough, bronchitis,asthma

. Bruises, boils, wounds,bleeding, insect bites

Tonic Cough, skin disorders,greying of hair

. Skin disorders, basein formulations

eye diseases, filaria,herpes

herpesBitter tonic Dyspepsia, diarrhoea,

obesity, worms,general

debility,Dyspepsia,diarrhoea, obesity,

worms, general

Excoriation Gonorrhoea, stimulant,skin diseases

Anti-pyretic, colicky .pains, loose motions,

strong analgesic. Impotency, asthma,

heart diseases, earache,baldness, anodyne,

dandruff, fumitory, gums,sedative

Aphrodisiac Aromatic, stimulant,

Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, analgesic

anti-pruritic

Astringent, diuretic, depurative, aphrodisiac, d-galactose-binding lectins,

anti-inflammatory

Diarrhoea, skin disorders, diabetes, leucorrhoea,

Astringent, diuretic, depurative, aphrodisiac, d-galactose-binding lectins,

anti-inflammatory

Diarrhoea, skin disorders, diabetes, leucorrhoea, eye

diseases, filaria,

debility, joint disorders

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Aphrodisiaccarminative, kidneydiseases., nervine

diseases,Cooling ,tonic .

Anti-inflammatory Fever, analgesic,.. Diuretic, urinary tract

infectionsFebrifuge Emetic,Febrifuge .

. Heart diseases,kidney

diseases, wounds, burnsBlood-purifier, .anthelmintic,aphrodisiac

Astringent, diuretic ., tonic, natural color

. Hepatosplenicdisorders

Anthelmintic .Mild tonic .

Bitter, tonic, astringent Purgative, depurative,

.

Cardiac tonic .

.

Ear-discharge Piles, fever, earache,

Skin diseases

Aphrodisiac .

Skin diseasessalivation

Acute inflammatory condition Fever,Purgative, alopecia, anti-inflammatory .

.

Carminative,  Menstrual disorders, skin diseases, conjunctivitis

Urinary tract infections, kidney stones

Demulcent, laxative, alterative, tonic, stomachic, diuretic

Tonic, anti-bilious, expectorant,

Stimulant, digestive, women's ailments

Coolant,

Alterative, tonic, galactagogue, blood-purifier

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Anti-helmintic Burn

Stimulant,Demulcent, restora- Piles, jaundice, asthma

tive, tonic,aphrodisiac

Carminative, stomachic, cooling agent .

.

Anti-septic, .anti-inflamma-

tory(ext & internal),

anti-tumour, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, natural

colour.Carminative Stomachic

Liver stimulant, .itching, carminative

Leucoderma Skin disorders

Carnimative, Insomnia,

Diaphoretic

Laxative, pharmaceutical excipient

Edible vegetable

Stimulant

diaphoretic,stomachic,demulcent,vermifuge,

hairtonic, , tonicAbdominal, Stomachic

urinogenital infec-tions, aromatic, astringent, hairwash

Astringent, anthelmintic , .diuretic, emmanogogue

Stomachic, astringent

Tonic, carminative, external application on bruises, sprains

coolant, anti-spasmodic, tonicDiuretic, fever, alopecia,

respiratory disorders

Diuretic, dropsy, conjunctivitis, piles, menorrhagia

Anti-inflammatory, hepato-protective, astringent,

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Essential oil, galactagogue Ear, nose,throat diseases,

.

Brain tonic, .antiseptic,stimulant,

expectorantDiuretic, Dropsy, skin diseases

carminative, stimulant,. Respiratory disorders, digestive

obesityStimulant, expectorant, carminative, Nasal blockages

diureticAnodyne, sedative, diuretic, .

expectorantDiaphoretic, carminative, Sprains, respiratory

stimulant diseases,Milk-purifier, substitute for taraxacum .

Spice berries Diarrhoea, leucorrhoea, dropsy

Headache

Aphrodisiac, galactagogue, Asthma, bleeding piles

Abortifacient, stimulant, tonic .Laxative, Fever, scabies, cough,

anthelmintic, cold, paralysis,jaundice

Expectorant, insecticide, emmenogogue .

Respiratory diseases,demulcentexternally

Impotency, .analgesic, anti-inflammatory

Expectorant, AsthmaDiuretic, nutritive, emetic, .

expectorant,Aphrodisiac, plant: diuretic, Rheumatism,

Hemostatic, milk-purifier, astringent, antiseptic

anti-spasmodic, resuscitative, schizophrenia

Bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, coughs, intestinal worms

Hair dye, Hair conditioner, astringent, gargle, coolant

leaf: stimulant, diuretic, plant: expectorant,

Diuretic,

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antiseptic, respiratorydiseases

Spice .

Bactericide, bitter, styptic, anthelmintic, Pimples

Emollient,

Urinary tract infections

Anthelmintic, dyspepsia, Jaundice, phthisis, hepatitis

Rheumatism,

.

Antiseptic, tonic

Astringent, anti-inflammatory .Longevity, memory tonic Fever, nervous diseases,

Carminative, stimulant .

.

