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PLANTS IN AYURVANAM |
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MALAYALAM NAME |
SANSCRIT NAME |
ENGLISH NAME |
BOTANICAL NAME |
FAMILY |
USE |
PART USED |
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ADALODAKAM-VALIYA |
Brihat vasa |
Malabar nut |
Adathoda vasica |
Acanthaceae |
The leaf of this plant contains a volatile oil called vassessine which helps to soothen productive cough and also used in different type of bleeding disorders. |
Whole plant. |
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ADAPATHIYAN |
Jivanti, |
Holostemma Creeper |
Holostemma ada-kodien |
Asclepiadaceae |
Diseases of eye, ear, burning sensation, cough, fever and diabetes |
Root |
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AGATHI |
Agastya |
Swamp pea |
Sesbania grandiflora |
Fabaceae |
Rheumatism, fever, arthritis, scabies and night blindness. It is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin A. |
Seed, bark and leaves |
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AKASHA VELLARI |
Akasatrapusa |
? |
Passiflora leschenaultii |
Passifloraceae |
Burning sensation, constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, urinary retentions, calculus, and skin diseases. Tender fruits are used as a vegetable. |
Fruit. |
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AKIL |
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White cedar |
Dysoxylum malabaricum |
Meliaceae |
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ALPAM |
Kodassari, Alpam |
? |
Apama siliquosa |
Aristolochiaceae |
A good remedy for stomach ache and poison bites. The unripe fruit when chewed cures acute stomach pain. |
Seed, leaf |
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ANACHUVATI |
Gojihva |
Prickly leaved elephant's foot |
Elephantopus scaber |
Asteraceae |
Pacifies toxins, cough, and cardiac ailments. |
Whole plant |
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ANALIVEGAM |
Vishagni |
? |
Alstonia venenata |
Apocynaceae |
Cobra bite, skin diseases, other venomous bites, epilepsy, fever and otalgia. Fruits are useful in insanity and epilepsy. |
Root, Fruit. |
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ANATHAKARA |
Dadrudhna |
Ringworm shrub |
Cassia alata |
Caesalpiniaceae |
Inflammation, ringworm, cough, bronchitis, asthma, other skin diseases, intestinal worms, poison, constipation, hemorrhoids, alopecia and sexual weakness. |
Leaf, Flower, Root |
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ANJILI |
Lakucham |
Wild jack |
Artocarpus hirsutus |
Moraceae |
Used for anorexia, burning sensation and sexual weakness. Unripe fruit cause indigestion and impotency. Ripe fruits are cooling, and aphrodisiac. Bark cures diarrhea, pimples and ulcers. |
Bark, Fruit |
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ANKOLAM |
Ankolah |
Sage-leaved alangium |
Alangium salviifolium |
Alangiaceae |
Anti-hypertensive, antidote for several poisons especially for rabies. Roots are useful for external application in case of rheumatism and inflammation. Fruits are used in treatment of hemorrhages. |
Seed, Leaf, Root |
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AROGYAPACHA |
Jeevani |
Jeevani |
Tricopus zeilanicus |
? |
Retain vigor and vitality, relieve anxiety, prevent body changes due to ageing, expels accumulated poisons, Immuno-modulatory and aphrodisiac. Fruits suppress hunger and relive exhaustion. |
Leaf, Fruit. |
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ASHOKAM |
Ashoka |
Asoka tree |
Saraca asoka |
Caesalpiniaceae |
Menorrhogia, leucorrhoea, stomach pain, diabetes and bleeding through anus |
Bark, Leaf, Flower, Seed |
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AVANAKKU |
Eranda |
Red Castor |
Ricinus communis |
Euphorbiaceae |
Abdominal discomfort, constipation, inflammation, fever, ascites, bronchitis, cough, leprosy, skin diseases, colic and lumbago. Compared to white variety, this variety has more purgative potency |
Root, Leaf, Flower, Seed, Oil |
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BHADRAKSHAM |
Bhadraksha |
Beach naupaka |
Scavola taccada |
Goodeniaceae |
Conjunctivitis (Fruit juice) Low back pain, Abdominal ache, Over menstruation, warts (ash) and mental diseases. |
Fruit, Seed kernel |
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CHAKKARA KOLLI |
Madhunasini. |
Periploca of the woods |
Gymnema sylvestre |
Asclepiadaceae |
