| Ensete superbum |
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| Kingdom: | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Musaceae |
| Genus: | Ensete |
| Species: | E. superbum |
The plant is well-known from the Western Ghats, Anaimalai Hills, some other South Indian hills in Dindigul and other parts of the peninsular India.
It prevents kidney stone.
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| Plantae |
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| Kingdom: | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Aphanamixis |
| Species: | A. polystachya |
Moderate to big sized tree grows up to 30 meters in height. bark grayish brown to dark brown, rough, exfoliating in circular flakes, wood reddish brown, leaves large, imparipinnate.
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, and pitta splenomegaly, liver disorders, tumor, ulcer, dyspepsia, intestinal worms, skin diseases, diabetes, eye diseases, jaundice, hemorrhoids, burning sensation, rheumatoid arthritis and leucorrhoea.
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| Ixora coccinea |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Gentianales |
| Genus: | Rubiaceae |
| Species: | I. coccinea |
The leaves and bark are used as a remedy for diarrhea. The leaves are used externally to treat sores, ulcers etc. The roots are said to be analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, sedative and stomachic. They are reported to stimulate gastric secretions and bile, and to provide relief in abdominal pains. They are used in the treatment of hiccups, fever, gonorrhoea, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea and dysentery. The roots are applied externally to treat sores and chronic ulcers, and also to treat headache.
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| Talinum triangulare |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Talinaceae |
| Genus: | Talinum |
| Species: | T. fruticosum |
Research has shown that water leaf consumption has benefitting effect on the neurons in the cerebrum and may enhance cognitive ability. Improving the habit of taking water leaf can delay the onset of heart diseases and stroke. Waterleaf exhibit a whole range of biological and pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti fungal and anti bacterial properties. A decoction made from water leaf , alligator pepper and avocado is used to treat hypertension.
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| Annona glabra |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Magnoliids |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Annonaceae |
| Genus: | Annona |
| Species: | A. glabra |
Annona glabra (pond apple), a tropical tree growing wild in the Americas and Asia, is used in traditional medicine against several human ailments, including cancer. To validate the ethnopharmacological claims against cancer, the anticancer effects of alcoholic extracts prepared from pond apple leaves, pulp and seed, were investigated in human leukemia cell lines. The leaves and young stems, sometimes combined with the leaves and stems of Passiflora foetida, are boiled to make a tea which is drunk to destroy flatworms and nematodes.
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| Ocimum gratissimum |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Ocimum |
| Species: | O. gratissimum |
The oil extracted from its leaves has been described to be active against several species of bacteria and fungi. From recent findings, scent leaf has proved to be useful in the medication for people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome virus AIDS. Scent leaf decoction is used for diarrhoea, gonorrhoea infection, and used in treatment of mental illness. Extracts of scent leaves has also been reported to have lowered blood pressure, strong insect repellent effects and kill many micro-organisms that cause diseases, including candida. This plant is used by herbalists to treat a variety of maladies, from bacterial infections and diabetes to pain and liver damage. Studies suggest that Ocimum gratissimum effectively combats several types of invasive bacteria. The oils of the plant also were effective in fighting strains of E. coli, dysentery and typhoid. Some research also confirms that clove basil is effective in treating various veterinary problems, from killing worms in goats to increasing libido in lab mice.
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| Asystasia gangetica |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Asystasia |
| Species: | A. gangetica |
The juice of the plant, combined with lime and onion juice, is recommended for dry coughs with an irritated throat and discomfort in the chest. The sap of the plant is used as a vermifuge and is applied externally to swellings and rheumatic joints. Sap of the leaf is put up the nostrils to stop a nose-bleed, and is also used as an embrocation on a sore neck. A leaf-decoction is used in the treatment of fever-aches, epilepsy, stomach-pains, heart-pains and urethral discharge. The pulped leaf is used as a suppository for piles. The leaves and flowers are used as intestinal astringent. The leaves are used in the treatment of asthma. The plant is popularly used in many parts of Africa to ease childbirth. It is boiled and the infusion mixed with peppers then used as a syringe during the later months of pregnancy in order to ease childbirth pains. The infusion is also drunk for the same purpose.
