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The herbal garden of the Institute is spread out in an area of 5 acres of land where 500 rare species of medicinal plants are grown.

A part of the herbal garden has been earmarked exclusively for growing herbs required for the research division of the hospital. The hospital has an organized pharmacy department where the medicines from the drug manufacturing unit as well as formulations of other companies are dispensed.

The herbal garden is very well useful for the students of all professions especially for the 2nd BAMS students who have Dravyaguna Vijnayana as a prime subject. The Dept. of Dravyaguna Vijnyana has a prime role in conception and maintenance of the garden.

Mahānimba
Bilva
Aśoka
Jambu
Jyotişmati
Madhūka
Mullatha
Murikootti
Nirgundi
Parijatham
Agnimantha
Agnimantha
Krishna Vasa
Kupilu
Chirabilva
Kajutaka
Ikshu
Syonaka
Lodhrabheda
Canarium Strictum
Noni
Pasana
Nimbuka
Arjuna
Annona Squamosa
Vamsha
Microcos Paniculata
Putrajivaka
Aragwadha
Ardisia Solanacea
Asthishrinkhala
Champaka
Cinnamomum Malabatrum
Ficus Krishnae
Gambhari
Glochidion Zeylanicum
Jatropa Gossypiifolia
Kumari
Kutaja
Madanaphala
Manilkara Zapota
Peeta Karaveera
Prosopis Cineraria
Raktachandana
Saptaparna
Shirisha
Shweta Dhataki
Sphathodea Campanulata
Vallabha
Vikankata
Artocarpus Hirsutus
Ashwashakhota
Ayapana
Cananga Odorata
Caryota Urens
Dhataki
Hemamalathi
Karmarangam
Kashtadaru
Khadira
Lagerstroemia Speciosa
Madhuka
Nadihingu
Pippali
Punnaga
Rohithakabheda
Sindhuvara
Swietenia Mahagoni
Amlika
Ashvatha
Bakula
Guduchi
Hopea Parviflora
Kadamba
Madayantika
Mallotus Tetracoccus
Mandukaparni
Nephelium Lappaceun
Palasa
Paranthi
Parnayavani
Pattangam
Saka
Sarja
Streekutaja
Tiliacoraaccuminata
Tvak
Vibhitaki
Wattakakavolubilis
Aavartani
Antamoola
Breyniaandrogyna
Codariocalyxmotorius
Couroupita Guianensis
Elaeocarpus Serratus
Hijjala
Jatropha Multifida
Jayapala
Jeevanti
Jingini
Karanja
Macaranga Peltata
Maesa Indica
Walsuratrifoliolata
Sapthala
Tuta
Syzygiumsamarangense

Mahānimba

Botanical Name : Melia azedarach L.

Family : Meliaceae

Sanskrit Name : Mahānimba

Malayalam Name : Malaveppu

Useful Parts : Twak (Bark), Mūla (Root) and Beeja(Seed).

Therapeutic Indications

  • Arsas
  • Kustha
  • Chardi
  • Prameha
  • Mūsikā visa
  • Krimi
  • Śwāsa
  • Visamajwara
  • Yakrudroga
  • Dāha

Therapeutic Administration : 6 seeds of Mahānimbaare triturated with rice water, and then 5gm of ghee is added and taken internally. It is good remedy for Prameha. – (Sa.Sa)

Formulations : Mahānimbataila

Bilva

Botanical Name : Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa

Family : Rutaceae

Sanskrit Name : Bilva

Malayalam Name : Koovalam

Useful Parts : Mūla (Root), Phala (fruit) Bala bilva& Patra (leaves)

Therapeutic Indications

  • Mūla  – Sotha, Sula, Chardi
  • Patra  – Prameha, Śotha
  • Apakwaphala – Atisāra, Agnimāndya
  • Puspa  – Atisāra, Trsnā, Chardi

Therapeutic Administration

  • Bala bilva phala indicated in Atisara. (Hortus Malabaricus)
  • Leaf extract is indicated in Asthma. (Hortus Malabaricus)

Formulations

  • Bilvādi lehya
  • Bilvādi guţika
  • Bilvadi lehya
  • Dasamoola Kashaya
  • Dasamoola arista