Hepato-splenomegaly, renal and vesical calculi, constipation, asthma and leukoderma. |
Whole plant |
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CHANDANA VEMBU |
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Red cedar |
Toona ciliata ?? CHUKRASIA TABULARIS?? |
Meliaceae |
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CHANDANAM |
Chandanh |
Sandalwood |
Santalum album |
Santalaceae |
Used to cure burning sensation, headache, hyper prespration, skin disease, psychotic ailments, memory loss, cardio myopathy, ulcer, jaundice, cough and inflammations. |
Heartwood |
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CHANGALAMPARANDA |
Asthisrinkhala |
Bone setter |
Cissus Quadrangualaris |
Vitaceae |
Piles, osteoporosis, anorexia and fracture |
Plant as a whole |
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CHATHURAMULLA |
Hemamalati |
? |
Myxopyrum serratulum |
Oleaceae |
Cough, asthma, arthritis, headache, low back pain, fever, neuropathy and wounds |
Root, Leaf |
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CHEMBAKAM / CHUVAPPU |
Ksheerachampaka |
Pogodo tree |
Plumeria rubra |
Apocynaceae |
Ulcers, skin diseases, inflammations, arthritis and constipation |
Root, Leaf, Latex, Bark |
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CHEMBAKAM / VELLA |
Ksheerachampaka |
Pogodo tree |
Plumeria rubra |
Apocynaceae |
Ulcers, skin diseases, inflammations, arthritis and constipation |
Root, Leaf, Latex, Bark |
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CHENGAZHINEER KIZHANGU |
Hallaka |
Indian crocus |
Kaempheria rotunda |
Zingiberaceae |
Inflammations, wounds, ulcers, blood clots and malignancy. |
Tuber |
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CHERUKADALADI |
Rakthapamarga |
Small prickly chaff – flower plant |
Cyathula prostrata |
Amaranthaceae |
Diseases of urinary system and uterine disorders. It has constipating property |
Roots and seeds |
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CHERUPUNNA |
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Calophyllum elatum |
Calophyllaceae / Guttiferae |
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CHERUVAZHUTHINA |
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Solanum incanum |
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CHITTADALODAKAM |
Vasa |
Malabar nut |
Adhatoda beddomei |
Acanthaceae |
Cough, bronchitis, asthma, inflammation, hemorrhage, hemorrhoids, diseases of eyes, and bleeding diarrhea. |
Whole plant. |
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CHITTAMRUTH |
Amrita |
Tinospora |
Tinospora cordifolia |
Menispermaceae |
Burning sensation, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, cardiac debility, skin disease, anemia, cough, jaundice, oligospermia and urinary system diseases. |
Stem |
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CHITTARATHA |
Rasna |
Java galangal |
Alpinia calcarata |
Zingiberaceae |
Inflammations, cough, asthma, bronchitis, hiccough, dyspepsia, stomach pain, obesity, diabetes, migraine and intermittent fevers. |
rhizome |
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EKANAYAKAM |
Peetika |
? |
Salacia reticulata |
Hippocrateaceae |
Urinary infection, diabetes, hemorrhoids, inflammations, leucorrhea, skin diseases, wounds, ulcers, flatulence, colic, and jaundice |
Root |
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ERIKKU NEELA |
Arka |
Blue Madar |
Calotropis gigantea |
Asclepiadeceae |
Skin diseases, joint inflammations, snake poison, asthma and chest infections and rabies. It is a strong purgative drug. |
Root, Latex, Flower and Leaf |
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GANAPATHI NARAKAM |
Matulunga |
Citron |
Citrus medica |
Rutaceae |
Anorexia, vomiting, tumors, asthma, cough, constipation, worm infestations, cardiac debility, jaundice, skin diseases, inflammations, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and hemorrhoids. |
Fruit, Root, Leaf |
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GARUDAKODI / KARALAKAM / ESWARAMOOLI |
Garalika |
Indian birthwort |
Aristolochia indica |
Aristolochiaceae |
Poison, skin diseases, intestinal worms, colic, arthritis and ulcers. |
whole plant |
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GRAMPOO |
Lavanga |
Clove tree |
Syzygium aromaticum |
Myrtaceae |
Flatulence, colic, anorexia, pain, cough, skin diseases, headache, vomiting, and dental caries. Clove oil is used as local anesthetic for dental treatments; and as a good pain reliever if applied locally, due to its counterirritant property |
