Medicinal Plants

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Medicinal Plant-Achyranthes Aspera (Prickly Chaff Flower) Classical & Common names:     Ayurvedic: Apaamaarga, Chirchitaa, Shikhari, Shaikharika, Adahshalya, Mayura, Mayuraka, Kharamanjari, Kharapushpaa, Pratyakpushpaa, Aaghaat, Vashira, Kihini.       Unani: Atkum (Arabic), Chirchitaa, Latjeeraa.       Siddha: Nayuruvi. Plant Structure: Place of Found:       Widely is known throughout the tropical and subtropical regions. Medicinal activity:     The plants contain the alkaloids achyranthine and betaine. Achyranthine, a water-soluble alkaloid, is reported to dilate blood vessels, increases the amplitude of respiration and lowers blood pressure. It also showed diuretic and purgative action. The presence of ecdysterone is also reported in the stem and leaves Uses:        Sushruta used alkaline ash of the plant for promoting the growth of normal tissues after surgery; thick aqueous e...

 Medicinal Plant-  Acalypha Indica (Indian Acalypha) Classical & Common names:    Ayurvedic: Harita-manjari, Mukta-varchaa (non- classical).      Vernacular names: Khokali, Kuppi (Hindi); Kuppi gidda (Kannada);  Kuppimeni (Tamil); Kuppai- chettu (Telugu); Kuppamani (Malyalam). Plant Structure: Place of Found:       Common in plains as a weed in gardens; also in wastelands, especially in Bangalore and Pachmarhi. Medicinal activity:      leaves and roots showed antimicrobial activity. The juice is found to possess antitumour properties. It contains n-octacosanol, beta-sitosterol, kaempferol, quebrachitol, tannin, resin and an essential oil. In addition to hydrocyanic acid, the herb contains other substances which caused intense, dark chocolate brown dis- coloration of blood and gastrointestinal irritation in rabbits Uses:       The leaves are applied to scabies and other skin diseases. ...

Medicinal Plant- Acacia Leucophloea (White Babool) Classical & Common names:      Ayurvedic: Arimeda, Arimedaka, Irimeda, Vita- khadir, Kalskandh, Godhaaskandha, Raamaka, Arimanja.         Unani: Vilaayati Babool.         Siddha: Valval.  Plant Structure: Place of Found:       The plains of Punjab and in dry forest tracts throughout India. Medicinal activity:      It contains n-hexacosanol, beta-amyrin and beta-sitosterol, and heartwood constituents n-octacosanol and beta-sitosterol make it an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent. Uses:       In the light yellowish grey to nearly white outside and light red inside. It is bitter, astringent and cooling. Its decoction is used in bronchitis. The decoction together with ginger is an astringent wash for the teeth and is said to be useful in bleeding gums. The powdered bark and gum are used for boil...

Medicinal Plant- Acacia Catechu (Cutch, Catechu) Classical & Common names:     Ayurvedic: Khadira, Raktasaara, Dantdhaavan, Kantaki, Baalpatra, Gaayatri,      Sornavalka. The white variety was known as Shweta Saara, Kaarmuka, Kubja Kantaka.       Unani: Kattha, Khair, Kaat .       Siddha: Kalippakku. Plant Structure: Place of Found:       Throughout India in dry types of mixed forests. Common from Punjab to Assam to an altitude of 1200 m. Medicinal activity:      From this heartwood extract, catechin and catechutannic acid make it a potent remedy for chronic skin diseases, cough, relaxed conditions of throat, mouth and gums, and diarrhoea. Uses:   Catechu is employed as an astringent to over-come relaxation of mucus membrane. An infusion is employed to stop nose-bleeding and is also employed as an injection for uterine haemorrhage and leucorrhoea. The form of powder to ...

Medicinal Plant- Abutilon Indicum ( Country Mallow, Flowering Maples, Chinese Bell-flowers) Classical & Common names:      Ayurvedic : Atibalaa, Kankatikaa, Rishyaproktaa: Vaatyaayani, Vaatyapushpi; Valikaa, Bhaardwai, Uraksha gandhini, Naagbala, Vishvadevaa, Gavedhuka.      Unani : Kanghi, Kangahi, Kakahiya, Kakahi; Musht-ul-ghoul (Arabic), Darakht-e-shaan.       Siddha : Thuthi. Plant Structure: Place of Found:       Common throughout India. Medicinal activity:     This showed analgesic action in albino rats because it contains Gallic Acid. The herb exerts wound-healing properties, reduces inflammation, pain and irritation and protects the mucous membrane and urinary system. The demulcent action of the herb acts on gastrointestinal inflammations, lesions and ulcers, reduces excessive stomach acid and gives relief to acid dyspepsia. Uses:      T he extract of the entire plant was use...

Medicinal Plant- Abrus precatorius (Jequirity) Classical & Common names   Ayurvedic : Gunjaa, Chirihintikaa (Sushruta), Gunjaka, Raktikaa, Kakanti, Kaakchinchi,  Kamboji, Kubjaka, Chirmiti.       Unani : Ghungchi, Ghumchi, A'in-ud-deek, Chashm-e-khuroos, Ratti.       Siddha : Kundrimari. Plant Structure: Place of Found:        Found throughout India, ascending to an altitude of about 1050 m in the outer Himalayas. Medicinal activity:          Severe poisoning among adults, following the intake of one half to two seeds, as well as cases of death among children after consuming two seeds.  Water extract of  this seeds is, used for treating inflamed eyelids and for inducing conjunctivitis for treating the corneal opacity. Uses:           Seeds were used only after they have been boiled in cow's milk for 3 hours.  In this seed us...