Bactericide, sedative, purgative,

Skin diseases,

Anthelmintic, Piles, jaundice diabetes,Leaf: febrifuge, tonic,

galactagogue, astringent, tonic Bronchitis, rheumatism, diabetes, piles, orchitis,

tonsillitis, eczema,

Scurvy piles, cough, inflammation

Emollient, refrigerant, respiratory disorders,

Insomnia, dysmenorrhoea, nervine sedative, stimulant, hysteria, antiseptic,

wound-healing, flatulence, anti-inflammatory

Dropsy, heart diseases, respiratory disorders, stomachic, arthritis, hair care, hypertension

Skin diseases, eczema, wormicidal, rheumatism,

measles, leprosy, adenopathy,

Carminative, flavouring agent, antiseptic, refrigerant,

Body heat, toothache, intestinal worms

Carminative, flavouring agent, antiseptic, refrigerant,

Body heat, toothache, intestinal worms

Astringent, alterative, coolant, nutritive. bark: astringent, aromatic

Skin diseases, mouth ulcers, throat inflammations

Diuretic, lymphadenopathy, anti-bacterial, anti-viral

Asthma, spongy gums, wound-healing

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Laxative, nutritive, wormicidal Cough, sore throat, anaemia,

Fever,

Hair care, astringent, laxative, diuretic,

Demulcent, nutrient, astringent, coolant .

Fe astringent, antiseptic,

Aphrodisiac, carminative ..

Toothache, antiseptic, carminative .Anti-ascorbic, appetizer

Diuretic,

Insecticide,

Diuretic, cardiac tonic, Piles, cancer

Sedative, insecticidal, emetic, purgative .

.

.

. Cancer, fever, rheumatism

.

Carminative, stimulant, diaphoretic, Skin diseases

. Rheumatism, ejaculation.

Anti-fungal, anti-viral, flocculating agent, stimulant, abortifacient,

Hypertension, ulcer, rheumatism, sterility, alopecia,

cardiotonic, paralysis, liver disorders, spleen disorders

Parkinsonism, aphrodisiac, : purgative, natural color, diuretic,

Vigour. root, nervous system disorders,

Carminative, stimulant, tonic, vomiting , laxative, dysentery

Skin diseases, piles, anaemia, venereal diseases,

Asthma, fevers, colds, women's diseases, teeth diseases,

wounds,

External application in ear diseases

Anaemia, asthma, hyperthyroidism, piles, skin

diseases,

Urinary tract infections, piles, leprosy, vomiting, fever,

dysentery,

Epilepsy, herpes, other viral infection

Bactericidal, tumour, stimulant, diuretic, galactagogue, carminative

Emmenagogue, uterine tonic, hypertension, pericardial effusion

Dyspepsia, piles, diarrhoea, palpitation

Carminative, digestive, stomachic, Respiratory diseases, skin diseases,

Carminative, expectorant, bactericidal, hair cleanser

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Rheumatism,

Constipation, laxative Arthritis, dropsy, gout, jaundice,

Snake bite, stomachic, eradicative, .

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic .Cardiotonic, appetizer, blood purifier .

Cardiotonic, appetizer, blood purifier .

Digestive, dysentery, cardiotonic, AnaemiaAnalgesic, anti-inflammatory,

.

Stimulant, nervine tonic, Rheumatism

Narcotic, sedative .Strong analgesic, narcotic

Dyspepsia

Aphrodisiac, Insomnia, neuralgiaAphrodisiac, tonic, diuretic, demulcent, Impotence

Galactagogue, aphrodisiac, abortifacient

Perfumery ..

Infantile diarrhoea

.

Diuretic, Urinary tract infections

Carminative. leaf: alterative, purgative. flower: stimulant

Carminative, expectorant, liver tonic, astringent

Asthma, skin diseases, common cold

Toothache, splenitis, rheumatism,Toothache,

splenitis, rheumatism, muscle toner

Emmenagouge, nervine tonic, ascites, epilepsy

Insomnia, dysentery, pains, heat, itching,

Astringent, carminative, laxative, aphrodisiac,

Fevers, asthma, worms, menstrual disorders, laryngitis,

head lice,

Emetic, haemarrhoids, inflammation, leucoderma

Respiratory diseases, worms, piles, rheumatism, women's

diseases, , skin diseases

Digestive, aphrodisiac Genito-urinary infections, high blood pressure, eye diseases,

menstrual disorders,

Gout, fever, coolant, dirrhoea, haemarrhoids

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Liver stimulant, diuretic Viral hepatitis,Digestive,

Fungicidal, bactericidal, stimulant .Headache, root

Aromatic, stimulant, carminative., Cough, cold, haemorrhoidsCarminative, febrifuge .

Chronic bronchitis, asthma,Stimulant, alterative Cough, sore throat, aromatic,

Asthma,.

.

.

Perfumery .Alterative, gastric stimulant,

Perfumery .. Fever, dizziness

Astringent, styptic, root: anodyne ..

.

Refrigerant, alterative,

.Analgesic, anti-inflammatory .

. Boils, colic painAnti-inflammatory, analgesic .

Abortifacient, laxative, Asthma, worm. Rheumatism,

Skin diseasesAphrodisiac, sedative, demulcent Asthma, constipation,

Analgesic, Fever, skin diseases

.