Aśoka

Botanical Name : Saraca asoca (Roxb.) W.J.de Wilde

Family : Fabaceae

Sanskrit Name : Aśoka

Malayalam Name : Asoka

Useful Parts : Twak (Bark), Beeja (Seed) &Pushpa (Flowers)

Therapeutic Indications

  • Pradara
  • Yonivyapat
  • Trsna
  • Daha
  • Krimi
  • Vrana
  • Visharoga
  • Sosha
  • Apaci
  • Arsas
  • Gulma
  • Udarasula
  • Adhmana

Therapeutic Administration

  • Swarasa of Asoka leaf along withJeeraka powder is indicated in Udarasula. – (Hortus Malabaricus)
  • Powder of Asoka leaf along with lemon juice and sugar indicated Anemia and it is also a blood purifier. – (Hortus Malabaricus)

Formulations

  • Asokarishta
  • Asoka ghrita
  • Madhukadyavaleha

Jambu

Botanical Name : Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels

Family : Myrtaceae

Sanskrit Name : Jambu

Malayalam Name : Njaval

Useful Parts : Beeja (Seed), Phala (Fruit), Twak (Bark) and Patra (leaf).

Therapeutic Indications

  • Prameha
  • Atisara
  • Aruci
  • Sthoulya
  • Daha
  • Srama
  • Krimi
  • Swasa

Therapeutic Administration

  • Dried root powder is indicated in diarrhea, stomach cramps, constipation.(Hortus Malabaricus)
  • Gargling with water boiled with fruit is indicated in sore throat. (Hortus Malabaricus)

Formulations

  • Jambvāsava
  • Nyagrodādya curņa
  • Puşyānuga curņa

Jyotişmati

Botanical Name : Celastrus paniculatus Willd.

Family : Celastraceae

Sanskrit Name : Jyotişmati

Malayalam Name : Cherupunna

Useful Parts : Beeja (seed)

Therapeutic Indications

  • Mānasikavikāra
  • Vraņa
  • Visarpa
  • Pāndu
  • Vaivarnya
  • Agnīmandya

Therapeutic Administration

  • Jyotismatitaila along with apamargakshara local application is indicated in sidhmakushta – H C

Formulations

  • Jyotişmatītaila
  • Smriti Sagara Ras
  • Ariyaradygulika

Madhūka

Botanical Name   : Madhuca longifolia (J.Koenig ex L.) J.F.Macbr.

Family : Sapotaceae

Sanskrit Name :Madhūka

Malayalam Name : Ilippa

  Useful Parts : Pushpa (Flowers), Beeja (Seed)

Therapeutic Indications

  • Tru
  • Daha
  • Swasa
  • Kasa
  • Kshata
  • Kshaya

Therapeutic Administration

  • Seed oil is used for external application in skin diseases.
  • Madhūka sara nasya is indicated in kapha and vata rogas – (Sho.Ni)

Formulations

  • Madhukasava
  • Abhayarishta
  • Chandanasava

Mullatha

Botanical Name  : Annona muricata L.

Family : Annonaceae

Malayalam Name:Mullatha

Useful Parts : Seed, Fruit, Leaves

Therapeutic Indications

  • Fever
  • Inflammation
  • Dysentery
  • Sleeplessness
  • Abscess

Therapeutic Administration

  • Skin disorder :leaf juice is used to treat skin disorder
  • Cooked leaves are applied topically to treat  abscess
  • In Mauritius, New Guinea and Ecuador the leaf paste is applied locallyat the site of pain.
  • Leaf are used as anti inflammatory and sedative.

Murikootti

Botanical Name   : Strobilanthesalternata (Burm.f.) Moylan ex J.R.I.Wood

Family : Acanthaceae

Malayalam Name : Murikootti 

Useful Parts : Leaves

Therapeutic indications

  •    Wound

Therapeutic Administration

  • Paste of leaves applied to fresh wounds to stop bleeding and promote healing.

Nirgundi

Botanical Name : Vitex negundo L.