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| Paederia foetida |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Paederia |
| Species: | P. foetida |
The leaves are used in relieving rheumatic pain. This is a useful remedy for relieving the problems of infertility and paralytic patients. A decoction prepared from the extract of Paederia Foetida is used to relieve problems of chronic abdominal pain, arthritis, over eating and abscesses. The root of the Paederia Foetida is benefiting for relieving the problems of colic, contracting rheumatic pain and gout. It has the properties of a carminative. The Paederia Foetida is used to stimulate the central nervous system. The leaves of the plant are an anti inflammatory and hence are helpful in relieving any kind of inflammation in the body. The entire plant of Paederia Foetida is useful in relieving chronic dysentery and diarrhea. The powdered Paederia Foetida leaves are applied on the abdomen for relieving flatulence. The fruits of the plant are used to relieve tooth pain and for whitening blackened teeth. Decoction of the Paederia Foetida is applied on the forehead with water for bringing down the temperature in fever.
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| Eryngium foetidum |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Eryngium |
| Species: | E. foetidum |
E. foetidum has been used in traditional medicine for burns, earache, fevers, hypertension, constipation, fits, asthma, stomachache, worms, infertility complications, snake bites, diarrhea, and malaria. It is used as an ethno-medicinal plant for the treatment of a number of ailments such as fevers, chills, vomiting, burns, fevers, hypertension, headache, earache, stomachache, asthma, arthritis, snake bites, scorpion stings, diarrhea, malaria and epilepsy. The main constituent of essential oil of the plant is eryngial (E-2-dodecenal). Pharmacological investigations have demonstrated anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-convulsant, anti-clastogenic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-diabetic and anti-bacterial activity
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| Cissus quadrangularis |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Vitales |
| Family: | Vitaceae |
| Genus: | Cissus |
| Species: | C. quadrangularis |
Cissus quadrangularis has been used as a medicinal plant since antiquity. Cissus has been used in various Ayurvedic classical medicines to heal broken bones and injured ligaments and tendons. In siddha medicine it is considered a tonic andanalgesic, and is believed to help heal broken bones, thus its name asthisamharaka (that which prevents the destruction of bones). The Garo tribe of Bangladesh have used C. quadrangularis as a medicinal plant for bone fracture.
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| Imperata cylindrical |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Imperata |
| Species: | I. cylindrica |
The flowers and the roots are antibacterial, diuretic, febrifuge, sialagogue, styptic and tonic. The flowers are used in the treatment of haemorrhages, wounds etc. They are decocted and used to treat urinary tract infections, fevers, thirst etc. The root is astringent, antifebrile, antivinous, diuretic, emollient, haemostatic, restorative and tonic. It is used in the treatment of nose bleeds, haematuria, haematemesis, oedema and jaundice. The root has antibacterial action against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus dysenteriae etc. A decoction of the root is used as an anthelmintic and also to treat digestive disorders such as indigestion, diarrhoea and dysentery. The root bark is febrifuge, restorative and tonic. Extracts of the plant have shown viricidal and anticancer activity.
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| Jasminum grandiflorum |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Jasminum |
| Species: | J. grandiflorum |
Jasmine has been used as an aphrodisiac and as a means to increase immunity and fight fever. It has also been regarded as a means to treat conjunctivitis. In traditional Chinese medicine, jasmine flowers are brewed and consumed as an herbal and remedial tea. An infusion of jasmine tea is known to be beneficial in treating fevers, urinary inflammation, and other infections. In addition, jasmine tea can be helpful in relieving stress and anxiety. It can be extremely helpful for people suffering from heat stroke or sunstroke. Jasmine tea can also be administered as a tincture to treat cuts and scrapes. A compress using jasmine flowers can be useful for headaches and strokes. Jasmine juice is useful for treating corns. In fact, various skin conditions including sun burn and rashes can be treated by apply jasmine in lotion form. Jasmine oil is an integral part of aromatherapy. It is used in the form of incense, candles, and jasmine body oil, providing several benefits including uplifting the mood. The scent of jasmine is said to be useful in treating depression, in particular post partum depression and emotional depression. A body massage with jasmine oil is known to not only lift spirits but also relieve aches and pains.
