List of Medicinal Plants in Ekamravana, Bhubaneshwar

Sanjeet Kumar
sanjeet.biotech@gmail.com


Ekamravan (literally meaning one-mango-tree forest) is situated on the Western banks of the Bindusagar lake adjoining the ancient Lingaraj Temple in the Capital City of Bhubaneswar. The aesthetic heritage design of Ekamravan, opened to visitors on the New Year's day 2009, revolves on and around raised hypaethral platforms devoted to Lords Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha. The garden has been created by craftsmen from heritage crafts village of Raghurajpur and the famous historical Buddhism site of Lalitgiri. Nestled in epicenter of heritage sites, Ekamravan has become a cynosure of eyes of all discerning visitors of the idyllic city of Bhubaneswar.Ekamravan, transformed from a derelict site into heritage garden, contains over 200 different medicinal plants. It has come to be recognised as an outstanding example of conservation of urban heritage.


Its traditional style integrates the local ageless architecture with the rich bio-diverse heritage of medicinal herbs and plants. Ekamravan finds mention in ancient mythological texts of Hindu religion (puranas) as an entire forest comprised of a single mango tree. It was a key element in the abode of God Shiva and his divine consort, Goddess Parvati.Ekamravan garden is situated next to the Lingaraj Temple which is the presiding temple of city in which more than seven thousand temples once existed. A variety of plants traditionally associated with Hindu Gods and Goddess and having spiritual and medicinal significance can be seen in Ekamravan. Created by the odisha Forest Department, Ekamravan offers its visitors serene surroundings for leisurely walk and natural stone clad seats for moments of rest and tranquil, transcental medication to take one's body and soul away from the mundane and banal existence of modern city life.


List of Medicinal Plants at Ekamravana
Sl. No.
Local Name
English Name
Scientific Name
Medicinal usages
1
AGARU BACHA
Greater Galangal
Alpina galanga
(Zingiberaceae)
Rhizome- Carminative, Appetizer
2
AGASTI
Swamp Pea
Sesbania grandiflora
(Fabaceae)
Flower, Leaves- Cough, Cold, Digestive, Febrifuge, Colour blindness, Headache, Epilepsy
3
AGIBATHU /
AGNIMANTH
Head ache Tree
Premna integrifolia
(Verbenaceae)
Leaves, Root - Rheumatism, Neuralgia, fever, Cold
4
AKAANABINDHI
Velvet Leaf
Cissampelos pareira
(Menispermaceae)
Leave, Root- Blood purifier, Astringent, Diuretic, Promotes urination, Fever, Dysentery, Stomach diseases
5
AKARAKARA
Para cress
Spilanathes acmella
(Asteraceae)
Flower-Toothache, Mouth diseases, Root-Purgative, Uretic, Skin diseases
6
ALEICHA
Greater Cardamom
Amomum subulatum
(Zingiberaceae)
Seed-Stomachic, Anti emetic, Cough
7
AMARPOI
Kalanchoe pinnata
(Crassulaceae)
Leaves, seed -Bruises, wounds, boils and burns, indigestion.
8
AMBA
Mango
Mangifera indica
(Acacardaiceae)
Unripe Fruit- Astringent, Ripe fruit-Tonic, Leave-Diuretic , Root bark- Bleeding, Piles
9
AMBAKASIA ADA
Mango Ginger
Curcuma amada
(Zingiberaceae)
Rhizome- Carminative, cold, digestive
10
ANANTAMULA
Indian Sarsaparilla
Hemidesmus indicus
(Asclepiadaceae)
Root, Leaves, Stem - Anti-Asthmatic, Blood purifier, Piles, insect sting, UTI, Cough & Cold, Skin diseases, revitaliser
11
ANANTNAG/ NAGALINGA
Canon-ball tree
Cauroupita guianensis (Zingiberaceae)
Leaves- Stomach trouble, Blood purifier, Epilepsy
12
ANKARANTI
Solanum xanthocarpum (Solanaceae)
Flower, Fruits - Piles, fever, asthma, cough, diuretic, sun stroke
13
ANLA
Emblic Myrobolan