Family : Lamiaceae

Sanskrit Name : Nirgundi

Malayalam Name : Karinochi

Useful Parts : Mūla (Root), Patra (Leaf).

Therapeutic Indications

  • ŚwetaNirgundi-Sula, Śotha, Krimi, Vatavyādhi, Kustha, Kaņdu, Kasa, Kesavikāra,
  • Nīla Nirguņdi – Kāsa, Śopha, Pradara, Adhmãna
  • Nirgundipatra (Leaf) – Krimi, Gulma, Kustha, Kandu and Sopha.

Therapeutic Administration

  • Root decoction is indicated in inflammation. – (Hortus Malabaricus)
  • Leaves are chewed to cure Asthma. – (Hortus Malabaricus)
  • Leaf juice is applied on scalp to improve hair growth – (Hortus Malabaricus)

Formulation

  • Nirgundītaila
  • Nirgundyerandādikaşāya

Parijatham

Botanical Name : Citharexylum spinosum L.

Family : Verbenaceae

Malayalam Name : Parijatham

Useful Parts : Leaves, Bark, Young twigs.

Therapeutic Indications

  • Gastro intestinal disease
  • Fatigue
  • Skin ailments
  • Inflammation
  • Wound.

Therapeutic Administration

  • Decoction of Bark is used to treat rhinitis.   
  • Topical application of decoction or paste made out of the leaves are applied externally to address inflammation and skin diseases.

Agnimantha

Botanical Name : Premna serratifolia L.

Family : Lamiaceae

Sanskrit Name :Agnimantha

Malayalam Name : Kozhi Munja

Parts Used : Whole plant

Therapeutic Indication : Arsha, Prameha,Gulma, Sandhivata

Therapeutic Administration

  • Internal administration of Agnimantha Twak kashya is very useful in Vasameha(SU.Ci11/19)
  • The decoction prepared from the leaves of Agnimantha ,Sigru and Asmantaka is used for avagha(tub bath) in Arsha(hemorrhoids).

Formulations

  • Dashamoolarishta
  • Dashamoola Rasayanam

Agnimantha

Botanical Name : Clerodendrum phlomidisLinn.f.

Family : Verbenaceae

Sanaskrit Name : Agnimantha

Malayalam Name : Munja

Parts Used : Leaf(patra), Bark(twak), Seed(beeja)

Therapeutic Indication

Arsha, Prameha, Gulma, Sandhivata

Therapeutic Administration

  • Internal administration of Agnimantha Twakkashya is very useful in Vasameha (SU.Ci11/19)
  • The decoction prepared from the leaves of Agnimantha ,Sigru and Asmantaka is used for avagha (tub bath) in Arsha (hemorrhoids).

Formulations

  • Dashamoolarishta
  • Dashamoola Rasayanam

Krishna Vasa

Botanical Name : Justicia gendarussa Burm.f

Family : Acanthaceae

Sanskrit Name :Krishna vasa

Malayalam Name : Vatamkolli

Useful Parts : Leaves and Roots

Therapeutic Indication

  • Phuphusaroga(Pneumonia)
  • Sandhivata(Arthirits)
  • Asthma
  • Fever

Therapeutic Administration

  • Choorna of leaf of Krishna vasa and Apamarga along with Madhu is given for internal administration is effective in curing Pneumonia.
  • Patra Potali with salt crystals when applied in lukewarm condition is effective in Sandhivata.

Kupilu

Botanical Name : Strychnos nux-vomica Linn.

Family : Loganiaceae

Sanaskrit Name : Kupilu

Malayalam Name : Kanjiram

Useful Parts : Beeja(seeds)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Nadidourbalya
  • Kliabya
  • Ardita
  • Shyyamutra
  • Sandhivata.

Therapeutic Administration

  • Ghrita prepared out of shodhitaKupilu Beeja (purified seeds) is given for internal administration in Sandhivata.
  • Pills made out of Kupilu, Hingu and Navasadarinternal administration controlsVishucika.(SB.4.277)

Formulations

  • Vishatindukataila
  • Agnitundi rasa
  • Krimimudgara rasa

Chirabilva

Botanical Name : Holoptelea integrifoliaPlanch.

