OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM

(Sacred Basil)
Hindi Name : Karpur Tulsi.
Vernacular Name : Karpura Thulasi.
Useful Parts : Whole Plants.
Uses : Fever, Stomach problems, Repeated
miscarriage, Depression, Heat Stroke,
Whooping Cough, Skin Tan, Nausea, Acne,
Anti-stress, acts against respiratory
disorders, Lung diseases, Oral health, Anti-
microbial activities, Skin infections.
 CENTELLA ASIATICA
(Asiatic Pennywort)
Hindi Name : Brahmi.
Vernacular Name : Saraswati Aku.
Useful Parts : Whole Plant.
Uses : Whole plant is used for epilepsy, leprosy,
polyuria, distaste, psychosis, fever, bronchial
asthma and stammer. It is a brain tonic,
rejuvenator, nervine and cardiac tonic,
improves memory power, physical strength,
voice and digestive power.
 MAJORANA HORTENSIS
(Sweet Marjoram)
Hindi Name : Marwa.
Vernacular Name : Maruvam.
Useful Parts : Dried flower & Leaves.
Uses : Nymphomania, Cramps, Digestive disorders,
Swellings, Rheumatism, Colic, Headache,
poor blood circulation, Skin disorders,
Menstrual disorders, It contains Phenolic
acid which relieves from mucus and soothes
the throat. It clears congestion and combats
Cold.
 PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS
(Rose Geranium)
Hindi Name : Geranium.
Vernacular Name : Geranium.
Useful Parts : Leaves, Stems and Oil.
Uses : Anti-depressant, Antiseptic, Astringent,
Diuretic, Deodorant, Haemostatic, Vermifuge.
It also repels mosquitoes, reduces nose
bleed, it soothes itching and burning, skin
diseases, piles, it speeds of the healing
process of minor wounds and cuts.
 STACHYTARPHETA MUTABILIS
(Pink Snakeweed)
Hindi Name : Red Porterweed.
Vernacular Name : Pink Snakeweed.
Useful Parts : Whole Plant.
Uses : Menstrual irregularities, Tumour diseases,
Diabetes, high cholesterol, haemorrhoids,
liver and gastric ulcer, Tetanus, Eczema,
Boils, Sinusitis.
 LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA
(Lavender)
Hindi Name : Lavender.
Vernacular Name : Lavender.
Useful Parts : Flowers, Leaves, Oil.
Uses : Antiseptic, Insect repellents, Anti
inflammatory, Oil is used to treat acne.
Lavender infusions soothe insect bites,
burns, wound healing, cures post-
tonsillectomy pain, Anxiety disorder.
 BACOPA MONNIERI
(Thyme Leaved Gratiola)
Hindi Name : Jala Brahmi.
Vernacular Name : Brahmi.
Useful Parts : Whole Plant.
Uses : A brain tonic, Improves memory power,
intelligence and mental health, clears voice,
cures indigestion, constipation, insanity,
anaemia, fever, leprosy, polyuria, psychosis,
emaciation and epilepsy.
 MENTHA PIPERITA
(Peppermint)
Hindi Name : Vilayati Pudina.
Vernacular Name : Pepper Mint.
Useful Parts : Whole Plant.
Uses : Aromatic stimulant, Nausea, Spasmodic
pains of the stomach and bowels, Expel
flatus, Bad breath. It helps to get rid of
smoking addiction. Skin diseases, it reduces
the effect of hangover like nausea, vomiting
due to intake of alcohol.
 OCIMUM SANCTUM
(Holy Basil)
Hindi Name : Tulsi.
Vernacular Name : Lakshmi Tulasi.
Useful Parts : Whole plant.
Uses : Whole plant is used as a domestic remedy for
infantile cough, cold, bronchitis, catarrh and
dysentery, improves appetite, cures afflictions
of the ear, skin diseases, itches, ring worm,
leprosy, intestinal worms, ulcers, poisonous
affections and specific for all kinds of fevers.
 RUTA GRAVEOLENS
(Garden Rue)
Hindi Name : Sudapa.
Vernacular Name : Sadapaku.
Useful Parts : Whole Plant.
Uses : Whole plant is used in hemiplegia, oedema,
ear ache, convulsions, Epilepsy, indigestion,
stomach ache, worm infestations, skin
diseases, hysteria, Helminthiasis and
rheumatalgia. The oil acts as a stimulant for
uterine and nervous systems.
 CISSUS QUADRANGULARIS
(Veld Grape)
Hindi Name : Hajora.
Vernacular Name : Nalleru.
Useful Parts : Stems, Leaves, Roots.
Uses : It is used for strengthening bones and joints
and promoting bone growth. It increases
bone mineral density and enhances the rate
of fracture healing. It also used to treat loss
of appetite, indigestion, haemorrhoid,
intestinal worms.
 ALPINIA GALANGAL
(Blue Ginger)
Hindi Name : Kulanjan.
Vernacular Name : Dumparastramu.
Useful Parts : Rhizomes.
Uses : Rhizomes are aromatic, thermogenic,
carminative, stomachic, aphrodisiac and are
useful in rheumatism and bronchial catarrh,
nervous diseases, cardiac diseases,
hoarseness of voice, stammer, polyuria,
inflammations, cough, asthma, bronchitis,
seeds used in colic, diarrhoea and vomiting.
 JUSTICIA GENDARUSSA
(Willow Leaved Justicia)
Hindi Name : Nili Nargandi.
Vernacular Name : Nela Vavili.
Useful Parts : Leaves, Roots and Whole plant.
Uses : The leaf is antispasmodic, carminative and
has antiperiodic properties. An infusion of
the leaves is taken internally in the treatment
of pains in the head, paralysis of one side of
the body and facial paralysis. Fever,
Glandular swellings, Cough, Chronic
Rheumatism, Chronic indigestion, Dysentery
and intermittent fever.
 MENTHA SPICATA
(Spearmint)
Hindi Name : Pudina.

