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Achyranthes aspera L. "Chaff Plant" "Apamarga" (AMARANTH FAMILY)
ANASARCA Bronchitis; Dropsy; Leprosy; Dysentery: FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Antiperiodic; Diuretic; Purgative
Aconitum ferox Wall ex Ser. "Indian Asconoite" "Vatsanaba"
(BUTTERCUP FAMILY) Erythema; Gout; Neuralgia; Rheumatism; Tonsilitis; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Anodyne; Antidiabetic; Antiinflammatory; Antipyretic; Diaphoretic;
Diuretic; Narcotic; Nervine; Sedative
Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. ex Roxb. "Bael" "Bilva-Shriphala" (CITRUS
FAMILY) Arrhythmia; Asthma; Dysentery; Fever; Malaria; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Carminative; Expectorant; Febrifuge; Laxative
Alpinia galanga Willd. "Java Galangal" "Malayavach" (GINGER FAMILY)
Bronchitis; Dermatitis; Dyspepsia; Rheumatism; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Carminative;
Febrifuge
Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. "Dita Bark"; "Saptaparna" (DOGBANE
FAMILY) Debility; DYSENTERY; Hepatitis; MALARIA; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Anthelminthic; Aphrodisiac; Carminative; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Febrifuge;
Lactagogue
Amomum subulatum Roxb. "Greater Cardamom" ""Elabari" (GINGER FAMILY)
Gingivitis; Gonorrhea; Hepatitis; Neuralgia; Ophthalmia: FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Cardiotonic; Carminative; Diuretic; Expectorant
Andrographis paniculata (Burm. F.) Nees "King of Bitters" "Kirta" (ACANTHUS FAMILY)
Debility; Dysentery; Dyspepsia; Fever; Inappetence; Neuralgia; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Anthelminthic; Carminative; Cholagogue; Febrifuge
Apium graveolens L. "Celery" "Ajmoda" (CELERY FAMILY) ARTHRITIS;
Asthma; Bronchitis; COLIC; GOUT; Hepatitis; RHEUMATISM; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Anticonvulsant; Antiinflammatory; Aphrodisiac; Carminative; Diuretic;
Emmenagogue; Sedative; Tranquilizer
Argyreia speciosa Sweet "Elephant Creeper" "Vridha Daraka" (MORNING GLORY FAMILY)
Arthritis; Elephantiasis; Obesity; Otitis; Rheumatism FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Antiinflammatory; Antiseptic; Aphrodisiac; Emollient; Vermifuge
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. "Neem" "Arishta (MAHOGANY FAMILY) Fever;
LEPROSY; Malaria; Ophthalmia; Tuberculosis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Anthelminthic;
Antifeedant; Antiseptic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Febrifuge; Insecticide
Bacopa monniera (L.) Wettst. "Brahmi" "Water Hyssop" (FIGWORT
FAMILY) ANURIA; Bronchitis; Cough; Epilepsy; Hysteria; Neuroses; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Cardiotonic; Diuretic; Nervine; Vasoconstrictor
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile "Desert Date", "Ingudi Vraksha"
(DESERT DATE FAMILY) ANTISEPTIC; Burns; Colic; Cough; Herpes; HYPERTENSION;
Malaria; Rheumatism; Syphilis: FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Anthelminthic; Hypotensive;
Piscicide; Purgative
Bauhinia variegata L. "Orchid Tree" "Kanchanara" (LEGUME FAMILY)
Cough; Dermatosis; Menorrhgia; Obesity; Sore Throat; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Carminative; Laxative
Berberis aristata DC. "Himalayan Barberry" "Tree Turmeric"
"Daruharidra" (BARBERRY FAMILY) CHOLERA; MALARIA; PSORIASIS; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Antimalarial; Antipyretic; Hypoglycemic; Purgative; Stomachic
Boswellia serrrata Roxb. "Indian Olibanum" "Shallaki" (COPAL FAMILY) Bronchitis; DIABETES; Gonorrhea; Hepatitis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Analgesic; Anticarcinomic;
CNS-Depressant; Hypoglycemic; Sedative
