English Name : Negro Coffee
Sanskrit / Indian Name : KasamardaCassia occidentalis is a diffuse undershrub.
The plant contains emodin, physcion, chrysophanol, sitosterol and a xanthone-cassiolin. The seeds and leaves are used externally in skin diseases. The roots are reported to be diuretic, the seeds, roots and leaves are antibacterial. It is used in the treatment of flatulence, indigestion and other digestive disturbances in children.
Used in Constigaurd
Cichorium intybus
English Name : Chicory
Sanskrit / Indian Name : KasaniCichorium intybus is an erect perennial herb.
The root contains tannin phlobaphenes and reducing sugars. The seeds have carminative and cordial properties and are useful as a brain tonic and for headache, asthma and bilious vomiting.
It is an acclaimed hepatoprotective, and, is used in hepatic enlargement, fever, vomiting and abdominal pain. It has cholagogue and anti-inflammatory properties.
Used in Constigaurd
Embellica ribes
English Names : False Black Pepper, False Pepper
Sanskrit / Indian Names : Krimighna, Tandula, VidangaEmbellica ribes is a large scandent shrub with slender branches and gland-dotted leaves.
Its principal constituents are embelin, quercitol and fatty ingredients. An alkaloid, christembine, a resinoid, tannins and minute quantities of a volatile oil are present. The dried fruit is considered anthelmintic, astringent, carminative, alterative and stimulant. It has been used in India since ancient times, as an anthelmintic. It is effective in the treatment of ascariasis. The dried fruits are used in decoction for fevers and for diseases of the chest and skin. The fruit also shows antibacterial activity.
Used in Constigaurd
Glycyrrhiza
Glabara
Liquorice
Used in Constigaurd
Solanum nigrum
English Name : Black Nightshade
Sanskrit / Indian Name : KakamachiSolanum nigrum is a suffrutescent weed. Its principal constituents are a- and b-solamargine and solasonine. The plant is effective in the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver and is also credited with emollient, diuretic, antiseptic and laxative properties.
It has a protective effect on the liver and has shown hepatoprotective activity in cases of toxicity induced by drugs and chemicals.
Used in Constigaurd
Family Name: COMBRETACEAE
Used in Constigaurd
Family Name: ZINGIBERACEAE
Used in Constigaurd
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