Medical Plants-India

e_ HERBARIUMVOLUME-1

CHHATTISGARH STATE MEDICINAL PLANTS BOARD

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :MeghapatiBotanical name : Tephrosia purpurea (Linn.) Pers.Family : FabaceaeSanskrit : Sarapunkha, Bana, Banapunkha, PleehasatruEnglish : Purple tephrosia, Wild indigoHindi : SaraphonkaUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

A small spreading perennial herb grows up to 50 cm in height. Leaves compound, imparipinnate, with 11-21 leaflets, oblong-lanceolate, small; flowers red or purple, in axillary racemes. Fruits pods, containing 4-8 seeds.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, poison, skin diseases, purities, jaundice, splenomegaly, filariasis, dysmenorrheal, anemia, fever, boils, pimple, and hemorrhoids.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :RamsarBotanical name : Eriocaulon sp. Linn.Family : EriocaulaceaeSanskrit : Choota, ChootatrinaEnglish : Broom plantHindi : ChootatrinaUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

An annual herb grows up to 30 cm in height. Leaves long linear lanceolate, arises from compressed basal stem. Flowers in small whitish head, at the tip of long flower stalk.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, inflammation, fever, pretties, jaundice and urinary system diseases. Long flower stalks in bundle is using as broom to clean sacred places, in India.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name : SatavariBotanical name : Asparagus recemosus Wild.Family : LiliaceaeSanskrit : Satavari, Abhiru, Sahasravirya,English : Wild asparagusHindi : Satavar, SatamuliUseful part : Root

HABIT

A thorny, climbing under shrub with woody stems. Young stems are very delicate, brittle and smooth, leaves are reduced to minute scales and spines. Curved cladodes replaces the leaves. Flowers are white fragrant, in simple or branched racemes. Fruits are globular, or vaguely 3 lobbed, pulpy berries, purplish black when ripe, seeds with hard and brittle testa. Roots are succulent and tuberous, from 30 cm to 1 m in length, smooth and tapering at both ends.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, vata, leukorrhoea, stomach ache, diarrhea, inflammation, burning sensation, excessive perspiration

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :BalaBotanical name : Sida retusa (Linn.) BorssumFamily : MalvaceaeSanskrit : Bala, Vadyala, Kharayashti, MahasamangaEnglish : Common sidaHindi : Bariyar, Janglimedhi

HABIT

A semi woody, erect under shrub grows up to 50 cm in height. Leaves short petioled, obovate, truncate often retuse and serrate; flowers yellowish white, solitary, axillary. Fruits enclosed in persistent calyx, seeds brown and smooth.


Plant pacifies vitiated tridoshas, arthritis, asthma, cough, flatulence, colic, burning sensation, hemorrhoids, intermittent fever and general debility.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :Pilavasa

Botanical name : Barleria prionitis Linn. (Yellow variety)Family : AcanthaceaeSanskrit : Vajradanti, Kurantaka, KorantaEnglish : CrossandraHindi : KanakambarUseful part : Leaves.

HABIT

An erect armed perennial shrub grows up to 1.5 meters in height.Leaves simple, opposite, ovate-lanceolate and shiny. Thorns arise near to leaf axils. Flowers bright yellow or orange in color, solitary and axillary. Fruits ovate, with woody beak.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, gingivitis, stomatitis, burns, dental caries, inflammations ascites, edema, wounds, nocturnal ejaculation and cracking heel.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :ToyakandaBotanical name : Peperomia pellucida Linn.Family : PiperaceaeSanskrit : Toyakandha, VarshabhooEnglish : Slate pencil plant. Hindi : ToyakandhaUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

An annual herbaceous succulent plant grows up to 30 cm in height. Leaves simple, alternate, cordate-ovate, acuminate, and pubescent. Flowers very small, seen in short spikes, usually dioecious; fruits globose, one seeded berries.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, constipation, kidney diseases, urinary retention, disuria, urinary tract infections, emaciation, edema and general weakness.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :ChitrakFilename : Plumbago_zeylanica.Botanical name : Plumbago zeylanica Linn.Family : PlumbaginaceaeSanskrit : Chitraka, Agni, DahanaEnglish : Leadwort, White leadwort, Fire plantHindi : Chitra, Chita Useful part : Roots

HABIT

A pretty perennial shrub with semi woody stems and numerous branches. Leaves simple alternate, oblong-lancelet and acute; flower white in long terminal spikes. Roots are cylindrical irregularly bent having transverse shallow fissures at bents.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, diarrhea, inflammation, fever, nervous palsy, hemorrhoids, skin diseases, irritable bowel disease, ammenorrhoea and anemia.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :JevakBotanical name : Malaxis acuminata D.Don.Family : OrchidaceaeSanskrit : Jeevakam, JeevakaEnglish : JeevakHindi : JivakUseful part : Stem base.HABITA small terrestrial orchid grows up to 30 cm in height. Leaves simple, 3-4, alternate, ovate or lanceolate, acute; flowers are small, yellowish green, tinged with purple, in terminal racemes. Fruits 6 chambered, contain minute powdery seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, vata, oligospermia, burning sensation, emaciation

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :DhaturaBotanical name : Datura metel Linn.Family : SolanaceaeSanskrit : Dhattura, Dusthara, Unmatta,

DurdhuraEnglish : Thorn appleHindi : DatturaUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

An erect spreading annual or biennial plant grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Leaves simple, alternate, triangular and unequal at base. Flowers large, solitary, purplish white colored. Fruits globosecapsules covered with numerous prickles, containing numerous yellowish brown seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, arthritis, cough, asthma, muscle spasm, fever, ulcer, skin diseases, lumbago, sciatica.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :DudhiBotanical name : Euphorbia hirta Linn.Family : EuphorbiaceaeSanskrit : Dugdhika, Kshirini, Ksheeravi, SvaduparniEnglish : Asthma weed, Cats hair, Pill – bearing spurge.Hindi : Lal dudhiUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

Small annual herb found in wet areas. Plant is pubescent, obovate-lanceolate, small petioled, with minute glands. Inflorescences seen in leaf axils. Seeds are capsules, compressed and small. Plant blossoms almost all time.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, rakta, asthma, skin diseases, fever, cough, and anorexia. It has aphrodisiac property.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :BhuiaounlaBotanical name : Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & ThonnFamily : EuphorbiaceaeSANSKRIT : Tamalaki, Bhoomyamalaki, Bhoodhatri,

Bahupatra. English : Phyllanthus amarus SchumHindi : Jangli amli, JaramlaUseful part : whole plant

HABIT

An annual herb with slender leaf-bearing branches. Leaves numerous, subsessile, elliptic; flowers yellowish green, axillary's, males in groups of 1-3, females solitary; fruits small, globes, seen underneath the branches and having 3 seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta and kapha, anorexia, jaundice, intermittent fevers, urinary retention, constipation, ulcers and wounds

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :AparajitaBotanical name : Clitoria ternatea Linn (Blue variety)Family : FabaceaeSanskrit : Sankapushpam, Aparajita, Girikarnika. English : Blue Clitoria flower Hindi : AparajitUseful part : Root, leaves, seeds

HABIT

A good looking perennial herb thinner. Leaves compound, imparipinnate, leaflets 5 – 7, sub curvaceous, elliptic-oblong, obtuse, flowers blue, solitary, axillary's or in fascicles, fruits nearly straight flattened pods. Seeds 6-10 smooth yellowish brown.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, migraine, skin diseases, bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :SatyanasiBotanical name : Argemone mexicana Linn.Family : PapaveraceaeSanskrit : Haimavathi, Brahmadanthi,

Patuparnee, Peethadugdha

English : Mexican poppy, Prickly poppy Hindi : Pharangi dattura, BhatbhamtUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

A strong branched prickly annual, 60-90 cm in height with yellow latex; leaves simple, sessile and spiny. Flowers large, bright yellow, terminal on the short leafy branches; fruits prickly capsules, oblong-ovoid, opening by 4-6 valves; seeds numerous.

MEDICINAL

Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, guinea-worm infestation, skin diseases, itching, inflammations, all types of poisoning, constipation, flatulence, colic, malarial fever and vesicular calculus, In higher dose, plant

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :Gajar ghashBotanical name : Parthenium hysterophorus Linn.Family : AsteraceaeSanskrit : Vishalata, Parthenia, SvasiniEnglish : PartheniumHindi : PartheniumUseful part : Roots,

HABIT

A rapidly spreading herb grows up to 50 cm in height. Leaves deeply lobed and alternate. Flowers small whitish heads in terminal or axillary panicles. Fruits bearing large number of seeds, crowned with small tuft of silky hairs.

PROPERTIES

Plant has no known medicinal properties; instead it is a poisonous plant, causing allergic asthma, hay fever and dermatitis. It is also toxic for cattle’s. Due to its rapid invasive nature, it suppresses the growth of other plants; is a potent threat for native medicinal plants. The major component of these toxins being parthenin and other phenolic acids such as caffeic acid, vanillic acid, anisic acid, chlorogenic acid, parahydroxy benzoic acid and p-anisic acid are lethal to humans and animals.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :SahadeviBotanical name : Ageratum conyzoides Linn.Family : AsteraceaeSanskrit : VishamushtEnglish : Goat weed. Hindi : VisadodiUseful part : Whole plant.

HABITA thoughout hairy annual weed grows up to 1 meter in height. Leaves simple, opposite and sometime alternate, hairy on both sides; flowers pale violet in color, heads, fruits small, black and attenuated and 5 angled.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, hemorrhoids, anorexia, dyspepsia, kidney stones, cuts, wounds and ulcers and in conjunctivitis.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :Hul HulBotanical name : Cleome viscosa Linn.Family : CapparaceaeSanskrit : PasugandhaEnglish : Wild mustard, Cleome, Sticky cleomeHindi : Hulhul, HurhurUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

An annual herbaceous plant with sticky pods. Leaves compound, 3-5 foliate, palmate, flowers yellow in lax racemes from the leaf axils. Fruits capsules, hairy and covered with sticky material. Seeds kidney shaped and turns dark on ripe.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, intestinal worms, colic, stomach upset, cardio myopathy, diarrhea, fever and dyspepsia.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :KhunkuniyanBotanical name : Crotalaria retusa Linn.Family : FabaceaeSanskrit :Sanapushpi, Sanaghantika, KinihiEnglish : Crotalaria Hindi : KhunkhuniyanUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

An erect undershrub grows up to 125 cm in height, with numerous branches. Leaves are oblong-lanceolate, obtuse, usually glabrous above and silky pubescent beneath. Flowers yellow, numerous, found in erect terminal recemes. Fruits are stalked pods, with 10-15 seeds per pods.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, cough, dyspepsia, fever, cardiac disorders, stomatitis, diarrhea, scabies and impetigo. Seeds powdered and with milk is useful for increasing body strength, also useful in skin disease.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :ShivlingiBotanical name : Diplocyclos palmatus (Linn.) JeffreyFamily : CucurbitaceaeSanskrit :Lingini, Lingaphala, SivapriyaEnglish : Diplocyclos palmatusHindi : Sivalingi, IsvarlingiUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

A weak stemmed, branched tendril climber. Leaves simple, alternate, 5 lobed, hairy above, pale and smooth beneath; flowers yellow, small, unisexual, male in small fascicles and females solitary. Fruits globose, smooth berry, become bright red when ripe, contain 1-2 small seeds. Looking like sivalinga.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, inflammation, cough, flatulence, skin diseases and general debility.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :BarhantaBotanical name : Solanum indicum.Family : SolanaceaeSanskrit : Brihati, SimhiEnglish : Poison berryHindi : BarhantaUseful part : Root, Fruit.

HABIT

A prickly shrub grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Leaves simple,ovate, lobed, prickly on both surfaces; flowers pale blue or white, in axillary cyme. Fruits globose berries, greenish yellow, contain large number of small smooth compressed seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, skin diseases, urinary retention, fever, cough, asthma, dysmenorrhea, colic, flatulence and constipation.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :TankariBotanical name : Physalis minima Linn. Family : SolanaceaeSanskrit : Mrdukunjika, Upakunjika, CheerapothaEnglish : Country gooseberryHindi : Chirpoti, BandpariyaUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

An annual herb grows up to 75 cm in height. Leaves simple, alternate, lobbed or toothed and ovate, flowers yellow, solitaryand axillary; fruits green, round berries enclosed in enlarged calyx, seeds many, small and discoid.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, burning sensation, hepatitis, splenomegaly, ascites, ulcer, sexual weakness and cough.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :MakoiBotanical name : Solanum nigrum Linn.Family : SolanaceaeSanskrit : KakamachiEnglish : Black night shadeHindi : Makoi, GurkkamaiUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

An erect, branched, annual herb; leaves oblong, lobed, glabrous; flowers 3-8 in extra-axillary drooping cymes; fruits purplish black; seeds many.


