Sr.No. | Photo | Plant Details | Medicinal Uses |
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Leaf Drugs | |||
1 |
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Name:Holy Basil, Tulsi Regional Name: तुळस Biological Name : Ocimum sanctum Family: Labiatae |
Expectorant (relieves cough), Anti-pyretic (relieves fever), promotes healthy heart, Anti-oxidant, Anti-bacterial |
2 |
| Name:Vasaka Regional Name: अडुळसा Biological Name : Adhatoda vasica Family: Acanthaceae | Treat cough, bronchitis, asthma & dental ailments. |
3 |
| Name:Mentha Regional Name: पुदिना Biological Name : Mentha piperita Family: Labiatae | Antimicrobial, carminative, stimulant, antispasmodic |
4 |
| Name:Lemon Grass Regional Name: गवती चहा Biological Name : Cymbopogon flexuosus Family: Graminae | Digestive and Stomachic |
5 |
| Name:Datura Regional Name: धोतरा Biological Name : Datura metel Family: Solanaceae | CNS depressant, Narcotic |
6 |
| Name:Insulin Plant Biological Name : इंसूलीन Biological Name : Costus Igneus Family: Costaceae | Antidiabetic |
7 |
| Name:Senna Regional Name: सोनमुखी Biological Name : Casia angustifolia Family: Leguminoseae | Purgative - used to treat constipation. |
8 |
| Name:Guava Regional Name: पेरू Biological Name : Psidium Guajava Family: Myrtaceae | Used in stomach and intestinal conditions, pain, diabetes and wound healing. |
9 |
| Name : Indian Borage Regional Name: ओवा पान Biological Name : Coleus amboinicus Family: Lamiaceae | Improve skin health, Relieves stress and anxiety, Relieves pain in arthritis and body detoxification |
10 |
| Name:Curry Leaves Regional Name: कडीपत्ता Biological Name : Murraya koenigii Family: Rutaceae | Blood purifier & for digestive disorders |
11 |
| Name:Henna Regional Name: मेहंदी Biological Name : Lawsonia inermis Family: Lythraceae | Hair-dye, antibacterial and antifungal |
12 |
| Name:Gurmar Regional Name: मधुनाशिणी Biological Name : Gymnema Sylvestre Family: Apocynaceae | Anti-diabetic, Diuretic |
13 |
| Name:Betel leaves Regional Name: सुपारीचे पान Biological Name : Piper betle Family: Piperaceae | Stimulant, antiseptic and a breath freshener |
14 |
| Name:Indian Bay leaves Regional Name: तमालपत्र Biological Name : Cinnamomum tamala Family: Lauraceae | Wound healing, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal |
15 |
| Name:Bryophyllum Regional Name: पानफूटी Biological Name : Bryophyllum pinnatum Family: Crassulaceae | Antidiabetic, Antihelmintic, nephroprotective, immunosuppresive, Wound healing |
16 |
| Name:Stevia Regional Name: मधुपर्णी Biological Name : Stevia rebaudiana Family: Asteraceae | Natural sweetner, lowering blood pressure, treat heartburn |
17 |
| Name:Kalmegh Regional Name: किरायत Biological Name : Andrographis paniculata Family: Acanthaceae | Stomachic, antipyretic, antioxidant and protects liver |
18 |
| Name:Indian Pennywort Regional Name: ब्राम्ही Biological Name : Centella aciatica Family: Scrophulariaceae | Treat skin conditions like leprosy, eczema, etc, also used to treat anxiety and improve cognition. |
Stem Drugs | |||
19 |
| Name:Bamboo Regional Name: बांबू Biological Name : Bambusa vulgaris Family: Graminae | Anti-bacterial, stimulant astringent |
20 |
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Name:Edible Stemmed Wine Regional Name: हाडसंधि Biological Name : Cissus quadrangularis Family: Vitaceae | Fracture healing, Digestive disorders, Antiasthmatic, Skin disorders, |