Vernacular Name : Pudina.

Useful Parts : Leaves.

Uses : Spearmint is a commonly used domestic

herbal remedy. A tea made from the leaves
has traditionally been used in the treatment of
fevers, headaches, digestive disorders and
various minor ailments. The herb is
antiemetic, antispasmodic, carminative,
diuretic, restorative, stimulant and stomachic.
 OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM
(Clove Basil)
Hindi Name : Ram Tulsi.
Vernacular Name : Lavang Tulasi.
Useful Parts : Whole Plant.
Uses : Ear ache, Tooth ache, Digestive tonic,
Stimulant, Anthelmintic, Neuralgia, Urinary
disorders, Seminal weakness, Paralysis.
Cough, Cold, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Improves
appetite, Skin diseases, Intestinal worms,
Ulcers.
 STACHYTARPHETA INDICA
(Blue Porterweed)
Hindi Name : Kariyartharani.
Vernacular Name : Maeda Balaku.
Useful Parts : Whole Plant.
Uses : The plant is reputed to have emetic,
expectorant, sudorific and tonic. Malaria,
Yellow fever, amenorrhea, syphilis, diarrhoea,
dysentery, diabetes, low blood pressure.
 ABELMOSCHUS MOSCHATUS
(Musk Mallow)
Hindi Name : Jangli Bhindi.
Vernacular Name : Kasturi Benda.
Useful Parts : Seeds, Root and Leaves.
Uses : Bronchitis, Cardiac diseases, Burning
sensation, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea,
Gonorrhoea, Neurological disorders
Leucoderma, General debility, Veneral
diseases, Gastric and Skin disorders.
 ACORUS CALAMUS
(Sweet Flag)
Hindi Name : Vasa Bach.

Vernacular Name : Vasa.

Useful Parts : Rhizomes.