Emblica officinalis (Euphorbiaceae)
Fruit - Revitaliser, tonic for heart, eyes, hair, skin & brain, hyper-acidity, cough & cold, diabetes
14
ANTAMULA
Emetic swallow wart
Tylophora indica (Asclepiadeaceae)
Root, Leaves - Anti-Asthmatic, Cough, Fever, Blood purifier, Insect sting , Urinary disease
15
APAMARANGA
Prickly chaff Flower
Achyranthes aspera (Acanthaceae)
Root, whole plant -Astringent, Diuretic, piles, skin diseases, general debility, Stomachic
16
APARAJITA (BLACK)
(Butterfly Pea)
Clitoria ternatea (Fabaceae)
Root, Leaves, Flower-Diuretic, Head ache, Migraine, memory tonic , chronic fever
17
APARAJITA (WHITE)
(Butterfly Pea)
Clitoria ternatea (Fabaceae)
Leaves, Flower-Diuretic, Head ache, Migraine, memory tonic , chronic fever
18
ARAKHA (DHALA)
Calotropis procera
Flower, root, leaves - Skin diseases, cold, cough, asthma, fever, scorpion sting
19
ARAKHA (KALA)
Shallow wart / Giant Milk weed
Calotropis gigantea
Flower-Stomachic, Ant asthmatic, Leaves-External swelling Root-Bronchitis
20
ARJUN
Arjuna tree
Terminalia arjuna (Cmbretaceae)
Bark -Cardiac Tonic, Hypertension, Blood dysentery, Chronic fever, Fracture, Insect sting
21
ARSHA / NAGADAMONI
St. John’s Lily
Crinum asiaticum (Amaryllidaceae)
Flower – Tumor, Vomiting, Snake bite, Root -Emetic, Urinary disorder
22
ASADHUA
Capparis zeylanica / sepiaria (Capparaceae)
Root, Leaves – Swelling, Gynecological disorders,
23
ASHOKA
Ashok Tree
Saraca asoca (Caesalpiniaceae)
Bark - Uterine disorders, Bleeding piles, leucorrhoea, menorrhea, gynecological disorders, fever, fracture
24
ASWAGANDHA
Winter Cherry
Withania somnifera (Solanaceae)
Root - General debility, insomnia, rheumatism, asthma, Leaf- Fever, Fruit- Diuretic, Seeds- Hypnotic.
25
AYAPAN
Ayapaan
Eupatorium triplinerve / aryapan (Asteraceae)
Leaves- Haemostatic, Cough, asthma, jaundice, piles, stimulant
26
BACHA
Sweet flag
Acorus calamus (Acoraceae)
Rhizome-Nervine tonic, Analgesic, Cough, stomachic, Epilepsy & convulsion, colic, remittent fever, insect repellant..
27
BADI ANLA/ BHUIN ANLA
Phyllanthus amarus / fraternus / urinaria (Euphorbiaceae)
Whole plant - Urinary diseases, bleeding, stomach trouble, jaundice, intermittent fever, mouth ulcer, astringent
28
BAHADA
Beliric myrobolan
Terminalia bellerica (Combretaceae)
Fruit- Ant asthmatic, Purgative, Antipyretic, Tonic, Cough, asthma, skin diseases, hair fall, insomnia
29
BAJRAMULI
Sida cordifolia (Malvaceae)
Root, Whole plant - Nervous disorder, Facial paralysis Cooling, Urinal diseases, Dysentery, astringent & tonic
30
BANA BHENDI / KAASTURI BHENDI
Musk mallow
Abelmoschus moschatus
(Malvaceae)
Seeds- Cough, asthma, cardiac and general debility, digestive, diarrhea, aphrodisiac, spermatorrhoea
31
BANA HALADI
Wild turmeric
Curcuma aromatica (Zingiberaceae)
Rhizome-Blood purifier, Antioxidant, Ant asthmatic, Antibiotic, Jaundice
32
BANA KANIAR
Aasphotaa
Cehna obtusata
Rhizome - Asthma, leprosy, fever, colic, jaundice, anemia, diabetes
33
BANA TULASI / GAYA TULASI / NANDABAGULI
Hoary Basil
Ocimum canum (Lamiaceae)
Leaves, seeds - Cough, fever, fungal infection, general debility, skin diseases, vomiting
34
BARUNA
Garlic Pear
Crataeva nervula / religiosa (Capparidaceae)
Bark- Laxative, Digestive, Diuretic, urinary affections, renal & bladder calculi, digestive, laxative, tuberculosis, obesity
35
BASANGA
Malabar Nut
Adhatoda vasica (Acanthaceae)
Leaves, Roots- Antispasmodic, Expectorant Hematological and menstrual disorder, asthma, antispasmodic, cold and cough, skin diseases, hemorrhoid
36
BAULA
Bullet wood tree
Mimusops elengi (Sapotaceae)