Dried flower bud, oil |
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GULGULU |
Guggulu |
Indian bdellium tree |
Commiphora mukul |
Burseraceae |
Pacifies arthritis, sciatica, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, skin diseases, cough, asthma, epilepsy, fever, ulcer, diabetes and hypercholestremia. |
Resinous gum |
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IDAMPIRI VALAMPIRI |
Avartan |
East Indian screw tree |
Helicterus isora |
Sterculiaceae |
Diarrhea, colic, flatulence, wounds, ulcers, hemorrhoids and diabetes. |
Fruit, Root, Bark |
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ILAKKALLI |
Snuhi |
Milk Hedge |
Euphorbia ligularia |
Euphorbiaceae |
Skin diseases, constipation, fistula, hemorrhoids, arthritis, ulcers, asthma, edema, toxin, ascites and stomach distension. It pacifies vitiated blood. |
Latex, Leaf, Root, Fruit |
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JADAMANCHI |
Jatamamsi |
Musk root |
Nardostachys grandiflora |
Valerianaceae |
The rhizome is considered as tonic, stimulant, anti-spasmodic, diuretic, deobstruent, emmena-gogue, stomachic and laxative. |
Rhizome |
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JATHI |
Jati |
Nutmeg |
Miristica fragrans |
Myristicaceae |
Plant pacifies diarrhea, colic, and prevent the premature ejaculation of semen. Seeds and arils have carminative properties. |
Seeds (nutmeg) and aril (mace). |
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KADUKKA |
Abhaya |
Chebulic myrobalan |
Terminalia chebula |
Combretaceae |
Plant pacifies vitiated tridoshas, wound, ulcer, inflammation, anorexia, flatulence, haemorrhoids, jaundice, hiccough, cough, vesical and renal calculi, epilepsy, skin diseases, leprosy, intermittent fever, cardiac disorders, stomatitis, neuropathy and general debility |
Mature and immature fruits |
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KALLAL |
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KAMUKU |
Gubak |
areca palm |
Areca catechu |
Arecaceae |
chewing facilitates salivation, it being a good source of fluoride prevents tooth decay, but constant use might cause oral carcinoma; shows antimicrobial activities; Aqueous extract of nut: exhibits vascoconstriction and adrenalin p.Qtentiation in rats; Extract of leaf and fruit: spasmogenic. |
Nut |
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KANDAKARICHUNDA |
Kandakari |
Yellow berried nightshade |
Solanum xanthocarpum |
Solanaceae |
Skin diseases, worm infestations, dental caries, inflammations, arthritis, colic, flatulence, rheumatoid arthritis, cough, fever, asthma, bronchitis, amenorrhea, low back pain, hemorrhoids, epilepsy and kidney stones. |
Whole plant |
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KANIKKONNA |
Rajavriksha |
Golden shower tree |
Cassia fistula |
cisal piniaceae ? |
Plant pacifies constipation, burning sensation, leucorrhea, skin disease, fever, cough, bronchitis, inflammations and rheumatism. |
Whole plant. |
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KARINJOTTA |
Gucchakaranja |
Niepa bark tree |
Samadera indica |
Simaroubaceae |
Plant pacifies arthritis, edema, itching, skin diseases, constipation, and general debility. |
Bark, Seed oil |
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KARINOCHI |
Indranika |
Five leaved chaste tree |
Vitex negundo |
Verbenaceae |
Inflammations, lumbago, dyspepsia, colic, flatulence, dysentery, wounds, ulcers, bronchitis, cough, malarial fever, hemorrhoids, dysmenorrhoea, leprosy, and general debility. |
Whole plant |
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KARPOORAM |
Karpoora |
Camphor |
Cinnamomum camphora |
Lauraceae |
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, inflammation, cough, asthma, indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, dysentery. |
Bark, leaf |
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KARUVA |
Darusita |
Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum verum |
Lauraceae |
Plant pacifies pain, arthritis, cough, asthma, headache, dental caries, cardiac disorders, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, flatulence, fever, and discoloration on face |
Bark, Oil |
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KASUMAVU |
Vrikkabeeja |
Cashew nut tree |
Anacardium occidentale |
Anacardiaceae |