Uses : Rhizomes are used in Rheumatism,

Inflammation of throat, Piles, Hoarseness of
voice and speech, improves memory power,
Digestion, cures Diarrhoea, Dysentery and
Abdominal obstruction.
 OPHIORRHIZA MUNGOS
(Mongoose Plant)
Hindi Name : Sarhati.
Vernacular Name : Sarapaksha.
Useful Parts : Whole Plant.
Uses : The bitter root used as an antidote for snake
bites. Wounds, Ulcers, Worm Infestation,
Skin diseases, Cancer, Antioxidant,
Antivenom, Antiproliferative, Cancer
chemopreventive.
 COLEUS AMBONICUS
(Country Borage)
Hindi Name : Patta Ajwayin.
Vernacular Name : Vaamu Aaku.
Useful Parts : Leaves and Roots.
Uses : Chronic Cough, Asthma, Epilepsy,
Abdominal Colic, Anaemia, Improves Vitality,
Indigestion, Diarrhoea, Worm infestation,
Headache, Hiccups, Dysuria, Tastelessness,
Convulsions.
 ACMELLA PANICULATA
(Panicled Spot Flower)
Hindi Name : Akarkar.
Vernacular Name : Marathi Mogga.
Useful Parts : Leaves and Flowers.
Uses : The flower heads are commonly used to treat
toothache, throat and gum infections. The
leaves used to treat bacterial and fungal skin
diseases. It stimulates wound healing,
protects from colds and flu.
 COSTUS IGNEUS
(Insulin Plant)
Hindi Name : Keukand.
Vernacular Name : Peddavesiga.
Useful Parts : Leaves.
Uses : It reduces sugar levels in the blood. You
need to take only one leaf a day to bring your
sugar levels under control. It reduces the
level of the induced Cholesterol, cures
Asthama, helps alleviate symptoms of
bronchitis, Antioxidant, treat fevers, cures
skin diseases, treat urinary stones.
 VITEX TRIFOLIA
(Simple Leaf Chastetree)
Hindi Name : Nichinda.
Vernacular Name : Nila Vavili.
Useful Parts : Whole Plant.
Uses : Burns, Fever, Muscle Sprains, Antiseptic,
Nervine, Emmenagogue, Liver diseases,
Headache, Common Cold, Watery Eyes,
Dysentery, insect / mosquito repellent.
 NOTONIA GRANDIFLORA
(Fleshy Rag-weed)
Hindi Name : Kukkanaluka.
Vernacular Name : Kundelu Chevi - aku.
Useful Parts : Fresh Stems, Flowers.
Uses : Mild Laxative, Anti Bacterial activity, Ear
infections, Large flower Kleinia is used as a
cure for pimples and as a remedy for
hydrophobia, improves skin complexion.
 CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS
(Lemon Grass)
Hindi Name : Gandhatrina.
Vernacular Name : Nimma Gaddi.
Useful Parts : Whole Plant.
Uses : It is an antiseptic herb. Whole plant is useful
for gastric irritation, fever, cholera, skin
diseases, bronchitis, neuralgia and sprain,
indigestion, It also repels mosquitoes.
Lemon grass is a skin toner. It strengthens
the skin tissue and reduces irritation. It
cures the problem of acne.
 ALOE BARBADENSIS
(Aloe Vera)
Hindi Name : Ghrta Kumari.
Vernacular Name : Kalabanda.
Useful Parts : Leaf Pulp (Fresh and Dried).
Uses : Fresh juice of leaves is refrigerant and is used
in liver and spleen ailments, uterine disorders
and for eye diseases. Leaves are used in
chronic constipation, Haemophilia, skin and
painful Inflammation of the body, chronic
ulcers and burns. Leaf pulp promotes hair
growth and forms an ingredient of sun screen
lotion and skin tonics.
 SAUROPUS ANDROGYNUS
(Star Gooseberry)
Hindi Name : Surasarabi.
Vernacular Name : Multi Vitamin Plant.
Useful Parts : Leaves and Roots.
Uses : Leaf is a Source of various Vitamins except
Vitamin - D, good for Diabetic, Decoction of
the roots is given in stricture of the bladder
and in fevers. High blood pressure, Nose
bleed, Obesity, Urinary problems, Dysuria.
 ADHATODA VASICA
(Malabar Nut)
Hindi Name : Adosa.
Vernacular Name : Adda Saramu.
Useful Parts : Leaves, Roots, Bark – whole Plant.
Uses : The plant is bitter, astringent, refrigerant,
expectorant, Diuretic, antispasmodic,
febrifuge, depurative. Leaves are good for
irritable cough and for bleeding in diarrhoea.
Flowers are used in ophthalmic. The roots
along with the leaf juice are used in asthma.
 MURRAYA KOENIGII
(Curry Tree)
Hindi Name : Karipatta.
Vernacular Name : Karivepaku.
Useful Parts : Leaves, Roots and Bark.
Uses : Used for Anti diabetic, The leaves, roots and
bark can be used as tonics as well as a
Stomachic. Mixture made from the curry tree
is applied on external wounds. Leaves are
eaten raw for relieving vomiting and
dysentery. Oil made from leaves and seeds
contains antifungal and antibacterial
properties.
 BRYOPHYLLUM PINNATUM
(Cathedral Bells)
Hindi Name : Pathacharuti.
Vernacular Name : Ranapala.
Useful Parts : Whole Plant.
Uses : Kidney Stones, Urinary disorders, Treating
boils, Leukemia, Vaginal problems,
Headache, Eye pain, Wounds, Diabetics,
Constipation, Hypertension, Dysentery,
Asthama, Cold and Cough.
 CISSUS QUADRANGULARIS
(Veld Grape)
Hindi Name : Hajora.
Vernacular Name : Nalleru.
Useful Parts : Stems, Leaves, Roots.
Uses : It is used for strengthening bones and joints
and promoting bone growth. It increases
bone mineral density and enhances the rate
of fracture healing. It also used to treat loss
of appetite, indigestion, haemorrhoid,
intestinal worms.
 TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA
(Heart Leaved Moonseed)
Hindi Name : Geloy.
Vernacular Name : Tippateega, Amruthavalli.
Useful Parts : Whole plant.
Uses : Urinary affections, Fever, Jaundice, Liver
disorders, Syphilis, Rheumatism, General
debility, Leprosy, chronic fevers, Skin
diseases, Auto-immune disorders, Blood
pressure, Low appetite, Blood purifier.