Fruit-Tooth ache, Bark/ Leaves -Astringent Toothache, gum problem, dysentery, cough, urinary and gynecological problems
37
BEGUNIA
Indian Privet
Vitex negundo (Vitaceae)
Leave- Body pain, Rheumatism , Cough, skin diseases, fever, pain and immflammation, ear-ache, insect repellant
38
BELA
Bael
Aegle marmelos (Rutaceae)
Leaf, Fruit, Root- Cooling, Digestive diarrhea, dysentery, acidity, constipation, digestion, diabetes, deodorant, mouth ulcer, general debility
39
BENA
Khus-khus
Vetiveria zizanoides (Poaceae)
Root, Leaves- Diaphoretic, Stimulant, Refrigerant, Aromatic, digestive, fever, , general debility, menstrual disorder
40
BHRUNGARAJ
( Blue flower)
Whole plant - Promote hair growth, headache, skin diseases
41
BHRUNGARAJ
( White flower)
Trailing Eclipta plant
Eclipta alba (Asteraceae)
Whole plant - Anti hepato-toxic, promote hair growth, headache, skin diseases, jaundice & spleen enlargement, fever, acidity
42
BHRUNGARAJ
( Yellow flower)
Wedelia chinensis (Asteraceae)
Whole plant- Tonic, used in jaundice, spleen enlargement
43
BHRUSANGA
Curry leaf tree
Murraya koenigii (Rutaceae)
Leaves - Indigestion
44
BHUIN KAKHARU
Root tubers
Pueraria tuberose (Fabaceae)
/ Ipomoea mauritiana
Root tuber - Refrigerant, Cardiac debility, Tuberculosis, swollen joint , rejuvenative
45
BHUINIMA/ CHIREITA
Creat
Andrographis paniculata (Acanthaceae)
Whole plant-Liver tonic, Digestive, Deworming, Skin diseases, Antispasmodic, Anti malarial
46
BISALYAKARANI
Mexican Daisy
Tridax procumbens (Compositae)
Leave- Wound healing, Blood clotting, cough & cold, piles, revitaliser
47
BRAAHMI
Thyme leaved Gratiola
Bacopa monnieri (Scrothulariaceae)
Whole plant- Insanity, Loss of memory, rheumatism, revitaliser
48
BRAHMA JASTI
Beetle Killer
Clerodendrum serratum (Verbinaceae)
Root-Anti asthmatic, Leaves-Febrifuge, skin disease, stimulant
49
BRUDHADARAK
Elephant creeper
Argyreia nervosa (Convolvulaceae)
Root, Seeds-Rejuvenator, Cardio tonic, Diabetes, Rheumatism, Leaves-skin disease, Cough & Cold
50
CHAKRA KEDARA
Spiral flag
Costus spiralis / speciosus (Costaceae)
Rhizome – Urinary calculi
51
CHAMELI
Spanish jasmine
Jasminum grandiflorum (Oleaceae)
Flower- Antidepressant, Diuretic, Corn, mouth ulcer, anthelmintic
52
CHAMPA
Champak
Michelia champaca (Magnoliaceae)
Bark, Flower- Digestive, Fever, Urinary tract infection , antispasmodic
53
CHANDANA
Sandal Wood
Santalum album (Santalaceae)
Wood-Skin rash, Revitaliser, Refrigerant, Diuretic, haemostatic, intellect promoting
54
CHHATIANA
Devil’s tree
Alstonia scholaris (Apocynaceae)
Bark, Leaves- Anti Malaria, Anti dysenteric, Spasmolytic, skin disease, cough, asthma
55
CHHATUAARI (SATAVARI)
Wild asparagus
Asparagus racemosus
Root-Tonic, Galactogogue, Rejuvenator
56
CHHURIANA
Mammea suriga (Guttiferae)
Bark, leaves, flower buds- Stimulant, digestive, skin diseases, rheumatic arthritis
57
CHINI CHAMPA
Artabotrys hexapetalus (Annonaceae)
Flower-Cardiac stimulant,
Muscle relaxant
58
DAHIDAHIAA / MUSAKANI/ JALAJAMARI
Broom creeper
Cocculus hirsutus Cocculus villosus (Menispermaceae) / Ipomea reniformis
General debility, urinary tract infection, swelling, rheumatism, digestive, cough, bronchitis, diuretic/ skin diseases, worm infection, constipation
59
DALCHINI
Cinnamon
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Bark-Carminative, Expectorant Stimulant, digestive, cough, bleeding, pain, tuberculosis.
60
DALIMBA
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Fruit, Flower, Leaves - Astringent, Stomachic, digestive, Tonic, bleeding from nose, dysentery, piles.
