Kalalavi | Gloriosa superba | Agnimukhi

Kalalavi (Agnimukhi)

classification of Gloriosa superba

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Liliales

Family: Colchicaceae

Genus: Gloriosa
Common name: Malabar glory lily

Nature of Gloriosa superba

it is a climber on the leaves are elongated and their tips are modified as tendril.
this adaptation helps the plant in climbing. the flowers are large, orange red coloured and very attractive.

Special characteristics of Gloriosa superba
Leaf tips modified into tendrils and beautiful showy flowers.

Medicinal uses of Gloriosa superba
The roots and leaves used in snakebite. leaves given to cattle as antiworm treatment.
Colchicine, an alkaloid obtained from the tubers and seeds fetches high price in the market and used in scientific research.



position of Gloriosa superba
vulnerable in the wild.

Kuda | Kutaj | Holarrhena antidysenterica

Kuda(Kutaj)

Scientific name: Holarrhena antidysenterica

Family: Apocynaceae

Nature of Holarrhena antidysenterica

It is a tall shurb or small tree, evergreen in nature.
leaves are smooth large, ovate in shape; and about 15-31 cms. long and 10 cms. broad.
flowers are cream coloured, fragrant and borne in bunches .
the plant flowers profusely during February-March. fruits are thin and cylindrical, with two follicles attached together at distal ends.


Special characteristics of Holarrhena antidysenterica

Fragrant flowers and twin fruits.

Medicinal uses of Holarrhena antidysenterica

The roots and dried bark of the plant used as antidysentric drug. seeds are used in the treatment of fever and cold.
The plant is considered to be the best remedy for dysentery. the plant used in the ayurvedic preparation "Kutajarishta". it has a laxative property.

position of Holarrhena antidysenterica
Very common.

Helicteres isora | Indian screw-fruit | Murudsheng

Murudsheng (Murgshrung)

Scientific name: Helicteres isora

Common name: Indian screw-fruit

Family: Sterculiaceae

Nature of Helicteres isora
it is a shurb growing around 1.8 meters in height.
the leaves are ovate in shape with a serrate margin.
flowers are bright orange-red in colour when young and turn blackish before fruiting. fruits in a pod, five together forming a screw like structure.

location: mostly this plant Found in moist and deciduous forests

Special characteristics of Helicteres isora
Its orange red flowers and screw shaped fruits.

Medicinal uses of Helicteres isora
Fruits used in treating intestinal complaints, colic pains and flatulence.
roots used in diabetes and in convulsions.

position of Helicteres isora
common in moist forests during rainy season.

Gulvel | Tinospora cordifolia | Amruta

Gulvel (Amruta)

classification of Tinospora cordifolia

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Ranunculales

Family: Menispermaceae

Genus: Tinospora

Species: T. cordifolia

Family: Meni permaceae

Nature of Tinospora cordifolia
It is a extensive perennial climber with grayish stem and tubercles on the surface.
it gives out hanging roots from the stem. the leaves are broad and heart-shaped.
the plant bears minute yellow flowers on long spikes


Special Characteristics of Tinospora cordifolia

The stem is gray with tubercles and has bitter test to its exude.

Medicinal uses of Tinospora cordifolia
The stem dried along with the bark is source of medicine.
It is a bitter tonic, useful in all types of liver problems. It is also given to reduce body heat (kadki).The plant is also useful in the treatment of jaundice.
Important ayurvadic preparation like "Amrutarishta"and"Gelvelsatva" are obtained from this plant.



position of Tinospora cordifolia : Common in the wild on trees.

Ashwagandha | Withama somnifera

Ashwagandha (Ashwagandha)

Scientific Name: Withama somnifera

Family: Solanaceae

Nature of Withama somnifera
It is aA erect perennial Herb growing on wasteland.
The stem and branches are covered with minute star-shaped hairs.
The leaves are ovate with acute apex and about 10 cms. long.


Special Characteristics of Withama somnifera
Its beautiful red fruits covered with membranous calyx.

Medicinal uses of Withama somnifera
The drug in the form of alkaloid, is obtained from the dried roots.
it is diuretic in function and used as a tonic for general weakness for all ages.
It is a common ingredient of many ayurvedic health tonics of commerce.

Sariva | Hmidesmus indicus | Anantmool | Indian sarsaparila

Anantmool (Sariva)

classification of Hemidesmus indicus

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Genus: Hemidesmus

Species: H. indicus

Common name: Indian sarsaparila

Nature of Emidesmus indicus
It is a perennial prostrate climber with different shapes of leaves.
rootstocks are fragrant and penetrate deep in the soil.

leaves very greatly in size and shape and opposite in arrangement.
young leaves have whitish midrib.
the flowers are small yellow and purple in colour, borne in umbellate cymes.

fruits with with two follicles and split open when dry.


Special characteristics of Emidesmus indicus

Roots are scented.

Medicianl uses of Emidesmus indicus

Roots are used as diuretic.
It is a well-known plant as blood purifier.
it is also used for improving appetite. young leaves if chewed are refreshing. medicinal preparations like "Raktadoshantak", "Safee" and" Surakta" contain the extract of this plant.
it is also used in ayurvadic and yunani medicine system.

position of Emidesmus indicus: Fairly common in the wild.

Sarpagandha | Rauvolfia serpentina | Sarpakshi

Sarpagandha (Sarpakshi)

classificaion of Rauvolfia serpentina

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Subfamily: Rauvolfioideae

Tribe: Vinceae

Genus: Rauvolfia

Common name: Serpentina Roots

Nature of Rauvolfia serpentina

It is a perennial herb less than a meter in height.
the leaves are long, lanceolate and bright green in colour. they are borne on stem in whorl of three. the flowers are pink or white and are in clusters.
the fruits are small, globose; initially greenish purplbin colour but eventually turning blackish when ripe.


Special characteristics of Rauvolfia serpentina
Its white-pink flowers and berries.

Medicinal usus of Rauvolfia serpentina
Its roots contain several alkaloids. the drug is mostly used as a sedative and for reducing blood pressure.
Used in ayurdice preparations.

position of Rauvolfia serpentina
Due to its heavy demand in medicines, the plant has become extremely rarein the wild.

Rui | madar | Calotropis gigantea | Milkweed

classification of Calotropis gigantea

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Genus: Calotropis

Species: C. gigantea

Common name: Milkweed, Rui (madar)

Nature of Calotropis gigantea

A common shurb of wasteland and rode side. the leaves are thick, opposite, decussate in arrangement and coated with white powder. flowers are in umble and blue in colour.
Distribution: Throughout india on plains on wastelands.