Skin diseases, leprosy and annoraxia |
Roots, Leaves. Bark, Fruits |
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KATTAR VAZHA |
Kumari |
Aloe |
Aloe vera |
Liliaceae |
Amenorrhea, wounds, ulcers, burns, colic, hepatitis, skin diseases, constipation, tumor, malignancy, low back pain, edema, arthritis and general debility. |
Leaf |
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KATTU THIPPALLI |
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turkey tangle frogfruit |
Lippia nodiflora |
Verbenaceae |
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KAYAM |
Hingu |
Asafoetida |
Ferula asafoetida |
Apiaceae |
Asafoetida is highly effective in treating excessive gas accumulation in bowels. Additionally the herb is applied for curing hysteria and bronchitis. Conventionally, the plant is also applied in the following cases. Stomachaches are successfully cured with the help of asafoetida according to several reports. Asafoetida is applied for insect bite prevention |
Root |
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KILINJIL |
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KOINA |
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Quinine |
Cinchona Officinalis |
Rubiaceae |
Antimalarial, killing the parasites in the blood, with the exception of those in the reproductive stages. Considered antiviral, antimalarial, febrifuge, tonic, astringent, stomachic. |
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KRISHNA KIREEDAM |
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Red Pagoda Tree |
Cerodendrum Paniculatum |
Verbenaceae |
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KUDAMPULI |
Vrikshamla |
Indian garcinia |
Garcinia gummi-gutta |
Clusiaceae |
Plant pacifies obesity, hypercholestremia, diarrhea, colic, ulcers, inflammations and hyperperspiration. |
Leaf, Dried fruit |
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KUPPAMANJAL |
Sinduri |
Annatto plant, Arnotta plant |
Bixa orellana |
Bixaceae |
Fever, dysentery, and repels mosquitoes. Dye obtained from the fruits is used as a coloring matter for edible materials |
Root, Bark, Seed |
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KURUNTHOTTY |
Bala |
Common sida |
Sida retusa |
Malvaceae |
Plant pacifies vitiated tridoshas, arthritis, asthma, cough, flatulence, colic, burning sensation, hemorrhoids, intermittent fever and general debility. |
Root, Leaf |
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LAKSHMI THARU |
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Paradise tree |
Simarouba glauca |
Simaroubaceae |
Seeds can be used in the manufacture of vanaspati, vegetable oil and/or margarine. The oil is free from bad cholesterol. |
Seeds |
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MALAVEPPU |
Mahanimba |
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Melia dubia / M. azedarach / CHUKRASIA TABULARIS?? |
Meliaceae |
Sciatica, lumbago, headache, skin diseases, wounds, ulcers, worm infestations, cough, diabetes, amenorrhea, fever, vomiting, burning sensation, urinary tract infections and general debility. |
Root, Leaf, Seed, Flowers |
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MANCHADI |
Kuchandana |
Coral wood tree |
Adenanthera pavonina |
Mimosaceae |
Arthritis, gout, burning sensation, vomiting, fever, hemorrhoids, and diarrhea. |
Bark, Leaf, Seed, Heartwood. |
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MANDARAM - CHUVAPPU |
Raktakanchanara, Kovidara |
Red bauhinia |
Bauhinia variegata |
Caesalpiniaceae |
Skin diseases, rectal prolapse, diabetes, inflammations, worms, tumors, hemorrhoids, menorrhagia hemoptysis and cervical lymphadinopathy. |
Bark, Flowers, Root. |
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MANDARAM - MANJA |
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Yellow Bell |
Bauhinia tomentosa |
Caesalpiniaceae |
The dried leaf, flower bud, seed and bark are used medicinally. Th root bark is used internally for conditions of the large intestine, while the flower is used as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea. The fruit is said to be diuretic, and the seed is eaten in India as a tonic and aphrodisiac. |
Bark, Flower, Root. |
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MANDARAM - VELLA |
Svetakanchanara, Karbudara |
White bauhinia |
Bauhinia recimosa |
Caesalpiniaceae |
Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, diarrhea, skin diseases, rectal prolapse, diabetes, inflammations, worms, tumors, hemorrhoids, and cervical lymphadinopathy. |