Butea monosperma (La.) Kuntze "Bastard Teak" "Palasa" (LEGUME
FAMILY)DIABETES; Heartburn; Piles; Tuberculosis; WORMS; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Anthelminthic; Antifertility; Hypoglycemic
Caesalpinia crista L. "Bonduc Nut" "Nickernut" Latakaranja" (LEGUME
FAMILY): Asthma; Colic; CONVULSIONS; Fever; HEPATOSIS; Malaria; Neuroses;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antidiarrheic; Antiestrogenic; Antifertility;
Anthelminthic; Antiperiodic; Febrifuge
Calophyllum inophyllum L. "Alexandrian Laurel" "Punnaga" (St.JOHN'SWORT FAMILY):
Migraine; Orchitis; Pain; Vertigo; Ulcers; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Antiaggregant; Antipyretic; Bradycardic
Calotropis gigantea (L.) R. Br. "Giant Milkweed" "Alarka" (MILKWEED
FAMILY): Bronchitis; Dysentery; Leprosy; Splenitis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Anticarcinomic; Digitalic; Emetic; Expectorant; Purgative
Cannabis sativa L. "Marijuana" "Bhanga" (NETTLE FAMILY): Delirium;
Dermatitis; Dysmenorrhea; GLAUCOMA; Malaria; MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS; Pertussis;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Analgesic; Antiglaucomic; Antispasmodic; Sedative;
Serotonergic
Cassia angustifolia Wahl. "Indian Senna"; "Markandika" (LEGUME
FAMILY): Biliousness; CONSTIPATION; Dermatosis; Gout; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Purgative
Centella asiatica L. "Gotu Kola" "Indian Pennywort" "Mandukaparni"
(CELERY FAMILY): Dermatitis; Eczema; Insanity; Leprosy; Psoriasis; Retardation;
Rheumatism; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antiseptic; Diuretic; Sedative
Cichorium intybus L. "Chicory", "Kasni" (ASTER FAMILY): Asthma;
Cancer; Dysmenorrhea; Impotence; INSOMNIA; Splenitis; Tachycardia; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Alexiteric; Digestive; Emmenagogue; Stomachic
Cinnamomum verum S. Presl. "Ceylon Cinnamon" "Twak" (LAUREL FAMILY):
DIABETES; Dysmenorrhea; DYSPEPSIA; PAIN; FEVER; Rheumatism;
TUBERCULOSIS; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Amtiseptic; Carminative; Digestive;
Emmenagogue; Stomachic; Uterotonic
Cissampelos pareira L. "Velvet Leaf" "Laghu Patha" (MOONSEED FAMILY): Dermatosis;
Diarrhea; Dyspepsia; Syphilis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antilithic;
Diuretic; Myorelaxant;
Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. "Bitter Apple", "Indravaruni" (GOURD FAMILY) CANCER; CONSTIPATION; Fever; Neuralgia, Rheumatism; Sciatica; Splenomegaly; WORMS; Wounds;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Cathartic; Diuretic; Emetic; Expectorant
Coccinia indica Wight & Arn. "Scarlet Gourd", "Bimbai" (GOURD
FAMILY): Adenopathy; AMEBIASIS; Bronchitis; Dermatitis; DIABETES; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Antispasmodic; Cathartic; Expectorant; Hypoglycemic; Protisticide
Coleus forskohlii (MINT FAMILY)
Commiphora mukul "Gugal Gum" "Goggulu" (COPAL FAMILY): ARTHRITIS;
Dysmenorrhea; Dyspepsia; Endometritis; HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA; HYPERTENSION;
Impotence; ISCHEMIC; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antiinflammatory;
Antispasmodic; Carminative; Emmenagogue; Hypoglycemic; Protisticide
Coptis teeta Wall. "Indian Goldthread" "Mishmamitika" (BUTTERCUP
FAMILY): CONJUNCTIVITIS; Dyspepsia; Inappetence; Jaundice; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Antiseptic; Carminative; Febrifuge
Coriandrum sativum L. "Coriander" "Dhanyaka" (CELERY FAMILY):
DYSPEPSIA; HALITOSIS; Impotence; Neuralgia; Rheumatism; Toothache; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Antibilious; Antiseptic; Aphrodisiac; Carminative
Crocus sativus L. "Saffron" "Kumkuma" (IRIS FAMILY)CANCER;