Plant pacifies vitiated thridosas, swellings, cough, asthma, arthritis, inflammation and skin diseases, plant is a proven anti cancerous drug.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :BarhantaBotanical name : Scoparia dulcis Linn.Family : ScrophulariaceaeSanskrit : ashanabheda, AsmaghniEnglish : Scoparia dulcisHindi : PashanabhedaUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

An errect annual herb grows up to 30 cm in height. Leaves simple, opposite or a whorl of three, ovate or rhomboid and serrate. Flowers axillary, solitary, dull white and small. Fruits are small round pods, contains numerous small seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, renal and vesical calculus, inflammation, fever, wounds, ulcer, skin diseases, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea and leucorrhea.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :KanghiBotanical name : Abutilon indicum Sw.Family : MalvaceaeHindi : Kabi, Kakahi, ChambiSanskrit : Atibala, English : Country mallowUseful part : Leaves, Root, Fruits

HABIT

Medium sized many branched perennial shrub grows up to 2 meters in height. Plant covered with minute hairs. Leaves are alternate, cordate and acute. Leaves vary in size. Flowers are yellowish, with 5 petals, solitary found in leaf axils. Fruits contain 15-20 chambers, arranged spirally, containing seeds. Seeds are blackish brown.


Plant pacifies tridoshas, especially vata, and pitta, poison, hyperdipsia, vomiting, Leukorrhoea and Menorrhagia.

PROPERTIES Local Name :AmarbelBotanical name : Cuscuta reflexa Roxb (Cassytha

filiformis Linn.) Family : ConvolvulaceaeSanskrit : Akasavalli, Amaravalli, Khavalli, English : Dodder Hindi : AmarabelaUseful part : Shoot.

PLANT DESCRIPTION

A slender threadlike parasitic plant growing in shrubs or trees. Plant does not have leaves. Flowes solitary or in clusters of 3-4. Fruits capsules, depressed globose, with 2-4 black seeds. Branches are greenish or yellowish green. When the branched contact with a host tree, they spread rapidly and ultimately kill the plant or that branch.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, vata, intestinal worms, edema, skin diseases, diarrhea, headache, fever malignancy and paralysis. Plant may cause neurogenic illness if taken in excess dose or prolonged period

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :Davana PattaBotanical name : Hedyotis corymbosa (Linn.)Family : RubiaceaeSanskrit : Parpata, ParpatakaEnglish : Hedyotis corymbosaHindi : Daman pappar, PitpapraUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

Much spreading annual grows up to 40 cm in height, with erect spreading slender stems. Leaves simple, opposite, subsessile, narrow with recurved margins. Flowers white in pairs or in clusters of three, with long peduncle; fruits are capsules, globose or pyriform, seeds minute, pale brown, angular.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, fever, depression, jaundice, giddiness, flatulence, colic, constipation, skin diseases, cough, bronchitis and hepatitis.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :ChangeriBotanical name : Oxalis corniculata Linn.Family : OxalidaceaeSanskrit : Changeri, AmlapatriEnglish : Indian sorrelHindi : Tinapatiya, AmrulsakUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

An annual herb found in moist locations. Plant is an semi erect creeping acid herb, grows up to 20 cm in height. Leaves palmately compound, trifoliate, long stalked, flowers yellow, axillary fruits are cylindrical capsules, seeds numerous.


Plant pacifies vata, kapha, dyspepsia, hemorrhoids, dysentery, diarrhea, dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, hepatitis and burning sensation.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :DaviBotanical name : Woodfordia fruticosa (Linn.) Kurz.Family : LythraceaeSanskrit : Dhataki, Agnijvala, Dhatupushti, English : Fire flame bush, WoodfordiaHindi : Davi, TaviUseful part : Flowers

HABIT

A much branched deciduous shrub grows up to 3 meters in height. Leaves simple, opposite, entire, ovate-lanceolate, acute; flowers bright red, in axillary cyme clusters, numerous, fruits ellipsoid capsule, containing numerous small obovoid smooth seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, skin diseases, burning sensation, hemorrhage, anemia, leucorrhea, menorrhagia, diarrhea, dysentery, ulcers, diabetes, oligospermia, urinary tract infections and jaundice. It is used to give natural color to ayurvedic preparations.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :GiloyBotanical name : Tinospora cordifolia (Wild.)Family : MenispermaceaeSanskrit :Guduchi, Amrita, ChinnaruhaEnglish : Gulancha tinospora, TinosporaHindi : Giloy, Gulancha, AmrtaUseful part : Stem

HABIT

A spreading perennial deciduous twinner with succulent stems and easily pealing off papery bark. Leaves simple, alternate, cordate, entire, glabrous, with 7-9 nerves. Flowers yellow in recemes, arising from nodes on the old wood. Male flowers usually are in clusters and female solitary. Fruits are drupes, red when ripe. Mucilaginous greenish crust is covered with grey colored coat studded with tubercles.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, burning sensation, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, cardiac debility, skin disease, anemia, cough, jaundice, oligospermiaand urinary system diseases.

DESCRIPTION Local Name :KalihariBotanical name : Gloriossa superba Linn.Family : LiliaceaeSanskrit : Langali, Sakrapuspika, AgnishikhaEnglish : Climbing lily, Malabar glory lily Hindi : Kalihari, Kaliyari, LanguliUseful part : Rhizome.

HABIT

A soft, perennial tendril climber with underground white cylindrical rhyzome. Leaves simple, subsessile, alternate, lanceolate, with acuminate tips, extended to tendrils. Flowers handsome, solitary, first yellow colored then changes to scarlet red. Fruits oblong capsules, with many small round seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, indigestion, fever, arthritis, obstructed labor, cardio-myopathy, skin diseases, in higher dose or without purification, it is highly poisonous

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :Lal ChirchiraBotanical name : Cyathula prostrata Blume. Family : AmaranthaceaeSanskrit :Rakthapamarga, Mayoora, Sikhari,

MarkatapippaliEnglish : Small prickly chaff – flower plant Hindi : Lal ChirchiraUseful part : Roots and seeds

HABIT

An annual herb usually found in moist Localities. The ascending branch ends in inflorescence. Stems and branches are greenish red. Leaves are simple, opposite, exstipulate and short petioled. Flowers reddish violet in terminal spikes, Fruit ovoid membranous utricles enclosed in the perinath. Seeds are oblong and single.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, diseases of urinary system and uterine disorders. It has constipating property.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :AkarkaraBotanical name : Anacyclus pyrethrum DC.Family : AsteraceaeSanskrit : Agragrahi, AkarakarabhaEnglish : PellitoryHindi : AkarakaraUseful part : Roots

HABIT

A perennial plant with numerous branches. Leaves simple, alternate, stalked, and acuminate. Flowers ray, white colored with purple color beneath. Fresh root when tasted produces pungent sensation and induces salivation.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, paralysis, nervous weakness, dental pain, tonsillitis, headache, epilepsy, indigestion, diarrhea, sexual weakness, impotency and erectile

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :LajaluBotanical name : Biophytum sensitivum Linn.Family : OxalidaceaeSanskrit :Viparita lajjalu, Jhulapushpa,

PeethapushpaEnglish : BiophytumHindi : Lajjalu, LakshmanaUseful part : The whole plant

HABIT

A slender erect annual; leaves abruptly pinnate, leaflets opposite, 6-12 pairs, the terminal pair is the largest; flowers yellow with many peduncles; fruits ellipsoid capsules


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, urinary calculi, wounds, abscesses, asthma and stomachalgia.

DESCRIPTIONBotanical name : Boerhaavia diffusa LinnFamily : NyctaginaceaeSanskrit : Punarnava, SophaghniEnglish : Hogweed, PigweedHindi : Gadahpurna, SantUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

A perennial diffuse herb with stout root stock and many branches. Leaves are simple opposite in unequal pairs. Leaves are ovate-oblong, acute or obtuse, rounded or subcordate at base, glabrous above, whitish beneath. Flowers pale rose in color, in irregular clusters of terminal panicles. Fruits highly viscid, easily detachable, one seeded, indehiscent with thin pericarp


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, fever, constipation, leucorrhoea, lumbar pain, myalgia, skin diseases, cardiac disorders, urinary infection, vesical stone, anemia, dyspepsia, constipation, and general debility.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : DhaturaBotanical name : Datura stramonium Linn. Family : SolanaceaeSANSKRITT : Dhattura, Dusthara, Unmatta, English : White Thorn appleHindi : DatturaUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

An erect spreading annual or biennial plant grows up to 2 metersin height. Leaves simple, alternate, triangular and unequal at base. Flowers large, solitary and white. Fruits globose capsules covered with numerous prickles, containing numerous yellowish brown seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, arthritis, cough, asthma, muscle spasm, fever, ulcer, skin diseases, lumbago, sciatica anddandruff.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :DikamaliBotanical name : Gardenia gummifera Linn.f.Family : VerbenaceaeSANSKRITT : Nadeehingu, Hingunadika, Jantuka,

GandharajaEnglish : White emetic nutHindi : DekamariUseful part : Resin.

HABIT

A large shrub or small tree grows up to 7 meters in height. Leaves simple, opposite, elliptic, oblong, shining with prominent nerves; flowers white, then change to yellow, found in leaf axils. Fruits large berries with hard endocarp. Seeds many, compressed and shining. The resin exudate from the stem is used as medicine.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, skin disease

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : CircitaBotanical name : Achyranthes aspera Linn.Family : AmaranthaceaeSanskrit :ApamargahEnglish : Prickly chaff-flower plantHindi : CircitaUseful part : The whole plant

HABIT

A shrub that grows up to one meter height; leaves simple, opposite, obovate or elliptic; flowers bracteate and bracteolate, greenish, in spikes; fruits oblong urticle; seeds single, inverse.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, asthma, bronchitis, flatulence, painful inflammations, vomiting, skin diseases, renal and vesicalcalculi.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : ChichodaBotanical name : Cyperus esculentus Linn.Family : CyperaceaeSanskrit :Bhadramusta,NagaramustakaEnglish : Chufa, Tiger nut Hindi : ChichodaUseful part : Root tuber.

HABIT

An erect perennial grass grows up to 60 cm of height. Leaves crowded in the base, about 40-60 cm long, linear, acuminate, flat, one nerved; spikelets in compound umbels. Flowers boat shaped; Nut grayish black colored, triangular.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, diarrhea, indigestion, anorexia, intermittent fever, burning sensation, headache, general debility and urinary retention.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name : BariyaraBotanical name : Sida spinosa Linn.Family : MalvaceaeSanskrit : MahabalaEnglish : Prickly sidaHindi : Bariyara, GulasakariUseful part : Root, Whole plant

HABIT

A semi woody, erect undershrub grows up to 1 meter in height. Leaves, Rhomboid-lanceolate, serrated at apical half with minute spiny projections at the nodes; flowers yellowish white, solitary, axillary in slender peduncles. Fruits 5-6 chambared, with one seed in each chamber; seeds brown and smooth.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, pain, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, burning sensation, hemorrhoids, intermittent fever and general debility. Plant has aphrodisiac property

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :LajjavantiBotanical name : Mimosa pudica Linn.Family : MimosaceaeSANSKRIT : Lajjalu, Samanga, Raktapadi,

Namaskari, Kharatvak,SankochaniEnglish : Sensitive plant, Humble plantHindi : Lajvanti, LajjavantiUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

A diffuse undershrub grows up to 60 cm in height. Leaves bipinnatelycompound, pinnate 2-4 digitally arranged with 20-30 pairs of leaflets; leaves are touch sensitive. Flowers pink in round heads; fruits bristly pods, flat, consisting 3-5 one seeded segments.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, kapha, oedema, allergy, bronchial asthma, hemorrhoids, menorrhagia, ulcer, jaundice, arthritis and fever.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :KairayantBotanical name : Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Wall. ex NeesFamily : AcanthaseaeSanskrit : Kiratatikta, Kandatikta, Bhoonimba, TiktakaEnglish : Chiretta plantHindi : KiryatUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

An annual herb grows up to 50 cm in height, having slender quadrangular branches, leaves opposite, lanceolate, sub sessile, flowers small bluish white, numerous, whitish, fruits minute pointed capsules, seeds are many.


Plant pacifies tridoshas, skin diseases, burning sensation, cough and bronchitis. Plant stimulates liver and purifies vitiated blood.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :KachnarBotanical name : Bauhinia recimosa Linn.Family : CaesalpiniaceaeSanskrit : Svetakanchanara, KarbudaraEnglish : White bauhiniaHindi : KanchanarUseful part : Bark, Flowers, Root.

HABIT

A large shrub or small deciduous tree grows up to 5 meters in height. Leaves compound with 2 leaflets, connate for about two third up,flowers white, axillary recemes, fruits flat dehiscent pods, containing 5-10 seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, diarrhea, skin diseases, rectal prolapse, diabetes, inflammations, worms, tumors, hemorrhoids, and cervical lymphadinopathy

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :Kebu, KevuBotanical name : Costus speciosus (Koenig ex Retz.) j.E.Smith.Family : ZingiberaceaeSanskrit :Chanda, Kevuka, Pechuli, DalasaliniEnglish : Costus speciosusHindi : Kebu, KevuUseful part : Rhizome.