Special characteristics of Calotropis gigantea :
Its typical leaves and flowers, which are quite unique in structure.

Medicinal uses of Calotropis gigantea :

Dry leaf powder used for treating wounds and boils. leaves found to be effective on elephantiasis.
flowers along with jaggery are useful against cough and improving appetite.
the mixture of latex, turmeric and sesame oil, useful in treating scabies.


Leaves and flowers used for worshiping lord Hanuman. position : Very common.

Sadaphuli | Catharanthus roseus | | Periwinkle

Sadaphuli

classification of Catharanthus roseus

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Genus: Catharanthus

Common name: Periwinkle


Nature of classification of Catharanthus roseusit is a herb up to one-meter height. leaves are shinning green in clusters. flowers are white or pink in colour.Distribution: The plant is a native of madagascar, but found throughout india.

Special characteristics of roseus:
ornamental plant cultivated for its white and pink flowers.Medicinal uses of Catharanthus roseus:
Roots and leaves are used in medicine. the plant contains alkaloids,which are used in the treatment of tumor, leukemia, hypertension and has a sedative property.position: Very common; has least risk in the wild.

Halad | Haridra | domestica valenton

Halad(Haridra)

classificaton of domestica valenton

Kingdom Plantae

Division Magnoliophyta

Class Liliopsida

Order Urticales

Family Moraceae

Genus Curcuma

Species Longa

Common name: Turmeric



Nature of domestica valenton
It is a A small herb with long and scented leaves, growing in moist situations. the rhizome is a modified stem, which constitutes turmeric.
Distribution: Found mostly in peninsular india.

Special characteristics of domestica valenton
Its rhizome and leaves.

Medicianl uses of domestica valenton:
The plant contains alkaloid curcumin, used for treating cough and cold.
it is widely used as an antiseptic for clotting blood. turmeric is also used in cosmetic preparations.



position : A common plant under cultivation at various places in india.

Datura stramonium | Dhotra | Kanak

Dhotra(Kanak)

classification of Datura stramonium :

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Datura

Common name: Thorn apple

Family: Solanaceae

Nature of Datura stramonium
it is a herb with lot of branching and large leaves.
flowers are large, white and trumpet shaped.
the fruit is oval in shape, with short prickles all over its surface.
Distribution: Found all over india in plains, especially on wast places.

Special characteristics of Datura stramonium
Its large flowers; and fruits, which split open when ripe.
Medicinal uses of Datura stramonium
drug consists of dried leaves and seeds.the leaves contain alkaloids hyoscyamine and atropine. the plant is useful in treating bronchitis and asthma, and also has antispasmodic properties.
The plant is used in ayurvedic preparations.

position: Common on waste places, as weed.

Bahava | Suvarnika | Cassia fistula

Bahava(Suvarnika)

classification of Cassia fistula

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Subclass: Rosidae

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cassieae

Subtribe: Cassiinae

Genus: Cassia

Species: C. fistula Cassia fistula

Common name: Indian laburnum


Nature of Cassia fistulait is a medium sized tree with compound leaves.
leaflets larg and shining. flowers are bright yellow and borne in long hanging bunches.
pod is cylindrical and dark brown when ripe.
Distribution: It is found throughout india up to a certain altitude.
common in moist and evergreen forest.

Special characteristics of Cassia fistula: Beautiful golden yellow flowers in hanging bunch.
medicinal uses of Cassia fistula: Seeds and fruit pulp used as mild laxative. tender leaves juice used in the treatment of scabies.
It's a very good avenue and garden tree.

position: Commonly found in the forest.

Aavla | Amalika | Emblica officinalis

Aavla(Amalika)

classification of Emblica officinalis

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Flowering plant

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Malpighiales

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Tribe: Phyllantheae

Subtribe: Flueggeinae

Genus: Phyllanthus

Species: P. emblica officinalis

Common name: Emblic myrobalan

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Nature of Emblica officinalis

This is a medium-sized deciduous tree, with pimiately compound leaves. it bears a small pale greenish yellow globose shaped fruit, marked with six lobes.

Distribution: Occurs throughout india in plains as well as in coastal districts.

Special characteristics of Emblica officinalis : Its globose fruit, which is larger when cultivated.

Medicinal uses of Emblica officinalis
fruits are s rich source of Vitamin C. it is an effective liver tonic and a mild laxative. it also helps in improving the appetite and digestion. it is one of the main ingredients of "Chavanprash".
The fruit is a great source of Vitamin C and used in ayurvedic preparations.



Status: A commonly occurring plant of deciduous forests.

Punarnava | Boerhaavia diffusa | Common hog-weed

Scientific name: Boerhaavia diffusa

Common name: Common hog-weed, Punarnava(Punarnava).

Family: Nyctaginaceae

nature of Boerhaavia diffusa: a herb sperading on ground and partly erect. nodes swoeen, with ovate leaves on both sides. flowers very small and pink coloured, growing in clusters.



characteristics of Boerhaavia diffusa

Entire plant has pink colourations on stem.

Medicinal uses of Boerhaavia diffusa Leaves and roots have medicinal properties.
the drug contains alkaloid "punarnavin"
.it is diuretic and used in the treatment of drohapsy and jaundice.
An ayurvedic preparation "punarnavasava" obtained from this plan.



status of Boerhaavia diffusa: fairly common.

Asparagus racemosus

classification of Asparagus racemosus

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Asparagales

Family: Asparagaceae

Genus: Asparagus

Species: A. racemosu
Nature of Asparagus racemosus

It is a shurb.
leaves are small, linear with small stout spnious spur at the base. fruits are globose,3-5mmin diameter and turn bright red when ripe .

characteristics of Asparagus racemosus : This and oters species are used as ornamental plant.

Medicinal uses of Asparagus racemosus : Roots act as diuretic and increas appetite.
the mixture of long pepper, honey and root extract of this plant works as tonic.
It is extensively used in ayurvedic preparation e.g."shatavari kalp".
Cultivated/collected: Collected from wild and also cultivated.

Status of Asparagus racemosus : Fairly common in wild and gardens.

Flame of the forest | Butea monosperma | Palash

classification of Butea monosperma

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Genus: Butea

Species: B. monosperma

Common name: Palas (Palash), Flame of the forest.