21 |
| Name:Giloy Regional Name: गुळवेल Biological Name : Tinospora Cordifolia Family: Menispermaceae | Antidiabetic, Fever, Urinary problems, skin infections |
Root modifications and Root Drugs | |||
22 |
| Name:Rauwolfia Regional Name: सर्पगंधा Biological Name : Rauwolfia Serpentina Family: Apocynaceae | Antihypertensive and mental illness like schizophrenia and anxiety |
23 |
| Name:Ashwagandha Regional Name: अश्वगंधा Biological Name : Withania Sommnifera Family: Solanceae | Anti-rheumatic, reduces stress and anxiety |
24 |
| Name:Gokarna (Blue) Regional Name: निळे गोकर्ण Biological Name : Clitoria ternatea Family: Leguminoseae | Treatment of leucoderma, piles, hypertension, memory booster |
25 |
| Name:Turmeric Regional Name: हळद Biological Name : Curcuma longa Family: Zingiberaceae | Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, anti-tumour |
26 |
| Name:Ginger Regional Name: आले Biological Name : Zingiber officinale Family: Zingiberaceae | Carminative, used for nausea, vomiting, arthritis, migraines. |
27 |
| Name:Vetiver Regional Name: खसखस Biological Name : Chrysopogon zizanioides Family: Poaceae | Stress relieving, Arthritis, stings and burns. Used in Aromatherapy |
28 |
| Name:Vekhand Regional Name: वेखंड Biological Name : Acorus calamus Family: Araceae | Used against cough and cold, as vermifuge, fever antispasmodic and insect repellant |
29 |
| Name:Rhubarb Regional Name: रेवचिनी Biological Name : Rheum Emodi Family: Polygonaceae | Cathartic, Anti-hypertensive |
30 |
| Name:Wild Turmeric Regional Name: आंबेहळद Biological Name : Curcuma aromatica Family: Zingiberaceae | Anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor & used in cosmetics. |
Flowers or Flower buds | |||
31 |
| Name:White Hibiscus Regional Name: पांढरी जास्वंद Biological Name : Rosa sinensis Family: Malvaceae | Anti-diabetic, hypolipidemic, cytotoxic and anti-microbial |
32 |
| Name:Gokarna (White) Regional Name: गोकर्ण Biological Name : Clitoria ternatea Family: Leguminoseae | Nephroprotective, Anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity |
33 |
| Name:Red Hibiscus Regional Name: लाल जास्वंद Biological Name : Rosa Sinensis Family: Malvaceae | Hair loss, treat constipation, emmenagogue |
34 |
| Name:Clove Regional Name: लवंग Biological Name : Eugenia caryophyllus Family: Myrtaceae | Dental analgesic, carminative, anesthetic |
35 |
| Name:Rose Regional Name: गुलाब Biological Name : Rosa Centifolia Family: Rosaceae | Aromatic, astringent, aphrodisiac |
Fruit drugs | |||
36 |
| Name:Coriander Regional Name: कोथिंबीर Biological Name : Coriandrum sativum Family: Umbelliferae | Flavouring agent, antibacterial, carminative |
37 |
| Name:Indian Bael Regional Name: बेल Biological Name : Aegle marmelos Family: Rutaceae | Anti-inflammatory, intestinal parasites, and respiratory disorders |
38 |
| Name:Black Pepper Regional Name: काळी मिरी Biological Name : Piper nigrum Family: Piperaceae | Aromatic, stomachic, carminative, anti-inflammatory |
39 |
| Name:Cumin Regional Name: जिरं Biological Name : Cuminum cyminum Family: Umbelliferae | Carminative, stimulant, anti-inflammatory |
40 |
| Name:Amla Regional Name: आवळा Biological Name : Emblica officinalis Family: Euphorbiaceae | Improves immunity, in hair care, diuretic, ingredient of triphala |
41 |
| Name:Myrobalan Regional Name: हरडा Biological Name : Terminalia chebula Family: Combretaceae | Ingredient of triphala, astringent, laxative,effective for healing wounds. |