HABIT

A perennial grows up to 1 meter in height. Leaves simple, spirally arranged, oblong-lanceolate; flowers white large found in terminal spikes; fruits globose capsule containing obovoid seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, burning sensation, constipation, intestinal worms, skin diseases, fever, and bronchitis. Plant possesses anti-cancerous activity.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :KanchanarBotanical name : Bauhinia variegata Linn. (Bauhinia purpuria Linn.)Family : CaesalpiniaceaeSanskrit :Raktakanchanara, KovidaraEnglish : Red bauhiniaHindi : KanchanarUseful part : Bark, Flowers, Root.

HABIT

A large moderate sized deciduous tree grows up to 10 meters in height. Leaves compound with 2 leaflets, connate for about two third up, flowers white, axillary recemes, fruits flat dehiscent pods, containing 5-10 seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, diarrhea, skin diseases, rectal prolapse, diabetes, inflammations, worms, tumors, hemorrhoids, menorrhagiahemoptysis and cervical lymphadinopathy.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :DidhiBotanical name : Sonchus asperFamily : Asteraceae (Sunflower family)Sanskrit :Raktakanchanara, KovidaraEnglish : Prickly Sow-Thistle, Spiny sowthistle, Hindi :Khomthokpi,DidhiUseful part : Whole plant. HABITPrickly Sow-Thistle is a creeping rooted annual, growing 1–5 ft tall. Its stems branch near the top, while its leaves, which have weakmarginal prickles, clasp the stem. Plants contain a bitter milky juice. Flowers are golden-yellow, up to 1 in broad. It is a common weed throughout India and most frequently occurs on roadsides, It often appears in pastures and crops, however it rarely causes significant problems, as it is readily grazed in pasture and out-competed by most crops. Seeds showing parachute of hairs The Prickly Sow-Thistle is spread entirely by seed. Seeds, Seeds lying on the ground may also be transported in moving water.MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant extract is applied to fresh injuries. Plants are pounded and applied to wounds and boils. Herb is used as an emollient.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :HinsalBotanical name : Rubus ellipticusFamily : RosaceaeSanskrit :HinsalEnglish : Yellow Himalayan Raspberry Hindi : Lalanchu, HinsalUseful part : root, fruitHABITYellow Himalayan Raspberry is a shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is clothed with prickles and reddish hairs. The alternate leaves are compound with three round to blunt leaflets 5-10 cm long. The undersides of the leaves are lighter than the upper surface and covered with downy hairs. The flowers are small, white with fivepetals. The fruit is a round yellow cluster of druplets easily detaching from the receptacle. The prickly shrub invades native forests principally in pig-disturbed habitats. The plant has underground shoots that contribute to its spread and allow it to rapidly regenerate following a fire. The fruits are edible

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES :root mixed with dried fruit of Brucea javanica are given in dysentery.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :Kantkarej,Botanical name : Caesalpinia bonducFamily : Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar family)Sanskrit : Latakaranjah, Hindi : Kantkarej,Useful part : Bark, Flowers, Root. HABIT:Yellow Nicker is a large, thorny, straggling, shrub which behaves like a strong woody climber, taking support of trees. The branches are armed with hooks and straight hard yellow prickles. Leaves are large, double compound, with 7 pairs of pinnae, and each with 3-8 pairs of leaflets with 1-2 small recurved prickles between them on the underside. Flowers are yellow, in dense long-stalked racemes at the top. Fruits are inflated pods, covered with wiry prickles. Seeds are 1-2 per pod, oblong or globular, hard, grey with a smooth shiny surface. The hard and shiny seeds are green, turning grey.They are used for jewellery.


Fruits are tonic and antipyretic. Seeds yield a fatty oil used as a cosmetic and for discharges from the ear. Leaves and bark are febrifuge.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :BarelaBotanical name : Sida rhombifolia Linn.Family : MalvaceaeSANSKRIT : Atibala, Hastibala,

Mahasamanga, VadhyalaEnglish : Wild mallowHindi : Barela, LalbarelaUseful part : Root.

HABIT

A semi woody, erect annual or perennial undershrub grows up to 1 meter in height. Leaves are variable, Rhomboid-lanceolate, serrated at apical half; flowers yellowish white, solitary, found in leaf axils. Fruits schizocarp, enclosed within the calyx. Seeds brown colored and smooth.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, pain, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, burning sensation, and urinary retention.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :Van tulsiBotanical name : Ocimum americanum Linn. Family : LamiaceaeSANSKRIT : Vana tulasi, Aranya tulasi, Vanabarbarika. English : Hoary basil Hindi : VantulsiUseful part : Leaves, Seeds.

HABIT

Plant commonly found in fields and waste lands, throughout India. A pubescent erect, and much branched herb, grows up to 1 meter. Leaves elliptic – lanceolate, entire or faintly toothed, glabrous and gland dotted. Flowers white or whitish pink found in elongate recemes. Fruits are small, nutlets are pitted, mucilaginous when wet.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, helminthiasis, anorexia, dyspepsia, pruritis, leprosy, vomiting, poison, migraine, and fever. Seeds are goodremedy for hyperdipsia, fever, migraine, and emaciation.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :AdusaBotanical name : Adhatoda vasica Nees. Family : AcanthaceaeSanskrit :Brihat vasa, Brihat vasaka, Vrisha,

Vrishaka, English : Malabar nutHindi : Adusa, ArusaUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

A large shrub grows crowded along waste land, roadsides etc. Leaves simple, opposite, ovate-lanceolate, acute or acuminate and shiny. Flowers arise from axillary condensed spikes, white; fruits capsules.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, kapha, cough, bronchitis, asthma, inflammation, hemorrhage, hemorrhoids, diseases of eyes, and bleeding diarrhea. In medicinal value it is less effective than vasa(Adhatoda beddomei)

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :ringiniBotanical name : Solanum virginianumFamily : Solanaceae (Potato family Sanskrit : KantakariEnglish : Thorny Nightshade, Hindi :Kateli, ringiniUseful part : whole plant

HABIT

Thorny Nightshade is a herb which is erect or creeping, sometimes woody at base, 50-70 cm tall, copiously armed with sturdy, needlelike, broad-based prickles 0.5-2 cm × 0.5-1.5 mm. Leaves are unequal paired; stalk 2-3.5 cm, prickly; leaf blade ovate-oblong, 4-9 × 2-4.5 cm, prickly along veins, margin usually 5-9-lobed or pinnately parted, lobes unequal, sinuate, apex acute. Flowering: November-May.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: Boiled decoction of dry plant is prescribed for stomach and liver

complaints.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :HirankhuriBotanical name : Emilia sonchifolia (Linn.) DCFamily : AsteraceaeSANSKRITT : Sasasruti, Akhukarni, Dravanti, SambariEnglish : Emilia sonchifoliaHindi : Kirankari, HirankhuriUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

A soft annual herb grows up to 40 cm in height. Leaves simple, lyrate –pinnate with large terminal lobe; flowers purplish in corymbose heads, fruits oblong containing many seeds; seeds long, compressed, having terminal tuft of soft hairs for wind dispersal.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, conjunctivitis, worm infestations, tonsillitis, bleeding piles, cuts, ulcers intermittent fever and allergy.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :SadodiBotanical name : Vernonia cinerea (Linn.) Less.Family : AsteraceaeSANSKRIT : Sahadevi, UttamakanyapatraEnglish : Ash colored fleabane Hindi : Sahadevyi, SadodiUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

An erect annual herb grows up to 75 cm in height. Stems are cylindrical, striate, and somewhat pubescent. Leaves simple alternate, variable in shape, ovate or lancelets, irregularly toothed or serrate. Flowers are many pinkish violet, in small head inflorescences. Involucral bracts oblong, lancelets, silky on the back. Fruits oblong achene's, slightly narrowed base, clothed with white hairs on one side.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, tonsillitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, intermittent fever, eczema, herpes, ringworm, and elephantiasis.Leaves are useful in conjunctivitis, and in acclimation. Seeds are useful in worm infestation, cough, psoriasis, leukoderma and in other skin diseases. Plant possess anti cancerous property.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :Kunjia.Botanical name : Urena lobata Linn.Family : MalvaceaeSANSKRIT : Sakhee, KandakeephalaEnglish : AraminaHindi : Lotloti, Kunjia.Useful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

An erect annual or biennial herb grows up to 1 meter in height. Leaves simple, alternate, ovate, deeply lobed, base chordate; flowers solitary, axillary, and pale yellow, Fruits trivalved, covered with sticky bristles.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, colic, cough, bronchitis, dry cough, asthma, low back pain, arthritis, consumption and general weakness.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :AmrulsaBotanical name : Oxalis violacea Linn.Family : OxalidaceaeSANSKRIT : Raktachangeri, AmlapatriEnglish : Indian red sorrel, Wood sorrel. Hindi : Tinapatiya, Amrulsak

HABIT

An annual herb found in moist locations. Plant is a semi erect creeping acid herb, grows up to 20 cm in height. Leaves palmatelycompound, trifoliate, long stalked, with the shape of a shamrock. Flowers bright violet red and axillary. Fruits are cylindrical capsules, seeds numerous.


Plant pacifies vata, kapha, dyspepsia, hemorrhoids, dysentery, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, hepatitis and burning sensation.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :GoomaBotanical name : Urtica parviflora Roxb.Family : UrticaceaeSANSKRIT : Kanjee, Drona, Kutumbakam, Kumbhayoni, English : PhlomisHindi : GoomaUseful part : Leaves.

HABIT

An erect biennial herb grows up to 60 cm in height. Leaves are solitary, alternate, dentate, chordate base, with minute hairs, which produce intense itching when touched. Flowers are minute, greenish yellow, seen in long axillary panicles, with numerous minute seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, fever, hemorrhoids, arthritis, rheumatic fever, and malaria. Tender leaves are used as vegetable.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : MakhiBotanical name : Phyllanthus reticulatus Poir. Family : EuphorbiaceaeSANSKRIT : Poolika, KrishnakambojiEnglish : Phyllanthus reticulatusHindi : Pancholi, MakhiUseful part : Roots, Leaves.

HABIT

A large shrub grows up to 2 meters in height. Leaves simple, alternate, oblong, obtuse, thin; flowers unisexual, axillary's, fruits purplish containing seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, diabetes, burning sensation, burns, skin diseases, obesity and urinary retention.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :MandaraBotanical name : Calotropis gigantea (Linn.) R.Br. (Blue variety)Family : AsclepiadeceaeSanskrit : Arka, Sooryahvaya,Vasuka, Ksheeraparni, English : Blue MadarHindi : Aka vana, Aka, MandaraUseful part : Root, Latex, Flower and Leaves

HABIT Perennial shrub, growing up to 2.5 meters with branches and sub branches. Leaves are simple, opposite and sub-sessile, ovate, and cordateat base. Plant contains latex almost in all parts. Flowers beautiful, lilac, in umbellate lateral cymes. Fruits are fleshy follicles, green; seeds attached with abundant white coma.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES :

Plant pacifies vitiated tridoshas, skin diseases, joint inflammations, snake poison, asthma and chest infections and rabies. It is a strong purgative drug.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : Badi noniBotanical name : portulaca oleracea.Family : PortulacaceaeSanskrit :Lonika, Brihat loni, KhotikaEnglish : Common purslaneHindi : Badi noni, Bara laniyaUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

A small annual succulent weed usually seen in wet areas. Leaves simple, fleshy, oblong-ovate, obtuse and sessile. Flowers small, bright yellow, in terminal or axillary clusters. Fruits ovoid capsules with numerous small black seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, tumor, inflammations, jaundice, diabetes, burns, headache, burning sensation, vomiting, dysentery, skin diseases, and stomatitis.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name : HadjodBotanical Name : Cissus Quadrangualaris Linn.Family : VitaceaeSANSKRIT : Asthisrinkhala, Vajravalli, Dharavalli,

Chaturdhara, Vajralatha. English : Edible stemmed vine, Bone setterHindi : Hadjod, HadjoraUseful part : Plant as a whole.

HABIT

A tendril climber with stout fleshy quadrangular stem. Tendrils are opposite to leaves, long and simple. Leaves are alternate, simple, reniform and sometimes toothed. Flowers are short greenish in shortly peduncled cyme. Fruits are ovoid red berry. Sometimes Arial root arises from the nodes grow downwards and strike the soil and act as normal roots.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, piles, osteoporosis, anorexia and fracture.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :KamtakalyaBotanical name : Hygrophilla

auriculata (K.Schum.) Heine.Family : AcanthaceaeSANSKRITT : Kokilaksha, IkshuraEnglish : Long leaved barleriaHindi : Talmakhana, KamtakalyaUseful part : Roots, Leaves, Seeds.

