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SBEPL | | Catalogue
of Indian medicinal plants : |
| Latin
Name | Sanskrit
Name | English
Name | Common
Name | Part(s)
used | Drug
Class | Indication |
| Madhuca
indica | Madhuk | Madhuka | Mahua,
moha | Bark,
flower |
galactagogue, astringent, tonic | Bronchitis,
rheumatism, diabetes, piles, orchitis, tonsillitis, eczema, |
| Majorana
hortensis | . | Common
majoram | . | Plant | Spice | . |
| Mallotus
phillippinensis | Kampillak | Indian
kamala | Kabila | Fruit
hair | Bactericide,
bitter, styptic, anthelmintic, | Pimples |
| Malva
ratundifolia | . | Country
mallow | Khubasi
| . | Emollient,
| Scurvy
piles, cough, inflammation |
| Malva
sylvestris | . | Common
mallow | Gul
kheir | Flower | Emollient,
refrigerant, respiratory disorders, | Urinary
tract infections | | Marrubium
vulgare | . | White
hove hound | Pahari
gandana | Plant | Anthelmintic,
dyspepsia, | Jaundice,
phthisis, hepatitis | | Matricaria
chamomilla | . | Bitter
chamomile | Babuni-ke-phul | Flower | Insomnia,
dysmenorrhoea, nervine sedative, stimulant,
hysteria, antiseptic, wound-healing, flatulence, anti-inflammatory | Rheumatism, |
| Medicago
sativa | Ashvabala | Alfalfa,
Lycern | Lasunghas | Plant | . | Dropsy,
heart diseases, respiratory disorders, stomachic, arthritis, hair care, hypertension |
| Melia
azadirachta | Mahanimb | Beed
Tree | Bakain | Leaf,
bark , root | Antiseptic,
tonic | Skin
diseases, eczema, wormicidal, rheumatism,
measles, leprosy, adenopathy, | | Melilotus
officinalis | . | . | Aspurak | Plant | Astringent,
anti-inflammatory | . |
| Melissa
officinalis | . | Lemon
balm | Bililotan | Plant
flow | Longevity,
memory tonic | Fever,
nervous diseases, |
| Mentha
arvensis | Pudina | Marsh
mint | Pudinah | Leaf,
plant | Carminative,
flavouring agent, antiseptic, refrigerant, | Body
heat, toothache, intestinal worms | | Mentha
piperita | . | Peppermint | Gamathi
pudinah | Leaf | Carminative,
stimulant | . |
| Mentha
spicata | Pudina | Marsh
mint | Pudinah | Leaf,
plant | Carminative,
flavouring agent, antiseptic, refrigerant, | Body
heat, toothache, intestinal worms | | Mesua
ferrea | Nagkeshar | Cobras
saffron | Nagkesar | Flower,
bud | Astringent,
alterative, coolant, nutritive. bark: astringent, aromatic | . |
| Mimosa
pudica | Lajjalu | Humble
plant/ Sensitive plant | Lajwanthi | Seed,
plant | Bactericide,
sedative, purgative, | Skin
diseases, mouth ulcers, throat inflammations |
| Mirabilis
jalapa | Krishnakeli
| 4'O'
clock plant | Gulabbas | Plant | Diuretic,
lymphadenopathy, anti-bacterial, anti-viral | Skin
diseases, | | Momordica
charantia | Karvellak | Bitter
gourd | Karela | Fruit,
leaf | Anthelmintic, | Piles,
jaundice diabetes, | | Morinda
citrifolia | Achuka | Indian
Mulberry | Aal | Fruit,
leaf | Leaf:
febrifuge, tonic, | Asthma,
spongy gums, wound-healing |
| Moringa
oleifera | Shigru | Drumstick,
Horseradish | Shobhanjan,
sahijan | Seed | Anti-fungal,
anti-viral, flocculating agent, stimulant,
abortifacient, | Hypertension,
ulcer, rheumatism, sterility, alopecia, cardiotonic, paralysis, liver disorders,
spleen disorders | | Morus
alba | Tuti,
Tula | White
mulberry | Tut | Bark,
fruit | Laxative,
nutritive, wormicidal | Cough,
sore throat, anaemia, |
| Mucuna
pruriens | Kapikachu | Cowhage | Kawach | Seed,
root | Parkinsonism,
aphrodisiac, : purgative, natural color, diuretic, | Vigour.
