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Ancient science of life Vol. No XV 3 January 1996, Pages 190- 212

MEDICINAL PLANTS OF RAJASTHAN

IN INDIAN SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
Y.C. TRIPATHI, V.V PRABHU, R.S PAL and R.N MISHRA

Arid forest Research institute, Jodhpur – 342 005 Rajasthan

Received: 3 June, 1995 Accepted: 11 November, 1995

ABSTRACT: Medicinal plants used in Indian system of medicine from Rajasthan state have
been surveyed and catagorised systematically. The paper deals with 205 medicinal plants,
thoroughly indexed along with their important traditional application for the cure of various
ailments.

Introduction: (1869,1870) Duthie (1886), Nathawat and

Rajastan is the third largest and one of the
backward state of India. The states is
situated in the north-western part of India
between 23o3’ and 30o12 N latitude and
69o30’ and 78o17 E longitude and comprises
an area of about 34227 Sq Km. A striking
geological feature of Rajastan state is the
Aravelli range which divides the state into
two main physiographic regions, the 2/3
sandy arid plain which is unproductive,
thardesert and 1/3 eastern fertile region rich
in vegetation. About 80% of the population
live in villages and tribals of different
communities form nearly 50% population of
the state. Due to the constant association
with the forest environment the tribal have
accrued considerable knowledge of the
plants and their utility, especially for
medicinal purpose. The use of many of the
medicinal plants employed by the tribal
people are however still not known outside
the restricted community.
The importance of gathering informations
on medicinal plants of the state is to initiate
their proper scientific management and
exploitation for economic development of
the area, the notable contribution of
ethnobotanical interest are those of King
Deshpande (1960), Ganguly and Kaul
(1965), Chopra and Abrol (1964), Singh
(1964), Gupta et al. (1966) Bhandari (1974,
1977) Gupta and Saxena (1977), Srivastawa
(1977), Singh and shetty (1977) and tiwari
(1979).
The present paper is an attempt to prepare an
index of all the widely used medicinal plants
of Rajastan state which will be helpful for
chemists and pharmacologists to undertake
for there research on these medicinal plants
to explore the prospect of their exploitation
on a commercial scale. It is also hoped that
the information presented herein will also be
useful for a layman, government and other
agencies engaged in the economic
development of the area.
Materials and Methods:
The information presented herein about the
plants and their medicinal value is based on
the survey carried out by the authors,
experiences of the local inhabitants,
practitioners and scal-tered literature. The
plants are indexed in a uniform
systematically followed by their local
names, family, part used and their medicinal
values in consecutive columns.

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 Index of medicinal plants of Rajasthan and their medicinal uses

S. Botanical name/Local Family Parts Traditional uses

No name used
1 2 3 4 5
1. Abutilon indicum Sweet. Malvaceae R Uterine haemorrhagic discharges
(Tarakanchi) B Febrifuge, Anthelmintic, Diuretic,
Alexiteric.
L Toothache, Lumbago, Piles.
Sd Chest troubles, Bronchitis Piles,
Gonorrhoea.
2. Abutilon hirtum Lam Malvaceae Same as A. indicum
(Barkhangi)

3. Acacia nilotica Linn Mimosaceae B Astringent, Demulcent

(Babool) Gm Asthma, Diarrhoea, Dysentery,
Diabetes.
Th Joint pain, Heavy sweating.
Pd Sexual impotency, Urino-genital
disorders
4. Acacia Senegal willd Mimosaceae Gm Demulcent, Emollient,
(Kumbat) Inflammation, Haemorrhage,
Intestinal mucous, Food for
diabetes.
F1 Infection of Eyes.
5. Acalypha indica Linn Euphorbiaceae
(Khokali) WP Expectorant, Diuretic, Bronchitis
asthma Pneumonia, Anthel mintic,
Rheumatism, Purgative.
R Cathartic.

6. Achyranthus aspera Linn Amaranthaceae L Laxative, skin diseases.

(Andhi- jaro) WP Astringent Laxative Dropsy, Piles,
Eruption, Colic, Gonor rhoea.

7. Adhatoda zeylanica Need Acanthaceae Sd Emetic, Dysentery.

(Adusa) R Diuretic bronchitis, Asthma, sore.
L Emmenagogue, Gonorrhoea.
Fl Blood circulation Jaundice
WP Leprosy Heart troubles, Loss of
memory, Leucoderma, Tumors.

8. Aegle marmelos Corr. Rutaceae R Abdominal Pain, Heart palpitation,

(Bel) Urinary troubles, Hypochondriasis
L Laxative, Febrifuge, opthalmia,
Deafness.

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 Fr Appetizer Dysentery, Heart tonic.

9. Aerva lanata Juss. Amarathaceae WP Diuretic.

(Gorkha-bundi) R Demulcent, Diuretic.

10. Agave americana Linn Agavaceae R Diuretic, Diaphoretic, Antisy

(Gwar- patha) philitic
L
Resolvent, Alterative in Syphilis
Purgative, Laxative, Emmena
gogue, scrofula and Cancer.
G
Toothache
11. Ailanthus excelsa Roxb Simaroubaceae B
(Arru) Appetizer, Anthelmintic Febri fuge,
Antispasmodic, Diarrhoea,
Dysentry, chronic bronchitis rectal
12. Alhaqi pseudalhaqi Fabaceae WP problems.
Desv. (Jawasa) F1
L0 Laxative, Diuretic, Expectorant
Piles
13. Aloe vera Liliaceae WP Rheumatism.
Linn (Gheeganwar)
Anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac,
Purgative, Alexiteric, Opthalmia,
14. Alternanthera sessilis Amarathaceae WP Jaundice, Asthma, Ulcer Leprosy.
Linn (Bhaji)
Lactagogue, Febrifuge, Eye wash,
15. Amaranthus gangeticus Amaranthaceae WP Galactagogue.
Dysentry Linn
(Lalnatiya) L Menorrhagia, Diarrhoea,
Haemorrhages from the bowels
Antipyretic, Expectorant emetic
Emmenagogue, bilious ness
16. Amaranthaceae WP jaundice.
Amaranthus paniculatus
Linn. (Chuamarsa) L Diuretic, Blood purifier, piles

17. Amaranthaceae WP Soporific, Narcotic, Appetizer

Amaranthus spinosus
Linn (Rajgira) Alexiteric, Digestive, Diuretic,
Antipyretic, piles biliousness,
R Leucorrhoea, Hallucination, blood
L diseases, Leprosy Bronchitis.
Expectorant, Gonorrhoea Axima.
18. Amaranthus viridis Linn Amaranthaceae L Laxative.