Nature of Palash

It is a medium sized deciduous tree with big, smooth and trifoliate leaves.
Flowers are bright orange-red in colour and are in clusters. fruit is a thin and compressed pod.



characteristics of Palash

Its beautiful orange coloured flowers brings colour to forest and hence the name flame of the forest.

Medicianl uses of Palash: Flowers of this plant are diuretic. gum of the tree is known as "bengal kino" and contains tannin, used in the treatment of diarrhea. seeds are used anthelmintic, in the treatment of worms.
Gum "bengal" and flowers yield yellow dye.
provides excellent habitat for lac insect.
leaves used for making platesand bowls.



Status of Palash: Very common.

Neerbranhi | Somyalata | Bacopa monnieri

clasification of Bacopa monnieri

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Genus: Bacopa

Species: B. monnieri

Common name: Thyme leaves gratiola, Neerbranhi (Somyalata).

Nature
It is a herb with succulent stem and leaves, spreading on moist ground.
The flowers are very small, solitary and bluein colour.
this plant is mostly found near water bodies.


characteristics Bacopa monnieri: It is a Moderately succulent plant.
Medicinal uses of Bacopa monnieri

every parts of the plant is used medicinally. it is a tonic for nevers and prescribed in mental diseases. the leaf juice is given to infants in bronchitis.
plant countains an alkaloid "bramhin", which is a cardiac tonic.

position: Common on moist locations.

Kateshever | Red silk cotton | Bombax ceiba | Shalmali

classification of Bombax ceiba

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Malvales

Family: Malvaceae

Genus: Bombax

Species: B. ceiba

Common name: Red silk cotton,Kateshever (Shalmali) .


Nature

it is a tree with its entire bark surface covered with spines.
leaves aremostly palmately compound.
flowers are large, leathery and dark red in colour.

characteristics of Red silk cotton

Beautiful large red flowers and stem armed with strong spines. the fruits contain white silky fibres.

Medicianl uses of Red silk cotton: Its spines are used as antifugal.
gum is known as "mocharus".

Fruits yield slick cotton, used in stuffing mattresses and pillows.


position: Common in drier as well as coastal parts.

Neem | Azadirachta indica

Scientific classification of Azadirachta indica

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Sapindalez

Family: Meliaceae

Genus: Azadirachta

Family: Meliaceae

Common name: Neem, kaduneem, mahaneem.

Nature
It is a tree with straight trunk and compound leaves, with serrated margin.
flower are small and white in colour . fruits are small and elongated and mostly turn yellow when ripe.
Distribution

cultivated as roadside tree near habitations.

characteristics of Azadirachta indica

Beautiful canopy of the tree and its leaves.
Medicinal uses of Azadirachta indica

This tree is known as Amrut Vruksha as all its parts are used medicinally. leaves and bark are useful in the treatment of skin problems. oil cake from seeds and gum are also useful. in the medicinal purpose.


position

Fairly common tree throughout the plains in india.

Bilva | Bel | Aegle marmelos |

Scientific clasification of Aegle marmelos

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Sapindales

Family: Rutaceae

Subfamily: Aurantioideae

Tribe: Clauseneae

Genus: Aegle

Species: A. marmelos

Common name: Bilva

Habit

It is a tree with strong axillary thorns and trifoliat leaves. fruits are round in shape , woody with orang-coloured sweet aromatic pulp.

Distribution

Throughout india on plains and perfers dry climate.
characteristic of Aegle marmelos

Trioliat leaves used for worshipping'lord shiva'. fruits are edible.

Medicnal uses of Aegle marmelos

Leaves and fruits are used in medicine. fruits cotain mucilage and pectin; and are used in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery. its pulp gives cooling effect, hence used for preparing "sharbat". unripe fruits used for improving appetite. Fruit pulp used in ayurvedic medicine.

position: Fairly common in in dry parts of india.

Kumari | Korphad | Aleo barbadensis

Korphad(Kumari)

Scientific name: Aleo barbadensis

Family: Liliaceae

Common name: Aloe

Habit
A shurb with thick succulent leaves, which contain lot of juicy and bitter pulp. theleaves are long and pale green in coiour, with horny prickles on the margin. flowers are borne on a scape about 60-90cms. longs.

Distribution
plant is distributed throughout india in dry climate. thrives weel in sandy saline soil, near coasts.

characteristics of Aleo barbadensis
Leaves thick with pulp. leaf border with spines.

Medicinal uses of Aleo barbadensis
Juice of leaves along with turmeric used in the treatment of spleen problem. leaves also used in cosmeticsas moisturizer.
A popular plant these days, for its cosmetic value. a drug called "kumari asav" is prepared from the leaves of this plant, used in curing cough, specially in children.

position: Not a common plant in wild.

Punarnava | Boerhavia diffusa

classification of Boerhavia diffusa

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Caryophyllales

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Genus: Boerhavia

common name is ghetului, punarnava.

useful part of Boerhavia diffusa;-its seeds, root and leaves are useful.

medicinal uses of Boerhavia diffusa ;-it is useful in inoedema, cardica disorders, liver and spleen diseases.

Sinduri | bixa orellana

Scientific clasisification of Bixa orellana

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Malvales
Family: Bixaceae
Genus: Bixa
Species: B. orellana

common name is sinduri, shengeri.
useful part of Bixa orellana;-its seeds, root, leaves and fruits are useful
medicinal uses of Bixa orellana;-it is useful in astringent,purgative, antipyretic, gonorrhoea and jaundice.

Kanchanar | Baunhinia variegata

Scientific classification of Baunhinia variegata

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cercideae

Genus: Bauhinia

Species: B. variegata

common name is kanchan, kanchanar.

useful part of Baunahina variegata;-its bark and flowers are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Baunhinia variegata ;-it is useful in anti bacterial and diseases.

Shwet kanchan | Baunhinia racemosa.

classification of Baunhinia racemosa

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cercideae

Genus: Bauhinia

common name is kachanal, shwet kanchan.

useful part of Baunhinia racemosa;-its bark and leaves are useful .

medicinal uses of Baunhinia racemosa;-it is useful in headache, malaria, astringent and diarrhea.

Rakta kanchan | Bauhinia purpurea

Scientific classification of Bauhinia purpurea

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Tribe: Cercideae Genus: Bauhinia

Species: B. purpurea

common name is rakta kanchan,dev kanchan.

useful part of Baunhinia purpurea ;-its root and leaves are useful.

medicinal uses of Baunhinia purpurea;-it is useful in catarrh, infection of childern, boil, glandular andswelling.