HABIT

An erect semi woody, annual grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Stem quadrangular, leaves in a verticles of six at a node, two very large, bearing three straight sharp spines at each axils, flowers purple, in the axils of leaves. Fruits are linear oblong compressed capsules, seeds 4-8 per pod, smooth with mucilaginous coating.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, ascites, hyperdipsia, rheumatoid arthritis, vesical calculi, sexual weakness, impotency, jaundice, dropsy, cough and anemia.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : EkapushpiBotanical name : Tridax procumbens Linn. Family : AsteraceaeSANSKRIT : Ekapushpi, VranaropaniEnglish : Coat buttonsHindi : Ekapushpi, Useful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

A spreading annual herb grows up to 20 cm in height. Leaves simple, opposite, serrate or dentate, acute, fleshy and pubescent. Flowers in head, long stalked and whitish. Seeds are numerous, small with tuft of silky hairs on one side for wind dispersal.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, inflammation, wound, ulcers, anal fistula, and hemorrhoids.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :BemgsagBotanical name : Centella asiatica Linn.Family : ApiaceaeSANSKRIT : Mandookaparni, Manduki.English : Indian pennywortHindi : Brahmamandooki, BemgsagUseful part : The whole plant

HABIT

A creeping perennial with rooted nodes; leaves simple, having long petioles, reniform or cordate in shape; flowers pink, small and sessile; fruits laterally compressed.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, insomnia, epilepsy, asthma, bronchitis, abdominal disorders, mental retardation, insanity and fever.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :KaddamBotanical name : Mitragyna parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth.

(Stephegyne parvifolia Roxb.)Family : RubiaceaeSANSKRIT : VitanaEnglish : KaimHindi : Kayim, KaddamUseful part : Root, Bark, Leaves.

HABIT

A medium to large sized deciduous tree grows up to 25 meters in height. Leaves simple, opposite, elliptic, cordate of obovate, acute or acuminate, glabrous on both sides. Flowers greenish yellow fragrant in globose heads. Fruits oblong capsules.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, internal or external hemorrhages, muscle pain, skin diseases, fever, inflammations, infections and fever.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : PoiBotanical name : Basella rubra Linn.Family : BasellaceaeSANSKRIT :Kalambi, Mohini, Pothee, UpodikaEnglish : Indian spinachHindi : Poi, Safed bachlaUseful part : Stems, leaves

HABIT

A perennial twining herb with fleshy stem and leaves, reddish green in colour. Leaves simple, alternate, lamina narrowed into petiole. Flowers-white or red, bracteoles longer than perianth; fruits red, white or black, globose.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, burning sensation, hemorrhages, skin diseases, sexual weakness and ulcer and as a laxative in children and pregnant women.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name : Jangli aushbahBotanical name : Smilax perfoliataFamily : Smilacaceae (Sarsaparilla family)English : KumarikaHindi : Kumarika, Jangli aushbah, BhituraSanskrit : Vanamadhusnahi

HABIT

Kumarika is an armed or unarmed climber. Leaves leathery, shining, 7-15 x 4-11 cm, broadly ovate to elliptic, base rounded or shortly wedge-shaped; 3-5-nerved. Leaf stalk 1.5 cm long, base sheathing, with tendrils at the end. Flowers white, in dense umbels in leaf axils, 1-3 on a common peduncle. Bracts ovate. Perianth recurved in mature flowers, outer 3 segments, 4 mm long, oblong, inner narrower. Stamens about as long as the perianth. It is found from the Himalayan region in the north to Peninsular India. Flowering: January-April.


The roots of Kumarika are used for veneral diseases. Also applied in rheumatic swellings and given in urinary complaints and dysentery.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :SendhwarBotanical Name : Vitex negundo Linn.Family Name :VerbeneceaeEnglish Name :Five leaved chaste (Indian Privet) .Hindi :Nirguri, SendhwarSanskrit :SambaluParts used :Whole Plants

HABIT

A small shrub or tree, about 6-20 feet high , white hairy, branches are sqare.Leaves compound , 3 to 5 leaflets terminal leaflet large lateral leaglets are small & sessile, Flowers bluish purple. Fruits globular blakish of terripening.


Acute Rheumatism , Cough , Fever, Pain , Indigestion , Flatulencem, Leprosy,

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :GularBotanical name : Ficus racemosa Linn.Family : MoraceaeSANSKRITT : Udumbara, Krimiphala, Jantuphala, English : Country fig, Cluster figHindi : Umar, GularUseful part : Root, Bark, Leaves, Fruits, Latex HABIT

A moderate sized deciduous tree grows up to 20 meters in height. Leaves simple, alternate, ovate or elliptic, acute, and glabrous; receptacles small subglobose or piriform, in large clusters from old nodes of main trunk. Green colored and turns to reddish when ripe.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, skin diseases, diarrhea, hemorrhage, menorrhagia, constipation,

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : KanerBotanical name : Taivetia neerifolia JussFamily : ApocynaceaeSankrit : Karaveera, Peetakaraveera, Asvaghna,

Asvamaraka, HayamarakaEnglish : Indian oleander, Yellow oleander Hindi : Kaner, KarberUseful part : Roots, Leaves.

HABIT

An evergreen shrub grows up to 7-10 meters in height. Leaves three in a whorl, linear-lanceolate, acute, and yellowish green. Flowers pale yellow colored and fragrant; fruits globose and 4 chambered.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, skin diseases, arthritis, pruritus, and ulcers, for external use. Internal use will cause toxic symptoms.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : GirimalaBotanical name : Cassia fistula Linn.Family : CaesalpiniaceaeSANSKRIT :Aragvadha, Kritamala, Rajavriksha,

Chaturangulam, DeerkhaphalaEnglish : Indian laburnum, Purging fistulaHindi : Amaltas, GirimalaUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

A medium sized deciduous tree grows up to 20 meters in height. Bark rough grayish; leaves pinnately compound, leaflets 4-8 pairs, ovate, acute, bright green above and silvery pubescent beneath; flowers bright yellow in lax pendulous recemes; fruits long cylindrical pods seeds broadly ovate, horizontally arranged in the sweetish pulp.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, vata, constipation, burning sensation

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : Lal KanerBotanical name : Nerium indicum Mill. (N. oleander Linn)Family : ApocynaceaeSANSKRIT :Karaveera, Raktakaraveera, Asvaghna,

Asvamaraka, HayamarakaEnglish : Indian oleander, Red oleander Hindi :Lal Kaner, KarberUseful part : Roots, Leaves.

HABIT An evergreen shrub grows up to 4 meters in height. Leaves three in a whorl, sessile, linear, dark green above, acute, and lanceolate. Flowers red or rose colored and fragrant; fruits follicles.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, skin diseases, renal or vesical calculi, stomatitis, arthritis, pruritus, cough, bronchitis, cardio-myopathyand ulcers. Overdose will cause toxic symptoms.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :GokharuBotanical name : Tribulus terrestris Linn.Family : ZygophyllaceaeSANSKRIT : Gokshura, Gokshuraka, Gokandaka,

Shadanga, Gokhuri, VanashringataEnglish : Puncture vine, GhokruHindi : GokharuUseful part : Whole plant or Seeds.

HABIT

A creeping perennial or annual herb grows parallel to ground. Leaves simple, pinnate, opposite, leaflets rounded and sessile. Flowerssolitary, yellow and axillary's. Fruits spinous woody schizocarp, 5 angled, containing one or more seeds in each crocus.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, urinary retention, vesicle and renal calculi, urinary tract infections, sexual weakness, impotency, cough, asthma, anemia, general weakness and constipation.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : PadmaBotanical name : Clerodendrum serratum (Linn.) MoonFamily : VerbenaceaeSANSKRIT :Brahmanayashtika, Kharashakha, Padma, English : Clerodendrum viscosumHindi : BharangiUseful part : Root and Leaves.

HABIT

A slightly woody shrub with bluntly quadrangular stems and branches, leaves usually three at a node, sometimes opposite oblong or elliptic, serrate; flowers blue, many in long cylindrical thrusts; fruits 4 lobed purple durpe, somewhat succulent with one Pyrenees in each lobe.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, inflammations, anorexia, dyspepsia, flatulence, helminthiasis, cough, asthma, bronchitis, hiccough, chronic skin diseases, leucoderma, leprosy and fevers. The leaves can be used or external application in headache.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :MundiBotanical Name : Sphaeranthus indicus LinnFamily : AsteraceaeSANSKRIT :Hapusha, Mundi, Sravani, Alambusha, English : East Indian globe thistle. Hindi : MundiUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

A spreading aromatic herb with spreading glandular hairy stem and branches with purple or pink flowers. Stems with toothed wing, leaves alternate, toothed. Flowers are terminal, globose, violet head inflorescence.


The plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta epilepsy, migraine, jaundice, fever, cough, hemorrhoids, helminthiasis, skin diseases and as nervinetonic.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : KamalaBotanical name : Mallotus philippensis (Lam) Muell. Arg.Family : EuphorbiaceaeSANSKRIT : Rechanaka, KampillakaEnglish : Kamala tree Hindi : Sindur, Kamala Useful part : Brown powder covering the fruit.

HABIT

A moderate sized tree grows up to 15 meters in height. Leaves simple, alternate, long petioled, ovate-lanceolate, entire or mildly serrate; flowers dioecious, small whitish, seen in axillary spikes; male in long spikes, and female in short spikes. Fruits globose, three lobed capsules, covered with dense reddish brown powder. Seeds black, smooth, and globose.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, worm infestation, constipation, skin diseases, flatulence, wounds, ulcers, cough, renal and vesical calculi, poisons, ringworm, herpes and hemorrhages.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : Madhavi lataBotanical name : Hiptage benghalensisFamily : Malpighiaceae (Barbados cherry family) Sankrit : Madhavi lataEnglish : Hiptage, Helicopter Flower •Hindi : Madhavi lataUseful part : whole plantHABITMadhavi lata, native from India to the Philippines, is a vine like plant that is often cultivated in the tropics for its attractive and fragrant flowers. A woody climbing shrub with clusters of pink to white and yellow fragrant flowers and 3-winged, helicopter-like fruits. Flowers have very interesting shape and look like a decorative accessory, with fluffy-toothed edges. The fragrance is very strong and pleasant, resembles fruity perfume. Leaves are narrow and drooping. This plant can be trimmed as a bush, and can be crown in container, too. Used medicinally in India. Make sure to provide lots of light for profuse blooming. MEDICINAL PROPERTIES : The bark, leaves and flowers are aromatic, bitter, acrid, astringent, refrigerant, vulnerary, expectorant, cardiotonic, anti-inflammatory and insecticidal. They are useful in burning sensation, wounds, ulcers, cough, asthma.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : KachaluBotanical name : Colocasia esculenta (Linn.) Schott.Family : AraceaeSANSKRIT :Alookam, AloopamEnglish : Cocoyam, Taro Hindi : Kachalu, KhuyyaUseful part : Leaves, Corms.

HABIT

An erect perennial herb grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Leaves pellate-ovate, with cordite lamina, in long petiole. Spandex shorter then petiole, inflorescence covered with spate. Underground stems are swollen; fleshy, dark brown colored and much branched.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, constipation, steatites, alopecia, hemorrhoids and general weakness. Corms and tender leaves are used as staple food in some parts of India.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : AnanthamulBotanical name : Hemidesmus indicus (Linn.) R.Br.Family : AsclepiadaceaeSANSKRIT :Sariba, AnantamoolaEnglish : Indian sarasaparilla, Country sarasaparillaHindi : Ananthamul, MagrabuUseful part : Root.HABITA perennial, slender, laticiferous twinning or prostrate shrub with woody stock and numerous slender stems. Leaves are simple, opposite, linear lanceolate. Flower greenish purple, sub sessile cymes in the opposite leaf axils. Fruits are slender follicles, cylindrical, 10 cm long tapering to a point at the apex, seeds are flattened, black, ovate-oblong with silvery white coma. The tuberous root is dark brown, with transversely cracked and longitudinally fissured bark. It has a strong central vasculature and pleasant smell and taste. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated pitta, vata, skin diseases, burning sensation, leukoderma, pruritus, bronchitis, asthma, hyperdipsia, diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhoids, leucorrhoea, arthritis,

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : JuhiBotanical name : Jasminum auriculatum Vahl.Family : OleaceaeSANSKRITT : Yoodhika, Magadhi, SoochimallikaEnglish : Needle flower jasminaHindi : Juhi, JuyiUseful part : Roots, Leaves.

HABIT

A spreading woody shrub grows up to 2 meters in height. Leaves trifoliate with lower small two, often deciduous, and a large, rounded, acuminate, central one. Flowers white fragrant, in paniculate cyme. Fruits globose black berries.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, burning sensation, ulcer, stomatitis, renal calculi and skin diseases.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : KamarangBotanical name : Averrhoa carambola Linn.Family : OxalidaceaeSanskrit : Karmaranga, KarukaEnglish : Carambola apple, Hindi : KamarangUseful part : Leaves, Fruits.