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 (Jangalichauli)
Emollient, Laxative.
19. Anagalllis arvensis Linn Primulaceae WP
(Neel)

Inflammation, Diseases of liver &

Kidney, Epilepsy, Ophthalmia,
cerebral problem.

20. Andrographis paniculata Acanthaceae WP Debility, Dysentry, Dyspepsia,

Nees. (Kalmegh) R Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
L Alternative, Athelmintic

21. Anisochilus carnosus Labiatae WP Stimulant, Expectorant.

wall. (Panjiri) L Cynanche, Liniment of head.

22. Anisomeles malabarica Labiatae L Intermittent fever, colic, bowel,

R.Br. (Oshthaphala) Dyspepsia, catarrhal affections.

23. Argemome mexicana Nelumbonaceae WP Diuretic, Purgative, Aphrodisiac,

Linn. (Satyanasi) strangury, Leucoderma.

24. Aristolochia indica Linn Aristolociaceae R Stimulant, Emmenagogue, Tonic.

(Hooka – bel) Sd Inflammation, Biliousness, Joint
pain, Dry cough, Dyspepsia.

25. A. bracteolate Retz. Aristolociaceae WP Anthelmintic, Purgative, fever,

(Kiramar) Joint Pain.

26. Asparagus racemosus Liliaceae R Aphrodisiac, Laxative, Expectorant,

Wild. (Satawari) Galactagogue, Tubercu losis,
Leprosy Epilepsy, Night blindness,
Diseases of kidney liver, blood ,
eye & throat.

27. Azadirachta indica Meliaceae B Anthelmintic, Maturant, Diure tic,

A. Juss, (Neem) Blood & Skin disease, Leprosy
L Anthelmintic, Alexiteric, Ulcers,
Insecticidal, Ophthalmia,
Biliousness.
F1 Anthelmintic.

28. Bacopa monnieri Araceae WP Nerve tonic, Memory promoter,

Epilepsy, Insanity.
L Asthma, Nerve breakdown.

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29. Balanities aegyptiaca Balanitaceae R Anthelmintic, alexipharmic,
Del. (Hingoto) antidysentric, Analgesic,
B Leucoderma, Ulcers, Skin diseases.
Sd Purgative, Anthelmintic.
Colic
30. Baliospermum Euphorbiaceae R Purgative, Anthelmintic, Diuretic,
montanum Muell (Danti) Alexiteric, skin disease, Anaemia,
Piles, Leucoderma, Jaundice.
Sd Purgative, stimulant, Rubefacient.
SO Hydragogue, Cathartic, Rheuma
tism
L Asthma.

31. Barleria prionitis Wight. Acathaceae WP Alexiteric, Bronchitis, Blood

Kala-Bans) White flower Complaints, Leucoderma.
variety red flower variety WP Appetizer, Pruritus, Blood & skin
disease, Inflammation.
32. Barleria cristata wight Acanthaceae WP Inflammation, Fever, Bronchitis
(Raktajhinti) Biliousness, Tympanitis

33. Basella rubra Linn Basellaceae WP Aphrodisiac, Antipyretic, Narcotic,

(Bonpoi) Improves voice
L Maturant, Demulcent, Diuretic,
Gonorrhoea, Balanitis.
34. Bauhinia racemosa Lam Caesalpiniaceae B& Antipyretic, Alexipharmic, Fistula,
(seta- Jhira) L Diarrhoea, Dysentry, skin & Blood
diseases, stomach worms

35. Berberis asiatica Roxb. Menispermaceae R Ulcer, Urethral discharge, diseases

(Daruhaldi) of eye, ear Skin, Leucorrhoea,
Opthalmia, Jaundice.
WP Snake bite, Scorpion sting

36. Boerhavia diffusa Linn, Nyctaginaceae WP Astringent, Biliousness, Anaemia,

(Punarnava) Red flower Leucorrhoea, Inflammation, Blood
variety Dark Flower purifier
variety WP Alternative, Inflammation,
Anaemia, Heart troubles Asthma
L Dyspepsia, Tumors, Spleen
diseases, Alexiteric, Appetizer,
Opthalmia.
Sd Expectorant, Carminative, Tonic,
Lumbago, Ascaris.
R Diuretic, Emetic, Expectorant,
Liver complaints.
37. Bombax ceiba Linn Bombacaceae R Demulcent, Expectorant,

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 (Kantisembal) Aphrdisiac, Biliousness, Blood
puffier

38. Boswellia serrata Roxb Burseraceae B Biliousness, Dysentry, Skin

(Salar) diseases, Ulcer, Blood purifier.
Fr Leucoderma, Piles
Gm Antipyretic, skin & Blood diseases,
Vaginal discharge, diabetes,
Bronchitis

39. Brassica campestirs Linn Brassicaceae WP Cholagogue, Vermifuge,

(sarson) Leucoderma, Piles, Ulcer, Epilepsy,
Toothache.
SP Rheumatism.

40. Bridelia retusa Spring. Euphorbiaceae WP Lumbago, Haemiplegia

(Gauli) B Rheumatism, Urinary troubles.