Bark, Flower, Root |
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MANJA KADAMBA |
Haridru |
Yellow Teak |
Adina cordifolia |
Rubiaceae |
Inflammation, urinary retention, wounds and ulcers, skin diseases, biliary colic, infection, dysentery, fever and burning sensation. |
Bark, Root |
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MAROTTI |
Kushtavairi |
Chalmugra |
Hydnocarups laurifolia |
Flacourtiaceae |
Skin diseases especially psoriasis, pruritus, leukoderma, sprain, chronic ulcers, colic, flatulence, diabetes and bronchitis. |
Seed, Oil |
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MOOVILA |
Prsniparni, Chitraparni, Guha, Kandabahula |
? |
Pseudarthria viscida |
Fabaceae |
Plant pacifies tridoshas, cough, asthma, fever, dysentery, cardiac ailments, rheumatoid arthritis and aid in fast healing of fractured bone. |
Root |
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MUNJA |
Arani |
Headache tree |
Premna serratifolia |
Verbenaceae |
Nervine pain, arthritis, indigestion, constipation, rhinitis, fever, hemorrhoids and tumors. |
Root, Leaf |
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MURIKKU |
Paribhadra |
Indian coral tree |
Erythrina variegata |
Fabaceae |
Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, inflammation, insomnia, anorexia, colic, helminthiasis, cough, bronchitis, dysmenorrhoea, skin diseases and fever. |
Bark, Leaves. |
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MURIKOOTTI |
Vranaropani |
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Hemigraphis colorata |
Acanthaceae |
Fresh wound, cuts, ulcers, inflammation and in folk medicines, it is used internally for anemia. |
Leaf, or whole plant. |
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NAGADANDI |
Dandi |
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Baliospermum montanum |
Euphorbiaceae |
Dropsy, constipation, flatulence, jaundice, hemorrhoids, skin diseases, calculi, wounds, splenomegali, leukoderma, and fever. Seeds are drastic purgative. |
Leaf, Root, Seed |
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NAGALINGA MARAM |
Nagalingataru |
Cannonball Tree |
Couroupita guianensis |
Lecythidaceae |
Pacifies inflammation, alopecia, skin disease and fever. Used in Cosmetics and to scent perfumes |
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NEELA AMARI |
Neelini |
Indian indigo |
Indigofera tinctoria |
Fabaceae |
Hair fall, splenomegaly, epilepsy, nervine disorders, headache, cardiac ailments and in stray dog intoxication |
Whole plant |
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NEERMATHALAM |
Varuna |
Three-leaved caper |
Crataeva magna |
Capparaceae |
Renal and vesical caliculi, asthma and bronchitis |
LeaF, Bark |
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NILANARAKAM |
Triparni |
Goanese ipecacuanha |
Nergamia alata |
Meliaceae |
Migraine, cough, asthma, bronchitis, splenomegaly, pruritus, dysentery, dyspepsia, anemia and chronic fevers. Plant has anti malarial property. |
Whole plant. |
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ORILA |
Salaparni |
? |
Desmodium gangeticum |
Fabaceae / Papilionaceae ?? |
Edema and cardiomyopathy. Plant has detoxifying property. |
Root or plant as a whole. |
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PALAKAPPAYYANI |
Syonaka |
Indian Trumpet tree |
Oroxylum indicum |
Bignoniaceae |
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, kapha, inflammation, rheumatic arthritis, sprains, edema, neuralgia, colic, splenomegali, diarrhea, wounds and gouty arthritis. |
Root, Leaves, Fruits Seeds |
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PALMUTHAK |
Ksheeravidari |
Giant potato, Finger leaf morning-glory |
Ipomoea paniculata |
Convolvulaceae |
Emaciation, skin diseases, anorexia, colic, fever, burning sensation, vomiting, inflammation, menorrhagia and general debility. It is also used to promote breast milk production |
Tuberous root |
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PANAL |
Asvasakhota, Kupilu |
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Glycosmis arborea |
Rutaceae |
Inflammations, traumatic inflammations, fever, cough, arthritis, skin diseases, and jaundice. |
Whole plant. |
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PANINEER CHEMBAKAM / MANJA |
Champaka |
Fragrant champaca |
Michelia champaca |
Magnoliaceae |