Chickenpox; Dysmenorrhea; Fever; Measles; Mumps; Pertussis; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Anodyne; Antispasmodic; Aphrodisiac; Carminative;
Diuretic; Sedative
Croton tiglium L. "Purging Croton" "Jayapala" (SPURGE FAMILY):
Apoplexy; Asthma; Calculus; Colic; CONSTIPATION; Gout; Laryngitis; Neuralgia;
Rheumatism; Tympanitis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic;
Rubefacient;
Cuminum cymnium L. "Cumin" "Jeeraka" (CELERY FAMILY) "...for ye pay
tithe of mint and anise and cummin..." Matthew 23. Asthma; Dermatitis;
Dysentery; Gonorrhea; Impotence; Syncope; Tachycardia; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Carminative; Stomachic
Curcuma longa L. "Turmeric" "Haridra" (GINGER FAMILY): ARTHRITIS;
BRONCHITIS; DYSPEPSIA; HYPERTENSION; Jaundice; LARYNGITIS; LYMPHOMA; Malaria;
RHEUMATISM; ULCERS; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Anthelminthic; Antiinflammatory;
Antiperiodic; Carminative; Diuretic; Expectorant; Stomachic
Curcuma zedoaria Roscoe "Zedoary" "Shati" (GINGER FAMILY):
BRONCHITIS; COLD; COUGH; DYSPEPSIA; LARYNGITIS; LYMPHOMA; SPRAINS; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Antiinflammatory; Carminative; Diuretic; Expectorant; Stomachic
Datura metel L. "Indian Thornapple" "Dattura" (POTATO FAMILY):
Arthritis; ASTHMA; CRAMPS; DYSMENORRHEA; Lumbago; Rheumatism; Sciatica; WORMS;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Anodyne; Anthelminthic; Antispasmodic;
Narcotic
Dioscorea bulbifera L. "Air Potato" "Wild Yam" "Barahi" (YAM FAMILY) Dysentery; Piles; Sores; Syphilis; Ulcers; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antifeedant
Elephantopus scaber L. "Elephant Ear" "Gojihiva" (ASTER FAMILY):
Dermatitis; Diarrhea; Dysuria; Snakebite; Toothache; Ulcers; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Cardiotonic; Febrifuge
Elettaria cardamomum Maton "Cardamom" "Ela Chhoti" (GINGER FAMILY):
ASTHMA; BRONCHITIS, Cholecosystitis; Hemorrhoids; Strangury; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Aphrodisiac; Cardiotonic; Carminative; Diuretic; Laxative; Stomachic
Ferula assa-foetida L. " Asafetida" "Hingu" (CELERY FAMILY):
Bronchitis; Cramps; Dysmenorrhea; Dyspepsia; Pertussis; Pneumonia; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Anthelminthic; Antiseptic; Antspasmodic; Aphrodidiac; Diuretic;
Emmenagogue; Expectorant
Garcinia cambogia (ST.JOHN'SWORT FAMILY)
Garcinia indica (Thouars) Choisy "Kokum" "Red Mango" "Brikshamla"
(ST.JOHN'SWORT FAMILY): Dermatitis; Diarrhea; Dysentery; Sores; Urticaria;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Cholagogue; Demulcent; Emollient
Gloriosa superba L. "Gloriosa Lily" "Langalika" (LILY FAMILY) Colic;
Gonorrhea; Leprosy; NEURALGIA: PEDICULOSIS; RHEUMATISM: FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Anthelminthic; Antiperiodic; Antiseptic; Pediculicide; Purgative;libacterial;
Antiviral
Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. "Indian Milkweed Vine" "Meshasringi" (MILKWEED FAMILY):
Adenopathy; Cough; DIABETES; Fever; Snakebite: FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Diuretic;
Hypoglycemic
Hemidesmus indicus (L.) Schult. "Indian sarsaparilla" " Sariva"
(PERIPLOCA FAMILY) Dermatitis; Dyspepsia; Cough; Fever; Inappetence; Rheumatism;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Demulcent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic
Holarrhena antidysenterica (L.) Wall. "Conessi Tree" "Kutaja"
(DOGBANE FLOWER): Dysentery; Fever; Hemorrhoids; WORMS; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Anthelminthic; Antiamebic; Antidysenteric; Antipyretic; Carminative
Hydnocarpus laurifolia (Dennst.) Sleumer "Chalmoogra Almond"
"Tuvaraka" (FLACOURTIA FAMILY): Dermatitis; LEPROSY; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Antibacterial
Phyllanthus amarus ?