Cataract, asthma, insomnia, head lice

Constipation, wounds, boils, lumbago, aromatic, stimulant,

contraceptive

Stimulant, alterative, tonic

Tonic, expectorantEnteric coating material, microscopically

mountant

Constipation, dysentery, abdominal pain, piles

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, nervine tonic

Mental disorders, skin diseases, piles, dyspepsia

Skin diseases, UV screen, alopecia

Skin diseases, UV screen, alopecia

Urinary diseases, diarrhoea, diabetes, skin diseases, scurvy,

liver diseases

Dysuria erysipelas

Laxative, tonic, nervine tonic,

Constipation, abdominal distension, diuretic

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Diarrhoea,Leucoderma, psoriasis,

Diabetes, astringent, abdominal pain .Aphrodisiac, Fever, arthritis, tumour

Digestive

.

Diarrhoea, sore throat,

Emetic Dysentery,Emetic Dysentery,

Appetiser, diuretic, laxative, anti-ascorbic .

.

Laxative .Mild laxative, anti-inflammatory .

Expectorant, cardiac tonic,

. Cold, sore throat , feverGalactagogue, aphrodisiac,

Laxative, carminative, cardiac tonic .Cooling agent, flavouring agent .

Flatulence, stimulant

.

Constipation,Laxative, refrigerant, demulcent, diuretic Constipation,

Uterine tonic, alterative, Alopecia, cough.

Astringent,

Astringent, laxative, bactericidalAnti-helmintic, stomachic, deobstruent,

diuretic

Cough, digestive, piles, pimples, dysentery

Fever, rheumatism, Liver protective

Demulcent, astringent, expectorant, cardiac tonic

Anti-hypertensive, hypnotic, sedative, increases uterine contractions in labour

Abdominal tumour, dysentery, phthisis

Rheumatism, skin diseases, dandruff, constipation, epilepsy

Indigestion, common cold, rheumatism,

Bitter tonic, alterative, external Rheumatism, diabetes, respiratory diseases, skin

diseases

Blood purifier, anti-inflammatory, immune-regulator, anti-cancer, anti-

clotting , natural colour, hair dye

Parasiticidal, antiseptic, worms

Aphrodisiac, general tonic, diuretic, nervine sedative, adaptogenic, alterative,

immuno-modulator

Dysentery, liver diseases, menorrhagia, haemorrhoids

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Hypertension,

.

Thirst-regulator Toothache,Cough, cold,

.

Boils, coolant .Diuretic, antiseptic, laxative, nutrient .

Diuretic, Urinary tract infectionsStimulant, tonic, aphrodisiac, Pimples, acne

Stimulant, external for RheumatismMemory, tonic, astringent

.

Hair cleanser, hair tonic .

Menorrhagia,

Menorrhagia,Bark: astringent, bitter, coolant, alterative .

Carminative, antiseptic, cardiac stimulant Cough,

Diuretic, anti-infective, tonic,

Oil Diarrhoea, burns, boilsPneumonia,

Dyspepsia,

Rheumatism, piles, tumour,

Bitter tonic, expectorant, Jaundice, colic, pain

Aphrodisiac, vermifuge, stomachic, tonic

Chronic fever, anti-inflammatory, adenopathy

Aphrodisiac, carminative, aromatic, stimulant, increases prostaglandins,

adjunct to tonic remedies

Anxiety, mental retardation, cold, flu, stomachic, piles, mouth

ulcer, skin diseases, conjunctivitis, hair-care

Stress, infections, greying hair, sore throat,

Volatile oil, sedative, astringent, genito-urinary infections, diuretic, coolant, blood

purifier

Uterine tonic,Uterine tonic, sedative, astringent

Uterine tonic, sedative, astringent

Kidney stones, bladder stones, respiratory diseases

Aphrodisiac, carminative, diaphoretic, vermifuge

Anaemia, fever, pimples, psoriasis, sore throat, splenitis,

sprain, toothache, wart, tumour

Tonic, emollient, galactagogue, ayurvedic carrier oil

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Menorrhagia,

Astringent, aphrodisiac

Ulcer, rheumatism,

Appetizer, Cold, anxiety, insomniaAsthma

Cardiac tonic, diuretic, narcotic .Cardiac tonic

Expectorant

Insecticide

Laxative .

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic ..

Antiseptic, expectorant .Expectorant, Chronic cough, skin- disorders

Coolant, astringent,

Teeth care, Wound, burnDepurative, blood-purifier Bronchitis, piles, rheumatism,

Laxative, refrigerant, digestive .

Useful in diarrhoea , metrorrhagia, spleenomegaly,

Colic, hydrocele, ophthalmic disorders, spasm, cancer,

Aphrodisiac, cardiac tonic, astringent, diuretic, refrigerant, tonic, slimming

agent

Expectorant, stimulant, restorative, febrifuge,

Aphrodisiac, Analgesic, alterative, diaphoretic

Gout, rheumatism, skin diseases, urogenital diseases, asthma,

tumour

Dropsy, fever, stomachic, asthma, skin disorders, nephritis,

bladder inflammation,

Respiratory disorders, stomachic, dropsy, sore throat,

Aphrodisiac, hepatitis, gastritis, tuberculosis, vermifuge, alterative, tonic

Cough, hepatitis, gastritis, tuberculosis,

Aphrodisiac, vermifuge, alterative, tonic Cough, hepatitis, gastritis, tuberculosis,

Gout, scurvy, bladder, asthma, rheumatism

Alterative, tonic, demulcent, water-purifier

Aphrodisiac, bitter, stomachic, tonic, analgesic

Dribbling micturition, bed-wetting,

Conjunctivitis, menorrhagia, dysentery, spongy gums

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Astringent, stomatitis, Ulcers, cough, fever, diarrhoea

Contraceptive, aphrodisiac,

Anti-bacterial, anti-syphilitic .Spleenomegaly, hepatomegaly .