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| Calophyllum inophyllum |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Calophyllaceae |
| Genus: | |
| Species: | C. inophyllum |
Specifically, tamanu oil possesses a unique capacity to promote the formation of new tissue, thereby accelerating wound healing and the growth of healthy skin. Oil of tamanu appears to be one of the most effective known cicatrizing agents in nature. For this reason it is a widely used traditional topical aid. In Pacific island folk medicine, tamanu oil is applied liberally to cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites and stings, abrasions, acne and acne scars, psoriasis, diabetic sores, anal fissures, sunburn, dry or scaly skin, blisters, eczema, herpes sores and to reduce foot and body odor. Tamanu oil is applied to the neck to relieve sore throat and is massaged into the skin to relieve neuralgia, rheumatism and sciatica. Tamanu oil is employed by Polynesian women for promoting healthy, clear, blemish-free skin and is also used on babies to prevent diaper rash and skin eruptions.
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| Barleria cristata |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Barleria |
| Species: | B. cristata |
Porcupine Flower 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 juice of the leaves is applied to feet to prevent maceration and cracking in the monsoon season.
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| Artemisia indica |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Asteroideae |
| Species: | Artemisia |
The leaves and flowering stems are anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, emmenagogue, expectorant and stomachic. An infusion is used in the treatment of nervous and spasmodic affections, in asthma and in diseases of the brain . This infusion is also considered to be helpful in improving the appetite . The juice of the plant is used in Nepal to treat diarrhoea, dysentery and abdominal pains. It is used as an eyewash where it is said to relieve the burning sensation in conjunctivitis. A paste of the plant is applied externally to treat wounds.
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| Acanthus ilicifolius |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Acanthus |
| Species: | A. ilicifolius |
The leaves of A. ilicifolius are used to treat rheumatism, neuralgia and poison arrow wounds. It is widely believed among mangrove dwellers that chewing the leaves will protect against snake bite. The pounded seeds of A. ebracteatus are used to treat boils, the juice of leaves to prevent hair loss and the leaves themselves to ward off evil. Both species are also used to treat kidney stones. The whole plant is boiled in fresh water, and the patient drinks the solution instead of water, half a glass at a time, until the signs and symptoms disappear. Water extracted from the bark is used to treat colds and skin allergies. Ground fresh bark is used as an antiseptic. Tea brewed from the leaves relieves pain and purifies the blood.
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| Annona muricata |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Magnoliids |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Annonaceae |
| Genus: | Annona |
| Species: | A. muricata |
Annona muricata has anti-viral, anti-parasitic and potent anti- cancer properties. The seeds, fruit, and leaves have been used traditionally for stomach complaints and fever, and as a sedative. Antimicrobial/molluscicidal Activity against both a standard strain and a clinical isolate of herpes simplex virus was demonstrated by an ethanolic extract of A. muricata stem bark. In a clinical trial, acetogenins extracted from the fruit pericarp were responsible for antileishmanial activity demonstrated in an in vitro experiment. Another study demonstrated in vitro activity of the leaf extract against some Leishmania species and Trypanosomia cruzi . Ethanolic leaf extracts of A. muricata showed molluscicidal activity thought to be, at least in part, due to the annonacin acetogenins. Studies identifying the specific acetogenin compounds in the seeds, leaves, root, and stem bark have explored the potent cytotoxicity of these compounds. Activity against certain human cancer cell lines has been demonstrated in vitro.