61
DASAKARANTA
Common Yellow Nail Dye Plant
Barleria prionites (Acanthaceae)
Flower& Leaves-Fever, Cold, Cough, Stomach disorder. nervous debility, rheumatic pain, grey hair
62
DAYANA
Indian worm wood
Artemisia vulgaris
Leaves-Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, carminative
63
DEBADARU
Polyalthia longifolia (Annonaceae)
Leaves - Fever
64
DENGAABHEJI / BRIHATI
Poison berry
Solanum violaceum (Solanaceae)
Flower, Fruit-Cough, Urinary disorder, Fever, vomiting, asthma, diuretic, skin diseases
65
DHANNANTARI
Lemon grass
Cymbopogon flexuous / citrolus (Poaceae)
Leave- Rheumatism, Debility, Cough, cold, fever, fatigue, Indigestion, Constipation
66
DHATUKI
Fire flame bush
Woodfordia fruticosa (Lithraceae)
Flower-Astringent, Skin diseases, Diarrhea, Dysentery
67
DIMIRI
Ficus
Ficus glomerata / recemosa (Moraceae)
Fruit- Tonic, Gastritis, Bark-Astringent. Bleeding from nose, ulcers, leucoderma, diarrhea, dysentery, diabetes
68
DUBA
Bermuda grass
Cynodon dactylon (Poaceae)
Leaves – Antiseptic, haemostatic, used for Epitasis, fever, high blood pressure, diarrhea, dysentery, vomiting, nervine tonic, urinary disorder
69
70
DUDURA (DHALA)
Thorn apple
Datura stramonium (Solanaceae)
Leaves, Seeds, Flower - Cerebral depressant, Anti asthmatic. Arthritis, removes pain in tumors
71
DUDURA (KALA)
Thorn apple
Datura metal ( Solanaceae)
Fruit-Pain killer, colic, Leaves-Anti inflammatory, sprain
72
DURLABHAA
Sweet Basil
Ocimum basilicum (Lamiaceae)
Leaves, Seeds-Cough, Itching, tooth ache Cough, asthma, skin diseases, tooth ache, gynecological disorder, general debility
73
FANAFENA (PHANAPHENA)
Indian trumpet tree
Oroxylum indicum
Root- Dasmoola, Tonic, Stomachic, Astringent
74
GABA(JADA)
Castor oil plant
Ricinus communis
Seed-Purgative
75
GAISA
White bead Nettle
Leucas aspera
(Libiatae / Lamiaceae)
Leaves, Flowers - Insect sting, Carminative, Psoriasis , Skin eruption, Cough & Cold
76
GAJAPIPALI
Scindaspus officinalis (Araceae)
Fruit (Dried inflorescence), Rhizome - Stimulant, Carminative Asthma, cough, rheumatism, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic
77
GANDHA SUNTHI
Kampheria galanga
Root, leaves - Cough, ear-ache, dyspepsia
78
GANGA SIULI
Night Jasmine
Nyctanthes arbortristis (Oleaceae)
Leaves, Flower, Root bark- Fever, Malaria, Filaria, Cough ,Cold, rheumatism, skin diseases, diabetes, headache
79
GARUDA
Rudermachera xylocarpa (Bignoniaceae)
Oil from wood- Skin infection
80
GHI-KUAANRI
Aloe
Aloe barbadensis (Liliaceae)
Leaves- Skin disease, Acidity, spleen & lever problem, rheumatism, skin diseases, Cosmetics, Eemmenagogue & abdomen pain
81
GOKHURA
Tribulus terrestris (Podaliaceae)
Seed – Urinary diseases, Aphrodisiac, Tonic, heart disease, skin diseases
82
GOLA MARICHA
Black pepper
Piper nigrum
Seed- Carminative Stimulant, digestive, asthma, cold & cough, haemorrhoid
83
GUA
Betel Nut
Areca catechu
Fruit-Digestive, Astringent, stimulant, urinary disorders, menorrhea
84
GUDAMARI
Gymnema sylvestre
Leaves, Roots - Diabetes, cough, indigestion piles, worms, jaundice, emetic
85
GUGULA
Indian Bdellium
Commiphora nightii/ caudate (Asteraceae)
Gum, Leaves, Bark - Insect repellant Aromatic, Anti-obesity, Rheumatic arthritis, stimulant, skin diseases
86
GULUCHI (Amruta)
Tinospora cordifolia
Stem, Root, Bark-Anti pyretic, Debility, Immuno-modulator, Rheumatism, heart & chest diseases, urinary & skin diseases, Leprosy, fever, cough & cold, diabetes
87
HADAJODA
Cissus quadrangularis
Stem , Leaves, seed -Bone setting, digestion
88
HALADI
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Rhizome- Jaundice, Antiseptic, Blood purifier, Antioxidant, cough, worm
89
HARIDA
Chebulic myrobolan
Terminalia chebula
Fruit-Carminative, tonic, Laxative, piles, digestive, uro-genital disorder, lever trouble, arthritis
90
HENGU
Ferula assafoetida
Resin- Digestive
91
HIMAKEDAR (AMARPOI)
Bryophyllum pinnatum / Kalanchoe laciniata
Leave-Disinfectant Antibacterial Dysentery, Diarrhea, insect sting, swelling
92
INDRAMARISA / NAKACHANA
Indian Acalypha
Acalypha indica (Euphorbiaceae)
Seeds- Bronchitis, Asthma, rheumatism, blood cancer
93
IXORA (RANGANI)
Jungle flame ixora
Ixora occinea
Herb-Astringent, Blood purifier, sedative.