41. Buchanania linsang Anacardiaceous R Biliousness, Blood diseases.

Spring. (Chiraunji) L Expectorant, Blood purifier.
Fr Laxative, Aphrodisiac, Ulcers.
Sd Cardiac tonic.

42. Butea monosperma Lam Papilionaceae. R Night blindness, Elephantiasis.

(Palas) B Aphrodisiac, Laxative, Dysentry,
Stomach worms, Piles, Hydrocele.
L Eye diseases.
F1 Leprosy, Strangury, Gout, Skin
disease.
Fr Diuretic, Anthelmintic, Piles.

43. Cadaba fruticosa Capparaceae L&R Anthelmintic, Emmenagogue,

Druce. (Dabi) Antiseptic, Purgative, Urinary
obstruction.

44. Calotropis procera R.Br. Asclepiadaceae R Toothache.

(Madar) L Stomachic.
F1 Appetiser, Piles, Asthma, Tonic.

45. Cannabis sativa Linn Cannabinaceae B Hydrocele

(Bhang) L Alternative, Antidiarrhoeal,
Intoxicant, Hallucination, Leprosy.
F1 Stomachic, Abortificient, Soporific,
Anti convulsant.
Sd Carminative, Aphrodisiac.

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46. Canscora decussate Gentianaceae WP Epilepsy, Nervine debility, Nerve
Roxb. (Kalameg) tonic

47. Capparis deciduas Capparaceae WP Carminative, Aphrodisiac,

Edgew. (Ker) Appetisor, Emmenagogue,
alexipharmic, Lumbago
Rheumatism, Hiccup.
B Analgesic. Diaphoretic Alexiteric,
Laxative, anthelmintic, Ulcer,
Cough, Asthma, Piles.
Fr Biliousness, Cardiac troubles.

48. Capparis spinosa Linn Capparaceae RB Emmenagogue, Anthlmintic,

(Kabar) Diuretic, Expectorant, analge sic,
Rheumatism, Paralysis, Toothache.

49. Caralluma edulis benth. Asclepiadaceae WP Anthelminitic, Leprosy, Blood

(Pimpa) diseases.

50. Cardiospermum Sapindaceae R Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gonorrhoea.

halicacabum Linn
(Chirphuta) L Rheumatism, Lumbago,
Emmenagogue

51. Caropegia bulbosa Roxb. Asclepiadaceae Tub Digestive tonic.

(Khapparkada)

52. Cassia fistula Linn. Caesalpiniaceae R Syphilis, Leprosy, Skin diseases

(Amaltas) L Laxative, Antiperiodic,
Fl Rheumatism
Fr Antipyretic, Leprosy
Purgative, Antipyretic, Leprosy,
Sd Heart diseases.
Carminative, Appetizer.
53. Cassia occidentalis Linn Caealpiniaceae R
(Anwal) B Skin diseases.
L Astringent.
F1 Anthelmintic.
Sd Diabetes and urinary disorders
Opthalmia, Conjunctivitis.
54. Cassytha filiformis Linn Lauraceae WP
(Amebel) Alternative, Diuretic, Dysentry,
Ulcer, Tonic, Gonorrhoea, Rick ets,
Leucorrhoea.
55. Catharanthus roseus Apocynaceae R
G.Don. (Sadabhar) Hypotensive, sedative,

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 L Tranquillzer, Anti-biabetic, Anti-
cancer.
56. Celosia argentea Linn Amaranthaceae L Menorrhagia
(Surli Garke)
S Antipyretic, Aphrodisiac, Liver
tonic, Gonorrhoea.
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhoea, Pulmonary
& blood disease.
57. Ceratophyllum Ceratophyllaceae WP
demersum Linn (Jal- Laxative, Antipyretic, Disease, of
Butti) blood, Ulcers Biliousness.

58. Chenopodium album Chenopodiaceae WP

Linn (Bathua) Appetizer, Anthelmintic, Diuretic,
Laxative, Aphrodisiac, Abdominal
pain, Eye disease, Piles, Tonic,
disease of Blood, Heart & spleen.
59. C. ambrosioides Linn Chenodiaceae WP
(Mexican Tea) Carminative, Emmenagogue,
Pectoral complaints, Amenor rhoea,
Fr nervous affections,
Anthelmintic.
60. Chlorophytum Liliaceae R
tuberonum Roxb. (Safed Tonic
Musali)

61. Chlrozophora rottleri Eurobiaceae WP

A.Juss. (Shadevi) S Emetic, Corosive, Drastic
Cathartic.
62. Cissampelos pareira Linn Menispermaceae R
(Akauadi) Diuretic, Emmenagogue,
Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Dropsy,
Cough.
63. Cleome gynandra Cleomaceae Sd
Vahl. (Karalia) L Anthelmintic, cough, sores.
Rubefacient, Vasicant, Muscular
Pain, Rheumatism, Intermittent
fever, Headache, Intestinal worm.
64. Cleome gynandra Cleomaceae WP
Linn. (Handi-Bagro) Laxative, Anthelmintic, Diuretic.
L Ulcer, Leprosy.
Sd Malaria, Piles, Lumbago
Anthelmintic, Carminative.
65. Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae R
schrad. (Tumba) Purgative, Jaundice, Rheumatism,
Fr Urinary disease.

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 Drastic, Hydragogue, Cathartic,
Stomachic.
66. Clerodendron phlomidis Verbenaceae R
Linn (Arni) Laxative, Alexipharmic, Anaemia,
Diabetics, Chyluria, Bronchitis,
L Dyspepsia, Inflammation, Piles.
Piles, Tumors.
67. Clitoria ternatea Linn Papilonaceae R
(Gokari) Laxative, Diuretic, Alexiteric,
Anthelmintic, Brain tonic, Corneal
Sd ulcer, Elephantiasis, Leucoderma.
Purgative, Cathartic
68. Cocculus hirsutus Diels. Menispermaceae R
(Chhireta) Alexipharmic, Antipyretic,
L Laxative, Soporific, Venereal pains.
Gonorrhoea.
69. Commelina oblique Commelinaceae R
Buch. Ham (Kanjuna) Vertigo, Laxative, Biliousness,
Fever.
70. C. benghalensis Linn Commelinaceae WP
(Bukana) Emollient, Leprosy.