Detoxify poison, worm infestation, increase digestive power, diuretic and cures fever. Flowers reduce burning sensation, cures skin disease and ulcer. Dictation of the bark acts as remedy for amenorrhea. |
Whole plant |
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PANINEER CHEMBAKAM/ VELLA |
Champaka |
Fragrant champaca |
Michelia champaca |
Magnoliaceae |
Detoxify poison, worm infestation, increase digestive power, diuretic and cures fever. Flowers reduce burning sensation, cures skin disease and ulcer. Dictation of the bark acts as remedy for amenorrhea. |
Whole plant |
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PATHIMUKHAM |
Lohita |
Japan wood, Sappan wood, Brazil wood |
Caesalpinia sappan |
Caesalpiniaceae |
Burning sensation, wounds, ulcers, skin diseases, diarrhea, menorrhagia, leucorrhoea, diabetes, and stomatitis. |
Heartwood |
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PATHIRI |
Patala |
Trumpet flower tree |
Stereospermum colais |
Bignoniaceae |
Skin diseases, urinary retention, kidney stones, arthritis, cough, hemorrhoids, and muscular pain. |
Root, Leaf, Flower, Fruit, Seed |
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PERUMKURUMBA |
Maruva |
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Chonemorpha macrophylla |
Apocynaceae |
Skin diseases, constipation, flatulence, colic, worms, urinary tract diseases, cardiac debility, jaundice, bronchitis and fever. |
Root |
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PERUMPUNNA |
Punnaga |
Mast wood |
Calophyllum inophyllum |
Clusiaceae |
Plant pacifies vitiated vata, pitta, arthritis, ulcers, skin diseases, pruritus, migraine and urinary retention, |
Bark, Leaf, Seed. |
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POOVARASSU |
Haripuccha |
Portia tree |
Thespesia populnea |
Malvaceae |
Skin diseases, hepatitis, jaundice, ulcers, wounds, psoriasis, scabies, urinary tract infections, diabetes, cholera, cough, asthma and guneaworm infections. |
Leaf, Bark, Flower |
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PUSHKARAMOOLAM |
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PUTHARICHUNDA / CHERUVAZHUTHINA |
Brihati |
Poison berry |
Solanum anguivi |
Solanaceae |
Skin diseases, urinary retention, fever, cough, asthma, dysmenorrhea, colic, flatulence and constipation. |
Root, Fruit. |
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PUTHRANJEEVA |
Puthranjeeva |
Child life tree |
Drypetes roxburghii |
Euphorbiaceae |
Leaves and fruits used as medicine for rheumatism |
Bark,leaf, fruit |
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RUDRAKSHAM |
Rudraksha |
Rosery nut |
Elaeocarpus sphaericus |
Elaeocarpaceae |
Plant pacifies vitiated kapha, vata, nervous weakness, insanity, epilepsy, melancholia, mania, other mental disorders, insomnia, headache, jaundice, hypertension and fever |
Fruits, Seed kernel. |
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SAMUDRA PACHA |
Vriddadaru |
Elephant creeper |
Argyreia nervosa |
Convolvulaceae |
A preparation made from this plant along with several other ingredients is used for curing sexual disorders in males1. The root is bitter, aphrodisiac, diuretic and used in gonorrhoea, rheumatism and diseases of the nervous system. It is also used as a tonic. |
Root |
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SANKHUMKUPPI |
Kundali |
Glory Bower |
Clerodendrum inerme |
Verbenaceae |
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SANKHUPUSHPAM-NEELA |
Aparajita |
Blue Clitoria flower |
Clitoria ternatea |
Fabaceae |
Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, migraine, skin diseases, bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, ascites, ulcers and fever, jaundice and skin diseases. Seeds are used in abdominal cramps. Promote intellect. |
Root, leaves, seeds |
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SANKHUPUSHPAM-VELLA |
Aparajita |
White Clitoria flower |
Clitoria ternatea |
Fabaceae |
Plant pacifies vitiated pitta, migraine, skin diseases, bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, ascites, ulcers and fever, jaundice and skin diseases. Seeds are used in abdominal cramps. Promote intellect. |
Root, leaves, seeds |
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SARPAGANDHI / AMALPORI |
Sarpagandha |
Serpent wood/ Indian snake root. Serpentine root. |
Rauvolfia serpentina |
Apocynaceae |