Diuretic .Tonic, laxative, blood-purifier, Spleenomegaly, anthelmintic

Analgesic .Asthma, fractures, dysentery

.

Cardiac tonic, anti-inflammatory, .Antiseptic, carminative, anti-emetic Respiratory disorders

Diuretic, anti- putrifaction Respiratory disordersAsthma, rheumatism,

Rheumatism,

.

Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, AnaemiaCoronary artery-dilator

Aphrodisiac, nervine tonic Leucoderma, spermatorrhoea,

Purgative

Purgative, flavouring agent .

Nutritive,

. Asthma, cough

Diuretic, tonic, liver diseases, stomachic, vit A supplement

Breast cancer, renal diseases, dyspepsia,

Tumour, asthma, bronchitis, epilepsy

Cardiotonic, anti-anginal, tonic, astringent,

Astringent,   Coughs, sore throat, worms, eye diseases, stomachic,

Stomach disorders, acidity, asthma, piles, skin diseases, eye

diseases, chronic ulcers

Aphrodisiac, rejuvenator, anti-pyretic, immuno-modulator, stimulant, diuretic,

Vitamin C, nutrient

Tonic, immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antimalarial, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, nutrient I

Stomach diseases, common cold, migraine, rheumatism, mouth

ulcer, earache

Tonic, diuretic, aphrodisiac, kidney stones,

Heart diseases, jaundice, fevers, alopecia,

Eryseplas, burns, scalds, eruptions

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Astringent .

Aphrodisiac, analgesic, anti-inflammatory .

Cardiotonic Asthma, rheumatism, dropsy,Cardiac stimulant, diuretic, (digitalis like) .

. Prophylactic againstsmall pox

Anti-scorbutic, astringent, refrigerant, Alopecia,

Laxative, Jaundice, dysentery, diarrhoea

Spermatorrhoea, involuntary or

functional premature ejaculation,impotency,

women's diseasesAphrodisiac, carminative, anti-spasmodic

Bronchial asthma,

uterine tonic

worms,

wormsRespiratory

tonic, disordersGalactagogue, Adenopathy, boil, epididymitis,

hydrocoele, myalgia, scabies,spermatorrhoea

Astringent, Scrofula, mumpslaxative, cooling, alterative, , boils

Hookworm

Digestive diseases, biliousness, aphrodisiac,

.

Nervine tonic, sedative, stimulant, expectorant, antiseptic,

. Diarrhoea, dysentery, piles, leucorrhoea, rheumatism, skin

diseases, diabetes, wounds, parasitic

. Diarrhoea, dysentery, piles, leucorrhoea, rheumatism, skin

diseases, diabetes, wounds, parasitic,

Wormicide, carminative, astringent, galactagogue,

Carminative, expectorant, tonic, stimulant, tumour, galactagogue,

diuretic,

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Anti-pyretic, .blood-purifier, diuretic

Stomachic, laxa_ Skin diseasestive, depurative, blood-purifier for

Anti-pyretic, blood-purifier, diuretic

Fissure, hyperacidity,

Sore throat, spasm,

vermifuge, insect repellentAnthelmintic, gout Cough & cold, gout

Insect repellent, antiseptic, carminative,

Alterative, purga- Promote labour pain,

Laxative

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, coolant

.

nervine tonic, diureticDemulcent, laxa-

nervine tonic,diuretic

Ulcers,

Hypoglycemic (anti- diabetic) .Dysentery

Bactericide, fungicide, stoma-chic, tonic, expectorant,

.

Fat burner, anti-obesity, purgative, , source of hydroxycitrates (cosmetic use)

Rheumatism, bowel

Emollient, cardiotonic, vermifuge, carminative

Antiseptic, carminative, expectorant, stimulant,

Cough, neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica, tumour, vermifuge

tive, anthelmintic, abortifacient, wormicidal

Stomachic, demulcent, expectorant, rejuvenator

Constipation, muscular pains, mouth ulcers, baldness, corns,

sore throat,

Malnutrition , allergies, diabetes, dandruff, hair growth

.

Demulcent, laxative, expectorant, aphrodisiac, abortifacient,

.tive, expectorant, aphrodisiac,

abortifacient,

Astringent, cardiac tonic, diuretic, aphrodisiac

. Liver disorders, eosinophilia ,

asthma

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Colic, dysentery, diarrhoea,

Stomach diseases,

tism, skin diseases,.

Emollient , cholagogue, dysuria .Skin diseases

Anti-pyretic, anti-asthmatic .