71. Commiphora wightii Arn Burseraceae Gm

(Guggal) Laxative, Aphrodisiac, Alternative,
Anthelmintic, Biliousness, Ulcers,
Fistula, Piles, Urinary troubles,
Asthma, Tumours, Leucoderma.
72. Cordia oblique willd. Ehretiaceae Fr
(Bhairala) Anthelmintic, Expectorant, Lungs
Sd & Spleen diseases, Biliousness.
Ring worm.
73. Corchorus olitorius Linn Tiliaceae L
(Chamghas) Alternative, Alexiteric, Diuretic,
Tumours, Gonorrhoea, Cystitis
Dysuria.
74. Corchorus capsularis Tiliaceae L
Linn. (Narcha) Laxative, Appetizer, anthelmintic,
Antiperiodic Carminative,
Dyspepsia, Catarrah.
75. Cordia gharaf Hook. Ehretiaceae B
(Godela) Fr Astringent, Headache
Constipation, Stomach worms,
Piled, Toothache.
76. Cressa cretica Linn Convolvulaceae Wp
(Lana) Aphrodisiac, stomachic, Asthma,
L diuretic, Leprosy, Biliousness.

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 Appetizer, Tonic.
77. Crinum defixum Ker- Amaryllidaceae B
Gawl (Jal-Kanda) L Emollient, Emetic, Diaphoretic.
Otitis.

78. Crotalaria burhia Buch Leguminoceae WP

(Shinyo) L Gout, Hydrophobia, Swelling.
Cooling medicine.
79. Cryptolepis buchananii Periplocaceae WP
Roem. (Karmata-ki-bel) Rickets.

80. Curculigo orchioides Hypoxidaceae R

Gaertn. (Kali-musli) Carminative, Antipyretic, Tonic,
Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Lumbago,
Ophthalmia, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia
Rh Gonorrhoea, Hydrophobia.
Diuretic, Aphrodisiac, Jaundice,
Gonorrhoea, Asthma, Piles, Colic.
81. Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. Cuscuta reflexa WP
(Akash –bel) Roxb. (Akash- Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Paralysis,
bel) Sd Heart & Spleen Disease, Lumbago
Emmenagogue, Sedative,
Biliousness.
82. Cynodon dactylon Pers. Poaceae WP
(Dub) Astringent, Diuretic, Dropsy.

83. Datura metal Auct. Solanaceae R&

(Dhatura) L Insanity, Catarrhal and cerebral
Sd Complaints, Skin diseases.
Elephantiasis, Mad dog bite, Ear
discharge, Indigestion.
84. Datura stramonium Linn Solanaceae L
(Dhatura) Sd Antispasmodic, Narcotic
Fr Asthma, Anodyne
Sedative, Intoxicant, Carbuncles.
85. Desmodium gangeticum Papilionaceae R
Willd. (Karati) Alternative, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic,
Anthelmintic, Fevers, Typhoid,
Dysentry, Piles, Asthma.
86. Dicoma tomentosa cass. Asteraceae R
(Vajradanti) WP Pyorhoea and dental problems
Febrifuge, febrile attacks.
87. Digera Muricata Forsk Amaranthaceae WP
(Khanjuru) Sd Astrigent, Laxative, Biliousness.
Urinary discharge
88. Diospyros melanoxylon Ebenaceae B

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 Roxb (Timru) L Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia.
F1 Ophthalmia, Trichiasis.
Aphrodisiac, Leucorrhoea, Night
Fr blindness, spleen enlargement.
Digestive, Carminative,
89. Echinops echinatus Asteraceae WP Biliousness.
Roxb. (Unt-Kanta) Alternative, Diuretic, Nerve tonic,
Hysteria, Dyspepsia, Ophthalmia,
Cough, Scrofula, Seminal debility.
90. Eclipta alba Linn Asteraceae R
(Bhangro) WP Emetic, Purgative, Antiseptic
Tonic, Heptic & Spleen
enlargement, Jaundice, Catarrh,
Skin diseases.
91. Ehretia aspera willd. Ehretiaceae Fr
(Tombolan) Venereal diseases.

92. Enicostema Gentianaceae WP

hyssopifolium willd. Dropsy, Pheumatism, Abdominal
(Chota-chirayata) Ulcer, Hernia, Swellings, Itches,
Sd Malaria.
Aphrodisiac.
93. Eruca sativa Mill Brassicaceae L
(Taramira) Stimulant, stomachic, Diuretic,
Sd Antiscarbutic.
Aphrodisiac.
94. Euphorbia caduaifolia Euphorbiaceae WP
Linn (Thor) Carminative, Laxative, Appetizer,
Alexipharmic, Bronchitis,
Tumours, Delirium, Leucoderma,
Piles, Spleen enlargement, Anemia,
Ulcers Fever, Leucoderma.
95. Euphorbia hirta Linn Euphorbiaceae L
(Dudhali) Dysentry, Diarrhoea, Leucorrhoea,
Menorrhagia.
96. Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae L
Linn (Shyama Kanta) Bronchitis, Asthma, Fever
Diarrhoea, Tonic
97. Exacum lawii Clark in Gentianaceae WP
Hook Kidney disorders & Eye diseases.

98. Fagonia cretica Linn Zygophyllaceae WP

(Jawasio) Astringent, Febrifuge, Tonic, Small
pox, Dropsy, delirium, Asthma,
Cough, Fever.
99. Farsetia hamiltoni Royle. Brassicaceae WP

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 (Hiran- chanbba) Rheumatism, Cooling.

