Herbs Index
Sr.No. Botanical Name Local Name Purpose Location
1 Calotropis gigantea Aakado Floral arrangements
B
2 Carissa congesta Karamda Joint and muscle pain
B
3 Cassia auriculata Tarota, aawal, senna Fevers, diabetes, diseases of urinary system, constipation
B
4 Cassia fistula Garmalo Fever, arthritis, constipation
C
5 Cassia italica Senegal senna Jaundice, constipation
C
6 Cassia occidentalis Kaasundro Constipation
C
7 Cassia tora Chakramadu Constipation, food, gum, skin disease
C
8 Catharanthus roseus Sadaphuli, Barmasi Anticancer
B
9 Centella Asiatica Linn Moti Brahmi, mandukparni Anxiolytic, cerebral tonic
B
10 Centratherum anthelminticum Kali jiri Immuno-modulator, fever
B
11 Citrus limon Nimbu Source of Vit-C, scurvy
B
12 Cocos nucifera Nariyal In benign prostatic hyperplasia, lipid metabolic disorders
C
13 Commiphora wightii Gugal Hypolipidemic, incense and perfumes

C

14 Cymbopogon citratus Lili-cha Anxiolytic, hypnotic and anticonvulsant properties
B
15 Datura metel Dhaturo Anticholinergic and
B
16 Dendrocalamus strictus Bamboo, Bans House construction , furniture, basket making, mats
C
17 Eclipta prostrata Bringraj In hair oil, hepatoprotective
C
18 Enicostema hyssopifolium Mamijevo Bitter tonic, laxative
C
19 Euphorbia tirucalli Pencil tree in cancers, tumors, asthama, cough, earache and warts
B
20 Ficus benghalensis Vad Diarrhea, polyuria, dental, diabetes and urine disorders
C
21 Ficus racemosa Hydrophobia, dysentery, diabetes, piles Diarrhea, polyuria, dental, diabetes and urine disorders
B
22 Gossypium Herbaceum Kapas Edible oil
B
23 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Jasud Hair care
B
24 jatropha curcas Ratanjot Biodiesel, contraceptive
C
25 Lawsonia inermis Mehndi Antifungal, dye
B
26 Leptadenia reticulata Jivanti Galactogogue, hepatoprotective
B
27 Mangifera indica L Keri Antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal
B
28 Mentha piperita Pudino flavouring agent, cosmetic, insomnia
B
29 Mimosa pudica Lajawni Antidote, antiproliferative and
B
30 Mimusops elengi Borsalli Astringent, cooling, anthelmintic, tonic, dental ailments and febrifuge
B
31 Moringa oleifera Sargavo Treating rheumatism and venomous bites
C
32 Mucuna pruriens Kaucha Aphrodisiac, depression, parkinsonism
B
33 Murraya Koenigii Mitho limdo Used as a tonic and a stomachic
B
34 Musa sapientum Kel Use in a severe anti-cholesterol diet
B
35 Nerium indicum Karen (Lal) Bitter, acrid, astringent
C
36 Nyctanthes arbo-tristis Paarijaat Inflammation, sciatica, dyspepsia
C
37 Ocimum gratissimum Jangli tulasi Antibacterial, GIT disorder
B
38 Ocimum sanctum Krishna tulsi Pain killer, antioxidant, antihyperlipidemic
B
39 Oroxylum indicum Tentu Inflammation, Rheumatic Arthritis, Sprains
B
40 Peltophorum pterocarpum Taamraparni Avenue tree, horticultural value, minor timber
C
41 Piper betle Nagarval Nagarval
B
42 Piper longum Lendi piper Stomachache, bronchitis, cough,
B
43 Pongamia pinnata Karan Insect repellant, antiseptic, soap making
C
44 Psidium guajava Psidium guajava Anti diabetic, antispasmodic, antimicrobial
C
45 Punica granatum Daadam Immuno-stimulantory, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anticancer
B
46 Ricinus communis Erandi Hepatoprotective, antimicrobial
B
47 Rosa indica Gulab Headache, sedative and antidepressant
B
48 Santalum album Chandan Fragrant, cosmetic products
B
49 Sapindus laurifolius Aritha Antibacterial and cleanser
C
50 Saraca indica Ashok Uterine tonic
B
51 Sesbania grandiflora Agathio Ulcer
B
52 Solanum virginianum Kantkari, Bhoy ringani Analgesic, stomach and liver disease
B
53 Spermadictyon suaveolens Karen Edema, rheumatoid arthritis
C
54 Spermadictyon suaveolens Jambu Antidiabetic, carminative and laxative
B
55 Tamarindus indica Khaati amli Skin disease, carminative and
C
56 Terminalia arjuna Arjun As a cardiotonic , hypertention
B
57 Terminalia bellirica Baheda Antibacterial property and digestive
B
58 Terminalia chebula Harade In losing weight in obese persons. Cholesterol normalizing drugs
B
59 Tinospora cordifolia Galo Immunomodulator and hepatoprotective
B
60 Tylophora indica Damvel Asthama, emetic, cathartic, laxative
B
61 Typha Angustata Pater Dysuria and syphilis
C
62 Vetiveria zizanioides Valo Oil from roots is diaphoretic , stimulant and perfumes
B
63 Vitex negunda Nagod Astringent, febrifuge, anti-inflammatory and vermifuge
B
64 Zizyphus mauritiana Chani bor In pickled or in beverages
C