Potki | Basella albavar

scientific name:-Basella albavar .

common name is Potkai.

useful part of Basella albavar;-its leaves are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Basella albavar;-it is useful in diuretic, gonnorhea, urticari and constipation.

Danti | Baliospermum solanifolium.

scientific name:- Baliospermum solanifolium.


common name :- Danti, hakun, dantimul, jamalagota.


Useful part of Baliospermum solanifolium;-its root is useful .


Medicinal uses of Baliospermum solanifolium;-it is useful in purgative.

Ingla | Balanites aegyptica

scientific name:-Balanites aegyptica

Common name is gaudi, hingan, hingot,ingla

Useful part of Balanites aegyptica ;-it is seeds, bark, fruit, seed oil and leaves are useful in the medicinal purpose.

Medicinal uses of Balanities aegyptica;- It is ueful in anti bacterial, loss of appetite, pain in abdomen.a

Adulsa | Vasaka | Adhatoda vasica nees

scientific classification of Adhatoda vasica nees

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Lamiales

Family: Acanthaceae

Genus: Justicia

Species: J. adhatoda
Common name: Adulsa (Vasaka)

Nature

It is a evergreen shrub about 2.2-3.5 meters high, wich have long leaves and white flowers in axillary spike.

Distribution

This plant occurs throughout india except mountian regions.
characteristics of Adhatoda vasica : Leaves are long and dark green in colour. cattle do not eat this plant as the leaves emit an unpleassant smell.

Medicinal uses of Adhatoda vasica nees

Both leaves and flowers are used medicinally. juice of leaves given along with honey, for treating cough and asthma. it contains durg vasacine, which is brancho-dialator.
most ayurvedic cough mixtures cotain juice extracted from the leaves of this plant. leaves are used as green manur, and for packing purposes.

position

very common in konkan region.

Tulas | ocimum sanctum | vrunda

clasification of ocimum sanctum

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Ocimum

Species: O. tenuiflorum

Common name is sacred basil, holy basil.


Habit

It is herb with one meter height. the stem and branches are purple in colour . the leaves are small ,aromatic purple in colour and bilibbed. seeds are very small shinning black.

Medicinal uses of ocimum sanctum \

The leave are used for treating skin and bronchial problems. the oil which obtained from the leave has a good property of destorying insects and bacteria. few drops of leaf-juice are used for curing earache. decoction of leaves along with ginger and black pepper ,used in treating cough, cold and fever.
it is very useful in the making of ayurvedic cough syrup .In recently it uses in major ingredient in preparing cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, powders.


position of ocimum sanctum

we can easily find that entire plant is aromatic

pev-kushta | costus speciosus

Scientific classification of costus speciosus

Kingdom: Plantae


Order: Zingiberales

Family: Costaceae

Genus: Costus

Species: C. speciosus

Habit

it is a small annual herb which found in shady places. stem and leaves are juicy. leaves are arranged spirally on the stem. flowers are mostly white in colour, with red bracts

Medicinal uses of costus speciosus

Mostly Rhizome of this plant is useful in the medicinal purpose which contains diosgerin, for use of differentiability, anti inflammatory andantispasmodic.for obtaining diosgenin. rhizome is edible after cooking.

position of costus speciosus

During monsoon it is found all over india and plant is succulent in nature .

Androgrophis paniculata flowers pictures and uses

clasification of Androgrophis paniculata

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family: Acanthaceae

Genus: Andrographis

Species: A. paniculata

Common name is Creat,kirait.

Habit
It is a Herb with hard branching.
Four-angled stem is very small with linear leaves. fruit and capsule is about 2 centemeter long.

Distribution: This plant occurs in india.

Medicinal uses of Androgrophis paniculata
Its roots and leave are useful in medicinal purpose , useful in kalmeghine, tonic which made by this plants are useful in curing fever. this plants all the parts are bitter hence the plant is used in ayurvedic preparation.
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Position of Androgrophis paniculata:
mostly in in dry places and grows as like a grass.

khaj-kuili | Macuna prurita Hook

scientific name : Macuna prurita Hook.



Common name: Common Cowitch, kavcha.

Family: Fabaceae

Habit
It is a herbaceous perennial twiner on hedges and others bushes. leaves are trifoliate . which is not so big than the lateral onse. .
Distribution
The plant is very common in moist-deciduous forest on bushes.


medicinal uses of Macuna prurita Hook.
In ayurvedic preparation the seds of this plants are very useful hence in the ayurvedic preparation of "kavchapak "seeds of the plants play very importanr role.

Dried bristles from the pods are mixed with jaggery and given orally to expel worms.it is also useful in th making of "ayurvedic medicine-tonic".

Position of Macuna prurita Hook
the plants is very usual in the wild , which is collected from the wild.

special charecteristic
it has a special charecteristic that its pod with stinging hairs by this we can easily find this plant.

Methi | Trigonella foenumgraecum

classification of Trigonella foenumgraecum

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Tribe: Trifolieae

Genus: Trigonella

common name is methi.


useful parts of Trigonella foenumgraecum:-its seeds and leaves are uses in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Trigonella foenumgraecum :- it is useful in the carminative, small-pox, dysentery and also useful in the making of tonic.

Arjuna | Terminalia arjuna

Scientific classification of terminalia arjuna

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Myrtales

Family: Combretaceae

Genus: Terminalia

Species: T. arjuna

common name is arjuna.

useful parts of Terminalia arjuna :- its root , leave and barks are useful in the medicinal purpose.


medi cinal uses of Terminalia arjuna:- it is useful in anginal pain , palpitation cardiac tonic.

Hritaki | Terminalia chebula

Scientific classification of Terminalia chebula

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Myrtales

Family: Combretaceae

Genus: Terminalia

Species: T. chebula

common name is ,Haritaki, hirda.

useful parts of Terminalia chebula:-its fruits are useful in the the form of medicinal purpose.


medicinal uses of Terminalia chebula:- is useful in chronic consipation,peptic ulcer and mostly in eye-infection.

clove | Syzigium aromaticum

classification of Syzigium aromaticum


Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Myrtales

Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: Syzygium

Species: S. aromaticum

common name is lavang, clove.
.
useful parts of Syzigium aromaticum:- its bud is uses in medicinal purpose.

medicial uses of Syzigium aromaticum:- it is useful in heart disease, indigestion and loss of appetite.

Kajra | strychnos num-vomica

botanical name :- strychnos num-vomica

common name is Kunchala, Kajra.

useful parts of strychnos num-vomica:- its bark and seeds are usese in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of strychnos num-vomica:- it is useful in general weakness and local inflammation chronic diarroea.