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| Plumbago rosea |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus: | Plumbago |
| Species: | P. indica |
It is useful for the treatment of chronic respiratory problems. Chitrak is also useful for bronchitis and rheumatism. It works against tuberculosis. Plumbago indica is useful for asthma, cough and cold. It kills intestinal worms. The plant is useful for digestion and works against indigestion. In some countries, it is used for abortion. It is useful for the treatment of leucodermia. It is also helpful for skin diseases. The root helps to stimulate appetite. It cures the disease of the liver. The leaves of the plant are also helpful for the treatment of ringworm and scabies. It is a useful agent for enlargement of the spleen. It is anti-periodic and useful for obesity. Plumbago indica is useful for piles and reduces fever. It cures nausea, allergy and leucodermia. The powdered root is snuffed to get comfort from a headache. It also cures intestinal troubles. In Africa, it is used against influenza and black-fever. The paste is used to burst the boils on the body. It also cures swelling and inflammation in the skin because of its anti-inflammatory property. It supports healthy metabolism and removes the toxins from the body. It is used for weight management formula.
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| Oroxylum indicum |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus: | Oroxylum |
| Species: | O. indicum |
The roots are astringent, bitter tonic, stomachic, anodyne, anti-inflammatory and expectorant in action. They stimulate digestion, cure fever, cough and other respiratory disorders and is useful in diarrhoea, dysentery, abdominal pain, thirst, vomiting, anorexia, rheumatism, worms, leprosy and other skin diseases, oedema and urogenital disorders. Tender fruits tones stomach, expels gas and gives relief in spasm of smooth muscle. Bark if roots is astringent and anti-diarrhoeal. The tree bark has diuretic/stimulates urine production and anti-rheumatic in action.
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| Hydnocarpus pentandra |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Achariaceae |
| Genus: | Hydnocarpus |
| Species: | |
Seed oil is anti-inflammatory, alterative, tonic, used as local application is rheumatism, sprains, braises, sciatica and chest affections. Seed and seed oil are also used in leucoderma, worm infection, polyuria, pruritus, eye diseases and sinus wounds.
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| Mimusops elengi |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Mimusops |
| Species: | M. elengi |
Mimusops elengi (Indian Medlar, Bulletwood tree, Bakul or Maulsari) is an evergreen tree with sweet scented flowers and it is often grown as garden tree. It is a medicinal tree with edible parts. This tree is especially useful in treating gum problems and dental disorders such as bleeding gums, loose teeth, sensitive teeth, cavities etc. Its tender parts are used as tooth brush. The bark and seed coat are used for strengthening the gum. It is used under the name of Vajradanti, in preparation of various herbal tooth powders along with many other ingredients such as catechu, pomegranate bark etc. Its fruits are eaten raw and also prepared as pickle. The bark of tree is used to improve fertility in women. The fruits are edible and used to treat chronic dysentery. They have astringent action. The seeds exhibits purgative action.
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| Euphorbia neriifolia |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbioideae |
| Species: | Euphorbia |
For medicinal purpose the leaves, roots and milky juice obtained from plant is used. The latex or juice is purgative, bitter, acrid, pungent, abortifacient (causes abortion), promotes digestion, expectorant ( bring up mucus and other material from the lungs), febrifuge/reduce fever, carminative, stomachic and anthelmintic in action. Its topical application has rubefacient (increases blood circulation on topical application). The latex is applied externally to remove warts and eruptions on skin. The latex is very hot in potency. Its internal intake increases vata, pitta and kapha. It should be used under medical supervision only.
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| Pongamia pinnata |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Millettia |
| Species: | M. pinnata |
It is useful in skin diseases, relieves bloating, relieves abdominal tumour, bloating, Useful in piles / haemorrhoids, helps in quick wound healing, relieves worm infestation, balances Kapha and Vata, Useful in piles / haemorrhoids, induces diarrhoea, relieves constipation, increases Pitta, balances Kapha and Vata, useful in urinary tract disorders and diabetes, useful in skin diseases, psoriasis.