HABIT

A small evergreen plant grows up to 10 meters in height. Leaves compound, alternate, with leaflets 5-11, acute; flowers purple in short racemes, axillary, fruits 5 angles, yellowish fleshy berries, contain arillate seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, skin diseases, poison, pruritus, worm infestations, diarrhea, vomiting, hemorrhoids, intermittentfever, over perspiration and general debility.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : SdabaharBotanical name : Catharanthus roseus (Linn.) G.DonFamily : ApocynaceaeSANSKRIT :Nityakalyani.English : PeriwinkleHindi : SdabaharUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

An erect annual herb grows up to a height of 1meter. Leaves deep green oblong or obovate, flowers in cymose, axillary clusters, deep rose or white in color, fruits cylindrical follicle.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, kapha, diabetes, hypertension, leukemia and malignancy, the root is stomachic and tonic.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : BarikasaundiBotanical name : Cassia occidentalis Linn.Family : CaesalpiniaceaeSANSKRIT :KasamardaEnglish : Negro coffee, Stinking weedHindi : Kasaundi, Barikasaundi. Useful part : Root, Seeds, Leaves.

HABIT

An undershrub grows up to 2 meters in height. Leaves pinnatelycompound, paripinnate, with 3-5 pairs; flowers yellow, in short pedunculated racemes. Fruits compressed, 8-12 cm long, containing 10-30 ovoid, compressed and grayish brown seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, cough, bronchitis, allergy, asthma, fever constipation, diabetes, skin diseases, wounds and ulcers.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :VajradantiBotanical name : Barleria prionitisFamily : Acanthaceae (ruellia family)SANSKRIT :VajradantiEnglish :Porcupine flower, BarleriaHindi : VajradantiUseful part : Whole plantHABITPorcupine flower is an erect, prickly shrub, usually single-stemmed, growing to about 1.5 m tall. The stems and branches are stiff and smooth and light brown to light grey in colour. The leaves are up to 100 mm long and 40 mm wide, and oval-shaped though narrow at both ends (ellipsoid) The base of the leaves is protected by three to five sharp, pale colouredspines, 10-20 mm long. The yellow-orange tubular flowers are found bunched tightly together at the top of the plant, but they also occur singly at the base of leaves., MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: It has numerous medicinal properties including treating fever,respiratory diseases, toothache, joint pains and a variety of other ailments; and it has several cosmetic uses. A mouthwash made from root tissue is used to relieve toothache and treat bleeding gums. The whole plant, leaves, and roots are used for a variety of purposes in traditional Indian medicine.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : BringaBotanical name : Eclipse prostrata (Linn) Linn.Family : AsteraceaeSANSKRITT : Keshabringa, Bringaraja, Bringa,

Angaraka, KesaranjanaEnglish : Trailing ecliptaHindi : Bangrah, MoprantUseful part : Plant as a whole.

HABIT

It is an erect prostrate annual herb grows up to 70 cm height. Stems are soft and fleshy. Branches are few. Leaves are simple and opposite, Flowers are in head inflorescence. Fruits are akene.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, reduces pain, promote hair growth, stimulate the functions of liver, heal and clean ulcers and increase eye sight.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : SatalaBotanical name : Acacia sinuata (Lour.) Merr.Family : MimosaceaeSANSKRIT :Saptala, CharmasahvaEnglish : Soapnut acaciaHindi : Satala, Kochi, SeekakaiUseful part : Pods.

HABIT

A perennial, woody, large climbing shrub grows on big trees. Leaves bipinnate, with sharp prickles on main rachis. Pinnate 8 -10 pairs, leaflets small, sessile; flowers small heads, fruits thin pods with 6-10 seeds per pod


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, skin disease, burning sensation, constipation, calculi, hemorrhoids, vitilligo and eczema.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : SudarshanBotanical name : Crinum latifolium Linn.Family : LiliaceaeSANSKRIT :Chakrangi, Dodhyani, Maduparnika, SomavalliEnglish : Wild onion Hindi :SudarshanUseful part : Underground bulb.

HABIT

A glabrous annual herb with perennial underground bulbs. Leaves simple, linear lanceolate, acute, lorate and crowded at the base. Flower terminal, whitish, and glabrous, seen on long terminal spikes. Fruits ovate and irregularly deciduous capsules. Underground bulbs are whitish or pale yellow, grows up to 15 cm in diameter.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, edema, earache, arthritis, callosity, hemorrhoids, and used as an emitting drug for children.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : ParjaBotanical name : Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn.Family : OleaceaeSANSKRIT : Parijata, SephalikaEnglish : Night jasmine, Coral jasmineHindi : Parja, HarsimgarUseful part : Leaves, Flowers, Seeds.

HABIT

A large shrub or small tree grows up to 6 meters in height. Leaves simple, opposite, ovate, acute or acuminate, serrate or dentate; flowers small white, in trichotomous cymes. Fruits capsules, compressed, two seeded drupes.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, inflammation, sciatica, dyspepsia, cough, asthma, constipation, hemorrhoids, baldness, premature graying of hair and prorates.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :TarvalBotanical name : Cassia auriculata Linn. Family : CaesalpiniaceaeSANSKRIT :AvartakiEnglish : Tanner’s cassiaHindi : Tarvar, TarvalUseful part : Root, Bark, Leaves, Flowers, Seeds.

HABIT

A large shrub grows up to 2 -3 meters in height. Leaves paripinnatelycompound, leaflets 10-12 pairs, ovate-lanceolate, large stipule at the base of each compound leaf. Flowers yellowish, in axillary and terminal corymbs. Fruits pods, brown when ripe contain 10-15 dark brown seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, kapha, skin diseases, ulcers, diabetes, diarrhea, worm infestation, conjunctivitis, and nocturnal emission.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : TejabalaBotanical name : Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb.Family : RutaceaeSANSKRIT :Tumburu, Tejasvini, Tejovati, Vanaja,

SourabhaEnglish : Toothache treeHindi : TejabalaUseful part : Root, Leaves, Bark HABITA small tree or shrub, growing up to 20 meters in height. Leaves-4-20 cm, imparipinnate, leaflets 4-6 pairs, lanceolate and acute. Flowers seen in dense panicles. Fruits broadly ovoid, pale red when ripe, contain single seed. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, inflammation, wound, ulcers, stomatitis, gingivitis, anorexia, indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, hemorrhoids and intestinal worms.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : KanphutiBotanical name : Cardiospermum helicacabum Linn.Family : SapindaceaeSANSKRIT :Sakralata, Indravalli, KarnasphotaEnglish : Balloon wine. Hindi : Kanphuti, Kapalaphoti.Useful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

An annual spreading herb with tendril hooks. Leaves bicompound, leaflets acuminete at apex; flowers white small; fruits membreneous, pyriform capsules, containing 3 black seeds with large heart shaped white aril on the side.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, constipation, fever, arthritis, amenorrhea, low back pain, neuropathy, chronic rheumatism and mania.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :KaunchBotanical name : Mucuna pruriens (Linn.) DC.Family : FabaceaeSANSKRIT :Atmagupta, Kapikacchu, Ajada, Markati,

KulakshayaEnglish : Common cowitch, Cowhage. Hindi : Gonacha, KaunchUseful part : Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Hairs

HABIT

An annual or perennial climber with hairy branches. Leaves trifoliate, leaflets ovate or rhomboid ovate, membranous, pubescent above; flowers purple in axillary drooping pendulous racemes; fruits curved pods, densely clothed with pale brown irritant hairs, seeds black, ovoid, 4-6 per pod.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, constipation, impotency, Parkinsonism, kidney diseases, neuropathy, worm infestations, fever and general debility.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name :KhadirBotanical name : Acacia catechu (Linn.f) Wild.Family : MimosaceaeSanskrit : Khadira, Kushtari, RakthasaramEnglish : Dark catechu, Cutch treeHindi : KhairUseful part : Bark, Heartwood, Kath.

HABIT

Medium sized thorny deciduous tree grows up to 13 meters in height. Leaves bipinnately compound, leaflets 30-50 paired, main rachis pubescent, with large conspicuous gland near the middle of the rachis. Flowers pale yellow, sessile, found in axillary spikes. Fruits flat brown pods, with triangular beak at the apex, shiny, narrowed at base. Seeds 3-10 per pod. The gummy extract of the wood is called kath or cutch.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, kapha, skin diseases, cough, pruritus, and obesity. Useful in tooth ache, increases the strength of teeth.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name : BaelBotanical name : Aegle marmelos Linn. Corr.Family : RutaceaeSanskrit :Vilva, English : Bael tree, Holy Fruit treeHindi : BilvaUseful part : Leaves, Root, FruitsHABITMedium sized thorny deciduous tree grows up to 10 meters in height. Leaves trifoliate, aromatic, and alternate. Leaflets are ovate-lanceolate. Lateral leaflets are sub sessile and terminal long petioled. Flowers are greenish white, found in axillary panicles. Fruits are globose woody berry with yellow pulp. Seeds are numerous, oblong and embedded in pulp.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, body pain, poison, diarrhea, dysentery, vomiting, and intermittent fever. Pulp of unripe fruit is constipating whereas that of ripened fruit is laxative. Leaves cure diabetes, cough, inflammation andasthma.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :AngolBotanical name : Alangium salvifolium Wang.Family : AlangiaceaeSanskrit :Ankolah, Kolakah, Rechi,

DeerghakeelakahEnglish : Sage-leaved alangiumHindi : Angol,Dhera,Useful part : Seeds, Leaves, RootHABITA small, thorny deciduous tree/ shrub which grows up to a height of 5-10 meters. Bark yellowish, leaves alternate, elliptical and usually unequal at the base; flowers-yellowish white, fragrant, in axillaryfascicles,fruits 1-2 seeded,1cm in length,1-2 seeded berries crowned by the calyx lobes.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated pitta. It is anti-hypertensive, antidote for several poisons especially for rabies. Roots are useful for external application in case of rheumatism and inflammation. Fruits are used in treatment of hemorrhages.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name : HarraBotanical name : Terminalia chebulaFamily : CombretaceaeEnglish name : Chebulic Myrobalan, Hindi : HarraSanskrit : Kayastha, JivapriyaUseful part : Fruit

HABIT

This tree yields smallish, ribbed and nut-like fruits which are picked up when still green and then pickled, boiled with a little added sugar in their own syrup or used in preserves or concotions. The seed of the fruit, which has an eliptical shape, is an abrasive pit enveloped by a fleshy and firm pulp. Chebulic Myrobalan can reach heights of 20 meters.


Chebulic Myrobalan is highly regarded as the 'king of medicines' in the Ayur-Vedic Medicine. It is reputed to cure blindness and it is believed to inhibit the growth of the malignant tumours. It is allegedly also a powerful detox agent.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name : SeetaphalBotanical name : Annona squamosa Linn.Family : AnnonaceaeSANSKRIT :Seetaphalam, Sudha, SubhaEnglish : Custard apple, Sugar appleHindi : SeetaphalUseful part : Fruits, seeds, Roots, Leaves

HABIT

A small tree grow up to 8 meters of height. Leaves simple, alternate, lenceolate, acute, with prominent central nerve. Flowers solitary greenish yellow; fruits yellowish green globose with several compartment; fruit pulp enclosed several stony hard, black seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, constipation, burning sensation, anemia, vomiting, cough, malignancy and general tonic. Root decoction is a powerful purgative. Powdered seed kills body and hair lice on external application.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name : Chupri aluBotanical name : Dioscorea alata Linn. Family : DioscoreaceaeSANSKRIT :Alukam. English : Greater yam, Asiatic yamHindi : Khamalu, Chupri alu. Useful part : Tubers.

HABIT

A glabrous twinner, with a peculiar 4 winged stem leaves simple, opposite, ovate, cordate, and acuminate. Flowers unisexual and fruits capsules. Plant has many Arial tubers that also aid in reproduction. Underground tubers are large, many branched dark brown and fleshy. It is edible, and used as a staple food.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, hemorrhoids, leprosy, intestinal worms, seminal weakness, post menopausal syndrome, and general weakness.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name :MajithBotanical name : Rubia cordifolia Lin.Family : RubiaceaeSANSKRIT :Manjishta, Vikasha, Samanga, Raktangi,

Vastrabhushana, YojanavalliEnglish : Indian Madder Hindi : MajithUseful part : Root.

HABIT

A small prickly climbing perennial herb with long long reddish, fiberousroots. Stems are quadrangular. Leaves are found as whorl numbered 2-8, cordate-ovate with round base, petioles very long provided with sharp prickles in the edges. Flowers are greenish white, or yellowish or red small and sweet scented, found in terminal panicled glabrous cymes. Fruits are globose or slightly 2 lobed, purplish black when ripe. Seeds two.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, rakta, kapha, neurogenic pain, skin diseases, diabetes, Bleeding disorders, and erysipelas. It increases body power and anti toxic in nature.

DESCRIPTIONLocal Name : GopoliBotanical name : Anisomeles malabaricaFamily : Lamiaceae (Mint family)English : Malabar Catmint Sanskrit : MahadronHindi : Gopoli, CodharaUseful part : Roots, Leaves HABIT

Malabar Catmint is a shrubby herb, 0.5-1.5 m tall. Stems are tetragon us, densely villous or woolly. Leaves are ovate to oblong, 3-8 cm x 1.5-3 cm, densely woolly beneath, sparsely hirsute above, hairs 4-celled, petiole 0.5-2.5 cm long, softly woolly. Inflorescence is a single terminal spike, calyx 8.5 mm x 6 mm, longest teeth 3-4 mm long, in fruit 8-10 mm long, teeth hairy inside. Flower up to 1.8 cm long, lower lip about 12 mm x 4 mm, lilac or pale blue, filaments almost at same level, about 8 mm long, style about 1.3 cm long. Nutlets are cylindrical, 1.3 mm x 0.9 mm.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIESThe whole plant, especially the leaves and the roots are used as astringent, carminative, febrifuge and tonic.