Justicia adhatoda L. "Malabar Nut" "Vasaka" (ACANTHUS FAMILY):
Asthma; Bronchitis; Cough; Diptheria; Fever; Gonorrhea; Jaundice; Malaria;
Tuberculosis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antispasmodic; Bronchodilator; Diuretic;
Expectorant
Linum usitatissimum L. "Flax", "Linen" "Uma" (FLAX FAMILY): Arthritis; Bronchitis; CANCER; CARDIOPATHY; Cold; DERMATITIS; INFLAMMATION; Rheumatism;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Demulcent; Diuretic; Emollient
Luffa aegyptiaca Miller "Sponge Gourd" "Dharmagava" (GOURD FAMILY) Dermatosis;
Inappetence; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Cathartic; Diuretic; Emetic
Madhuca longifolia (L.) Macbride "Mahua" "Madhuka" (CHICLE FAMILY):
Bronchitis; Dermatitis; Diabetes; Hemorrhoids; Pharyngitis; Rheumatism;
Tonsilitis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antiseptic; Demulcent; Expectorant
Melia azedarach L. "Chinaberry" "Persian Lilac" (MAHOGANY FAMILY)
Dermatosis; Malaria; Nausea; WORMS; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Anthelminthic;
Antiperiodic; Antiseptic : Emollient; Purgatuve
Mesua ferrea L. "Cobra Saffron" "Nagkeshara" (ST.JOHN'SWORT FAMILY):
ASTHMA; Bronchitis; Dysentery; Rheumatism; Scabies; Sores; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Anthelminthic; Antiasthmatic; Antiedemic; Antiinflammatory; Sudorific
Michellia champac L. "Champac" "Champaca" (MAGNOLIA FAMILY):
Gastritis; Gout; Headache; Rheumatism; Sores; Vertigo FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
ANTISEPTIC; Carminative; Demulcent; Deobstruent; Diuretic; Emmenagogue;
Expectorant; Hypoglycemic
Mimusops elengi L. "Spanish Cherry" "Bakula" (CHICLE FAMILY)
Cardiopathy; Fever; Gingivitis; Infertility; Leukoderma; Urethritis; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Antipyretic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Cardiotonic; Hypotensive
Moringa oleifera Lam. "Horseradish Tree" "Sigru" (HORSERADISH TREE
FAMILY): Asthma; Cough; Epilepsy; Gout; Headache; Hepatitis; Malaria;
Rheumatism; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Analgesic; Anthelminthic; Antiinflammatory;
Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant
Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. "Cowitch" "Kapikachchha" (LEGUME FAMILY)
Elephantiasis; Nephrosis; Neurosis; PARKINSONISM; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Anthelminthic; Antiparkinsonian; Aphrodisiac; Hypotensive
Nardostachys jatamansi DC. "Spikenard" "Jatamansi" (VALERIAN
FAMILY): ARRHYTHMIA; CARDIOPATHY; Chorea; CRAMPS; DYSMENORRHEA; Epilepsy;
Headache; INSOMNIA; Leprosy; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antispasmodic; Carminative;
Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Hypotensive; Hypothermic; Sedative; Tranquilizer
Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. "Water Lotus" "Kamal" (WATERLILY FAMILY):
Dermatosis; Diarrhea; Dysmenorrhea; Fever; Hemorrhoids; Leprosy; Strangury;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Cholagogue; CNS-Depressant; Demulcent; Diuretic; Expectorant
Nigella sativa L. "Black Cumin", "Upakunchika" (BUTTERCUP FAMILY):
ARTHRITIS; ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS; Colic; Cough; Dermatitis;
DYSMENORRHEA; Orchitis; RHEUMATISM; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Anthelminthic; Antibilious; Antiseptic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic;
Emmenagogue; Lactagogue
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. "Night Jasmine" "Parijata" (OLIVE
FAMILY): Dermatitis; Fever; Rheumatism; Sciatica; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Anthelminthic; Antihistamine; Antiinflammatory; Antipyretic; CNS-Depressant;
Hypotensive; Tranquilizer
Ocimum sanctum L. "Holy Basil" "Tulsi" (MINT FAMILY): Bronchitis;
Cough; DERMATOSIS; DYSPEPSIA; Dysentery; Fever; Gastrosis; Malaria; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Antiperiodic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Carminative; Demulcent;