42 |
| Name:Bahera Regional Name: बेहडा Biological Name : Terminalia belerica Family: Combretaceae | Ingredient of triphala, astringent, laxative,enhances digestion and in cough |
43 |
| Name:Bitter gourd Regional Name: कारले Biological Name : Momordica charantia Family: Cucurbitaceae | Diabetes mellitus, stomachic, laxative |
44 |
| Name:Capsicum Regional Name: मिरची Biological Name : Capsicum annum Family: Solanaceae | Relief of muscle spasms, used in circulatory problems like clotting disorders |
45 |
| Name:Fennel Regional Name: बडीशेप Biological Name : Foeniculum vulgare Family: Umbelliferae | Carminative, aromatic,indigestion (dyspepsia), menstrual cramps (dysmennorrhea) |
46 |
| Name:Cardamom Regional Name: इलाईची Biological Name : Elettaria cardamomum Family: Zingiberaceae | Carminative, aromatic, digestion problems like heartburn, IBS, constipation, etc |
47 |
| Name:Ajowan Regional Name: ओवा Biological Name : Trychyspermum ammi Family: Umbelliferae | Antispasmodic, antihelmintic, carminative, Improves cholesterol levels |
48 |
| Name:Rai Amla Regional Name: राई आवळा Biological Name : Phyllanthous acidus Family: Phyllanthaceae | Improves immunity, increases RBC count. |
49 |
| Name:Averoha bilimbi Regional Name: बिंबल Biological Name : Averoha bilimbi Family: Oxalidaceae | Treatment of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and as antimicrobial agent. |
50 |
| Name:Lemon Regional Name: लिंबू Biological Name : Citrus lemonis Family: Rutaceae | Antimicrobial, anti-oxidant |
51 |
| Name:Tamarind Regional Name: चिंच Biological Name : Tamarindus indicus Family: Fabaceae | Fever, Gallbladder disorder, Ophthalmic diseases, Liver conditions |
Seeds | |||
52 |
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Name:Indian Almond Regional Name: बदाम Biological Name : Terminelia catappa Family: Combretaceae | Memory tonic, immune booster, skin and haircare products |
53 |
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Name:Cashew Nut Regional Name: काजू Biological Name : Anacardium occidentale Family: Anacardiaceae | For intestinal ailments, Eczema, skin diseases |
54 |
| Name:Coconut Regional Name: नारळ Biological Name : Cocus nucifera Family: Palmaceae | Skin healer, cosmetic preperation and has high nutritional value. |
55 |
| Name:Areca Nut Regional Name: सुपारी Biological Name : Areca catechu Family: Palmaceae | Nephroprotective, anti-diabetic, anti-ulcer |
56 |
| Name:Thevetia Regional Name: पिवळी कण्हेर Biological Name : Thevetia peruviana Family: Apocynaceae | Cathartic, in skin disorders, malarial fever |
57 |
| Name:Nux Vomica Regional Name: काजरा Biological Name : Strychnous nuxvomica Family: Loganiaceae | Bitter stomachic, tonic, anxiety and migraine |
58 |
| Name:Kokum Regional Name: रतांबा Biological Name : Garcinia Indica Family: Guttiferae | Anti-ulcer, anti-oxidant |
59 |
| Name:Nutmeg Regional Name: जायफळ Biological Name : Myristica fragrens Family: Myristicaceae | Carminative, aromatic, anti-oxidant |
60 |
| Name:Castor Plant Regional Name: एरंडेल Biological Name : Ricinus communis Family: Euphorbiaceae | Cathartic, relieves menstrual pain, improves skin texture |
61 |
| Name:Eucalyptus Regional Name: निलगिरी Biological Name : Eucalyptus globulus Family: Myrtaceae | Antiseptic, counter irritant, cold and bronchitis |
62 |