Patoli | Sterospermum cheloeniiodes

Botanical name:- Sterospermum cheloeniiodes
common name is Patoli.

useful parts of Sterospermum cheloeniiodes:- its roots ,flowers,leaves and barks are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Sterospermum cheloeniiodes:- it is useful in febrifuge.

Akkalkara | Spilanthes acmella

Scientific classification of  Spilanthes acmella


Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asterales

Family: Asteraceae

Genus: Acmella

Species: A. oleracea

common name is Akkalkara.

useful parts of Spilanthes acmella :- its flowers ,seeds and plants are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Spilanthes acmella :- it is useful in mostly toothache.

Jitsaya | Spermadictyon suaveolens

botanical name is Spermadictyon suaveolens

common name is JITSAYA.


useful parts of Spermadictyon suaveolens:- its roots are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Spermadictyon suaveolens:- it is useful in oedema,rheumatoid arthritis.

Bhui | Solarium virginianum

botanica name is Solarium virginianum

common name is bhui.

useful parts of Solarium virginianum:-its roots are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Solarium virginianum:- it is useful in asthma, chast pain and expectorant.

Mothi ringni | Solanum violaceum

botanical name :- Solanum violaceum

common name :-Mothi ringni , dorli


useful parts of Solanum violaceum:- its roots and fruits are useful in the medicinal purpose.


medicinal uses of Solanum violaceum:- it is useful in asthma,dry cough and chronic febrile infections.

Kate ringni | Solanum tanthocarpum

botanical name is solanum tanthocarpum

common name is kate ringni.

useful parts of Solanum tanthocarpum:- its roots , stem, leaves, fruit and flowers are useful in the medicinal purpose.

Black-night shade | Solanum nigrum

clsification of Solanum nigrum


Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Solanum

Species: S. nigrum

common name is Black-night shade, kakmachi.

useful parts of Solanum nigrum:- its root ,stem , and flower with fruits are so useful in madicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Solanum nigrum:-it is useful in skin-disease, emesis, oedema.

Chopchini | Smilex chinensis

Botanical name is Smilex chinensis.
common name is Chopchini.
 useful parts of smilex chinensis:- its roots are useful in the medicinal purpose.  medicinal uses of smilex chinensis:- it is useful in the chronic rheumatism, syphilis and very useful in the skin disease.

Mahabala | Sida rhombifolia

Scientific classification of Sida rhombifolia

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Malvales

Family: Malvaceae

Genus: Sida

Species: S. rhombifolia

common name is mahabala.

useful parts of Sida rhombifolia:-its seeds and roots are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of Sida rhombifolia:- it is useful in thre making of tonic.

Tetu | Proxylum indicum

Proxylum indicum
common name is Tetu, Shyonaka.

useful parts of proxylum indicum:- its root and barks are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of proxylum indicum:- it is useful in purgative, carminative and also useful in the making of tonic.

Narvel | Premna mucronata

Common  and Local name is narvel.
Useful parts of premna mucronata:-Its leave are  useful in medicinal purpose.
medicinal uses of premna mucronata:-it is useful in lactation.

Kranja | Pongamia pinnata

Scientific classification of Pongamia pinnata

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Pongamia
Species: P. pinnata

common name is Karanja.

useful parts of pomgamia pinnata:- its seeds and oil which obtained from seeds and leaves are useful.
medicinal usese of pomgamia pinnata:-it is useful in skin-disease, scabies, ulcers, internal bleedings and fistulous sores.

Chitrak | Plumbargo zeylanica

Scientific classification of Plumbargo zeylanica

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Genus: Plumbago

common names is Chitrak.
Useful parts of Plumbargo zeylanica:-its roots are useful in the medicinal purpose.
Medicinal uses of Plumbargo zeylanica:- it is useful in skin-disease,dyspepsia and piles.

Ishapgola | Plantago ovata

Scientific classiffication of Plantago ovata

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Plantago
Species: P. ovata
Common and local  name is Ishapgola
Useful parts of plantago ovata:-its seeds are useful.
Medicinal usese of plantago ovata:-it is useful in diuretics in inflammatory conditions of mucous membrane of gastro intestinal and genito urinary tract.

Black-paper | Paper nigrum

Scientific classification of Paper nigrum

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Piperales
Family: Piperaceae
Genus: Piper
Species: P. nigrum
common name is Black-paper, Kala-miri ,maricham. 
Useful parts of piper nigrum:- its dried unrip fruits are useful.
Medicinal uses of piper nigrum:-it is useful in piles, gastric, ascites, anaemia and asthma.

Pimpli | Piper longum

Scientific classification of Piper longum


Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Piperales

Family: Piperaceae

Genus: Piper

Species: P. longum

common name is Pimpli ,piplamul.
Useful parts of piper longum:- its dried unrip fruits and root are useful in the medicinal purpose.
Medicinal uses of piper longum:- it is useful in cough, cold. it is antidote to snake poison.

Phanya nivadung | Opuntia cochineliufera | opuntia ficus indica

common names : Cactus extract, opuntia, cactus plants, opuntia ficus indica.
Scientific classification of Opuntia cochineliufera

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Opuntioideae

Common name is Phanya-nivadung.
Useful parts of opuntia cochinelifera:- its fruits and plants are useful in medicinal purpose.
Medicinal uses of opuntia cochinelifera:- it is useful in mildly laxative.

Karpur tulsi | Ocimum kilimandshericum

Ocimum kilimandshericum

common name is Karpur-tulsi.

useful parts of OCIMUM KILIMANDSHERICUM:-its leaves are useful in medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of OCIMUM KILIMANDSHERICUM:- it is useful in making of tooth paste and mouth wash.

Ocimum bascilium | Sabja

Scientific classification of Ocimum bascilium(sabja)


Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum

Common name is sabja.
Useful parts of ocimum bacilicum:-its leaves and root useful in the medicinal purpose.
medicinal uses of ocimum bacilicum:- it is useful in diuretic, stimulant, demulcent and chronic diarrhoea.

Nyctanthes Arbortristics | Parijatak

Scientific classification of Nyctanthes Arbortristics

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Lamiales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Nyctanthes
Species: N. arbor-tristis

common and local  name  :- sephalika, parijatak.
Useful part of nyctanthes arbotristis ;-its bark and leave useful.
Medicinal uses of nyctanthes arbortristis;-it is useful in fever, anti pyretic, anti spasmodic, anodyne and rheumatism.