Nutritive, demulcent, astringentSkin diseases

Aphrodisiac, tonic, diuretic .Asthma, whooping cough,

Anti-depressant, anti-viralStimulant, carminative Asthma, cough,

Galactagogue, tonic .Carminative, flavour .

ulcers, prematuregreying of hair

Expectorant, Cough, asthmaFemale sterlity

Purgative, General weakness, nervousness

Nutritive Scorpion biteGalactagogue, tonic .

Purgative, substitute for jalapLaxative, Cough, brain disorders,

. Colic, diarrhoea, eye diseases, inflammation, whitlow, wound,

ulcers, respiratory diseases, hypercholestremia

Check lactation, astringent, expectorant

Substitute for sarsaparilla, alterative, tonic, blood-purifier, appetizer urinary diseases, inflammation,

rheuma-

Stimulant, antiseptic, stomachic, coolant, tonic, carminative, aphrodisiac

Demulcent, hair tonic, abortifacient Cough, urogenital, menorrhagia, bronchitis, skin diseases,

Stomachic, purgative, liver stimulant, anti-dysenteric, wormicidal ,

. .

Sedative, narcotic, anodyne, mydriatic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

. Epilepsy, nervous diseases, bronchitis, haemorrhage, old

.

.

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Laxative,

Halitosis, blood-purifier, alterative .Antiphlogistic, anthelmintic Dysmenorrhoea

Antipyretic, Asthma, inflammationsfebrifuge

Antipyretic, Asthma, inflammationsfebrifugeHepato- Anaemia

protective.

Astringent, .ecbolic

Anti-pyretic, .hepato-protective

Antiseptic,stimulant

Expectorant,

dysenteryemetic, tonic

. Piles

Astringent Cardiac disorders, biliousness

Anti-inflammatory Piles, toothacheCarminative, Toothache, tonsillitis,

stimulant, counter-irritant, blood-purifier throat diseases,

.

Rheumatism, nervous disorders,

Digestive

Rheumatism, spots, wrinkles

Stomachic, carminative

. Teeth care, wound, burn

paralysis

Bronchitis, asthma, purgative, cholera, malaria

Digestive diseases, scrofula, circulatory diseases, skin diseases, conjunctivitis,

Leg-ache, dyspepsia, haemorrhage, myalgia, rheumatism, scabies,

Expectorant,

Arthritis , rheumatism, chest pain, pericarditis,

Diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative, anti-inflammatory.

Dyspepsia, intestinal imitation.

Flowers: respiratory disorders. seed: antidote for cancer

Bactericide, diuretic,emanogogue, laxative,

Hookworms, scabies, bad breath, piles

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Astringent, cathartic Skin diseases, eye diseases

Astringent, purgative Eczema

Laxative, purgative .

Astringent, tonic, alterative

Purgative .

Purgative, diuretic, tonic, anti-periodic .

Laxative Skin disorders, fever, worms

Anti-cancer, Diabetes, diarrhoea, toothachevermifuge

Diaphoretic,diuretic, carmina-

tiveRheumatic pain, leprosy,

abortion, leucoderma,

paralysis,beriberi

Anthelmintic, .laxative

Brain tonic, stimu- Skin diseases,lant, anti-anxiety,

Emetic, expectorant ..

Astringent, Coughs,purgative

Tonic, digestive, aphrodisiac Cold, eye diseases,

Insecticide .

Sedative, anti-hypertensive

Diabetes, conjunctivitis, sore throat, menstruation,

ophthalmic

Root- astringent, purgative, tonic, alterative

Constipation, fevers, skin disorders;

Pulmonary diseases, rheumatism, piles, kidney

stones, joint disorders

Intellect-promoting, nervine stimulant, memory-booster, promotes menstrual

flow, aphrodisiac bitter,

anti-stress, diuretic, laxative, hair tonic, rejuvenator

Diabetes, syphilis, leucorrhoea, cough

Cold, headache, bronchitis, whooping

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Sedative, anti-hypertensive

Astringent Fever, dysmenorrhoea,

.

Resolvent, cooling, bilious complaint .. Malarial fever

Stimulant, carminative .

Stimulant, carminative RheumatismCarminative, digestive Flavor

Milk-purfier, antipyretic, blood purifier .

Fracture Rheumatism

Anti-cancer .ingredient

cucurbitacin E,powerful cathartic

Cooling, diuretic, nutritive, antiseptic Typhus fever

Cooling, diuretic, nutritive, antiseptic Typhus fever

Refrigerant, appetiser Antiseptic, stomachic,anti-scorbic

Carminative Stomachic,Stomachic, sedative,

refrigerant,astringent, digestive

Menorrhagia, stomachic,Carminative, tonic .

. Wormicide, deafness

. Asthma, cough

. Asthma, cough

Analgesic, anti-inflammatory .Epilepsy

Alterative, antispasmodic, exporant Glycosuria

cough, hysteria, fungal infection, stomachic,

Hepatic stimulant, increases bile secretion, tonic

Aromatic,

.

Intellect-promoting, cathartic, refrigerant, duretic

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Alterative, antispasmodic, exporant Glycosuria

Diaphoratic, tonic, diuretic, Skin disorders,

Coolant, sedative Cough

Anti-hypertensive .

Anti-hypertensive .

Local stimulant, carminative .

aphrodisiac, nervine tonic, new guggul

tonic, old guggulDyspepsia, chlorosis .

Purgative .