| Name:Fenugreek Regional Name: मेथी Biological Name : Trigonella foenum-graecum Family: Leguminoseae | Stomachic, Digestive, reduces blood sugar level, in painful menstruation. |
Whole Plant | |||
63 |
| Name:Punarnava Regional Name: पुनर्नवा Biological Name : Boerheavia diffusa Family: Nyctaginaceae | In rheumatoid arthritis, fever, intestinal problems and liver disorders |
64 |
| Name:Neem Regional Name: कडूनिंब Biological Name : Azadirchata indica Family: Meliaceae | Antifungal, anti-infective, anti-carcinogenic, insecticidal |
65 |
| Name:Bhumi Amla Regional Name: भुई आवळा Biological Name : Phyllanthous amarus Family: Euphorbiaceae | Hepatoprotective, Dropsy |
66 |
| Name:Chirata Regional Name: चिरायता Biological Name : Swertia Chiraita Family: Gentianaccae | Bitter tonic, anti-inflammatory, anti-helmintic, carminative |
67 |
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Name:Vinca Regional Name: सदाफुली Biological Name : Catharanthus roseus Family: Apocynaceae | Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory |
68 |
| Name:Java Plum Regional Name: जांभूळ Biological Name : Syzygium cumini Family: Myrtaceae | Astringent, Antidiarrheal, Anti-microbial, Anti-inflammatory In diabetes |
69 |
| Name:Marigold Regional Name: झेंडू Biological Name : Tithonia diversifolia Family: Asteraceae | Skin conditions like bruises, contusions, varicose veins, inflammation, sunburns |
Barks | |||
70 |
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Name:Arjuna Regional Name: अर्जुन Biological Name : Terminalia arjuna Family: Combretaceae | Cardiotonic, bile duct disorders, poisonings. |
71 |
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Name:Kurchi Regional Name: कुडा Biological Name : Holarrhena antidysenterica Family: Apocynaceae | Amoebic dysentery, antiprotozoal, stomachic, astringent |
72 |
| Name:Cinchona Regional Name: सिंकोना Biological Name : Cinchona Calisaya, ledgeriahna, succirubra, officinalis Family: Rubiaceae | Antimalarial, antipyretic |
73 |
| Name:Cascara Regional Name: कसकरा Biological Name : Rhamnus purshiana Family: Rhamanaceae | Bitter stomachic, tonic, laxative |
74 |
| Name:Ashoka Regional Name: अशोक Biological Name : Sarca indica Family: Leguminoseae | Management of menstrual problems, anti-pyretic anti-cancer |
Miscellaneous plant parts as drugs | |||
75 |
| Name:Papaya Regional Name: पपई Biological Name : Carica Pappaya Family: Cariaceae | Laxative, diuretic and anti-oxidant. Enzyme is used as digestive aid and to relieve pain, inflammation and swelling. |
76 |
| Name:Pineapple Regional Name: अननस Biological Name : Ananas comosus Family: Bromeliaceae | Antioxidant and Nutritive. Enzyme is used to reduce soreness, as digestive aid and for osteoarthritis. |
77 |
| Name:Rui Regional Name: रुई Biological Name : Calotropis gigantea Family: Asclepiadaceae | Latex is used in leprosy, leucoderma, hemorrhoids, asthma and joint swelling. It is expectorant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory |
78 |
| Name:Jasmin Regional Name: जाई Biological Name : Jasminum Grandifolium Family: Oleaceae | Oil is used as muscle relaxant and aphrodisiac. Its us also used in wound healing, headache and cough. |
79 |
| Name:Peepal Regional Name: पिंपळ Biological Name : Ficus religiosa Family: Moraceae | antiulcer, antibacterial, antidiabetic, in the treatment of gonorrhea and skin diseases |
80 |
| Name:Drumstick Regional Name: शेवगा Biological Name : Moringa oleifera Family: Moraceae | Immune booster, and used for Colic, kidney diseases |