Diuretic; Expectorant; Hypoglycemic
Paederia foetida L. "Stinking Coffee" "Prasarini" (COFFEE FLOWER):
Anuria; ARTHRITIS; Diarrhea; Hemorrhoids; Myalgia; Rheumatism; Splenosis;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Anthelmintic; Antiinflammatory; Antispasmodic; Diuretic
Papaver somniferum L. "Opium Poppy", "Ahiphenam" (POPPY FAMILY):
CANCER; COUGH; Dysentery; INSOMNIA; Impotence;
PAIN; TOOTHACHE: FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Analgesic; Hypnotic; Narcotic
Peganum harmala L. "Syrian Rue" "Harmal" (CALTROPS FAMILY): Asthma;
Colic; Dysmenorrhea; Fever; Jaundice; Laryngitis; Lumbago; MALARIA; WORMS;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Abortifacient; Analgesic; Antiperiodic; Emmenegogue
Phyllanthus emblica L. "Emblic" "Amalik" (SPURGE FAMILY): Asthma;
Bronchitis; Diarrhea; Dysentery; Gonorrhea; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antibacterial;
Antiviral; Aperient; CNS-depressant; Diuretic; Spasmolytic
Phyllanthus fraternus Webster "Stone Breaker" "Bhumyaamlaki" (SPURGE FAMILY) Constipation; Dermatitis; Dyspepsia; Dysuria; HEPATITIS; JAUNDICE; Ophthalmia;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Analgesic; Diuretic; Fungicide; Hypoglycemic; Laxative
Picrorrhiza kurroa Royle "Kuru" "Picroliv" (Trade Name) "Katula"
(FIGWORT FAMILY): Anemia; Asthma; Bronchitis; Dyspepsia; Elephantiasis; Fever;
Jaundice; Hepatitis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antiaggregant; Antiperiodic; Cathartic;
Cholagogue; Laxative
Piper longum L. "Long Pepper" "Pipali" (PEPPER FAMILY) Asthma;
Bronchitis;Colic; Dyspepsia; Gout; Lumbago; Rheumatism; Splenitis; TUBERCULOSIS;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antiseptic; Aphrodisiac; Cardiotonic; Carminative; Diuretic;
Emmenagogue; Vermifuge
Piper nigrum L. "Black Pepper" "Maricha" (PEPPER FAMILY): Cholera;
Diarrhea; Dyspepsia; Dysuria; Headache; Rheumatism; Toothache; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Antiperiodic; Antiseptic; Carminative; Fungicide; Taenicide
Plantago ovata Forsk. "Ispaghula" "Ashwagolam" (PLANTAIN FAMILY)
Adenopathy; Blenorrhea; Bronchitis;Diarrhea; Dysentery; Gonorrhea; Gout;
Rheumatism; Urethritis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Demulcent; Diuretic; Emollient;
Hypocholesterolemic; Laxative
Plumbago zeylanica L. "Leadwort" "Chitraka" (LEADWORT FAMILY)
Adenopathy; Dermatitis; Leukoderma; Paralysis; Rheumatism; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Antiseptic; Aphrodisiac; Cardiotonic; Carminative; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Abortifacient; Antifertility; Antiseptic
Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb "Almond" "Badama" (ROSE FAMILY)
Acne; Asthma; CANCER; Cough; Dermatitis; Laryngitis; Neuralgia; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Anodyne; Demulcent; Emollient; Laxative; Nervine
Psoralea corylifolia L. "Black Dot" "Vakuchi" (LEGUME FAMILY):
Leprosy; LEUKODERMA; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Anthelminthic;
Antiinflammatory; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Myorelaxant; Sedative; Tranquilizer
Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb. "Malabar Kino" "Pitasala" (LEGUME
FAMILY): Dermatitis; DIABETES; Diarrhea; Sores; Toothache; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Hypocholesterolemic; Hypoglycemia
Pterocarpus santalinus L.f. "Red Saunders" "Rakta Chandana" (LEGUME FAMILY): Dermatitis; DYSENTERY; Fever; Headache; Inflammation; Malaria; Ophthalmia; Toothache;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antipyretic; Antispasmodic; Aphrodisiac; Diaphoretic;
Hypoglycemic; Vermifuge
Punica granatum L. "Pomegranate", "Dadima" (POMEGRANATE FAMILY):
Bronchitis; CANCER; Conjunctivitis; DYSENTERY;
DYSMENORRHEA;HEMORRHOIDS; INFERTILITY; SORE THROAT; STOMATITIS; WORMS;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Anthelminthic; Antiseptic; Estrogenic; Taenifuge
Rauwolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. Ex Kurz "Indian Snakeroot"
"Sarpagandha" (DOGBANE FAMILY): DYSENTERY; HYPERTENSION; Hypochondria; INSOMNIA;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antipyretic; CNS-Depressant; Hypotensive; Sedative
Rheum emodi Wall. "Indian Rhubarb" "Amlavetasa" (BUCKWHEAT FAMILY):
Asthma; Bronchitis; Colitis; Coryza; DERMATITIS; Dysentery; Fever; Hemorrhoids;
Jaundice; Lumbago; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Cathartic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue;
Purgative
Ricinus communis L. "Castorbean", " Erandat" (SPURGE FAMILY): Abscess; Bunion; CANCER; Conjunctivitis; DERMATITIS; Gout; Headache; Lumbago; Rheumatism; Sciatica;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Cathartic; Emetic; Emmenagogue; Lactagogue; Purgative
Ruta graveolens L. "Rue", "Sadapaha" (CITRUS FAMILY): POISONOUS;
Colic; CRAMPS; Dyspepsia; Epilepsy; Hysteria; Rheumatism; VITILIGO; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Abortifacient; Anthelminthic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Diuretic;
Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Vermicide
Santalum album L. "Sandalwood: "Chandanam" (SANDALWOOD FAMILY):
Bronchitis; Cystitis; Dermatitis; Dysentery; Erysipelas; Gonorrhea; Scabies;
Urethritis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antiseptic; Diuretic; Expectorant
Saussurea lappa (Decaisne) C.B. Clarke "Indian Orris", " Kustha"
(ASTER FAMILY): ASTHMA; BRONCHITIS; CHOLERA; COUGH; Dermatosis;
Dyspepsia; Smallpox; Stomachache; Tuberculosis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Anthelminthic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Aphrodisiac; Cardiotonic; Carminative;
Diuretic; Expectorant; Sedative
Sesamum indicum L. "Sesame" "Tila" (SESAME FAMILY): Burns; Cholera;
Diarrhea; Dysentery; Dysmenorrhea; Migraine; Vertigo; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Demulcent; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Emollient; Lactagogue; Laxative
Sida cordifolia L. "Country Mallow" "Bala" (MALLOW FAMILY): Asthma;
Cystitis; Dysentery; Elephantiasis; Fever; Gonorrhea; Hemorrhoids; Rheumatism;
Spermatorrhea; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Cardiotonic; Demulcent; Diuretic; Emollient;
Febrifuge; Sympathomimetic
Solanum indicum L. "Indian Nightshade" "BrahatiVanavrinktaki"
(POTATO FAMILY): Asthma; Colic; Cough; Dermatitis; Dropsy; Dysuria; Worms;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Aphrodisiac; Cardiotonic; Carminative; Diaphoretic;
Expectorant
Strychnos nux-vomica L. "Strychnine" "Kupilu" (STRYCHNINE FAMILY):
CHOLERA; Dysentery; Dyspepsia; Epilepsy; Gout; IMPOTENCE; Incontinence;
Neuralgia; Rheumatism; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: POISONOUS; Aphrodisiac; Cardiotonic;
Nervine; Stomachic
Swertia chirata Buch.Ham "Chireta" "Kirata Tikta" (GENTIAN FAMILY):
Asthma; Dermatitis; Gout; MALARIA; WORMS; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Anthelminthic;
Carminative; Febrifuge; Laxative
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels (Syn: Eugenia jambolana Lam.) "Java
Plum" "Jambu" (MYRTLE FAMILY) DIABETES; Diarrhea; Dysentery; Dysmenorrhea
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Diuretic; Hypoglycemic
Tamarindus indica L. "Tamarind" "Amlika" (LEGUME FAMILY):
Conjunctivitis; Gonorrhea; Hemorrhoids; Inflamation; Vaginitis; FUNCTIONAL
CLAIMS: Antibilious; Carminative
Terminalia arjuna Wight & Arn. "Arjuna Myrobalan" "Arjuna"
(COMBRETUM FAMILY): Angina; Cardiopathy; Diarrhea; Dysentery; Hypertension;
Sprue; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antidotal; Cardiotonic; Diuretic; Hypotensive;
Lithontripti
Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. "Belleric Myrobalan"
"Vibhitaka" (COMBRETUM FAMILY): Cough; Diarrhea; Dropsy; Enterosis; Gastrosis;