94
JAAI
Spanish Jasmine
Jasminum officinale/ grandiflorum
Leave, Flower-Diuretic, Ant-helmintic Skin disease, Aphrodisiac, mental debility, antiseptic, astringent
95
JAAI PHALA
(Nut meg)
Myristica fragrance
Seed Kernel-Astringent, Digestive, Carminative
96
JADA(GABA)
Castor Oil Plant
Ricinus communis
Seed oil-Inflammation, rheumatism, laxative, stomach-ache, tumors & boils, aphrodisiac
97
JADUMARI
Cassia alata
Seeds- Skin disease
98
JAMUN
Java plum
Syzygium cumini
Fruit & Bark -Stomachic, Diuretic, Anti diabetic, haemostatic, arthritis, dysentery, vomiting, skin diseases
99
JASTI MADHU
Licorice
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Root, Bark -Expectorant, Anti diabetic Alterant, intellect promoting, cold & cough, rheumatism, heart disease, aphrodisiac
100
JEUTA
Monkey Jack
Artocarpus gomezianus
Fruit, bark, leaves- Dysentery, aphrodisiac, appetizer, skin diseases
101
JUI
Yellow Jasmine
Jasminum auriculatum
Flower, Leaves, Root -Astringent, cardiac tonic Blood purifier, gynecological problem, cough, ringworm & ulcers.
102
KADAMBA
Kadam
Anthocephalus cadamba
Stem bark, fruit, root -Febrifugal, Antdiuretic Blood dysentery, sun stroke, thirst in fever, urine problem, renal & cystic calculi, aphrodisiac, complexion promoter, galactogogue
103
KAIN
Lily
Nymphea nouchali
Flower, while plant -Astringent, Cardiac tonic, Tonic for general debility, aphrodisiac, skin diseases, habitual abortion
104
KALA GAYASA/ GAYASA (BADA)
Leucas cephalotes
( Labiatae / Lamiaceae)
Leaves/ whole plant- Insect sting, Cough & cold, Febrifuge, Skin diseases, Stimulant, Diaphoretic, Anthelmintic & Jaundice
105
KAMALAGUNDI
Kamala tree
Mallotus philippensis
Fruit- Worm infection & skin diseases, Jaundice, insanity, epilepsy, fistula
106
KAMINI
Orange Jasmine
Murraya paniculata
Leaves- Astringent, earache
107
KANCHANA
Geranium Tree / Mountain ebony
Bauhinia variegate
Bark, Flower-Skin disease, Tonsillitis, Obesity Anthelmintic, , bleeding, wounds, cough
108
KANIOR
Yellow Oleander
Thevetia peruviana
Leave ,Root-Emetic, Ear disease, insect sting, cardiac tonic
109
KANTHIKAPALI
Copparis sepiavia (Capparaceae)
Root- Cough, fever, skin diseases, aphrodisiac
110
KARABIRA
Indian Oleander
Nerium indicum/ oleander
Roots, Leave-Anti-inflammatory, Acne, skin disease, insect sting, Hemorrhoids, Antifungal
111
KARAMANGA
Carambola
Averrhoa carambola
Fruit-Antispasmodic
112
KARPURA
Camphora Tree
Cinnamomum camphora
Latex- Diarrhea, Carminative Inflammation, rheumatism, laxative, stomach-ache, tumors & boils, aphrodisiac
113
KARPURA TULASI
Camphor Basil
Ocimum kilimandscharicum
Leaves, Seeds -Spasmolytic, Anti bacterial Fever, Skin diseases, Cough, Vomiting, to increase sweat
114
KASI
Bridelia retusa
Bark-Astringent, Analgesic Stimulant, Purgative, Skin diseases, Emmenagogue & Febrifuge
115
KATHACHAMPA
Pagoda Tree
Plumeria acuminata
Bark, flower, leaves, latex - Purgative, Skin diseases, Tooth ache, Aphrodisiac
116
KATHACHAMPA (WHITE)
Pagoda Tree
Plumeria alba
Bark - Purgative, Skin diseases, Tooth ache, Aphrodisiac
117
KATHACHAMPA (RED)
(FRANGIPANI)
Pagoda Tree
Plumeria rubra
Bark - Purgative, Skin diseases, Tooth ache, Aphrodisiac
118
KETAKI
Screw pine/ Kewda
Pandanus fascicularis
Flower-Carminative, Antiseptic, aromatic