100 Feronia elephantum Rutaceae L

curr.(Kaitha) Sd Hiccough, Dysentry.
Fr Alexiteric, Heart diseases.
Aphrodisiac, Alexipharmic, Heart
complaints, Dysentry, Leucorrhoea,
Opthalmia, Billiousness.
101 Ficus benghalensis Linn Moraceae WP
(Bargad) Biliousness, Ulcer, Erysepelas,
R Veginal complaints, Fevers.
Gonorrhoea, syphilis, Liver
B troubles.
L Diabetes.
Sd Ulcer, Leprosy, Piles
Cooling, Tonic.
102 Ficus glomerata Roxb. Moraceae R
(Gular) B Hydrophobia
Fr Galactagogue, Asthma, piles.
Asrtingent, Diuretic, Biliousness,
Leucorrhoea, Menorrhagia,
Leprosy, Bronchitis, Dry cough,
disease of blood, spleen and kidney.
103 Ficus religiosa Linn Moraceae WP
(Peepal) Leucorrhoea, Biliousness, Ulcer,
R Diseases of vagina and uterus.
RB Gout.
Fr Stomatitis, Ulcer, Leucorrhoea.
Alexipharmic, Biliousness,
Sd Diseases of blood and heart.
Urinary discharge.
104 Ficus retusa Linn Moraceae WP
(Kamrup) Leucorrhoea, Burning sensation,
Ulcer, Leprosy, Biliousness.
105 Flacourtia indica Merrill. Flacoutiaceae Fr
(Kanju) Appetizer, jaundice, spleen
enlargement.
106 Fumaria indica Haussk. Fumariaceae WP
(Pitpapra) Leucorrhoea, Burning sensation,
Ulcer, Leprosy, Biliousness.
107 Gloriosa superba Linn Liliaceae R
(Kaligari) Tu Bowel complaints.
Anthelmintic, Laxative, Alexiteric,
Abortificient, Ulcer, Leprosy, Piles.
108 Gmelina arborea Roxb Verbenaceae R
(Gamari) Anthelmintic, Stomachic,

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 L Hallucination, Fever, Piles.
Demulcent, Wormicidal,
Gonorrhoea, Foetid discharge,
F1 Cough.
Fr Leprosy, Blood diseases.
Aphrodisiac, Alterative, Diuretic,
Hair tonic, Cooling, Anaemia, ulcer
Vaginal discharge, Leprosy.
109 Gymnema syvestre Retz. Asclepiadaceae WP
(Medha-singi) Anthelmintic, Alexiteric, Heart &
Eye troubles, Leucoderma, Asthma,
Fr Bronichitis, Ulcers.
Stomachic urinary diseases.
110 Heliotropium Borajinaceae WP
breviofolium Wall. Laxative, Diuretic.
(Chittiphul)

111 Heliotropium indicum Borajinaceae L

Wall. (Hattajurie) Anti-abortificent, Diuretic,
Inflammation, Gonorrhoea,
F1 Anaemia, Ulcer.
Menorrhagia
112 Heliotropium Strigosum Borajinaceae WP
Willd. (Arkali) Laxative, Diuretic

113 Hemidesmus indicus Periplocaceae R

R.Br. (Dudhli) Antipyretic, Antidiarrhoeal,
Diuretic, Aphrodisiac, Leprosy
Sd Bronchitis, Diseases of Blood
Diaphoretic, Syphilis, Leucoderma,
Diseases of brain Liver & kidney
114 Hoppea dichotoma Gentianaceae R
Heyne. (Ramjetta) Piles, Snake bites

115 Ichnocarpus frutescens Apocynaceae R

R.Br.(Kali-dudhi) Aphrodisiac, Biliouness, Blood
diseases, fever, tonic.
116 Indigofera oblongifolia Papilionaceae R
Forssk. Khuara) WP Appetizer, Rheumatism.
Spleen and Liver Problems.
117 Indigofera tinctoria Papilionaceae R
wight. (Neel) Laxative, Expectorant,
Alexipharmic, Anthelmintic
Leucoderma, Abdominal
WP complaints, Heart disease
Bronchitis, Asthma, Piles,