Myrtus Communis | Vilayiti Mehndi

Scientific classification of Myrtus Communis


Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Myrtus
Common and local  name is vilayiti mehndi.
Useful part of myrtus communis;- its leave , fruit, essential oil of leaves useful
Medicinal uses of myrtus communis;-it is useful in astringent, epilepsy, dyspepsia, diseasses ofstomach and liver,rheumatism.

Myritica Fragrans Hout | Jaiphal

Scientific classification of Myritica Fragrans Hout

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Myristicaceae
Genus: Myristica
Common and local  name is jaiphal
Useful part of myristica fragrans hout;-its seed oil useful.
Medicinal uses of myristica fragrans hout;- it is useful in carminative, stomach problem, nausea and vomiting.

Murraya Paniculata | Marchula

Scientific classification of Murraya Paniculata

Kingdom: plantae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Murraya
Species: M. paniculata
Common and local  name is marchula.
Useful part of murraya paniculata;-its bark , root, leaves, bark of stem are useful
Medicinal uses of murraya paniculata;-it is useful in bodyache, application tofresh cuts, anti diarrhoeal.

Mucuna Pruiens | Atmagupta

Scientific classification of Mucuna Pruiens

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Species: M. pruriens
Common name is atmagupta.
Useful part of Mucuna pruiens ;-its seeds, pods and root are useful.
Medicunal uses of Mucuna pruiens;-it is useful in nervines tonic in scorpion and sting.

Moringa Pterygosperma | Sigruh

Moringa pterygosperma
Common and Local  name :- sigruh, mushik.
Useful part of moringa pterygosperma ;-its ,bark, leaves, flower and fruit are useful.
Medicinal uses of moringa pterygosperma ;-bladderstone, rubefacient, swellings, intestinal worms, indigestion, animal poisoning and abscesses.

Momordica Charantia | Karle

Scientific classification of Momordica Charantia

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Cucurbitales
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Genus: Momordica
Species: M. charantia

Common  and local name is karle,bittergouard.

Useful part of momordida charantia;-its root, leaf, stem, fruit and flower are useful.

Medicinal uses of momordica charantia;-it is useful in skin diseases, vermifuge, diabetes and fever.

Mimusops elengi | Bakulah | Bolariri

Scientific classification of mimusops elengi 

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Mimusops
Species: M. elengi

Common and local  name is bakulah, bolariri.
Useful part of mimusops elengi;-its bark, flower and fruit are useful .
Medicinal uses of mimusops elengi;-it is useful in astringent, pungent, digestive, gum and teeth, intestinalworms.

Mimosa Pudica | Lajja | Lajalu

Scientific classification of mimosa pudica .

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Mimosoideae
Genus: Mimosa
Species: M. pudica



Common and local  name is lajja, lajalu.
Useful part of mimosa pudica;-its leave and root are useful.
Medicinal uses of mimosa pudica;-it is useful in piles, fistula and hydrocele.

Mezoneuron cueullatus | Wakeri

Mezoneuron Cueullatus
Common name is wakeri.
Useful part of mezoneuron cueullatus;-it is root is useful.
Medicinal uses of mezonaeuron cueullatus;-it is useful in strength and vigour.

Mesua ferra | Nagkesar

Mesua ferra
Common and local  name is nagkesar.
Useful part of meusa ferra;- its flower,fruit bark and leaves are useful..
Medicinal uses of meusa ferra :-it is useful in astringent,dysentery and sudorific.

Memecylon Umbellatum | Lokhandi

Memecylon umbellatum
Common and local  name is lokhandi, iron woodtree, anjan.
Useful part of memecylon umbellatum:-its fruit,leaves and roots are useful.
Medicinal uses of memecylon umbellatum;- it is useful in burningsensation, conjuntivitis, leucorrhoea and gonorrhoea.

Melia Azedarach | Mahanimb

Scientific classification of Melia Azedarach

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Melia
Common and local  name is mahanimba, bakannimb.

Useful parts of melia azedarach :-its useful parts are root, bark, fruit and leaves oil.
Medicinal uses of melia azedarach :- it is useful in alexiphormic, nervous headache and in diuretic.

Mammea Longifolia | Surangi

Scientific classification of mammea longifolia

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Clusiaceae
Subfamily: Kielmeyeroideae
Tribe: Calophylleae
Genus: Mammea





Common and local  name is surangi


Useful part of mammea longifolia;-it is useful in stamen.


Medicinal uses of mammea longifolia ;- it is useful in haemorrhoides and stiumulation.

Mallotus Philippensis | Kapila

Scientific clasification of Mallotus Philippensis

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Subfamily: Acalyphoideae
Tribe: Acalypheae
Subtribe: Rottlerinae
Genus: Mallotus

Common and local  name is kapila, kamata tree.


Useful parts of mallotus philippensis:-its fruit coat are useful.


Medicinal uses of mallotus philippensis:-it is useful in skin disease, stone, blood disease.

Gnidia Eriocephslus | Rametha

botanical name:-gnidia eriocephslus


common name is rametha.


useful parts of gnidia eriocephslus:- its barks are useful in medicinal purpose.


medicinal uses of gnidia eriocephslus:- it is useful in tooth removal.

Aristolochia Indica | Sapsan

Scientific classification of Aristolochia Indica

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Piperales
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Genus: Aristolochia


Common and Local   name is sapsan, dutchman's pipe and ishwari.


Useful parts of aristolochia indica:-its root and leaves are useful in medicinal purpose.


Medicinal uses of aristolochia indica:- it is useful in purgative, anthelmintic, emmenogogue, eczema in children.

Areca Catechu | supari

Scientific classification of areca catechu
 kingdom: plantae
 order: arecales
 family: arecaceae
 genus: areca
 species: a. catechu
 common name is supari.
 useful parts of areca catechu:- its nuts are useful.
 medicinal uses of areca catechu:-it is useful in astringent,nervine tonic, urinary disorders.

Antidesma Ghasembilla | Umtao

antidesma ghasembilla


common name is umtao.


useful parts of antidesma ghasembilla:- its wood and barks are useful.


medicinall uses of antidesma ghasembilla:- it is useful in astringent. and also useful to making of tonic.

Annona Sqamosa | Sitaphal

Scientific classification of Annona Sqamosa

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
Genus: Annona
Species: A. squamosa.


common name is sitaphal.
Useful parts of annona sqamosa:- its seeds , fruits and leave are uses in the medicinal purpose.


Medicinal uses of annona sqamosa:-it is useful in oedema
.