Hemorrhoids; Hepatitis; Ophthalmia; Rheumatism; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Expectorant;
Laxative
Terminalia chebula Retz.. "Chebulic Myrobalan" "Haritaki" (COMBRETUM
FAMILY): Asthma; Cough; Diarrhea; Dysentery; Fever; GINGIVITIS; Hemorrhoids;
Hepatosis; Splenosis; Stomatitis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Purgative
Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers "Indian Quinine" "Guduchi"
(MOONSEED FAMILY): Bronchitis; Cough; Diarrhea; Dysentery; Dyspepsia; Dysuria;
Fever; Gonorrhea; Impotence; Rheumatism; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Aphrodisiac;
Diuretic
Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague ex Turrill "Ajowan" "Yamani" (CELERY FAMILY)
Cholera; Cramps; DYSPEPSIA; DYSENTERY; Hysteria; WORMS FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Antispasmodic; Antiseptic; Carminative; Vermifuge
Tribulus terrestris L. "Caltrops" "Gokshura" (CALTROPS FAMILY):
Cystitis; Dysuria; Gonorrhea; Gout; Gravel; Nephrosis; Spermatorrhea;
Urethritis; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Aphrodisiac; Demulcent; Diuretic
Trigonella foenum-graecum L. "Fenugreek" "Medhika" (LEGUME FAMILY):
Alopecia; DIABETES; DYSLACTEA; Dyspepsia;
HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA; Leukorrhea; MICROMASTIA; Pain;
RHEUMATISM; Swelling; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Aphrodisiac;
Carminative; Demulcent; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Lactagogue
Tylophora asthmatica Weight & Arn.. "Asthmatics Swallowwort"
"Antamul" (MILKWEED FAMILY): Asthma; Bronchitis; Catarrh; Dysentery; Gastrosis;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Cathartic; Diaphoretic; Emetic; Expectorant
Tylophora indica (Burm. f.) Merr. "Indian Ipecac" "Antamul"
(MILKWEED FAMILY): Asthma; Bronchitis; Dysentery; Rheumatism; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS:
Cathartic; Diaphoretic; Emetic
Urginea indica Kunth. "Indian Squill" "Vana Palandam" (LILY FAMILY):
Asthma; Bronchitis; Cardiopathy; Croup; Dermatitis; Emphysema; Nephrosis;
Rheumatism; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Cardiotonic; Cathartic; Deobstruent; Diuretic;
Emetic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant
Valeriana jatamansi Jones "Indian Valerian" "Tagara" (VALERIAN
FAMILY): Chorea; Cramps; Dysmenorrhea; Epilepsy; Gastrosis; Nervousness;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Carminative; Sedative
Vernonia anthelminthica (L.) Willd. "Indian Wormweed" "Aranyajira"
(ASTER FAMILY): Dermatitis; WORMS: FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Anthelminthic;
Diuretic' Stomachic
Vernonia cinerea Less. "Ashy Fleabane" "Sahadevi" (ASTER FAMILY):
Conjunctivitis; Dermatitis; Dropsy; Hemorroids; Leprosy; Strangury; WORMS;
FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Alexipharmic; Anthelminthic; Antispasmodic; Diaphoretic
Withania somnifera "Winter Cherry" "Ashwagandha" (POTATO FAMILY):
Alcoholism; Debility; Dysphonea; Emphysema; Impotence; Neurosis; Ophthalmia;
Rheumatism; Spermatorrhea;Tuberculosis; Ulcers;FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Aphrodisiac;
Deobstruent; Diuretic; Lactagogue; Nervine; Sedative
Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb. "Winged Prickly Ash" "Tejpal" (CITRUS
FAMILY): Cholera; Dyspepsia; Fever; Toothache; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Carminative;
Stomachic
Zingiber officinale Rosc. "Ginger" " Ardhrakam" (GINGER
FAMILY):Asthma; Cholera; Cough; DYSPEPSIA; Gout; Headache; NAUSEA; RHEUMATISM;
Toothache; VERTIGO; FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Carminative; Rubefacient; Sialogogue
Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.. "Indian Jujube", "Badri" (BUCKTHORN
FAMILY): Asthma; Colic; Diarrhea; Dysentery; Dysuria; Gingivitis; Gonorrhea;
Hepatitis; Rheumatism; Tuberculosis FUNCTIONAL CLAIMS: Antiseptic; Carminative
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