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| Costus igneus |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Costaceae |
| Genus: | Chamaecostus |
| Species: | C. cuspidatus |
In the Siddha medical system, the plant is use for the treatment of various ailments including intestinal worms, rash, asthma, fever and bronchitis. Other medicinal uses of the plant included Antihyperglycemic / Hypolipidemic / Antioxidant, Diosgenin, Spasmodic Activity / Ecbolic, Hepatoprotective Activity, Aliphatic Compounds, Anti-Stress / Neurotransmitter Effects, Eremanthin / Anti-Diabetic / Hypolipidemic, Anticholinesterase, Anti-Inflammatory / Antipyretic, Uterine Stimulant, Antimicrobial, Comparative Antihyperglycemic Effects of Extracts, Effect on Female Reproductive / Estrogenic Effect, and Antinociceptive.
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| Tinospora cordifolia |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Menispermaceae |
| Genus: | Tinospora |
| Species: | T. cordifolia |
Tinospora cordifolia is used for diabetes, high cholesterol, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), upset stomach, gout, lymphoma and other cancers, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), fever, gonorrhea, syphilis, and to boost the immune system.
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| Aloe vera |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodeloideae |
| Genus: | Aloe |
| Species: | A. vera |
Aloe medications can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin. People take aloe gel by mouth for weight loss, diabetes, hepatitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, osteoarthritis, stomach ulcers, asthma, radiation-related skin sores, fever, itching and inflammation, and as a general tonic. A chemical in aloe called acemannan is taken by mouth for HIV/AIDS. Aloe extract is used for high cholesterol.
Aloe latex is taken by mouth mainly as a laxative for constipation. It is also used for seizures, asthma, colds, bleeding, lack of a menstrual period, swelling of the colon (colitis), depression, diabetes, eye conditions that cause blindness (glaucoma), multiple sclerosis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, joint inflammation, osteoarthritis, and vision problems. Fresh aloe leaves are taken by mouth for cancer.
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| Ocimum sanctum (Tulasi) |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Ocimum |
| Species: | O. tenuiflorum |
Tulsi has anti inflammatory properties as it reduces vata . Hence its external application on swollen parts helps to diminish swelling and pain.
Tulsi helps in many skin disorders. It is effective in skin rashes, insect bites and itching. Leaves of this plant are effectively used in ring worm infections and lucoderma.
Fresh juice of Tulsi leaves is used in nasya karma. This method helps to relieve headache and diseases of head and neck. Tulsi leaves act as nervine tonic and help to sharpen memory.
Paste and Juice of Tulsi leaves help to reduce acne, pimples and scars.According ayurveda, preparations of Tulsi are beneficial in indigestion, intestinal parasites and constipation.
Crushed leaves of tulsi are very effective in fever, cough, bronchitis and other diseases of lungs. It helps in expectoration of excess mucous secretion..Tulsi acts as a cardiac tonic and purifies blood.
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| Coleus aromaticus |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Plectranthus |
| Species: | P. amboinicus |
The leaves have also had many traditional medicinal uses, especially for the treatment of coughs, sore throats and nasal congestion, but also for a range of other problems such as infections, rheumatism and flatulence. The plant is cultivated in home-gardens throughout India for use in traditional medicine, being used to treat malarial fever, hepatopathy, renal and vesical calculi, cough, chronic asthma, hiccup, bronchitis, helminthiasis, colic, convulsions, and epilepsy, Shenoy and others refer to further Indian traditional medicinal uses such as for skin ulcerations, scorpion bite, skin allergy, wounds, diarrhoea, with emphasis on the leaves being used as a hepatoprotective, to promote liver health.
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| Centella asiatica |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Centella |
| Species: | C. asiatica |
In traditional herbal medicine, C. asiatica has been used for varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, psoriasis, minor wounds,strangury, and to encourage lactation.Healers have used Centella asiatica to treat a variety of ailments for thousands of years including leprosy, eczema, psoriasis, respiratory infections, ulcers, colds, hepatitis, epilepsy, fatigue, fevers, asthma and syphilis. In Chinese medicine, Centella asiatica is also known as the “fountain of life†herb because it supposedly increases longevity. Though scientific study has yet to prove the efficacy of gotu kola for these disorders, herbalists sometimes prescribe the herb for the treatment of insomnia, scleroderma, cancer, circulatory disorders, hypertension, memory loss, scars and cellulite.