81 |
| Name:Oleander Regional Name: कण्हेर Biological Name : Nerium oleander Family: Apocynaceae | Anti-cancer, used for skin and heart problems |
82 |
| Name:Liquorice Regional Name: जेष्ठमध Biological Name : Glycyrrhiza glabra Family: Leguminoseae | Expectorant, demulscent |
83 |
| Name:Garlic Regional Name: लसूण Biological Name : Allium sativum Family: Liliaceae | Carminative, Disinfectant, anti-cancer, for atherosclerosis |
84 |
| Name:Onion Regional Name: कांदा Biological Name : Allium cepa Family: Liliaceae | Nutritive and digestive, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-cancer. |
85 |
| Name:Glory Lily Regional Name: वाघनखी Biological Name : Gloriosa superba Family: Liliaceae | Gout, infertility, wound healing |
86 |
| Name:Nirgundi Regional Name: निरगुंडी Biological Name : Vitex Negundo Family: Lamiaceae | Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hair tonic |
87 |
| Name:Shatavari Regional Name: शतावरी Biological Name : Asparagus racemosus Family: Liliaceae | Immunomodulators, anti-oxidant, anti-parasitic, boosts female reproductive health |
88 |
| Name:Indian sarsaparilla Regional Name: अनंतमूळ Biological Name : Hemidesmus Indicus Family: Asclepiadaceae | Treatment of psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, diuretic |
89 |
| Name:Sandal Wood Regional Name: चन्दन Biological Name : Santalum album Family: Santalaceae | For anxiety, insomnia and used in skin preparations |
90 |
| Name:Indian Mesquite Regional Name: शमी Biological Name : Prosopis cineraria Family: Mimosaceae | Anti-bacterial,anti-fungal |
91 |
| Name:Long Pepper Regional Name: लेंड पिंपळी Biological Name : Piper longum Family: Piperaceae | Cough, asthma, improve appetite and digestion |
92 |
| Name:Breadfruit Regional Name: निरफणस Biological Name : Artocarpus altilis Family: Moraceae | used for arthritis, asthma, back pain, wound healing, ear infections |
93 |
| Name:Butea Regional Name: पळस Biological Name : Butea monosperma Family: Fabaceae | Antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, anti-diabetic, diuretic |
94 |
| Name:Mango Regional Name: आंबा Biological Name : Mangifera indica Family: Anacardaceae | Leaves use in treating early diabetes, diabetic angiopathy and diabetic retinopathy. Fruit has antioxidant, antiviral anti-inflammatory and cardiotonic effects |
95 |
| Name:Champa Regional Name: चाफा Biological Name :Michelia champaca Family: Magnoliaceae | Wound healing, Antidiabetic, used against gout, cardiac disorder, dysuria |
96 |
| Name:Aloe vera Regional Name: कोरफड Biological Name : Aloe barbadensis Family: Liliaceae | Purgative and used to improve skin conditions |
97 |
| Name:Pale Catechu Regional Name: काथ Biological Name : Uncaria gambier Family: Rubiaceae | Astringent, treatment of diarrhoea |
98 |
| Name:Black Catechu Regional Name: खैर Biological Name : Acacia catechu Family: Leguminoseae | Astringent, boils, ulcers,colitis |
99 |
| Name:Jatropha Regional Name: जत्रोफा Biological Name :Jatropha curcas Family: Euphorbiaceae | antimicrobial, anti-cancer and anti-HIV activity |
Aquatic Medicinal Plant | |||
100 |
| Name:Lotus Regional Name: कमल Biological Name : Nelumbo nucifera Family: Nelumbonaceae | Astringent, emollient and diuretic |
101 |
| Name: Water Lily Regional Name: श्वेत कमळ Biological Name : Nymphea odorata Family: Nymphaeaceae | Antiseptic, astringent and demulcent. |