119
KHAIRA
Catechu tree
Acacia catechu
Bark, Heart wood-Astringent, Blood purifier Conjunctivitis, Stomach ache, Diarrhea Pharyngitis, Digestive, Haemostatic, Tonic, Skin diseases, Diarrhea
120
KHIRIKOLI
Carissa spinarum
Fruit - Astringent
121
KOCHILLA
Nux-vomica tree
Strychnos nuxvomica
Seeds, bark- Nervine tonic, CNS stimulant , Fever, arthritis, colic pain
122
KRUSHNA TAMALA
Stinking Passion flower
Passiflora foetida
Root, Leaves-Emmenagogue, Fruit-Emetic
123
KRUSHNAPARNI / PUSNIPARNI
Uraria picta/ logopoides
Whole plant-Cough, Fever, stimulant, laxative
124
KUMKUMA
Bixa orelana
Fruit – Liver disease
125
KUNDA
Downy Jasmin
Jasminum multiflorum
Leaves, Flower, Bark-Burn, Diuretic, emetic, ulcer, laxative
126
KUREI / KUTAJA
Kurlin
Hollorhena pubescens
Bark- Astringent, Diarrhea , Dysentery rheumatism, skin diseases
127
KUSUMA
Lac tree
Schleichera oleosa
Bark,Fruit - Astringent,Skin erruption , Bronchitis
128
LABANGA
Clove
Syzygium aromaticum
Fruit bud- Tooth ache, Carminative, Anti emetic digestive, stimulant, cough & cold
129
LAHAPALASA
Butea superba
Seed-Antihelmintic
130
LEMBU
( Country Lime
Citrus aurantifolia
Fruit juice -Stomachic, Appetizer Digestive, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Antiseptic, Stimulant,
131
LODHA
Symplocos recemosa (Symplocaceae)
Bark - Astringent, ophthalmic, bleeding gums
132
MADARANGAA
Alteranthera sessilis
Whole plant-Febrifuge, Galactogogue, Skin & eye diseases, hemorrhoids
133
MADHABI
Hiptage benghalensis
Root, Flower, Seeds-Anti obesity, Aromatic, expectorant, skin diseases, cardiac tonic, wound & hemorrhage Leaves-Asthma
134
MADHUKAR
Lavander
Lavandula officinalis
Leaves, oil- Stimulant
135
MADHUMALATI
136
MAHULA
Mahua tree
Mudhuca indica
Bark-Ulcer, Bleeding gum, Flower-Stimulant, , tonic & aphrodisiac Antihelmintic
137
MALATI
Aganosma caryophyllata
Leave, Flower-Antiseptic, Antihelmintic
138
MALLI
Arablan jasmine
Jasminum sambac
Flower, Root - Blood purifier, emmanagogue, ear nose & throat diseases, ringworm, ulcers
139
MANDAR
Chinese hibiscus
Hibiscus rosasinensis
Flower- Hair tonic, Leave-De-worming, foot burning Gynecological problems, easy child birth, growth of hair, head and heart weakness
140
MANJUAATI
Henna
Lawsonia inermis
Root- Jaundice
Leave –Skin infection, Antifungal, Hair conditioner, menstrual disorders, burning sensation, premature graying of hair, skin diseases, blood purifier
141
MANKADA KENDU
Gaub persimmon
Diospyros macrophylla
Fruit, Flower, Bark-Astringent, antibacterial Tonic, carminative, hic -cough, diarrhea, dysentery, gynecological disorder, anemia
142
MEDHA
Litsea glutinosa
Stem, bark, leaf - Antibacterial, dysentery, spermatorrhoea, sprains, wound & boils
143
MIRCHAKOLI
Elaenus latifolia
Fruits -Heart disease
144
MODIMODICA
Helicteres isora
Fruit, Bark, Root -Stomachic, urinary diseases, astringent, colic, expectorant, scabies
145
MUCHUKHUNDA
Hathipaila
Pterospermum acerifolium
Bark, Flower-Blood purifier, Urinary infection Gynecological disorder , urinary problem, seminal weakness, cough, skin diseases, bleeding piles, ringworm & ulcers
146
MUTHA
Cyperus rotundus
Root - Blood dysentry, fever, cough, indigestion, wound
147
NAAGESWAR
Messua tree
Meesua ferrea