Bitter, tonic, febrifuge

Urinary antiseptic .

Cancer, dyspepsia, alterative, stimulant Skin diseases

fever

Anti-lipidaemic, cholesterol reducing agent, antiseptic, alterative,

slimming aid, obesity

Leaf- asthma, haemetemesis, hypertension

Cosmetic, anodyne, diuretic, astringent Rheumatism, sprains, gout, hay fever,

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Sl No. AROMATIC HERBS & RESINS

1 Amber Kahruba 38

2 Benzoin Loban 2.7

3 Copal Damar 3.1

4 Khus 2

5 Dhuna 2.1

6 138

7 9.8

8 Galangal Galangal 5.7

9 2.3

10 Deodar 1

11 1.4

12 6.7

13 5.4

14 Myrrh Guggal 9.8

15 Nutmeg Jaiphal 11.5

16 patcholi 2.5

English name

Latin name

Common Indian name

Price/kg(USD)

Pinus Succinifera

Styrax Tonkinensis

Vateria Indica Linn.

Cuscus Grass/Vetiver

Vetiveria Zizanioides.Nash

Damar Batu

Dragon's blood

Daemomorops draco

Damn-Ul-Akhwain

Frankincesne

Boswellia serrata

Salai Guggal

Alpima Galanga

Gandhi Roots

Sugandh Mantra

Himalayan Pine

Cedrus Deodara(Roxb) Loud

Kapoor Kachri

Hedychium spicatum

Kapoor Kachri

Musk Root/Spikenard

Nardostachys Jatamansi.DC Jatamansi

Muramasi Muramasi

Commiphora Mukul

Myristica Fragrans

Patchouli leaves

Pogostemon cablis

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17 Gulab 3.6

18 Chandan 66.7

19 22.1

20 Tomar Tambul 3.5

21 Charila 3.1

Rose Petal

Rosa Damascana

Sandalwood

Santalum album Linn.

Sugandh Kokila

Xanthoxylon budrunga

Sugandh Kokila

Zanthoxylam/Aratum/Piperitum

Yellow Lichin

Parmelia Periata.Ach

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AROMATIC HERBS & RESINS

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Drug Class Indication

. . Dabi bark Dysmenorrhoea

Lata karanj seed

Lata karanj seed

Ghrit karanj . Vakeri root Anaemia

Gulutora .

Patang Aal Wood .

Latakaranj . Sagar gota fruit .

. Marigold .

Arka

. . Aak . Piles

. Caper kari berrie Astringent

Kareer . Ker Piles, toothache

Katuvira Lal Mirchi fruit, leaf

. Chillies Paprika fruit .

Tejovati Jyotishmati

Papaya Papita Digestive

Kusumbha Safflower flower,seed

Carum carvi Shahijra Caraway Jeera

Lavang Cloves Lavang flower bud .

chachushya Bankuithi Chaksu seed

Cassia alata Dadrughna Dadmurdan leaf Eczema

Markandika Senna leaf, pod .

. Tarwar

Latin Name

Sanskrit Name

English Name

Common Name

Part(s) used

Cadaba Indica

Antiphlogistic,

Caesalpinia bonduc

Moluca bean

Sagar ghota

Antipyretic, febrifuge

Asthma, inflammations

Caesalpinia crista

Moluca bean

Sagar ghota

Antipyretic, febrifuge

Asthma, inflammations

Caesalpinia digyna

Hepato-protective

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Ratnagandhi

Peacock flower

root, bark, leaf

Bronchitis, asthma, purgative, cholera,

malariaCaesalpinia

sappanSappan wood

Astringent, ecbolic

Caeslpinia crista

Anti-pyretic, hepato-

protectiveCalendula officinalis

plant, flower

Antiseptic, stimulant

Digestive diseases, scrofula,

circulatory diseases, skin

diseases, Calotropis gigantea

Gigantic swallow

wort

Ankdo, madar

root bark, leaf

Expectorant,  emetic,

tonic

Leg-ache, dyspepsia,

haemorrhage, myalgia,

Calotropis procera

Root, bark, latex

Capparis aphylla

Cardiac disorders, biliousness

Capparis decidua

Bud, fruit, bark

Anti-inflammator

Capsicum annum

Cayenne pepper, Chillies

Carminative, stimulant,

counter-irritant, blood-

Toothache, tonsillitis, throat

diseases,

Capsicum minimum

Arthritis , rheumatism, chest pain, pericarditis,

Cardiospermum

halicacabum

Winter Cherry

plant, leaf, root

Diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative, 

anti-

Rheumatism, nervous disorders,

Carica papaya

Erand karkati

leaf, leaf, plant, seed

Dyspepsia,  intestinal

imitation. Flowers: respiratory

disorders. seed: Carthamus tinctorius

Kusum phool

Bactericide, diuretic,ema

nogogue, laxative,

Rheumatism, spots, wrinkles

seed, root, leaf

Stomachic, carminative

Hookworms, scabies, bad breath, piles

Caryophyllus

Teeth care, wound, burn

Cassia absus

Astringent, cathartic

Skin diseases, eye diseases

Ring worm shrub

Astringent, purgative

Cassia angustifolia

Senna(sonamukhi)

Laxative, purgative

Cassia auriculata

Tenner's cassia/

Mature tea tree

bark root seed leaf

Astringent, tonic,

alterative

Diabetes, conjunctivitis, sore

throat, menstruation,

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Amaltas

Bhutanwad Cassia flower, leaf Purgative .