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118 Ipomea hederacea Jacq.
(Kirpan-beli)
119 Jatropha curcas
Linn (Jamalgota)
120 J. gossypifolia Linn
(Ratanjoti)
121 Justica procumbens Linn
(Kagner)
122 Justica gendarussa Burm.
(Nilinargudi)
123 Kochia indica wight
(Bui)
124 Lantana aculeate Linn
(Ghanidalia)
125 Leptadenia reticulate
Wightz & Arm (Jhumka)
126 Leucas aspera Spring.
(Chota-halkusar)
127 Leucas cephalotes Spring
(Vdapata)
128 Limnophila indica R.Br
(Gulabi)
Lumbago, Ulcers, Leucoderma
Convolvulaceae Sd
Laxative, Carminative, Fever
Abdominal & Liver troubles
Leucoderma.
Euphorbiaceae R
W Emetic, Purgative.
L Antidiarrhoeal
Sd Lactagogue
Diuretic, Biliousness, Anaemia.
So Fistula, Heart disease.
Rheumatism, Herpes, Pruritus.
Euphorbiaceae B
L Emmenagogue.
Sd Ecezema, Carbuncles, Itches.
Emetic, Insanity, Purgative.
Acanthaceae WP
Biliousness, Intoxication, fever,
L Diuretic, Enriches blood, Leprosy.
Mental & Blood diseases.
Acanthaceae WP
Bronchitis, Vaginal discharges,
Dyspepsia, Tympanitis,
L Ophthalmia.
L0 Diaphoretic, Rheumatism.
Eczema, Cephalagia, Paralysis.
Chenopodiaceae WP
Cardiac Stimulant.
Verbenaceae WP
Diaphoretic, Carminative,
Antispasmodic, Rheumatism,
Malaria.
Ascelpiadaceae WP
Stimulant, Tonic.
Labiatae L
Chronic rheumatism, Psoriasis.
Labiatae WP
Diaphoretic, Stimulant, Laxative,
Bronchitis, Jaundice, Dyspepsia,
L Paralysis, Leucoderma.
Urinary discharge, Fever.
Scrophulariaceae WP
Antiseptic, Pestilent, Fever.
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129 Linum usitatissimum Linaceae Sd
Linn (Alsi) Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Biliousness,
Backache, Leprosy, Ulcers, Kidney
troubles, Galactagogue,
F1 Emmenagogue.
B&L Tonic for Heart & Brain.
Gonorrhoea
130 Lycium barbarum Linn Solanaceae WP
(Morali) Emmenagogue, Piles, Ascaris,
Ascites, Ophthalmia, Toothache,
131 Mallotus philippensis Euphorbiaceae L
Muell. (Senduria) Alexiteric, Purgative, Carminative,
Anthelmintic, Bronchitis, Ulcers,
Fr Bladder stone.
Vermifuge, Cathartic, Rheumatism.
132 Malva parviflora Linn Malvaceae L
(Khubasi) Nerve tonic, Profuse menstruation,
Sd Wounds and Swellings)
Demulcent in Cough, Bladder
Ulcer.
133 Martynia annua Linn Martyniaceae L
(Bill) Fr Epilepsy, Tuberculus gland of neck.
Alexiteric, Inflammation, Ulcer
134 Melia azadarach Linn Meliaceae R
(Bakain) Anthelmintic, Biliousness, tumors
Heart pain, Leucoderma, Ulcer,
L&S Lung complaints, Blood purifier.
Spleen & Heart complaints dental
problems Rheumatism.
135 Merremia tridentate Convolvulacea WP
Hallier. (Prasarini) Laxative, Tonic, Rheumatism,
Piles, Urinary disorders.
136 Michelia champaca Linn Magnoliaceae R
(Naglichampa) B Emmenagogue, Purgative.
Diuretic, Diaphoretic, Aphrodisiac,
F1 Blood diseases.
Cephalgia, Opthalmia, Gout.
137 Mirabilis jalapa Linn Nyctaginaceae R
(Gul-abbas) L Aphrodisiac, Purgative, syphilis
Anti-inflammatory, Maturant.
138 Moringa oleifera Lam Moringaceae RB
(Sanjna) Aphordisiac, Alexiteric, Analgesic,
L anthelminitic Ulcers heart troubles,.
F1 Ophthalmia, Hallucination
Fr Muscular & spleen siseases

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139 Nelumbo nucifera
Gaerth. (Kamlani)
140 Nyctanthes arbortristis
Linn (Harsingar)
141 Ocimum basilicum Linn
(Tulsi)
142 Ocimum canum Sims.
(Bapchi)
143 Operculina turpethum
Silva. (Nisoth)
Sd Leucoderma, Tumours
Eye diseases, Heart complaints.
Nelumbonaceae R
Biliousness, Cough Leucoderma,
S Small pox
L Strangury, Blood diseases, Leprosy.
Sd Strangury, Piles, Leprosy.
Aphrodisiac, Sedative to the
pregnant, Uterus, Diarrhoea,
Dysentry, Leprosy.
Oleaceae B
L Bronchitis
F1 Rheumatism, Fever
Sd Inflammation
Piles, Skin Diseases
Labiatae WP
Anthelmintic, Alexipharmic, Anti-
pyretic diseases of heart & Blood
R Diuretic Biliousness, Leucoderma.
F1 Bowel complaints.
Sd Stimulant, Diuretic.
Gonorrhoea, Diarrhoea, Dysentry.
Labiatae L
Sd Fever, Parasitic diseases.
Expectorant, Anticaterrhal, Nasal
haemorrhage, Antirehumatism.
Convolvulaceae R
Antipyretic, Alexiteric
Constipation, Leucoderma,
Anemia, Jaundice, Paralysis, Joint
pain, Ophthalmia.

144 Oroxylum indicum Bignoniace RB Astringent, Aphrodisiac, Tonic,

Bent Biliousness, Bronchitis, Worms.
(Adhvantashatrava Fr Anthelmintic, Stomachic, Piles
Leucoderma, Heart diseases.

145 Oxalis corniculata Linn Oxalidaceae WP Appetizer, Dysentry, Diarrhoea,

(Kharto) piles, skin diseases.

146 Oxystelma esculanta Asclepiadaceae WP Diuretic, Laxative, Aphrodisiac,

R.Br (Dudhialak) Leucoderma, Bronchitis.
Fr Expectorant, Anthelmintic
Leucoderma, Gonorrhoea,
R Jaundice.

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147 Peadalium murex Linn
(Baragokhru)
148 Peganum Harmala Linn
(Harmal)
Pedaliaceae R Antibiliousness.
L Gonorrhea, Dysuria.
Fr Antiaspasmodic, Aphrodisiac,
Diuretic, Demulcent,
Emmenagogue.
Zygophyllaceae WP Emmenagogue, Galactagogue
Sd Expectorant, Anthelmintic,
Lumbago Urinary troubles,
Ophthalmia, Rheumatism,
Bronchitis.

149 Pentratropis spirali Asclepiadaceae WP Leucoderma, Biliousness, Piles,

Dence. (Kauathodi) Cough, Inflammation.
R Astringent, Gonorrhoea.

150 Pergularia daemia Asclepiadaceae WP Anthelmintic.

Forsk.(Gadaria-ki-bel)

151 Periploca aphylla Dence. Periplocaceae WP Tumours, Swellings

(Barri) B Purgative.