Hypertension, insanity, epilepsy, insomnia, wounds, fever, colic and urinary retention, in controlled dose. Overdose cause giddiness and is toxic |
Root, Leaves |
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SARVASUGANDHI |
Sarvasugandhi |
Allspice |
Pimenta dioica |
Myrteace |
Allspice is used in pickles, ketchup and marinades, and to flavor pumpkin pies, cakes and candies. An oil pressed from the fruits is used in perfumes and cosmetics. |
Leaves |
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SHATHAVARI |
Satavari |
Wild asparagus |
Asparagus recemosus |
Liliaceae |
Leukorrhoea, stomach ache, diarrhea, inflammation, burning sensation, excessive perspiration, nervous debility, cough, bronchitis and skin diseases. Stimulate mammary gland secretion. |
Root |
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THANNI |
Vibhitaki |
Belliric myrobalan |
Terminalia bellirica |
Combretaceae |
Cough, bronchitis, allergic cough, insomnia, edema, dyspepsia, flatulence, hemorrhage, skin diseases, diarrhea, dysentery, leukoderma, and graying of hair. |
Bark, Fruits |
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THIRUTHALI |
Nagini |
Ipomoea |
Ipomoea sepiaria |
Convolvulaceae |
Sterility in women, urinary retention, constipation, and gynecological disorders. |
Whole plant |
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THRIKOLPAKONNA |
Trivrt |
Turpeth |
Operculina turpethum |
Convolvulaceae |
Constipation, ascites, myalgia, arthritis, inflammation, fever, pruritus, skin diseases, hemorrhoids, jaundice and tumors. |
Root. |
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UMMAM |
Dhattura |
Thorn apple |
Datura metel |
Solanaceae |
Arthritis, cough, asthma, muscle spasm, fever, ulcer, skin diseases, lumbago, sciatica and dandruff. |
Whole plant |
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UNGU |
Karanja |
Indian Beech |
Pongamia pinnata |
Papilionaceae(Fabaceae) |
Skin diseases, flatulence, diarrhea, cough, arthritis, ulcers, wounds, diabetes, inflammation, low back pain, fever, hemorrhoids, and anemia |
Root, Bark, Flower, Seed, Oil. |
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VALAN PULI |
Tintrini |
Tamarind tree |
Tamarindus indica |
Caesalpiniacae |
The fruits are widely used as a remedy against fever, intestinal diseases and diarrhoea. The pulp is used against malaria and on wounds and haemorrhoids. The pulp is used for making sauces, curries and beverages |
Root, Fruit, Seed |
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VALLIPPALA |
Lataksiri |
Indian ipecacuanha |
Tylophora indica |
Asclepiadaceae |
Cough, asthma, bronchitis, dysentery, diarrhea, wounds, ulcer, hemorrhoids, malignant tumor, and leukemia. |
Roots, Leavf |
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VANKATALADI |
Apamarga |
Prickly chaff-flower |
Achyranthes aspera |
Amaranthaceae |
Asthma, bronchitis, flatulence, painful inflammations, vomiting, skin diseases, renal and vesical calculi. |
The whole plant |
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VAZHANA |
Aranyatvak, Aranyachocha |
Malabar Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum malabathrum |
Lauraceae |
Fever, inflammation, anorexia, colic, and skin diseases. |
Leaf, Bark |
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VEN NOCHI |
Sephalika |
White chaste tree |
Vitex trifolia |
Lamiaceae |
Arthritis, inflammations, lumbago, headache, dyspepsia, colic, dysentery, wounds, ulcers, bronchitis, cough, hemorrhoids, dysmenorrhea and general debility. |
Whole parts |
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VENGA |
Asana |
Indian kino tree |
Pterocarpus marsupium |
Fabaceae |
Diabetes, skin disease, leucoderma, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, arthritis cough and graying of hair. The gum Kino extracted from the bark is useful in many diseases including diabetes. |
Heartwood, Leaf, Flower, Gum |
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VETTILA |
Tamboolavalli |
Betel leaf plant |
Piper betle |
Piperaceae |
Bronchitis, cough, asthma, pneumonia, skin diseases, fever, impotency, arthritis, anorexia, colic, flatulence, diarrhea, and tonsillitis. |
Leaf, Stem, Root |
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VISHAMOOLI |
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YASANK |
kantangur, kundali, trikantajata |
NEEDLE BRUSH |
Azima tetracantha |
Salvadoraceae |
Bronchitis, cough, asthma, and is a good expectorant. It is also used in diabetes, diarrhea and arthritis. |
Whole plant. |