Kasmarda Kasondi .

Cassia tora Chakunda Laxative

Sada bahar Periwinkle . roots, leaf

Devdaru Devdar Devadar wood, oil,

Jyotis manti seed, oil

Vastuk Goose foot leaf , .

Gotu kola plant Skin diseases,

. . . root .

Bimbi Ivy-gourd Kundru Plant .

. Locust bean Kharnub Coughs,

. . tuber Cold, eye diseases,

Pyrethrum flower Insecticide .

Sevanti Guldaudi Whole plant

Chanaka Chana, seed Astringent

. Kasni plant .

. Endive Kasani plant .

. Cinchona Cinchona bark . Malarial fever

. Gunserai wood ,leaf .

Tejpatra Nagdanti leaf, bark Rheumatism

Cassia fistula

Aaragwadha

Indian laburnum, Amaltas

pod, leaf, root

Root- astringent, purgative,

tonic, alterative

Constipation, fevers, skin disorders;

Cassia obvata

Chhota taroda

Cassia occidentalis

Negro coffee

leaf, seed, root

Purgative, diuretic,

tonic, anti-Chakraman

roaFoetid cassia

seed, leaf, root

Skin disorders, fever, worms

Catharanthus roseus

Anti-cancer, vermifuge

Diabetes, diarrhoea,

Cedrus deodara

Diaphoretic, diuretic,

carminative

Pulmonary diseases,

rheumatism, piles, kidney stones,

Celastrus paniculata

Black ipecac

Malakanguni

Intellect-promoting,

nervine stimulant, memory-booster,

promotes menstrual

flow, aphrodisiac

Rheumatic pain, leprosy, abortion,

leucoderma,  bitter, paralysis,

beriberi

Cenopodium album

Chandan betu

Anthelmintic, laxative

Centella asiatica

Mandookparni

Mandukaparni, Brahmi

Brain tonic, stimulant,

anti-anxiety, anti-stress,

diuretic, laxative,

hair tonic, rejuvenator

Cephaelis ipecacuanh

Emetic, expectorant

Cephalandra indica

Diabetes, syphilis, leucorrhoea,

Ceratonia siliqua

bean, husk, pods

Astringent, purgative

Ceropegia bulbosa

Hedulo, Patatluman

Tonic, digestive,

aphrodisiacChrysanthe

mum cinerariaefo

lium

Patal tumbri

Chrysanthemum

indicum

Chrysanthemum

Sedative, anti-

hypertensive

Cold, headache, bronchitis,

whooping cough, hysteria, fungal

infection, Cicer

arietinumChicken

peaFever,

dysmenorrhoea,Cichorium

intybusWild

ChicoryHepatic

stimulant, increases

bile secretion,

Cichorum endivia

Resolvent, cooling, bilious

complaintCinchona officinalis

Cinnamomum

glanduliferu

Nepal camphor

wood

Stimulant, carminative

Cinnamomum tamala

Indian, cinnamon

Stimulant, carminative

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Twak Cinnamon Dalchini bark Flavor

Patha Valvet leaf . .

. . Fracture Rheumatism

Indravaruni Colocynth Indrayan fruit .

. Tarbooz seed, pulp, Typhus fever

. Tarbooz seed, pulp, Typhus fever

Naranga Orange . fruit

Nimabk Lemon Bara Nimbu rind Carminative Stomachic,

Mahalunga Citron Maphal

. Santra rind

. Mosambi rind .

Suvarchala . seed .

Bharangee . root . Asthma, cough

Bharangee . root . Asthma, cough

Agnimanth . Arani . .

Aparajita . Aparajit root, seed Epilepsy

Vimboshita . Goitu Glycosuria

Patalgarudi . Akashvel Roots, leaf

. . gum Cough

Coleus Garmalu root .

Coleus Garmalu root .

. Myrrh . .

Cinnamomum

Carminative, digestive

Cissampelos pareira

Pahad vel, patha

Milk-purfier, antipyretic,

blood Cissus

quandrangularis

Ashtnisanhar

Ashthisanghar

Citrullus colocynthis

Anti-cancer ingredient

cucurbitacin E, powerful cathartic

Citrullus lanatus

Water melon

Cooling, diuretic, nutritive, antiseptic

Citrullus vulgaris

Water melon

Cooling, diuretic, nutritive, antiseptic

Citrus aurantifolia

Refrigerant, appetiser

Antiseptic, stomachic, anti-

scorbicCitrus

limonumCitrus

medicarind, juice,

oilAromatic,  refrigerant, astringent, digestive

Stomachic, sedative,

Citrus reticulata

Mandarin Orange

 . Menorrhagia, stomachic,

Citrus sinensis

Malta / Sweet

Carminative, tonic

Cleome gynandra

Safed bago/Hulhul

Wormicide, deafness

Clerodendron indicum

Bharangi mool

Clerodendron

Bharangi mool

Clerodendrum

multiflorm

Analgesic, anti-

inflammatorClitoria

ternateaIntellect-

promoting, cathartic,

refrigerant, duretic

Coccinia cordifolia

leaf, root. fruit, bark

Alterative, antispasmo

dic, Cocculus hirsutus

Diaphoratic, tonic,

Skin disorders,  fever

Cochlospermum

gossypium

Katira, Kumbi

Coolant, sedative

Coleus barbatus

Sugandhabala

Anti-hypertensiv

Coleus forskholi

Sugandhabala

Anti-hypertensiv

Commiphora molmol

Oleogum resin

Local stimulant,

carminative

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Guggul Guggal gum resin

. Myrrh Hirabol gum .