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| Boerhavia diffusa |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Nyctaginaceae |
| Genus: | Boerhavia |
| Species: | B. diffusa |
Boerhaavia diffusa is an herb found in Ayurveda and other traditional medicines. Historically, Boerhaavia diffusa has been used for its anti-diabetic and diuretic properties. In different areas of the world, Boerhaavia diffusa has also been used for pain relief, anti-inflammation, and treating indigestion. Boerhaavia diffusa is a tropical crawling root plant, with bioactive compounds in both the leaves and roots. Boerhaavia diffusa also has an anti-proliferative effect on some cancer cells, which means it prevents them from spreading. This anti-cancer effect comes from the isolated bioactive purnavarine. Boerhaavia diffusa also has anti-oxidant properties. Boerhaavia diffusa’s anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative mechanisms are plausible explanations for _Boerhaavia diffusa’s potent anti-diabetic effects, which rivals the potency of standard drugs like Glibenclamide and Metformin. Further research is needed to confirm this relationship.
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| Aegle marmelos |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Aegle |
| Species: | A. marmelos |
Problems of the female reproductive system like Leucorrhea, menstrual irregularities etc. are also relieved with the use of Bilva along with other herbs.
It also balances pitta related disorders in the body, effective in managing ulcers and infections.
The ripe fruit has laxative properties and it also helps to treat constipation. Unripe fruit is also very effective in treating dysentery, diarrhea and other gastro intestinal disorders.
It has also power to fight against skin diseases and used to cure various skin disorders.
It helps to control functioning of heart, cardiac muscles and cardio vascular system of body.
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| Saraca asoca |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Saraca |
| Species: | S. asoca |
Seeds and flowers of the tree are helpful in preparing capsules and tonics to solve various gynecological problems of women.
It also reduces excessive and painful bleeding, leucorrhea and headache for women. Because of chloroform and methanol properties, the bark is used to cure bacterial and fungal infections.
As the bark contains ketosterol, it treats uterine fibroids and other internal fibroids and is one of the most common household remedies for uterine disorders. Medicine prepared from bark also helps in removing worms and comforts from swelling of the stomach.
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| Bacopa monnieri |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus: | Bacopa |
| Species: | B. monnieri |
Bacopa has been used in traditional Ayurvedic treatment for epilepsy and asthma. It is also used in Ayurveda for ulcers, tumors, ascites, enlarged spleen, inflammations, leprosy, anemia, and gastroenteritis.
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| Kaempferia galangal |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus: | Zingiberoideae |
| Species: | K. galanga |
The whole plant is used as a postpartum protective medicine, treatment for stomachache, diarrhoea, dysentery, treatment for rheumatism, swellings, fever, coughs, asthma and as a tonic/lotion. In Malaya, the leaves and rhizomes are chewed to stop cough. In Indonesia, it is used for abdominal pain, for swelling and muscular rheumatism. In the Philippines, the rhizome is used for boils, chills, dyspepsia, headache and malaria. The Indians also use the rhizomes as lotions, poultices for fever, rheumatism, sore eyes, sore throat and swellings. The rhizomes are stimulant, used to treat toothache, chest pains and constipation. They are also used as carminative, prophylactic, stomachic, for dandruff and scabs. A decoction of the rhizome is used for cholera, contusion, dyspepsia, headache, lameness, lumbago, and malaria. It is also roasted and applied to rheumatism and tumours. To facilitate delivery during birth, it is mixed with the juice of Curcuma montana, C. aromatica and ginger rhizomes and consumed.