Andrograaphics Peniculata | Kalmegh

Scientific cassification of Andrograaphics Peniculata

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Lamiales

Family: Acanthaceae

Genus: Andrographis

Species: A. paniculata

Common and local  name is kalmegh, kirayat, bhunimba.


Useful parts of andrographics peniculata:- Its whole herb and dried stalks are useful in the medicinal purpose.


Medicinal uses of andrographics peniculata:- It is useful in diarrhea,  sliggish fever and remittent fever.

Ancistrocladus Heyneanus | Hukwel

scientific classification of ancistrocladus heyneanus

Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Caryophyllales

Family: Ancistrocladaceae

Genus: Ancistrocladus





common name is hukwel.


useful parts of ancistrocladus heyneanus:- its root uses in anti-aids.


medicinal uses of ancistrocladus heyneanus:- useful in anti-aids.

Foeniculum vulgare| badishep

classification of foeniculum vulgare:-


kingdom: plantae


order: apiales


genus: foeniculum






common name is badishep.


useful part of foneiculum vulgare ;-it is useful fruit,oil and root.


medicinal uses of foeniculum vulgare ;-its useful part in stomachache,.paralysis,pain and piles.

Ficus-religiosa | Peepal

Ficus-religiosa | Peepal
common name is ashvattha or peepal


useful part of ficus religiosa ;-it is useful bark,fruit,root and latex.


medicinal uses of ficus religiosa ;-indigestion,skin infection,wound healer,burns,diarroeha and dysentery.

Ficus-Racemosa | umber

Scientific classification of ficus-racemosa


kingdom: plantae
division: magnoliophyta
class: magnoliopsida
order: rosales
family: moraceae
genus: ficus
species: f. racemosa




common name is umbar.


useful part of ficus racemosa ;-it is useful bark,root,leaves and fruit.


medicinal uses of ficus racemosa;-


astringent,dysentery,diabetes,stomacthache piles anddiarrhoea.

Ficus -Benhalensis | Vad

Classification Of Ficus -Benhalensis

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Subclass: Rosidae
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Tribe: Ficeae
Genus: Ficus
Common name is Vad.

Useful parts of Ficus Benhalensis:-its bark,latex,leaves,fruit used in the medicinal purpose.


Medicinal uses of Ficus Benhalensis:-This is a tree which is useful in the wound,oedima,eye disease, skin disease, dysentery.

EMBLICA-OFFICINALIS | AMLA

scientific classification of EMBLICA-OFFICINALIS | AMLA
Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Flowering plant

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Malpighiales

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Tribe: Phyllantheae

Subtribe: Flueggeinae

Genus: Phyllanthus

Species: P. emblica

common name is AMLA.

useful parts of EMBLICA OFFICINALIS:- its dried fruits are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of EMBLICA OFFICINALIS:-it is useful in the anaemia,piles,sore throat, mouth ulcers.

EMBELIA-BASAL | VIDHANGA

common name is VIDHANGA.

useful parts of EMBELIA BASAL:-its berries,root ,barks and leaves are useful.

medicinal use of EMBELIA BASAL:-it is useful in the piles, sore throat,dyspepsia.

ECLIPTA-ALBA | MAKA

CLASSIFICATION OF ECLIPTA-ALBA

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Asterales

Family: Asteraceae

Genus: Eclipta

Species: E. alba

common name is MAKA.

useful parts of ECLIPTA ALBA:- mostly its roots are useful. and also

its stem ,leaves,seeds are useful in the medicinal purpose.

medicinal uses of ECLIPTA ALBA:- it is useful in headache,growth of hair,pain in ear.

Drypetes-roxburghiti | putravnti

Drypetes-roxburghiti | putravnti
Common name is putravanti.
Useful parts of drypetes roxburghti:- Basically its fruits are used in medicinal purpose.
Medicinal uses of drypetes roxburghti:- It is useful in blood pressure.

Dalbergia Latifolia | Shisham

Classification of Dalbergia Latifolia | Shisham
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Dalbergieae
Genus: Dalbergia
Common name is shisham ,shishapa.
Useful parts of Dalbergia Latifolia | Shisham:-mostly its bark used in the medicinal purpose.
Medicinal use of Dalbergia Latifolia | Shisham:- it is useful in the dyspepsia,diarrhoea,leprosy,obesity.

CYPERUS ELEUSINOIDES | NAGAR-MUSTAK

Classification of cyperus eleusinoides.
kingdom: plantae
order: poales
family: cyperaceae
genus: cyperus
Common name and local name:- nagar-mustak.
Useful parts of cyperus eleusinoides: its roots are useful in the medicinal purpose.
Medicinal uses of cyperus eleusinoides:-It is useful in the diuretics, gonorrhoea and syphilis.

CYNODON-DACTYLON | HARLI

Classificaiton of Cynodon dactylon.
kingdom: plantae
Order: poales
Family: poaceae
Genus: cynodon
Species: c. dactylon
Common name is harli ,durva, shat purva.
Useful parts of Cynodon dactylon:- It roots ,stem,leaves and flowers are useful.
Medicinal uses of Cynodon dactylon:- It is useful in emetic,piles,Oligouria,psychotic disorders.

CYMBOPOGUM-CITRATUS | BHUSTRINA

Classification of cymbopogum citratus
kingdom: plantae
order: poales
family: poaceae
genus: cymbopogon
species: c. citratus
Common name is bhustrina.
Useful parts of cymbopogum citratus:-Its leaves are useful and oil also useful in the medicinal purpose.

CYCLEA-PELTATA | RAJPATHA.

Cyclea peltata
common name is rajpatha.
Useful parts of cyclea peltata:-It roots are useful in the medicinal purpose.

CURCUMA AMADA | AMBEHALAD

Classification of curcuma amada
kingdom: plantae
order: zingiberales
family: zingiberaceae
subfamily: zingiberoideae
tribe: zingibereae
genus: curcuma
Common name is ambehalad .
Useful parts of curcuma amada:-Its rhizomes are useful.
Medicinal use of curcuma amada:- It is useful in thepimples,skin disease..

CURCUMA LONGA | HALAD

Classification of curcuma longa
kingdom: plantae
order: zingiberales
family: zingiberaceae
subfamily: zingiberoideae
tribe: zingibereae
genus: curcuma
Common name is halad.
Useful parts of curcuma longa:-its rhizomes are useful.
Medicinal uses of curcuma longa:-it is useful in the skin disease, oedema,skin enhancing,eye disease.poisoning

CRATAEVA NURVALA | VAYAVARNA

classification of crataeva nurvala :-

common name is vayavarna.
useful parts of the crataeva nurvala:- mostly its barks are useful.
medicinal uses of crataeva nurvala:-it is useful in rheumatic pain and indigestion.