Family : Ulmaceae 

Sanskrit Name : Chirabilva

Malayalam Name : Aavil

Useful Part : Stembark (Twak)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Arsha
  • Krumi
  • Kushta
  • Prameha
  • Gulma

Therapeutic Administration

  • Leaf-buds of Chirabilva fried in oil shoud be taken for Gulma and Shula. (S.U.42.90)
  • Patra swarasa of Chirabilva should be taken with honey for Krumi.(S.U.54.29)

Formulation:

  • Chiruvilwadi Kashaya
  • Gorochandi Gulika

Kajutaka

Botinical Name : Anacardium occidentale 

Family : Anacardiaceae

Sanskrit Name : Kajutaka

Malayalam Name : Kashumavu

Parts Used :

  • Leaves(patra)
  • Roots(moola)
  • Fruits(phala)
  • Bark(twak)

Therapeutic Indication  

  • Twak Roga
  • Atisara
  • Arsha
  • Krumi
  • Aruchi

Therapeutic Administration

  • External application of oil processed with seed is effective in Skin diseases.
  • The internal administration of fruit juice is effective in Atisara and Prameha.

Ikshu

Botanical Name : Saccharum officinarumLinn.

Family : Poaceae

Sanskrit Name : Ikshu

Malayalam Name : Karimpu

Useful Parts : Moola (root) & Kanda (stem)

Thearupatic Indication 

  • Mutrakricha
  • Raktapitta
  • Pandu
  • Kamala
  • Trisna

Therapeutic Administration

  • Internal administration of Ikshu swarasa along with Madhu cures Raktapitta. (CS.Ci.4/79)
  • Ikshu swarasa and Amalakiswarasa with Madhu is given internally in Pandu.

Formulation

  • Trinapachamulakwatha

Syonaka

Botanical Name : Oroxylum indicum(Linn) Vent.

Family : Bignoniaceae

Sanskrit Name :Syonaka

Malayalam Name :Palakapayyani

Useful Parts : Moola andMoola twak(root bark)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Sotha
  • Agnimandya
  • Ajirna
  • Atisara
  • Jwara

Therapeutic Administration

  • Internal administration of Moola twak putapaka swarasa is effective in Atisara(CD.3.84-85)
  • Internal administration moola twak kwatha is effective in Sotha.

Formulation

  • Dashamoola Arishtam
  • Dashmoola Kwatha

Lodhrabheda

Botanical Name : Symplocoscochinchinensis (Lour.) 

Family : Symplocaceae

Sanskrit Name : Lodhra bheda

Malayalam Name : Pachotti

Useful Parts : Stem bark(twak),Flower(pushpa)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Netra Roga
  • Atisara
  • Sotha
  • Asrajit

Therapeutic Administration

  • Seka with water boiled with the stem bark of Lodhra is used in Conjunctivitis.
  • The Ksheerapaka of stem bark is given internally in Asrigdhara.
  • Lodhratwakchoorna with curd is useful in Pravahika and Atisara.(BP.Ci.2.120)

Formulation

  • Pushyanuga Churnam
  • Lodhraasava
  • Arimedadi Tailam
  • Dashamoolarishtam

Canarium Strictum

Botanical Name : Canarium strictum Roxb.

Family : Burseraceae

Malayalam Name : Karuthakangalyam

Useful Parts       : Resin(niryasa),Bark(twak)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Rheumatism
  • Head-ache
  • Rhinitis
  • Cough and Asthma.

Therapeutic Administration

  • The inhalation of smoke of the resin is used to treat head ache and common cold.
  • The oil extracted from the resin is advised for external application in rheumatic complaints.
  • Bark decoction is used to treat skin diseases.

Noni

Botanical Name : Morinda citrifolia

Family : Rubiaceae

Sanaskrit Name : Noni

Malayalam Name : Manjanatti

Useful Parts : Fruit, Leaf, Root

Therapeutic Indication

  • Ulcer
  • Diarrhoea

Thearupatic Administration

  • External application of leaf paste is effective in ulcers.
  • Internal administration of Decoction of leaf is effective in diarrhoea.