DESCRIPTION

Local Name : ChakavadBotanical name : Cassia tora Linn.Family : CaesalpiniaceaeSANSKRIT :Chakramarda, Prapunnada, Prepanda,

Meshalochana,ChakriEnglish : Fetid cassia Hindi : Chakavad, PapamdUseful part : Leaves, seeds. HABITAn erect annual herb, grows up to 90 cm in height. Leaves are compound, paripinnate with 3 pairs of leaflets, obovate-oblong; flowers yellow, in subsessile pairs, found in leaf axils; fruits long septate pods with 10-15 seeds per pods. MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Plant pacifies vitiated tridosha, skin diseases, dandruff, constipation, cough, hepatitis, fever, and hemorrhoids.

DESCRIPTIONLocal NameBotanical name : Cassia alata Linn. (C. herpetica Jacq)Family : CaesalpiniaceaeSANSKRIT :Dadrughna, DvipagastiEnglish : Ringworm shrubHindi : DadmurdanUseful part : Leaves, Flowers, Roots.

HABIT

An annual or binneal shrub grows up to 2.5 meters in height. Leaves compound, paripinnate, leaflets oblong, obtuse, membranous; flowers seen in long terminal spikes, yellow and showy. Fruits green angulated dehiscent pods, contain numerous compressed brown colored ovate seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, inflammation, ringworm, cough, bronchitis, asthma, other skin diseases, intestinal worms, poison, constipation, hemorrhoids, alopecia and sexual weakness.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : SonapathaBotanical name : Oroxylim Indicum Vent.Family : BignoniaceaeSanskrit : SheonakEnglish :TiutunHindi :SonapathaUsefull part : Whole par

HABIT

A large tree with large tri-pinnatecompound leavesFlowers large bluish purple,fleshy,foetid,follicle large sword shaped


In rheumatism,diarrhea,cough fever, piles expectorant, bronchitis, vomiting, leaucoderma

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DESCRIPTIONLocal name : BharsngiBotanical name : Clerodendrum serratum.Family : VerbenaceaeSanakrit : kharshakEnglish : Turk`s turban moonHindi : BharsngiUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

An erect annual or biennial herb grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Leaves simple, opposite, lobed, chordate, hairy and membranous. Flowers bright orange, seen in long terminal branched spikes. Fruits small berries.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, inflammation, ulcers, wounds and skin diseases.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : Jangli haldiBotanical name : Curcuma aromaticaFamily : Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)Common name : Wild turmeric, Aromatic turmericHindi : Jangli haldiSanskrit : Haridra

HABIT

Wild tumeric is an aromatic and pretty ginger with stout underground rhizomes. Foliage dies down in late in autumn and the rhizomes remain dormant in winter. The inflorescence appears in early spring from the base of the rhizome. Flowers are pinkish white in color, with an orange lip. The stalk grows to about 8 to 10 inches tall, and is crowned with enlarged colored bracts tipped with pink. Leaves appear after the flowers. When in full growth the plants can reach a height of about 3ft tall.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: Wild turmeric is recognized as a medical herb with strong antibiotic properties. It is believed to play a role in preventing and curing cancer in medicine.

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DESCRIPTIONLocal name : RattiBotanical name : Abrus precatorius Linn.Family : FabaceaeSANSKRIT : Gunja, Kakanantika, Kakapilu, Raktika, English : Jequirity, Indian liquorice, Wild liquoriceHindi : Gunchi, RattiUseful part : Root, Leaves, Seeds

HABIT

A deciduous climber with tough branches. Leaves pinnatelycompound with many pairs of leaflets, leaflets oblong; flowers pink, found in clusters arranged on one side of recemose inflorescence; fruits pods; seeds usually scarlet with black spot or pure whitecolored.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, vata, inflammation, volition, skin disease, wounds, alopecia, asthma, stomatitis and fever..

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : GhikumariBotanical name : Aloe vera (Linn.) Burm. (Aloe barbadensis Mill) Family : LiliaceaeSANSKRIT :Kumari, Grithakumari, GrihakanyaEnglish : Aloe, Indian aloeHindi : Gheekaumar, GhikumariUseful part : Leaves juice.

HABIT

A perennial shrub with fleshy leaves and short stem. Leaves fleshy, sessile, with prickles on margins; flowers in long spikes, fruits capsules, often sterile. Reproduction by budding. Leave juice dried in air is called elio.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, amenorrhea, wounds, ulcers, burns, colic, hepatitis, skin diseases, constipation, tumor, malignancy, low back pain, edema, arthritis and general debility.

DESCRIPTION

Local name : AdakapariBotanical name : Stereospermum coalisFamily : BignoniaceaeSANSKRIT :Patala, Krishnavrinda, Kuberakshi,

TamrapushpiEnglish : Trumpet flower tree, Yellow snake treeHindi : Padhala, AdakapariUseful part : Root, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits, Seeds.

HABIT

A deciduous tree grows up to 30 meters in height. Leaves compound, imparipinnate, large, focused at edges of branches. Leaflets 7-9 numbered, ovate-lanceolate, acuminate; flowers yellow in terminal cymes. Fruits long slender cylindrical capsules, contains small compressed winged seeds.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta skin diseases, urinary retention, kidney stones, arthritis, cough, hemorrhoids, and muscular pain.

DESCRIPTION

Local name : MehandiBotanical name :Lawsonia inermis Linn. Family : LythraceaeSANSKRIT :Madayantika, Mendhi, Mendhika, NakharanjaniEnglish : Henna, Egyptian priven, Cypress shrubHindi : Mehandi, HenaUseful part : Root, Leaves, Flowers, Seeds.

HABIT

A large shrub grows up to 3 meters in height. Leaves simple, opposite, entire, lanceolate, with short petals. Flowers white numerous, fragrant seen in terminal panicled cymes. Fruits globose capsules, with persistent calyx. Seeds numerous, smooth and pyramidal. Propagation is by vegetative manner.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, pain, ulcer, edema, hair fall, graying of hair, burning sensation, headache, hepatitis, skin diseases, dysmenorrheaand anemia.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : SalaparniBotanical name : Desmodium gangeticum DC.Family : FabaceaeSANSKRIT :Salaparni, Guha, SthiraEnglish : DesmodiumHindi : SarivanUseful part : Roots or plant as a whole.HABITAn erect, branched shrub grows up to 1 meter in height. Stem is woody with numerous prostrate branches and covered with soft hairs. Leaves are single, ovate-lanceolate, and covered with numerous gray hairs. Flowers white, purple or lilac found in elongated terminal or axillaryrecemes. Fruits are moniliform 6-8 joined pods. Joints separate when ripe into one seeded segments. Seeds are compressed reniform.MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated tridoshas, edema and cardiomyopathy. Plant has detoxifying property. .

DESCRIPTION

Local name : SinduriBotanical name : Bixa orellana Linn. Family : BixaceaeSANSKRIT :Sinduri, Markataharidra, KampillakaEnglish : Annatto plant, Arnotta plantHindi : Sinduriya, LatkanUseful part : Root, Bark, Seeds.

HABIT

A large shrub or small tree grows up to 5 meters in height. Leaves large, cordate, acuminate, glabrous; flowers pale pink, in terminal panicles; fruits bright red, capsules covered with soft bristles, seeds small, numerous covered with red pigment.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, fever, dysentery, and repels mosquitoes. Dye obtained from the fruits is used as a coloring matter for edible materials.

DESCRIPTION

Local name : BrabmbhiBotanical name : Bacopa monnieri (Linn.) PennellFamily : ScrophulariaceaeSANSKRIT : Brahmi, Trayamana, Seetakamini, Trayanthi,

BhekaparniEnglish : BrahmiHindi : BrabmbhiUseful part : Plant as a whole

HABIT

Annual creeper grows sticky on ground. Leaves simple, opposite, decussate, sessile, entire, obovate-oblong entire, fleshy and about 1 cm length. Flowers are whitish of bluish white, solitary, arises from the axils. Fruits contain many seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, skin diseases, neuralgia, inflammations, epilepsy, insanity, ulcers, splenomegali, flatulence, fever, and general debility.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : TulsiBotanical name : Ocimum sanctum Linn (Black variety) Family : LamiaceaeSANSKRIT :Tulasi, Surasa, Svetatulasi. English : Holy basil, Sacred basil, Black basil Hindi : KrishntulsiUseful part : Whole plant. HABITAn erect much branched undershrub, grows up to 1 m in height. Leaves are pale dark brown in color, simple, opposite, elliptic, oblong, obtuse or acute, serrate, entire, pubescent on both sides. Petiole slender and hairy. Flwerspurplish in elongate recemes. Fruits nutlets, smooth, not mucilaginous when wet. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated tridoshas, cough, asthma, bronchitis, fever, toxins, vomiting, lumbago, gastric distension, genito-urinary diseases, ringworm and skin diseases.

DESCRIPTION

Local name : Chota chandBotanical name : Rauvolfia serpentina (Linn.) Benth. ex Kurz. Family : ApocynaceaeSANSKRIT :Sarpagandha, Chandrika, Nakuli, Sarpadani,

Kukkudi, RaktatrikaEnglish : Indian snake root. Serpentine root. Hindi : Chandrabhaga, Chota chandUseful part : Root, Leaves

HABIT

A small erect shrub grows up to 60 cm in height. Leaves simple, in a whorl of three, thin, acuminate, oblong-lancelet; flowers white, streaked with violet, found in cymes, fruits green drupes, become dark purple when ripe. Roots, cylindrical, yellowish brown and tortuous.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, hypertension, insanity, epilepsy, insomnia, wounds, fever, colic and urinary retention, in controlled dose. Overdose cause giddiness and is toxic.

DESCRIPTION

Local name : AsgandhBotanical name : Withania somnifera (Linn.) Dunal.Family : SolanaceaeSANSKRIT : Asvagandha, Varahakarni,Vajigandha, Varahika, English : Winter cherryHindi : Asgandh, PunirUseful part : Root and Leaves

HABIT

An erect branching shrub grows up to 150 cm in height. Leaves are ovate and alternate, up to 10 cm long. Flowers are greenish or greenish yellow arises from leaf axils. Fruits are globose berries, become reddish orange when mature and closed by the persistent calyx. Roots are fleshy, cylindrical and tapering towards the end with whitish grey color and pure white inside.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, nerve weakness, impotency, oligospermia and arthritis. The roots are aphrodisiac and stimulant, widely used in rejuvenate ayurvedic formulae. Plant has immune-stimulant action.

DESCRIPTION

Local name : GuggulBotanical name : Commiphora mukul (Hook.ex.Stocks) Engl.Family : BurseraceaeSANSKRIT : Guggulu, Mahishaksha, Palankasha, DevadhupaEnglish : Indian bdellium treeHindi : Gugal, Guggul .Useful part : Resinous gum.

HABIT

A moderate sized thorny tree with ash colored rough bark. Leavesalternate, obovate, serrate in the upper part; flowers small, brownish red, fruits ovoid drupes, become red when ripe. Guggul is the resinous extract of the plant. It is epeque, brown in color.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, arthritis, sciatica, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, skin diseases, cough, asthma, epilepsy, fever, ulcer, diabetes and hypercholestremia.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : AmlaBotanical name : Phyllanthus emblica Linn.Family : EuphorbiaceaeSANSKRIT :Amalaki, Dhatri, Vayastha, AmritaphalaEnglish : Indian gooseberry, GooseberryHindi : Amalak, AmlaUseful part : fruit.HABITA medium sized deciduous tree grows up to 25 meters in height. Leaves simple, subsessile, many, closely arranged along the thin soft branchlets. Thus it gives false appearance as compound leaf. Flowes greenish yellow, in leaf axils, unisexual, fruit globose, fleshy, greenish yellow, with 6 vertical compartments. Seed 6 faced, stony hard when ripe.MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated tridoshas, constipation, stomatitis, jaundice, disorders of vision, fever, cough, wheezing, cardiac disorders

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : BhampattiBotanical name : Kalanchoe pinnata/ BryophyllumFamily : Crassulaceae (sedum family)Sanskrit :Amar poiHindi : BhampattiEnglish : Air Plant, Donkey EarsUseful part : The whole plantHABITAir Plant grows to about 3-6 feet tall. The erect, thick, succulent stems bear large, fleshy leaves, each with 3 or 5 oval leaflets with round-toothed edges. Young plantlets develop along the margins of the mature leaves. The attractive, drooping blooms are borne on large panicles. The flowers have purple or yellowish-white tinged calyxes and reddish corollas. Kalanchoe is a genus of about 125 species of tropical, succulent flowering plants in the Family Crassulaceae, mainly native to the Old World but with a few species in the New World. These plants are cultivated as ornamental houseplants and rock or "cactus" gardenplants. They are popular because of their ease of propagation, low water requirements, and wide variety of flower colors typically borne in clusters well above the vegetative growth. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESBahamians call it Life Leaf or Floppers. In the Bahamas it is mostly used for Asthma or shortness in breath.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : PipliFamily : Piperaceae (Pepper family)Sanskrit : Pippali, MagadhiEnglish : Long Pepper, Indian longHindi : PipliUseful part : fruitHABITLong pepper is a close relative of the black pepper plant, and has a similar, though generally hotter, taste. The word pepper itself is derived from the Sanskrit word for long pepper, pippali. It is a slender, aromatic, climber with perennial woody roots, creeping and jointed stems, and fleshy fruits embedded in the spikes. Leaves are numerous, 6.3 to 9.0 cm, broadly ovate or oblong-oval, dark green and shining above, pale and dull beneath. The older leaves are dentate, dark in color and heart shaped. The younger leaf is ovate in shape and contains 5 veins on them. Flowers are monoceous and male and female flowers are borne on different plants. Male flower stalk is about 1 to 3 inch long and female flower stalk is ½ to 1 inch long. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPippali is certainly one of the most widely used of all Ayurvedic herbs. It is one of the best herbs for enhancing digestion, assimilation and metabolism of the foods we eat. It is also highly prized for its ability to enhance assimilation and potency of herbs in a synergistic formula (this is called the Yogavahi effect).