Flower- Cough & cold, Expectorant, analgesic, bleeding piles, burning feet, astringent, aphrodisiac, fever, dysentery
148
NAGA AIRI / NAGUARY
Lippia germinate (Verbenaceae)
149
NEEMA
Neem
Azadirachta indica
Leaves, Fruit-Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antiviral , Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Blood purifies, Skin diseases, Mouth diseases, Wound
150
NIALI (BANAMALI)
Tree Jasmin
Jasminum arborescens (Oleaceae)
Leave, Root - Blood purifier, Gynecological trouble, Eczema, Hematological and menstrual disorder, antispasmodic, expectorant, skin diseases, general debility
151
NILAKANTHA
KEDAR (KRUSHNA KEDAR)
Black Zedoary
Curcuma caesia
Rhizome- Carminative, External injury, Snake bite
152
NIRMULI
Cuscuta reflexa
Whole plant - Jaundice, Cough, paralysis
153
PADHEL, PATALI
Stereospermum cheonoides
Root- Dasamula - Cold, cough, asthma
154
PADMA
Lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
Flower-Haemostatic, Urinary disorder, Skin & urine diseases, piles, aphrodisiac, antihelminitic
155
PALAS
Flame of forest
Butea monosperma ( Fabaceae)
Bark-Dropsy & bowel complaint, Aphrodisiac, Antihelmintic, haemostatic, Seed oil -Skin disease & anointing
156
PALUA
East India Arrowroot
Curcuma angustifoia
Rhizomer- Tonic, Bronchitis, Asthma, Nutritious Carminative, Cardio tonic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Seminal disorder, Bronchitis, Asthma, General debility
157
PANA
Piper betel
Leaves
Digestive
158
PANA AIRI
Indian Birthwort
Aristolochia indica
Root-Rheumatism, Blood dysentery, fever, analgesic, leucoderma, gynecological disorders
159
PANASA
Jack fruit tree
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Unripe fruit-Astringent, Ripe fruit-Laxative
160
PARASHU KEDAARA
Martinic ginger
Zingiber zerumbet
Rhizome- Digestive, Appetizer, cold & cough, asthma, worms, skin diseases, stimulant
161
PASARUNI
Chinese moon Creeper
Paederia foetida
Leaves-Body ache, Digestive, Diarrhea, Rheumatism, fever, colic, insomnia
162
PATALA GARUDA
Rouvolfia
Rauvolfia serpentine /
R. tetraphylla
Root- High Blood pressure, Sedative, insanity, chest & abdominal pain
163
PATULI
Queen Crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia reginae
Seed-Narcotic, Root-Astringent, Appetizer, diuretic, expectorant, rheumatism, general debility & Fever
164
PEDIPEDIKAA
Country mallow
Abutilon indicum
Stem- Fever, Cold, Diuretic, Nervine tonic Fever, Rheumatism, Jaundice, Nervous system, Piles, Cough,
165
PIASAL
Gum-kino tree
Pterochrpus marsupium
Wood- Diabetes, haemostatic, , skin disease, arthritis, psoriasis
166
PINGU
Celastrus paniculatus
Seeds- Urination
167
PIPPALI
Indian long Pepper
Piper longum
Root, Fruit-Tonic, Appetizer, Analgesic, Cough, Cold, asthma, piles, rheumatism
168
PODINA
Peppermint
Mentha piperata
Leaves, seed- Digestive diuretic, mouth & teeth diseases, anti septic, stimulant, cold & cough
169
POLANGA
Alexandrian laurel
Calophyllum inophyllum
Seed- Carminative, Skin disease, Ripe fruit-Laxative
170
PURUNI
Hogweed
Boerhavia diffusa
Leaves-Diuretic, Jaundice, Nephritic syndrome Blood purifier, joint pain, leucorrhoea
171
PUSHNIPARNI
Uraria picta(Fabaceae)
Root(Dasamula)- Cough, prolapsed anus Whole plant- Fracture
172
RADHA TAMALA
Maypop
Passiflora incarnate