. . Hiranpaddi plant, root Purgative .

. whole, leaf

. . .

Coptis teeta Tiktamula root Skin diseases

. . Lasoda Gum Mild tonic .

Dhanyaka Coriander Dhania seed

. Costus kuth root

Varun Vauana

Varun Vayavarna bark .

. Hawthorn Ban-sangli berrie .

. . Rudanti . .

Sudarsan . .

Kunkum Saffron Kesar stigmas Skin diseases

. . Priyadarsa plant Aphrodisiac .

Shanpushpi Verru cosa Sanai Leaf Skin diseases

Kastidanti . Nagdanti Leaf Fever,

Jaipal Croton seed Jamalgota seed , oil .

Shyama roots, .

kurlaru . seed Burn

Jeerak Cumin seed Jeera fruit Stimulant,

Commiphora mukul

Indian bedellium

Anti-lipidaemic, cholesterol reducing agent,

antiseptic, alterative,

aphrodisiac, nervine

tonic, new guggul

tonic, old

 slimming aid, obesity

Commiphora myrrha

Dyspepsia, chlorosis

Convolvulus arvensis

Convolvulus pluricaulis

Shankpushpi

Shankhapushpi

Bitter, tonic, febrifuge

Leaf- asthma, haemetemesis, hypertension

Copaifera spp.

Copaiba gum

Dried Extract

Urinary antiseptic

Golden thread

Erra, Mameer

Cancer, dyspepsia, alterative, stimulant

Cordia myxa

Coriandrum sativum

Carminative, 

Menstrual disorders, skin

diseases, Costus

speciosusBitter, tonic, astringent

Purgative, depurative,

Crataeva nurvala

Steaved tree

bark, leaf,. root

Urinary tract infections, kidney

stonesCrataeva religiosa

Steaved tree

Demulcent,  laxative,  alterative,

tonic, stomachic,

diureticCrategus

oxyacanthoides

Cardiac tonic

Cressa cretica

Tonic,  anti-bilious,

expectorantCrinum

latifoliumleaf ,  bulb Ear-

dischargePiles, fever,

earache,Crocus sativus

Stimulant, digestive, women's ailments 

Crossandra infundulifor

misCrotalaria verrucosa

Coolant,  salivation

Croton oblongifoliu

s

Acute inflammatory condition

Croton tiglium

Purgative, alopecia,

anti-Cryptolepis buchanania

Krishna sariva

Indian sarsaparilla

Alterative, tonic,

galactagogue, blood-

Cucurbita pepo

Kaula, Safed

Anti-helmintic

Cuminum cyminum

Stomachic,  astringent

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Kali musli root

Ambehalad rhizome .

Van haridra Jangli halad rhizome .

Haridra Turmeric Haldi rhizome .

Karchoor Zedoary Kachura rhizome Carminative Stomachic

Akashavalli Dordor Amarvel seeds .

Bakuchi Leucoderma Skin disorders

Bhustrina Leaf, Insomnia,

Rohisha Rosha grass Sugani grass Diaphoretic

Guar gum Gum

Hathichuk leaf

Durva Doob plant

Musta Nut grass Tuber Stimulant

Tuber Stomachic

Curculigo orchioides

Krishna musli

Black musale

Demulcent, restorative,

tonic, aphrodisiac

Piles, jaundice, asthma

Curcuma amda

Amra haridra

Mango Ginger

Carminative, stomachic,

cooling Curcuma aromatica

Zedoary small, wild

cochin plant

Tonic, carminative,

external application on bruises,

sprainsCurcuma

longaAnti-septic,

anti-inflammator

y (ext & internal),

anti-tumour, anti-

diabetic, anti-

oxidant,

Curcuma zedoariaCuscuta reflexa

Liver stimulant,

itching, carminative

Cyamopsis psoralioides

Cluster bean

Gowar, Bawachi

Pods, seed, oil,

Cymbopogon citratus

Lemon grass

Gandhatrana

Carnimative, coolant, 

anti-spasmodic,

Cymbopogon

schoenanth

Diuretic, fever, alopecia,

respiratory Cymopsis

tetragonoloba

Laxative, pharmaceut

ical Cynara

scolymusEdible

vegetableCynodon dactylon

Creeping cynodon

Diuretic, dropsy, conjunctivitis,

piles, menorrhagiaCyperus rotundus

Motha/Musta

Anti-inflammatory, hepato-protective, astringent, diaphoretic, stomachic, demulcent, vermifuge, hairtonic, ,

tonic

Cyperus scariosus

Nagor musta

Umbrella's edge

Nagarmotha

Abdominal, urinogenital infections, aromatic,

astringent, hairwash


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