root, nervous system disorders, |
| Murraya
koenigii | . | Curry
leaf tree | Kurry
patta | Leaf,
plant | Carminative,
stimulant, tonic, vomiting , laxative,
dysentery | Fever, |
| Musa
paradisiaca | Kadali | Banana | Kela | Fruit,
Plant | Hair
care, astringent, laxative, diuretic, | Skin
diseases, piles, anaemia, venereal diseases, |
| Musa
sapientum | Vana
laxmi | Plantain | Kela | Fruit
leaf stem | Demulcent,
nutrient, astringent, coolant | . |
| Myrica
nagi | Katphal | Bay
berry, Box myrtle | Kaiphala | Leaf,
bark | Fe
astringent, antiseptic, | Asthma,
fevers, colds, women's diseases, teeth diseases, wounds, |
| Myristica
fragrans | Jatiphal | Nutmeg
& Mace | Jaiphal | Seed | Aphrodisiac,
carminative | . |
| Myristica
malabarica | . | Wild
nutmeg | Ramphal | Seed | External
application in ear diseases | . |
| Myrtus
caryophyllus | Lavang | Cloves | Lavang | Bud,
leaf | Toothache,
antiseptic, carminative | . |
| Nasturtium
officinale | . | Watercress | Jal-halim | Plant,
leaf | Anti-ascorbic,
appetizer | Anaemia,
asthma, hyperthyroidism, piles, skin diseases, |
| Nelumbo
nucifera | Padmoj | Sacred
lotus | Kamal
/ Padma | Flower,
seed, leaf, root | Diuretic,
| Urinary
tract infections, piles, leprosy, vomiting, fever, dysentery, |
| Nerium
indicum | Karvir | Exile
tree/ Oleander | Kaner | Root,
plant | Insecticide, | Epilepsy,
herpes, other viral infection |
| Nerium
odorum | karvira | Sweet
Scented oleander | . | Root,
bark,. | Diuretic,
cardiac tonic, | Piles,
cancer |
| Nicotiana
tabacum | Tamrakatu | Tobacco | Tambaku | Leaf
& stalk | Sedative,
insecticidal, emetic, purgative | . |
| Nigella
sativa | . | Black
cumin | Kalonji | Seed | Bactericidal,
tumour, stimulant, diuretic, galactagogue, carminative | . |
| Nordotachyns
jatammansi | Jatamansi | Spikenard | Jata | Bark | Emmenagogue,
uterine tonic, hypertension, pericardial effusion | . |
| Nyctanthes
arbortristis | Parijat | Night
jasmine | Parijatak | Flower,
leaf | . | Cancer,
fever, rheumatism | | Nymphae
rubra | . | . | Chhota
kanval | Root,
flower | . | Dyspepsia,
piles, diarrhoea, palpitation | | Ocimum
album | Sweet
Tulsi | Ran
Tulsi plant | Rantulas | Plant | Carminative,
stimulant, diaphoretic, | Skin
diseases | | Ocimum
basilicum | Visva
Tulsi | Sweet
basil | Krishna
tulsi | Plant | Carminative, digestive, stomachic, | Respiratory
diseases, skin diseases, | | Ocimum
gratissimum | VanTulsi | Shrubby
basil | Ram
tulsi | Leaf | . | Rheumatism,
ejaculation |
| Ocimum
sanctum | Tulsi | Basil | Tulsi | Leaf | Carminative,
expectorant, bactericidal, hair cleanser | . |
| Onosma
echiodes | Ratanjyot | . | Rattanjot,
Lal jari | Root | Carminative.
leaf: alterative, purgative. flower: stimulant | Rheumatism, |
| Operculina
turpethum | Trivrita | Indian
Jalap/ Turpeth | Nisoth | Plant,
root | Constipation,
laxative | Arthritis,
dropsy, gout, jaundice, | | Opniorrhiza
mungaos | Nagasugandh | Mongoose
plant | Nagvelli | Plant | Snake
bite, stomachic, eradicative, | . |
| Origanum
majorana | . | Marjoram | Marwa | Plant | Carminative,
expectorant, liver tonic, astringent | Asthma,
skin diseases, common cold | | Oroxylum
indicum | Shyonak | . | Tetu
, arlu | Root | Anti-inflammatory,
analgesic | . |
| Orthosiphon
grandiflorus | . | Java
Tea | . | Root,
bark | Cardiotonic,
appetizer, blood purifier | . |
| Orthosiphon
stamineus | Arjak | Java
Tea | Vantulsi | Root,
bark | Cardiotonic,
appetizer, blood purifier | . |
| Oxalis
corniculata | Changeri | Indian
sorrel | Amrut
herb | Plant | Digestive,
dysentery, cardiotonic, | Anaemia |
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