Formulations: Noni syrup

Panasa

Botanical Name : Artocarpus heterophyllus

Family : Moraceae

Sanskrti Name : Panasa

Malayalam Name : Chakka

Part Used : Fruit(phala), Leaf(patra), Bark(twak), Latex(kshira)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Shrama
  • Raktapitta
  • Vrana

Therapeutic Administration

  • The external application of latex of the jackfruit helps in wound healing and reduces inflammation near the wounds.
  • The leaves of jackfruit are heated slightly after applying with sesame oil and are applied over the cheek region as part of treatment in Bell’s palsy and Trigeminal neuralgia.

Nimbuka

Botanical Name : Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.)

Malayalam Name : Cherunarakam

Family  : Rutaceae

Sanaskrit Name :Nimbuka

Parts Used : Fruit(phala), Leaves(patra)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Aruchi
  • Krimi
  • Trishna
  • Chardi

Therapeutic Administration

  • Internal administration of  Nimbuka swarasa is subsides Trishna and Aruchi.

Arjuna

Botanical Name : Terminalia arjuna

Family : Combretaceae 

Sanskrit Name : Arjuna

Malayalam Name : Neermaruthu

Useful Parts : Twak(Stem bark)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Sukrameha
  • Puyameha
  • Kushta
  • Hridroga

Therapeutic Administration

  • Internal administration of Ksheera Paka of Arjuna Twak is effective in Hridrogaand AsthiBhagna. (VM.31.8)
  • In Shukra-meha decoction of ArjunaTwakis used internally.(S.Ci.11.9)

Formulation

  • Partha Arishta
  • Ayaskriti
  • Pushyanugachoornam

Annona Squamosa

Botinical Name : Annona squamosa Linn.

Family : Annonaceae

Malayam Name: Seethappazham

Part Used : Fruit(phala), Leaves(patra),Seeds (beeja), Bark(twak), Roots(moola)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Krumi
  • Vrana

Therapeutic Administration

  • Dried powder of the fruit of Annona squamosa is used in the treatment of Pusfilled ulcer.
  • Paste of the leaf and root of Annona squamosa isapplied over the area affected with fungal infection of the skin.

Vamsha

Botanical Name : Bambusa Arundinacea Willd

Family Name : Graminae

Sanskrit Name : Vamsha

Malayalam Name : Mula

Part Used : Root(moola),Tender shoot, Vamshalochana

Thearupatic Indication

  • Kushta
  • Shopha
  • Vrana
  • Arsha
  • Mutrakruchra
  • Raktapitta

Therapeutic Administration

  • Fruits of Vamsa is included in diet to control Prameha.(Ch.Ci.6)
  • The dried resin called as ‘Vamshalochana’ is made into powder and mixed with honey and given to treat cough, cold and fever.
  • Vamshalochana is taken in a dose of 3 – 5 g and mixed with hot water or buttermilk and given to treat indigestion, diarrhoea and nausea.

Formulation

  • Sitopaladichoorna
  • Dadimadichoorna

Microcos Paniculata

Botinical Name : Microcos paniculata L.

Family  : Malvaceae

Malayalam Name :  Kottakka 

Parts Used : Leaves(patra), Fruits(phala),Bark(twak),Root(moola)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Typhoid fever
  • Dysentery
  • Liver disorders
  • Stomatitis
  • Tonsilitis

Therapeutic Administration

  • Gargling with decoction of stem bark is used to cure stomatitis and tonsilitis.(H.M)
  • Internal administration of Puspa swarasa along with sugar is effective in liver disorders and dysentery.(H.M)

Putrajivaka

Botanical Name : Putranjiva roxburgii Wall.

Family : Putaranjivaceae

Sanskrit Name : Putrajivaka

Malayalam Name : Pongalam

Useful Parts : Beeja (Seed),Patra (leaf).

Therapeutic Indications

  • Jwara
  • Pratishyaya
  • Shirashoola
  • Visha
  • GarbhakaraSleepada.