152 Phyllanthus emblica Linn Euphorbiaceae Fr Carminative, Cooling Alternative,

(Aonla) Alexiteric Ulcer, Bladder stone,
Bronchitis
L Ophthalmia
Sd Aphrodisiac, Antipyretic, Asthma,
Biliousness, Leucorrhoea.

Expectorant, Diaphoretic
153 P. maderaspatensis Linn Euphorbiaceae L Carminative, Laxative, Diuretic
(Hizarmani) Sd Bronchitis, Earache, Ophthalmia,
Liver tonic

154 Phyllanthus niruri Euphorbiaceae WP Stomachic, Dysentry, Dropsy.

Linn(Bhonyaabali) Fr Ulcer, Wounds, Ringworm
R Jaundice.

155 Phyllanthus simplex Euphorbiaceae WP Gonorrhoea

Retz. (Gujarat-bawal)

156 Physalis peruviana Linn Solanaceae WP Diuretic

(Baripopatan)

157 Plantago ovata Forsk Plantaginaceae Sd Astringent, Tonic, Biliousness,

(Isabgol) Cough, Dysentry, Leprosy.

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158 Plumbago zeylanica Linn
(Chitrak)
159 Polycarpea corymbosa
Lam (Dholphuli)
Pumbaginaceae RB Dysentry, Leucoderma, Piles,
Inflammation, Rheumatism
Bronchitis, Anaemia Liver &
Intestinal complaints.
Caryophyllaceae WP Strangury, Urinary Calculi, Ulcer.

160 Polycarpea Corymbosa Polygonaceae WP Stimulant, Diuretic Emmenagogue,

Lam (Pani-ki-mirch) Menstrual obstruction,
Amenorrhoea.
R Stimulant.

161 Portulaca oleracea Linn Portulacaceae L Alexipharmic, Laxative, Diarrhoea,

(Lunkha) Asthma, Ulcer, Dysentry, Leprosy,
Piles, Kidney & Spleen Diseases.

162 Portulaca guadriofida Lin Portulacaceae WP Alternative, Laxative, Asthma,

(Lunki) Cough, Urinary discharge, Ulcers
Eye & Skin diseases, Ulcers.

163 Prosopis cineraria Macbr. Mimosaceae B Rheumatism

(Khejri) Pd Astringent.

164 Psoralea corylifolia Linn Papilionaceae R Dental diseases

(Bavchi) L Diarrhoea
Fr Diuretic, Leprosy, Skin diseases,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Piles.

165 Revea ornate Choisy. Convolvulaceae WP Biliousness, Bronchitis, Heart

(Aprajeeta) diseases.

166 Ricinus communis Linn Ephorbiaceae R Carminative, Asthma, Bronchitis,

(Arand) Leprosy, Rectal disease, Fever.

B Purgative, alternative, Skin

diseases.
L Galactagogue
Sd Cathartic, Aphrodisiac
So Aphrodisiac, Anthelmintic,
Tumours

167 Ricinus fraternus webs Euphorbiaceae WP Diuretic, Dropsy, Gonorrhoea,

(Kanocha) sores, genitor-urinary diseases.
R Jaundice, Indigestion.
L Stomachic, Swellings, Ulcers.

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168 Rotula aqutica Loue. Ehretiaceae R Piles, Bladder stone, Veneral
(Pashanabheda) diseases.

169 Rumex nepalensis spreng Polygonaceae L Colic, syphilitic ulcers

(Palak) Billiharziasis.

170 Salvadora oleoides Dence Salvadoraceae RB Vesicant

(Mitho-jal) L Purgative.
Fr Laxative, Carminative, Bronchitis,
spleen enlargement, Piles.

171 Salvadora persica Salvadoraceae L Astringent, Anthelmintic, Diuretic,

Dence.(Kharo-jal) Analgesic, Liver tonic.

Fr Aphrodisiac, Alexiteric, Appetizer,

Biliousness.

172 Salvia aegyptiaca Linn Labiatae WP Diseases of eye.

(Tukham malanga) S Diarrhoea, Gonorrhoea,
Haemorrhage.

173 Santalum album Linn. Santalaceae W Alexiteric, cooling Antipyretic,

(Chandan) Exhilarating, Aphrodisiac, Heart
diseases, Biliousness, bronchitis,
Leucorrhoea, Small Pox, Diuretic
Heart & Brain tonic Gonorrhoea.
S0 Skin diseases.

174 Sapindus trifoliatus Linn Sapindaceae R Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic,

(Ritha) Gonorrhoea.
L Rheumatism, Lumbago,
Emmenagogue.

175 Schrebera swietenioides Oleaceae R Leprosy

Roxb. (Mokha) L Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Appetizer,
Spleen & anal troubles, Anaemia,
Leprosy.

176 Scopana dulcis Linn Scrophulariaceae WP Emollient, Astringent, Emetic,

(Sweet Broomweed) R Mennorrhagia, Excessive
menstruation.

177 Sesamum indicum Linn Pedaliaceae R Aphrodisiac, Spleen troubles, Piles

(Til) bleeding Menorrhoea
Sd Diuretic, Diaphoretic, Cooling Hair

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 growth, Diarrhoea, Ulcers
S0 Dry cough, Asthma, Lungs
diseases, Small pox, syphilis,
Ulcers.

178 Sida acuta Burm. (Bal) Malvaceae R Aphrodisiac, Demulcent in

Gonorrhoea, Astringent, Nervous &
Urinary trouble
L Anthelmintic

179 Sida cordifolia Linn Malvaceae R Emollient, Aphrodisac

(Bariar) B Urinary troubles
Fr Digestive, Aphrodisiac, Cooling
Blood diseases, Bleeding piles,
Diseases of throat, Insanity.

180 Sida rhombifolia Linn Malvaceae R& Aphrodisiac, Tonic Urinary

(Bariara) troubles
L Strangury, Heart diseases, Piles,
Rheumatism.