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| Cinnamomum verum |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Magnoliids |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Lauraceae |
| Genus: | Cinnamomum |
| Species: | C. verum |
Cinnamon has long been used in traditional Asian medicine and is most often combined with other herbs. It has been used for joint pain, heart palpitations, and dysmenorrhea. Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon as an embalming agent; it was brought to Europe from Asia as a cooking spice and medicine.1 European herbalists prescribed it for dyspepsia, mild spasms, indigestion, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and uterine hemorrhaging.2 American Eclectic physicians in the 19th century used cinnamon as a stimulant, tonic, stomachic, carminative, and astringent.3 They also used it to improve the flavors of other medicines. The German Commission E approved the internal use of both C. verum and C. aromaticum to treat loss of appetite, dyspeptic complaints such as mild spastic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, bloating, and flatulence.
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| Piper longum |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Magnoliids |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | Piperales |
| Family: | Piperaceae |
| Genus: | Piper |
| Species: | P. longum |
Pippali reduces excess body weight by digesting stagnant toxins in fat tissue and preventing them from building up due to improper gastric assimilating. Efficiently improving the uptake of nutrients, minerals and vitamins it diminishes obesity, clears the skin, smooths wrinkles and slows down aging. Pippali’s warming qualities invigorates the blood and tone the heart muscle. With improved circulation all the vital organs are oxygenated and function more efficiently. It treats heart disease, sciatica, impure blood, numbness and poor circulation. infertility, nausea, parasites
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| Alternanthera sessilis |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Alternanthera |
| Species: | A. sessilis |
As a herbal medicine, the plant has diuretic, cooling, tonic and laxative properties. It has been used for the treatment of dysuria and haemmorrhoids.The plant is also believed to be beneficial for the eyes, and is used as an ingredient in the making of medicinal hair oils and Kajal (kohl).
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| Abelmoschus moschatus |
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| Kingdom: | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Abelmoschus |
| Species: | A. moschatus |
Abelmoschus moschatus – Muskdana seeds are added to coffee for flavouring. Its leaves are used as vegetable. It cleanses urinary bladder, acts as aphrodisiac and is useful in eye disorders. Cleanses urinary bladder, aphrodisiac, improves vigor, improves vision, good for eyes, useful in eye disorders, balances Kapha, useful in productive cough, asthma.
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| Vitex negundo |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Vitex |
| Species: | V. negundo |
Vitex negundo is used for treating stored garlic against pests and as a cough remedy in the Philippines Roots and leaves are used in eczema, ringworm and other skin diseases, liver disorders, spleen enlargement, rheumatic pain, gout, abscess, backache; seeds are used as vermicide. It is also used to control population of mosquitoes. In the USA, hardiness zone 6–9, its purple flowers bloom most of the summer and it is a popular plant visited by bees and butterflies.
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| Ayapana triplinervis |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Eupatorieae |
| Species: | A. triplinervis |
The herb is stimulant, tonic in small doses and laxative when taken in quantity. A hot infusion is emetic and diaphoretic. Decoction of the leaves is antiseptic and haemostatic; useful against various kinds of haemorrhage and to clean foul ulcers. An aqueous extract of the dried leaves is a cardiac stimulant. Fresh leaves are used by the Marma for cut and stomachache. Ethanolic extract of the aerial parts of the plant possess antibacterial and anti fungal properties.
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| Acorus calamus |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | |
| Order: | Acorales |
| Family: | Acoraceae |
| Genus: | Acorus |
| Species: | A. calamus |
Sweet flag has a very long history of medicinal use in Chinese and Indian herbal traditions. The leaves, stems, and roots are used in various Siddha and Ayurvedic medicines It is widely employed in modern herbal medicine for its sedative, laxative, diuretic, and carminative properties .It is used in Ayurveda to counter the side effects of all hallucinogens. Sweet Flag, known as "Rat Root" is one of the most widely and frequently used herbal medicines amongst the Chipewyan people.
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| Cassia fistula |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Cassia |
| Species: | C. fistula |
In Ayurvedic medicine, the golden shower tree is known as aragvadha, meaning "disease killer". The fruit pulp is considered a purgative, and self-medication or any use without medical supervision is strongly advised against in Ayurvedic texts. Though it h
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