Therapeutic Administration

  • Paste of seed-kernel of Putrajivapounded with water should be applied for eruptive boils. (BP.Ci.58.27-28)
  • The juice of Putrajivaka Patra is advised for Sleepada(filariasis). (S.Ci.19.61)

Formulations

  • Putrajeeva Asavam

Aragwadha

Botanical Name : Cassia fistula

Family : Fabacea

Sanskrit Name :Aragwadha

Malayalam Name : Kanikonna

Useful Parts : Fruit, Leaf

Therapeutic Indications

  • Jwara
  • Hridroga
  • Raktapitta
  • Kushtha
  • Prameha
  • Amavata
  • Gulma
  • Mutrakricchra
  • Vrana

Therapeutic Administration

  • Paste of Aragwadha leaves and Sleshmataka bark mixed with ghee is applied externally in all types of Visarpa. (Ch.Chi. 21/89-92)
  • Phala majja internal administration cures Vibandha. (H.M)

Ardisia Solanacea

Botanical Name : Ardisia solanacea

Family : Primulaceae

Malayalam Name : Kakanjara

Useful Parts : Root, Bark, Leaf

Therapeutic Indications

  • Menstrual cramps
  • Diarrhoea
  • Pain
  • Rheumatic Arthritis
  • Swelling
  • Earache
  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Traumatic Injury
  • Fracture
  • Snake and Insect bite
  • Gout
  • Asthma

Therapeutic Administration

  • Leaf paste is mixed with coconut oil and used externally to cure Mumps.
  • Internal administration of leaf juice with coconut milk cures Lumbago. (H.M)

Asthishrinkhala

Botanical Name : Cissus quadrangularis

Family : Vitaceae 

Sanskrit Name  : Asthishrinkhala

Malayalam Name : Changalamparanda

Useful Parts : Stem

Therapeutic Indications

  • Asthibhagna
  • Vatavyadhi
  • Krimi
  • Arshas
  • Netraroga
  • Klaibya

Therapeutic Administration

  • In case of asthibhagna, internal administration of  ksheerapaka of Asthishrinkhala and Arjuna(Terminalia arjuna) is effective.(Vr.Ma  46/8)

Formulations

  • Lakshadi Guggulu

Champaka

Botanical Name : Magnolia champaca

Family : Magnoliaceae

Sanskrit Name  : Champaka

Malayalam Name : Chempakam

Useful Parts : Bark, Flower, Root

Therapeutic Indications

  • Vishavikara
  • Krimi
  • Hridroga
  • Mutrakricchra.

Therapeutic Administration

  • Decoction prepared from root of Champaka is effective in urine incontinence. (V.M)
  • Ghrita prepared out of tender leaves of Champaka, Jati pushpa and Madhuka is effective in Yoni dourgandhya. (G.N 6)

Formulations

  • Mahakalyanaka Ghritam

Cinnamomum Malabatrum

Botanical Name : Cinnamomum Malabatrum

Family : Lauraceae

Malayalam Name : Vayana

Useful Parts : Bark, Leaf, Fruit

Therapeutic Indications

  • Cough
  • Intestinal worms
  • Flatulence
  • Colic pain
  • Inflammation
  • Diarrhoea.

Therapeutic Administration

  • Bark paste mixed with honey is taken internally to cure cough and bronchitis. 
  • Hot water infusion of leaf is used for seka in joint inflammation.(H.M)

Ficus Krishnae

Botanical Name : Ficus krishnae

Family : Moraceae

Malayalam Name : Krishnan-aal

Useful Parts : Root, Bark, Leaf, Latex, Figs

Therapeutic Indications

  • Wound
  • Skin disorders

Gambhari

Botanical Name  : Gmelina Arborea

Family  : Lamiaceae

Sanskrit Name : Gambhari

Malayalam Name : Kumizh

Useful Parts : Root, Fruit, Flower

Therapeutic  Indications

  • Shotha
  • Agnimandya
  • Vibandha
  • Arshas
  • Raktapitta
  • Karshya
  • Trishna
  • Daha
  • Atisara

Therapeutic Administration

  • Yusha prepared from Kashmariphala mixed with sugar and nimbuswarasa is advised to check atisara. (Ch.Ci 19/74)

Glochidion Zeylanicum

Botanical Name : Glochidion Zeylanicum

Family : Phyllanthaceae

Malayalam Name : Neervetti

Useful Parts : Fruit, Leaf

Therapeutic Indications

  • Scabies
  • Itching
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Influenza
  • Dysentery
  • Dyspepsia.