CUMINUM CYMINUM | JITE

Classification of cuminum cyminum
kingdom: plantae
order: apiales
family: apiaceae
common name is jite.
Useful parts of cuminum cyminum:-its seeds are useful in medicinal purpose.
Medicinal uses of cuminum cymiunum:- it is useful in the skin enhancing,indigestion vomiting, stimulative..

CORDIA-DICHOTOMA | BHOKAR

Classification of cordia-dichotoma
kingdom: plantae
family: boraginaceae
subfamily: cordioideae
genus: cordia
Common name is bhokar,shleshmantaka..
Useful parts of the cordia dichotoma:-its fruits,mucilage,kernel and barks are useful.
Medicinal uses of the cordia dichotoma:-it is useful in the cough,chest disease hence it relief from severe colic pain.

CONVOLVULUS PLURICAULIS | SHANKHAPUSHPI

convolvulus pluricaulis | shankhapushpi
Common name is shankhapushpi,sankhawel..
Useful parts of the convolvulus pluricaulis:- this plants every parts are useful in the medicinal purpose..hence we can say that this plants fruit ,root ,leaves,stem and flower are useful.
Medicinal uses of the convolvulus pluricaulis:-it is useful in the constipation, piles and psychic disorders.

COMMIPHORA MUKUL | GUGGUL.

Scientific classification of commiphora mukul

kingdom: plantae
order: sapindales
family: burseraceae
genus: commiphora
common name is guggul.
Useful parts of commiphora mukul:-Mostly its latex are useful in the medicinal purpose.
Medicinal uses of commiphora mukul:-It is useful in the rheumatism, oedema, pain, worms,piles,fracture.. etc..

COLEUS-AROMATICUS/PASHANBHED

Coleus aromaticus.
common name is pashanbhed, panacha ova.
Useful parts of coleus aromaticus:- this plants leaves are useful in the medicinal purpose.
Medicinal uses of the coleus aromaticus:-it is widely useful in the urinary diseases and vaginal discharge.

colebrokia oppositifolia/braman

colebrokia oppositifolia

Common name is bahamani,braman,dasi etc..

Uesful parts of colebrokia oppositifolia:-For the medicinal purpose its roots and leaves are very useful.

Medicnal uses of colebrokia oppositifolia:-It is very useful in the wound healer and epilepsy.

ZINGIBER OFFICINALIS | Adarak

Scientific classification of  zingiber officinalis | adarak
kingdom: plantae
order: zingiberales
family: zingiberaceae
genus: zingiber
species: z. officinale
common name:-adrak
useful parts of zingiber officinalis:-its rhizome is useful.people use it for making in tea for test.
medicinal uses of zingiber officinalis:-it is useful in flatulent,colic and dyspepsia.

Wrightia tinctoria| Indrajau

Scientific classification of Wrightia tinctoria| Indrajau
common name:-indrajau
Useful parts of wrightia tinctoria;- its barks and seeds are useful in medicine purpose.
Medicinal uses of wrightia tinctoria:-very useful in the fever, intestinal
worms,dysentery.

WOODFORDIA FRUTICOSA | DHATAKI

common name:-dhataki

useful parts of woodfordia fruticosa:- it is the plants whos flowers are mostly useful in
liver disease.

medicinal uses of woodfordia fruticosa:- it is useful in menorrhage,disorder of mucous
membrane ,dysentery..

WITHANIA SOMNIFERA | DHOR-GANJA

Scientific classification of withania somnifera
kingdom: plantae
subkingdom: tracheobionta
division: magnoliophyta
class: magnoliopsida
subclass: asteridae
order: solanales
family: solanaceaen
genus: withania
species: w. somnifera
common and local Name:- Dhor-ganja
Useful parts of withania somnifera:-its leaves and seeds are useful parts.
Medicinal uses of withania somnifera:-it is useful in rheumatic disprders,anti-aginganxiety neurosis..

Vitex negundo | Nirgudi | nirgund

Scientific classification of vitex negundo .
kingdom: plantae
order: lamiales
family: lamiaceae
genus: vitex
species: v. negundo
Common and local  name:-nirgudi, nirgund.
Useful parts of vitex negundo:- This is very important plan tits every part is useful.. means its leaves,roots,fruits and flowers are useful where it needs.Medicinal uses of vitex negundo:-it is useful inflammatory swelling of joints from acute rheumatism, also useful in headache..

VINCA ROSEA | SADAPHULI

VINCA ROSEA | SADAPHULI
common name:-sadaphuli

useful parts of vinca rosea:- this plants leaves and flowers are useful. flowers are white pinkish in colour.

medicinal uses of vinca rosea:- this plants is useful in the diabetes, menorrhea and cancer.

Vetiveria zizanoides | khuskhus | Vala

Common name:-vala, khuskhus.
Useful parts of vetiveria zizanoides:-its roots are uses in the medicine purpose.
Medicinal uses of vetiveria zizanoides:-it relese a pain in abdomen, helpful in fever and poisoning

VALLARIS HEYNEI | bhadravali

common name:-bhadravali

useful parts of vallaris heynei:-this plants juice are useful.which we can see milky in colour.

medicinal uses of vallaris heynei:-it is useful in the wound and sore

Tylophora indica | anantmul

Scientific Classification of tylophora indica
kingdom: plantae
order: gentianales
family: apocynaceae
subfamily: asclepiadoideae
genus: tylophora
common name:-anantmul
Useful parts of tylophora indica:- this plants leaves are mostly useful in nature.
Medicinal uses of tylophora indica:-it is useful in vomiting and expectorant.

Mangolia Pumila | Kavthi-chafa

Mangolia Pumila  | Kavthi-chafa
common name is Kavthi-chafa.

Useful parts of Mangolia Pumila:-this plants flowers are mostly useful.

Medicinal uses of Mangolia Pumila:-it is useful in blister in nose.

Datura Metel | dhotra

Scientific classification of Datura Metel  | dhotra

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Solanales

Family: Solanaceae

Genus: Datura

Species: D. metel

common name is DHOTRA , THORN APPLE.

Useful parts of Datura Metel:- This plants leaves ,seeds and roots all are very useful.

Medicinal uses of Datura Metal:-it is useful in the skin disease,eye disease,piles,acidity,kidney stone ...etc.