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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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