Therapeutic Administration

  • Patra lepa is applied externally to heal wound. (H.M)

Jatropa Gossypiifolia

Botanical Name : Jatropa gossypiifolia

Family : Euphorbiaceae

Malayalam Name : Chuvanna Kadalavanakku

Useful Parts : Root, Leaf, Seed ,Seed oil

Therapeutic Indications

  • Malaria
  • Scabies
  • Ringworm
  • Eczema
  • Constipation

Therapeutic Administration

  • Decoction of ariel part of the plant is given in Malaria.
  • External application of latex is advised for wound healing.

Kumari

Botanical Name : Aloe vera

Family : Asphodelaceae 

Sanskrit Name : Kumari

Malayalam Name : Kattārvaazha

Useful Parts : Leaf pulp and exudate

Therapeutic Indications

  • Yakritvikara
  • Kamala
  • Vibandha
  • Kricchraartava
  • Mutrakricchra
  • Jwara
  • Kushtaa
  • Agnidagdhavrana
  • Krimi

Therapeutic Administration

  • Juice extracted from Kumari is used as nasya for Kamala.  (B.Pr.Ci 8/44)
  • Leaf pulp is used for external application to relieve daha in Agnidagdhavrana.

Kutaja

Botanical Name : Holarrhena Antidysenterica

Family : Apocynaceae

Sanskrit Name : Kutaja

Malayalam Name : Kutakappaala

Useful Parts : Stem bark, Seed, Flower

Therapeutic Indications

  • Atisara
  • Pravahika
  • Arshas
  • Raktapitta
  • Vatarakta
  • Kushtha
  • Shula

Therapeutic Administration

  • In Raktatisara, ghrita processed with Indrayava (seeds of Kutaja) internal administration is beneficial. (Ch.Chi.19/79)
  • Decoction prepared from Kutajatwak and Nagara checks the bleeding piles.

Formulations

  • Kutajavaleham
  • Kutajarishtam

Madanaphala

Botanical Name : Catunaregam spinosa

Family : Rubiaceae

Sanskrit Name :Madanaphala

Malayalam Name : Malankara

Useful Parts : Fruit, Seed

Therapeutic Indications

  • Kushtha
  •  Shwasa
  • Jwara
  • Shotha
  • Anaha
  • Gulma
  • Pratishyaya
  • Vidradhi
  • Vrana

Therapeutic Administration

  • The seeds are best for inducing Vamana. (Ch. Ka. 1/13-14)
  • Madanaphala mixed with Pippali (Piper longum), or  Indrayava (seeds of Holarrhenaantidysenterica) or Madhuka (Glycyrrhiza glabra) if administered with hot water will induce vomiting. (Ch.Ci. 3/228)

Manilkara Zapota

Botanical Name : Manilkara Zapota

Family : Sapotaceae

Malayalam Name : Sappota

Useful Parts : Bark, Leaf, Seed, Fruit, Flower

Therapeutic Indications

  • Cough
  • Cold
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fever
  • Kidney stones
  • Haemorrhage
  • Oedema
  • Indigestion
  • Constipation

Therapeutic Administration

  • Crushed seeds are used for treating bladder  and kidney stone.
  • Leaf decoction is used to cure wound and haemorrhage.

Peeta Karaveera

Botanical Name : Cascabelathevetia

Family : Apocynaceae

Sanskrit Name : Peeta karaveera

Malayalam Name : Manjaarali

Useful Parts : Latex, Root, Bark, Leaf

Therapeutic Indications

  • Amenorrhea
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Skin diseases
  • Malaria
  • Insect bite
  • Worm infestation

Therapeutic Administration

  • The leaf and bark paste isindicated in amenorrhoea or dysmenorrhoea.

Prosopis Cineraria

Botanical Name : Prosopis cineraria

Family : Fabaceae

Malayalam Name :Vahni

Useful Parts : Stem bark, Leaf, Flower 

Therapeutic Indications

  • Cough
  • Asthma
  • Dyspepsia
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Piles.