181 Sida spinosa Malvaceae R General tonic, Diaphoretic, Fever,

Linn(kantiobal) Mild care of debility.
L Demulcent, refrigerant,
Gonorrhoea, Scalding urine.
Fr Astringent, ulcers, Biliousness,
Leprosy.

182 Solanum ferox Linn Solanaceae R& Appetizer, Sedative,

(Chandrika) Fr Ophthalmia.

183 Solanum indicum Linn Solanaceae R Astringent, Anthelmintic,

(Nar-kanta) Digestive, cardiac troubles,
Bronchitis, Leucoderma, fever.
Fr Anthelmintic, Leucoderma,
Pruritus, Vomiting.

184 Solanum nigrum Linn Solanaceae RB Diseases of eye, ear, nose, Ulcer on
(Makoi) the neck.
L Head ache.
Fr Aphrodisiac, Alternative, Diuretic,
Inflammation, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Fever, Leucoderma, Piles, Heart &
Eye disease.
Sd Laxative, Giddiness, Gonorrhoea

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185 Solanum surattense
Burm.f. (Ringni)
186 Tecomella undulate
Seem. (Rugtrora)
187 Tephrosia purpurea
Pears. Syn (Sarphoka)
188 Tinospora cordifolia
Willd. (Amrita gulbel)
189 Tribulus terrestris Linn
(Gokhru)
190 Trichodesma zeylanica
Burm.f. (Hetermuria)
191 Urtica dioica Linn
(Bichu-booti)
192 Urtica dioica Linn
(Bichu-booti)
193 Vallisneria spiralis Linn
(Gwar-patha)
194 Vernonia cinerea Less.
(Sandri)
Solanaceae R Expectorant, Cough, asthma, chest
pain, catarrhal fever.
L Pain reliever, Rheumatism.
F1 Throat sore, Cough, Toothache.
Bignoniaceae B Abdominal & liver complaints.
Sd Laxative, Anthelmintic, Ulcers,
Blood & eye diseases.
Papilionaceae R Alexipharmic, Ulcers and wounds,
spleen complaints
WP Amthelmintic, Antipyretic,
Diseases of heart, spleen, Lever and
blood, Leprosy, Asthma Bronchitis.
L Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Lung
troubles.
Menispermi- R Emetic, Visceral obstruction.
aceae Fr Rheumatism, Jaundice.
Zygophyllaceae R& Aphrodisiac, Alternative, Diuretic.
Fr Appetiser, strangury, Leprosy,
Piles, Heart diseases.
L Aphorodisiac, Blood purifier
Sd Diuretic, Aphrodisiac.
Boprajinaceae WP Alexipharmic, Leucoderma, Piles.
L Diuretic, Emollient.
Liliaceae Tu Anthelmintic, Alexiteric, Diuretic,
Emmenagogue, Purgative,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Dropsy,
Rheumatism, Skin diseases,
leprosy.
Urticaceae WP Diuretic, Anthelmintic, Nephritic
troubles, Haemorrhage in kidney &
Uterus, Jaundice
Hydrocharita- WP Leucorrhoea
Ceae
Asteraceae WP Diaphoretic, strangury, Promotes
perspiration, Spasm of bladder.
F1 Conjuntivitis
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 Sd Anthelmintic, Alexipharmic

195 Verbascum thapsusu Scrophlaria- L Anodyne, Gout, Chest pain

Linn. (Gidartamaku) Ceae Rheumatism, Diarrhoea, Cough.
F1 Pulmonary diseases, Bleeding of
lung

196 Verbena officinalis Linn Verbenaceae WP Paralysis, Amenorrhoea

(Karaita) R Scrofula, Fits.
L Febrifuge, Tonic, Rheumatisum,
Diseases of joints.

197 Viscum articulatum Loranthaceae WP Alexipharmic, Aphrodisiac,

Burm. (Bandala) Cooling, Alternative, Ulcer, Blood
diseases, Billiousness, Epilepsy.

198 Vitex nequndo Linn Verbenaceae WP Astringent, Cephalic, Stomachic,

(Nirgundi) Anthelmintic, Hair tonic, Spleen
enlargement, Ophthalmia,
Leucoderma, Inflammation,
Asthma, Biliousness.

199 Withania coagulans Solanaceae Fr Asthma, Biliousness, Strangury

Dunal. (Paneer-bandh) Sd Emmenagogue, Diuretic,
Ophthalmia, Lumbago, Liver
troubles, Piles.

200 Withania somnifera Solanaceae R Alternative, Aphrodisiac, narcotic,

Dunal. (Asgandh) tonic.
Tu Alternative, Narcotic, Bronchitis,
Psoriasis, Ulcers, senile debility,
Rheumatism, Tonic.
Sd Diuretic, Hypnotic.

201 Wrightia tinctoria Roxb Apocynaceae WP Aphrodisiac, Biliousness, Piles,

(Kerni) Skin diseases.

202 Zizphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae R Ulcer, Wounds, Fever.

Lamk. (Bor) B Diarrhoea
Fr Digestive, Blood purifier

203 Zizyphus nummularia Rhamnaceae L Cough, cold skin diseases.

Burm.f. (Jari-bor) Fr Astringent, Cooling. Biliousness,
sores, Ulcerated gums.

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Acknowledgement:

Authors are thankful to the director general, ICFRE, Dehra Dun for allotting the work and
providing facilities, Thanks are also extended to the local villagers and practitioners for their
help in providing necessary information.

Abbreviations Used:

WP : Whole Plant
R : Root
B : Bark
L : Leaf
Fl : Flower
Fr : Fruit
Sd : Seed
RB : Root Bark
L0 : Leaf Oil
S0 : Seed Oil
Tu : Tuber
Rh : Rhizome
Gm : Gum
Pd : Pods
Th : Thorns

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