DESCRIPTION

Local name : NeemBotanical name : Azadirachta inaica A.Juss.Family : MeliaceaeSANSKRIT :Nimba, Arista, Hinguniryasa, Manda, English : Neem tree, Margosa tree. Hindi : Neem, NimbUseful part : Bark, Leaves, Flowers, Seed, Oil.

HABIT

A moderate to large sized tree grows up to 30 meters in height. Leaves imparipinnately compound, leaflets opposite, serrate and acuminate; flowers yellowish white, found in axillary panicles. Fruits elliptical one seeded drupes yellowish when ripe.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, skin diseases, eczema, fever, wound, ulcer, burning sensation, tumor, worms, cough, diabetes, inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : KaranjBotanical name : pongamia pinnataFamily : Fabaceae (pea family)Sanskrit : KaranjahEnglish : Pongam Tree, Indian Beech TreeHindi : KaranjUseful part : Bark, Leaves, Seed, Oil. HABITA fast-growing deciduous tree up to 20 metres tall that is thought to have originated in India and is found throughout Asia. It is a deciduous tree that grows to about 15-25 meters in height with a large canopy that spreads equally wide. The leaves are a soft, shiny burgundy in early summer and mature to a glossy, deep green as the season progresses. Small clusters of white, purple, and pink flowers blossom on their branches throughout the year, maturing into brown seed pods. The tree is well suited to intense heat and sunlight and its dense network of lateral roots and its thick, long taproot make it drought tolerant. Flowering: March-April.MEDICINAL PROPERTIESA thick brownish oil can be extracted from the large seeds, and is used industrially and in medicine, notably for the treatment of rheumatism.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : PatharchurBotanical name : Terminalia arjunaFamily : Combretaceae (rangoon creeper family)Sanskrit : Arjuna, Dhawal, kakumbhEnglish : ArjunHindi :ArjunUseful part : Bark, Leaves, FruitsHABITIn Indian mythology, Arjun is supposed to be Sita's favorite tree. Native to India, the tree attracts lot of attention because of its association with mythology and its many uses. Arjuna is a large, evergreen tree, with a spreading crown and drooping branches. Grows up to 25 m height, and the bark is grey and smooth. Leaves are sub-opposite, 5-14 × 2-4.5 cm in size, oblong or elliptic oblong. Flowers small, white, and occur on long hanging racemes. Fruit is 2.3-3.5 cm long, fibrous woody, glabrous and has five hard wings, striated with numerous curved veins. Flowering time of the tree is April-July, in Indian conditions. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESEvery part of the tree has useful medicinal properties. Arjun holds a reputed position in both Ayurvedic and Yunani Systems of medicine. According to Ayurveda it is alexiteric, styptic, tonic, anathematic, and useful in fractures, ulcers, heart diseases, biliousness, urinary discharges, asthma, tumors, leucoderma, anemia, excessive perspirations etc. According to Yemeni system of medicine, it is used both externally and internally in gleets and urinary discharges.

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Local name : BhilawaBotanical name : Semecarpus Anacardium L.F.Family : CobretaceaeSanskrit : Bhallathaka,Arushakara,Arushaka,Agni,Agnimukhi,

Bhalli, English : Marking nutHindi : BhilawaUseful part : Seeds, kernel, seed pressed oil.

HABIT

A tree occurring in hotter parts of the country. Black seeds yields and ink like resin used for marking cloths. A moderate sized, deciduous tree, 12-15 m high. Leaves simple,17.5-60.0cm long and broad, obviate-oblong above, ashy grey or buff and pubescent beneath.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIE

Alopecia, skin disease, fever, piles, tumors, diseases of head, musculoskeletal disorder, to induce hyper pigmentation in wound scars, sinus wounds, tumors, carbuncles, seed oil and flower caustic

DESCRIPTIONBotanical name : Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub.Family : FabaceaeSANSKRIT :Palasa, Kimsuka, Raktapushpa, KsharasreshtaEnglish : Flame of the forestHindi : Palas, DhakUseful part : Bark, Leaves, Flowers, Seeds, Gum. HABITA medium sized deciduous tree, grows up to 15 meters in height. Leaves imparipinnate, trifoliate, leaflets big, obtuse and glabrous. Flowers bright red, large, in racemes; fruits green pods, containing one seed. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, hemorrhage, hemorrhoids, intestinal worms, diabetes, colic, flatulence, inflammation, arthritis, and skin diseases.

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Local name : PatharchurBotanical name : Coleus Ambionicus LOUR.Family : LabiataeSanskrit : Pashanabhedi,Ashmaghna,Giribhedi, BhinnaEnglish : Indian borage, Country borageHindi : Patharchur, PashanabhedUseful part : Roots, Leaves

HABIT

A small perennial, hairy herb, about 1-3 feet high with thick and fleshy leaves aromatic flowers light purple.


Cardiovascular ailment, Heart troubles, lowering blood pressure, Lumphcayti leukemia; Extract of aerial parts: is spasmolytic, Extract of Roots: Hypotensive. Leaves: Useful in potyuria, Thirst, flatulance, colic, Asthmaw, chronic cough, Eplepsy & urinary troubls.

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Local name : Saphed musaliBotanical name : Chlorophytum tuberosum (Roxb.) Baker.Family : LiliaceaeSANSKRIT :Mahavrishya, Svetamusali, VrishyakandaEnglish : White musliHindi : Saphed musaliUseful part : Roots

HABIT

A small annual herb grows up to 15 cm in height. Leaves simple, long fleshy and acute, arises from compressed shoot. Flowers small, whitish seen in terminal spikes. Fruits small round, contain black seeds. Roots many, fleshy and tuberous. MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, diabetes, spermaturia, leucorrhea, and is a potent aphrodisiac.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : nibu ghassBotanical name : Cymbopogon flexuosusFamily : PoaceaeEnglish : Lemon grass Hindi : nibu ghassSanskrit : Bhustrina, Useful part : leaves HABITLemon grass is a tall, perennial sedge throwing up dense fascicles of leaves from a short rhizome. The calm is stout, erect, unto 1.8 meter high. Leaves are long, glucose, green, linear tapering upwards and along the margins; ligulae very short; sheaths thereto, those of the barren shoots widened and tightly clasping at the base, others narrow and separating. It is a short day plant and produce profuse flowering in South India. The inflorescence is a long spike about one meter in length. Flowers borne on decompounds saphead ; panicles 30 to over 60 cmlong.MEDICINAL PROPERTIESLemongrass also posses some medicinal benefits. Lemon grass it is said provides relief in following Health problems: Aids in digestion, Relieve spasms, Muscle cramps ,Rheumatism ,Headaches, Nausea

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Local name : GarundiBotanical name : Alternanthera sessilisFamily : Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)Sanskrit : MatsyaksiEnglish : Sessile Joyweed, Hindi : Garundi, Useful part : Stems and leavesHABITSessile Joyweed is a perennial herb, often found in and near ponds, canals and reservoirs. It prefers places with constant or periodically high humidity and so may be found in swamps, shallow ditches, and fallow rice fields. A much branched prostrate herb, branches often purplish, frequently rooting at the lower nodes; leaves simple, opposite, somewhat fleshy, lanceolate, oblanceolate or linear-oblong, obtuse or subacute, sometimes obscurely denticulate, glabrous, shortly petiolate; flowers small, white, in axillary clusters; fruits compressed obcordate utricles, seeds suborbicular. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESStems and leaves useful in eye trouble. Decoction is taken with little salt drunk to check vomiting of blood. Shoot with other ingredients used to restore virility. Poultice used for boils.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : KalimirchBotanical name : Piper nigrum LinnFamily : PiperaceaeSANSKRIT :Maricha, Krishna, Dharmapathanam, OoshanamEnglish : Black pepper, Common pepper, PepperHindi : KalimirchUseful part : Fruits.

HABIT

A perennial climber, rooting at nodes, leaves simple, alternate, cordate, and broadly ovate; flowers minute in hanging spikes, usually dioecious; fruits globose, one seeded berries, red when ripe. Seeds globose with acrid taste.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, fever, dyspepsia, cough, cold, asthma, hemorrhoids, and tuberculosis.

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Local name : SamudrasosBotanical name : Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Boj.Family : ConvolvulaceaeSanskrit : Vraddhadaruka, Vrddhadaruka, BastantriEnglish : Elephant creeper Hindi : SamudrasosUseful part : Roots

HABIT

A very large, woody climbing shrub with white stems; leaves simple, alternate, ovate, acute, cordite base, glabrous above and tomatoes beneath. Flowers purple, in long peduncles cymes, fruits globuleberries, contain 2-4 seeds.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, nervine weakness, emaciation, weakness, wounds, cardiac debility, ageing, sexual weakness, insomnia, hemorrhoids, anemia, arthritis and general debility

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : BhairaBotanical name : Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. Family : CombretaceaeSANSKRIT :Vibhitaki, Vibheetaka, Aksha, Kalidruma,

Bhootavasa,VibheetakiEnglish : Belliric myrobalanHindi : Baheda, BhairaUseful part : Bark, FruitsHABITA moderate to large sized tree grows up to 30 meters in height. Leaves simple, alternate, long petioled and crowded at the tip of branches, elliptic, entire and acute. Flowers small, pale green, found in axillaryspikes. Fruits ovoid drupes contain single stony hard seed. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, cough, bronchitis, allergic cough, insomnia, edema, dyspepsia, flatulence, hemorrhage, skin diseases, diarrhea, dysentery, leukoderma, and graying of hair.

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Local name : KariaipakBotanical name : Murraya koenigii (Linn) Spreng.Family : RutaceaeSANSKRIT :Surabhinimba, Kaidarya, Kalasaka, KrishnanimbaEnglish : Curry leaf treeHindi : Kariaipak, Mithanim, KatnimUseful part : Root, Bark, Leaves.

HABIT

A small aromatic tree with dark grey bark. Leaves imparipinnate, alternate leaflets alternate, obliquely ovate, gland dotted and aromatic; flowers white in terminal corymbose cymes, fragrant; fruits subglobose berries dark purple when ripe. 2 seeded.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, burning sensation, pruritis, skin diseases, anorexia, dyspepsia, colic, flatulence, diarrhea, dysentery, vomiting, stomatisand ulcers.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : Lal GulabasBotanical name : Mirabilis jalapa Linn. (Red Variety)Family : NyctaginaceaeSANSKRIT :Krishnakeli, SandhyakuliEnglish : Four O’ Clock plant, Marvel of Peru Hindi : Lal GulabasUseful part : Roots, Leaves. HABITA small glabrous herb grows up to 0.5 meters in height, with succulent stems. Leaves simple, opposite, ovate acute, with long petiole. Flowers bright ret, arises in leaf axils, with peculiar property to bloom on 4 O clock and hence the name. Fruits small akenes, with a small round black seed. MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, fever, syphilis, inflammation, burns and scalds, and general debility.

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Local name : Peela GulabasBotanical name : Mirabilis jalapa Linn. (Yellow Variety)Family : NyctaginaceaeSANSKRIT :Krishnakeli, SandhyakuliEnglish : Four O’ Clock plant, Marvel of Peru Hindi : Peela GulabasUseful part : Roots, Leaves.

HABIT

A small glabrous herb grows up to 0.5 meters in height, with succulent stems. Leaves simple, opposite, ovate acute, with long petiole. Flowers bright yellow, arises in leaf axils, with peculiar property to bloom on 4 O clock and hence the name. Fruits small akenes, with a small round black seed.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, fever, syphilis, inflammation, burns and scalds, and general debility.