Flower-Mild sedative, Antispasmodic, Emmenagogue & Febrifuge
173
RAJANIGANDHA
Tube rose
Polianathes tuberose
Flower-Diuretic, Skin eruptions
174
RAKTA CHANDAN
Red sandal wood
Pterocarpus santalinus
Heart wood- Anti inflammatory, Febrifuge, Tonic, headache, skin diseases, boils
175
RAKTA CHITA
Leadwort
Plumbago indica
Root - External application Rheumatism, Leprosy, Syphilis , Gynecological problems, Cough
176
RAMA TULASI
Shruby basil
Ocimum gratissimum
Leave, Seed- Rheumatism, cough, Nervine tonic
177
RAMAKEDAR
(Gandha Sunthi)
Galangal
Kaempferia galanga
Tuber-Stimulant, Expectorant, Carminative Asthma, heart diseases, sore throat, rheumatism, antibacterial
178
RUDRAKHYA
Utrasum bead tree
Elaeocarpus sphaericus
Fruit-Anti epileptic fits, Ant asthmatic, heart disease
179
RUKUNAA HATAPOCHAA
Indian borage
(Coleus amboinicus)
Leaves-Digestive, Gynecological disorder, Liver stimulant, Kidney stone
180
RUTA
Garden Rue
Ruta graveolens
Whole plant-Cough, Epilepsy
181
SADABIHARI(RED)
Rosy periwinkle
Catharanthus roseus
Flower-Diabetes, Carcinogenic
182
SADABIHARI(WHITE)
Catharanthus roseus
Flower, Leaves - Lumbago, Carcinogenic
183
SAL
Sal tree
Shorea robusta
Latex- Asthma, Bronchitis, Antiseptic, Astringent
184
SALAPARNI
Desmodium gangeticum
Leaves - Chronic fever, Snake bite, Leprosy, Tonic
185
SAMI
Prosopis cineraria
Bark-Astringent, Anti inflammatory
186
SASHADA
Streblus asper
Bark & Leaf - Dental care
187
SATABARI
Wild Asparagus
Asparagus racemosus
Root - Piles & Syphilis
188
SHANKHAPUSPI
Convolvulus alsinoides
Whole plant-Tranquilizer, Anxiety, Neurosis, Brain tonic insanity, epilepsy, insomnia
189
SIALI
Bauhinia vahlii
Root-Tonic, Febrifuge
190
SISSOO(BALI)
Rose Wood
Dalbergia sisoo
Wood- Diabetes, Antihelmintic, Antileportic, Astringent
191
SISSOO(PAHADI)
South Indian Red wood
Dalbergia latifolia
Wood- Diabetes, Antihelmintic, Antileportic, Astringent
193
STHALA PADMA
Cotton rose
Hibiscus mutabilis
Flower- Applied over swelling, Expectorant
194
SUGANDHARAJ
Cape Jasmine
Gardenia florida
Whole plant-Antispasmodic, Antihelmintic
195
SUNAARI
Indian laburnum
Cassia fistula
Flower, Fruit-Purgative Febrifuge, Root-Tonic, Useful in jaundice, asthma, diarrhea, skin diseases.
196
SWETACHITA
Ceylon Leadwort
Plumbago zeylanica
Root-Digestive, Piles, Cough, Leprosy, Diarrhea, Scabies, Ulcer
197
TAGARA
East Indian Rosebay
Ervatamia divaricata
Bark –skin disease
198
TALAMULI
Curculigo orchiodes
Rhizome-Nervine tonic Jaundice, Asthma, Skin diseases
199
TARATA
Ervatamia heyneana / Taberneamontana coronaria
Flower, Root - Inflammation of cornea, Tooth ache
200
TEJA PATRA
Indian Cassia
Cinnamomum tamala
Leaves- Carminative, Hypoglycemic , Diabetes, Cold
201
THAALKUDI
Indian Pennywort
Centella asiatica
Leaves, Seeds-Improves memory, Brain tonic, madness, disease of skin & nerve
202
TIHUDI
Operculina turpethum
Root- Antibacterial, Anti inflammatory, Paralysis, Obesity
203
TULASI / KALA TULASI
Sacred Basil
Ocimum sanctum
Leaves, Seeds-Cold, cough Bronchitis Asthma, fever, Malaria, acne, memory tonic, revitalizer, insect sting
204
TUNDUPODA
Forest Pepper
Todalia asiatica
Leaves, stem, bark - Mouth ulcer, antiseptic, toothache, astringent, digestive

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