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Local name : Chotta halkushaBotanical name : Leucas aspera (Willd) LinkFamily : LamiaceaeSANSKRIT :Dronapushpi, Chitrapatrika, Phalepushpa,

Karabhapriya, English : TumbeHindi : Chotta halkushaUseful part : Leaves, Flowers.

HABIT

A small erect, much branched annual herb grows up to 60 cm in height. Leaves sub sessile, linear-lanceolate, obtuse, entire, or crenate; flower white, in dense axillary whorls. Fruits nut lets, brown and smooth.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, inflammation, skin diseases, worm infestation, arthritis, cough, amenorrhea, intermittent fever, Migraine and ulcer.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : GoblaBotanical name : Ficus hispida Linn.f. Family : MoraceaeSANSKRIT :Malayu, KakodumbarikaEnglish : Creeping fig. Hindi : GoblaUseful part : Leaves, Fruits, Bark. HABITA moderate sized tree grows up to 5 meters in height. Leaves opposite, long, with scrubby surfaces, pubescent; receptacles fascicled in the stem, obovoid, hispid, green and turns yellow when ripe. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated pitta, leukoderma, psoriasis, hemorrhoids, ulcers, jaundice, inflammations, fever and alopecia.

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Local name :KudaBotanical name : Holarrhena antidysenterica (Roxb. ex Fleming). Family : ApocynaceaeSANSKRIT :Kutaja, Kalinga, IndrayavaEnglish : KurchiHindi : Kurchi, KudaUseful part : Bark, Seed, Leaves.

HABIT

A large shrub or small tree grows up to 5 meters in height. Leaves simple, opposite, ovate, acute-acuminate, membranous; flowers white in axillary or terminal corymbose cymes; fruits long are pair of long follicles seeds long, brown, with silky hairs, aided in dispersion.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhage, hemorrhoids, amoebiasis, hepatitis and skin diseases.

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Local name :MarorphaliBotanical name : Helicterus isora Linn.Family : SterculiaceaeSANSKRIT :Avartani, Murva, Mrigasringi, MarodhaphaliEnglish : East Indian screw treeHindi : MarorphaliUseful part : Fruits, Root, Bark

HABIT

A large shrub or small tree grows up to 5 meters in height. Leaves simple, alternate, obovate, cordate, serrate, rough above and pubescent beneath; flowers red to grey colored, found in axillary clusters of 2-6 together; fruits are cork screw type greenish brown colored, seeds numerous.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, diarrhea, colic, flatulence, wounds, ulcers, hemorrhoids and diabetes.

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Local name : MaryadavalliBotanical name : Ipomoea pes-caprae (Linn) R.Br.Family : ConvolvulaceaeSANSKRIT :Maryadavalli, SagaramekhalaEnglish : Goat’s foot creeperHindi : DopatilataUseful part : Whole plant.

HABIT

A trailing perennial herb grows extensively in sandy shores. Leaves lobed, alternate, glabrous with parallel venation. Flowers large, purple, solitary; fruits ovoid capsule, seeds 4 per capsule dark brown.


Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, inflammation, skin disease, boils, wound ulcers, hemorrhoids and burning sensation.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name :PlavakolpalaBotanical name : Eichhornia crassipes (Mart) Solms-Laub.Family : PontederiaceaeSANSKRIT :Plavaka, Ulpala, English : Water hyacinth Hindi : PlavakolpalaUseful part : Whole plant. HABITA rapidly spreading floating water plant. Leaves simple, in a whorl, rhomboid, petiole swells to form an air filled capsule, root areaeranchymatous hairy and long. Flowers in long terminal spike, violent-blue colored, showy. Fruits are cylindrical, contain many seeds. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated pitta, swelling, goiter, burning sensation, hemorrhage, and general debility.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name :LaunkiaBotanical name : Monochoria hastataFamily : Pontederiaceae (Pickerel weed family)Sanskrit :NukhaEnglish : Arrow Leaf Pondweed, arrow-leafHindi :Launkia

HABIT

Arrow-leaf Pondweed is an emergent aquatic herb with stems approximately 0.7-1.2 m long. The basal leaves are arrow-shaped. The inflorescence of 25- 60 flowers is in a dense spike 6-9 cm long. The flowers are 13-16 mm long, purple or whitish. One anther is colouredblue, c. 6 mm long, the other 5 anthers are yellow and c. 4 mm long. The seed capsule is 7 mm long, and 5-6 mm diameter. This species occurs in India, Sri Lanka and SE Asia, extending to New Guinea and Australia. Arrow-leaf Pondweed is often grown as an ornamental in water gardens, and the entire plant except its roots is eaten in India. Flowering: March–June.


Plant is considered alterative, tonic and cooling. Juice of leaves is applied to boils. Rhizomes are powdered with charcoal and used for scurf.

DESCRIPTION

Local name : GudmarBotanical name : Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br.Family : AsclepiadaceaeSANSKRIT :Ajasringi, Meshasringi, Madhunasini. English : Periploca of the woodsHindi : Gud-mar, MerasingiUseful part : Whole plant

HABIT

A large, woody climber. Leaves simple, opposite, elliptic, pointed at the end; flowers small, yellow in umbellate cymes, axillary; fruits slender, brownish follicles.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, hepato-splenomegaly, renal and vesicalcalculi, constipation, asthma and leukoderma.

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Local name : VayavidangaBotanical name : Embelia ribes Burm.f.Family : MyrsinaceaeSANSKRIT :Vidanga, Vilanga, Vella, Krimighna, KrimiripuEnglish : Wawrung, EmbiliaHindi : VayavidangaUseful part : Root, Leaves, Fruits.

HABIT

A large semi climber shrub with long drooping branches. Leaves simple, alternate, elliptic or lanceolate, acuminate, entire, upper surface shiny; flowers greenish white seen in terminal or axillary lax panicled racemes; fruits grayish berries, become dark brown when ripe, containing single, globose seed.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, intestinal worms, skin diseases, nerviness weakness, flatulence, colic, constipation, cough, asthma, bronchitis, migraine, fever and general weakness.

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Local name : DhusarBotanical name : Euphorbia tirucalli Linn.Family : EuphorbiaceaeSANSKRIT :Snuhi, SamandadudgaEnglish : Round Spurge Hindi : Sehunda, DhusarUseful part : Latex, Root, Fruits

HABIT

A shrub grows up to 9 meters in height. Stems are green colored, round and latex can be found everywhere. Leaves are very small, often leaves are absent in matured stems. Plant flowers very rarely. Flowers are greenish yellow. Fruits are capsule, 6-8 cm length. .


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, skin diseases, asthma, edema, toxin, asides and stomach distension. It pacifies vitiated blood.

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Local name : DhahuBotanical name : Artocarpus hirsutus Lam.Family : MoraceaeSanskrit : Lakucha, Likucha, Dahu, Adahu,

IravatamEnglish : Wild jackHindi : VadaharUseful part : Fruit, Leaves, Bark.

HABIT

An evergreen, tall tree grows up to 75 meters in height. Leaves ovate-lanceolate, stipulate and hairy; bark grayish brown; flowers are unisexual, male female flowers are seen in single tree; fruits globose, about 10 cm radius, covered with spines all around; seeds woody, small and are embedded in the yellow edible pulp.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata and pitta, anorexia, burning sensation and sexual weakness. Unripe fruit cause vitiation of tradeshow and rate, and cause indigestion and impotency. Ripe fruits are cooling, and aphrodisiac. Bark cures diarrhea, pimples and ulcers.

DESCRIPTION Local name : Kali musliBotanical name : Curculigo orchioidesFamily : Liliaceae (Lily family)

Sanskrit : Syaha musliEnglish : Orchid palm grassHindi : Kali musliUseful part : RootHABITKali Musli is a herbaceous tuberous perennial with a short or elongate root stock bearing several fleshy lateral roots; Leaves sessile or petiolate15-45x1.3-2.5 cm, linear or linear lanceolate, tips sometimes rooting, scapevery short, clavate. It has hardy leaves and can take shade: the leaves will just get a bit longer in the shade than in full sun shine. During flowering period it open a golden yellow flower at the leaf base every day. This can form a cute miniature plant pot in your room.MEDICINAL PROPERTIESThe rhizomes of the plants are used for the treatment of decline in strength, jaundice and asthma. According to Ayurveda, root is heating, aphrodisiac, alternative, appetizer, fattening and useful in treatment of piles, biliousness, fatigue, blood related disorders etc. According to Unman system of medicine, root is carminative, tonic, aphrodisiac, antipyretic and useful in bronchitis, ophthalmic, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, lumbago, gonorrhea, gleets, hydrophobia, joint pains etc.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name : BansooranBotanical name : Amorphophallus dubius BI (A.sylvaticus Kunth)Family : AraceaeSANSKRIT :Vanasoorana, Vajrakanta, Kanana kandaEnglish : Wild yam.Hindi : Vansooran, BansooranUseful part : Corms.HABITA perennial erect herb with hemispherical underground corm. Leaves compound, large, single, stout petioles; leaflets or variable size, male and female flower are in single inflorescence, covered with wide, pointed spathe; fruits berries, bright red when ripe, containing 2-3 small seeds. MEDICINAL PROPERTIESPlant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, hemorrhoids, hemorrhage, arthritis, inflammation, vomiting, cough, anorexia, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, sexual weakness and general debility.

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Local name : KakamariBotanical name : Anamirta cocculus (Linn.) Wight & Arn.Family : MenispermaceaeSANSKRIT :Garalaphala, KakamariEnglish : Levant berry, Fish berryHindi : KakamariUseful part : Fruits, Leaves.

HABIT

A large woody climber grows spreading over large trees. Leaves simple, alternate, long petioled, ovate, cordate; flowers greenish in long panicles, arises from the nodes of old stem. Fruits drupes, globes, white and turns dark purple when ripe.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, ulcer, inflammation, chronic skin diseases, bronchitis, cough and used for rapid evolution of uterus.

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Local name : BakulBotanical name : Mimusops elengi Linn.Family : SapotaceaeSANSKRIT :Bakula, GandhapushpaEnglish : Bullet-wood tree Hindi : Bakul, MaulsiriUseful part : Bark, Flower Fruits, Seeds.

HABIT

A moderate sized evergreen tree grows up to 15 meters in height.Leaves simple, opposite, oblong, acute or acuminate, glabrous, leathery and wavy margins; flowers gray colored, very fragrant, found as solitary in leaf axils. Fruits ovoid berries, containing 1-2 seeds per fruit.


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, urinary tract infections, diarrhea, dysentery, wound, ulcers, headache, dental caries and constipation.

DESCRIPTIONLocal name :chota dhaturaBotanical name : Xanthium strumariumFamily : AsteraceaeSanskrit : arishtaEnglish : Common Cocklebur, broad bur, burdock datura, Hindi : chota dhatura, chota gokhuru, ghaghraHABITAll of us have known this plant from our childhood. One can’t miss it when the seeds are ripe. The fruits are covered with numerous hooks and kids have fun throwing it at people and sticking it to their woolen clothing. The plant has large and broad leaves, light and bright green in color in an alternate pattern with irregular lobes and relatively inconspicuous teeth. Stems turn maroon to black when mature, with an elliptic or egg shaped fruit clusters growing nestled around the stem. Common Cocklebur is an annual herb with a short, stout, hairy stem. Flower heads occur in racemes in leaf axils or at the end of branches. The flowers are white or green, numerous, male upper most, female ovoid, covered with hooked bristles. Fruit is bovid, enclosed in the hardened involucres, with 2 hooked beaks and hooked bristles. Flowering: August-September.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIESThe whole plant, specially root and fruit, is used as medicine. According to Ayurveda, X. strumarium is cooling, laxative, fattening, anathematic, tonic, digestive, antipyretic, and improves appetite, voice, complexion, and memory. It cures, poisonous bites of insects.

DESCRIPTION

Local name :BarnaBotanical name : Crataeva magna (Lour.) DC.Family : CapparaceaeSANSKRIT :Varuna, Pasugandha, Asmarighna, TiktaEnglish : Three-leaved caperHindi : Barun,BarnaUseful part : Leaves, Bark

HABIT

A deciduous tree grows up to 7-9 m. height, leaves compound, 3-foliate, leaflets ovate, 5-13 cm long, flowers large, greenish white, polygamous, in dense terminal corymbs, stamens are longer than the petals, fruits fleshy, ovoid berry, seeds are embedded in pulp


Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, renal and vesicle calculi, asthma and bronchitis.

DESCRIPTION

Local name :MothaBotanical name : Cyperus rotundus Linn.Family : CyperaceaeSANSKRIT :Musta, Varida, Mustaka, Khana, KuruvindaEnglish : Nut grass, Coco grass Hindi : Nagarmotha, MothaUseful part : Root tuber.

HABIT

A perennial grass grows up to 30 cm of height. Leaves crowded in the base, about 10-20 cm long, linear, acuminate, flat, one nerved; spikelets in compound umbels. Nut grayish black colored.


Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, pitta, diarrhea, indigestion, anorexia, fever, and urinary retention. Increases and purifies breast milk.

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