Therapeutic Administration

  • Leaf paste is applied on boils and blisters
  • Flowers are used as antidiabetic.

Raktachandana

Botanical Name : Pterocarpus santalinus

Family : Fabaceae

Sanskrit Name : Raktachandana

Malayalam Name : Raktacandanam

Useful Parts : Heartwood

Therapeutic Indications

  • Trishna
  • Raktapitta
  • Daha
  • Chardi
  • Jwara
  • Kasa
  • Vrana
  • Krimi
  • Chardi

Therapeutic Administration

  • In case of Hikka, Raktachandana triturated with breast milk and used for nasya. (Su. Ut. 50/17)
  • External application of paste prepared from Raktachandana, Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia),  is used in  Vyanga. (A.H.Ut. 32/17)

Saptaparna

Botanical Name  : Alstonia scholaris

Family : Apocynaceae

Sanskrit Name : Saptaparna

Malayalam Name : Ezhilam Pala

Useful Parts  : Stem bark, Latex, Flower

Therapeutic Indications

  • Vishamajwara
  • Kushta
  • Shwasa
  • Agnimandya
  • Vrana
  • Hridroga
  • Raktavikara
  • Krimi

Therapeutic Administration

  • Saptaparnatwak mixed with Pippali(Piper longum), churna and madhu is advised in Shwasa. (Ch.Chi.17/114)
  • Filling of dental carries with latex of Saptaparna and Arka (Calotropis procera) relieves toothache.

(A.H.Ut. 22)

  • Saptaparnatwak Kwatha internal administration is advised in Sandra Meha. (S.Ci.11)

Formulations

  • Mahatiktaka Kashayam
  • Mahamarichyadi Tailam
  • MahapanchagavyaGhritam

Shirisha

Botanical Name : Albizzia lebbek

Family : Mimosaceae

Sanskrit Name : Shirisha

Malayalam Name : Nenmenivaka

Useful Parts : Stem bark and seed

Therapeutic Indications

  • Vishavikara
  • Shotha
  • Shwasa
  • Kasa
  • Kushta
  • Kandu
  • Visarpa
  • Twakdosha
  • Vaivarnya

Therapeutic Administration

  • Juice of Shirisha flowers is mixed with Pippali (Piper longum) and honey is efficacious in Hikka and Shwasa. (Ch.Ci.17/114)
  • Juice of Shirisha and Kinihi (Achyranthes aspera) mixed with honey acts as anthelmintic. (S.Ut.54/24)

Formulations

  • Shirisharishtha
  • Dashanga Lepa
  • Ayaskriti

Shweta Dhataki

Botanical Name : Getonia floribunda

Family : Combretaceae

Sanskrit Name : Shwetadhataki

Malayalam Name : Pullani

Useful Parts : Leaf, Stem bark, Fruit

Therapeutic Indications

  • Constipation
  • Wound
  • Asthma
  • Colic
  • Malaria
  • Snake bite.

Therapeutic Administration

  • External application of paste of the root of Getonia floribunda and Ecliptaprostrata L., is effective in snake bites.
  • Leaf ash, mixed with coconut oil, is applied externally to burns twice daily for 3–4 days.

Sphathodea Campanulata

Botanical Name : Sphathodeacampanulata

Family : Bignoniaceae

Malayalam Name : Tanneerkaimaram

Useful Parts : Stem, Leaf, Flower

Therapeutic Indications

  • Epilepsy
  • Kidney Disease
  • Eczema
  • Fungal skin disease
  • Herpes
  • Stomach ache
  • Diarrhoea.

Therapeutic Administration.

  • Leaf decoction is used in the treatment of pain and inflammation.
  • Decoction of stem is used in the treatment of eczema, fungal skin disease, herpes, stomach ache, and diarrhoea.

Vallabha

Botanical Name : Caralliabrachiata

Family : Rhizophoraceae

Sanskrit Name : Vallabha

Malayalam Name : Vallabham

Useful Parts : Bark, Leaf, Fruit

Therapeutic Indications

  • Stomatitis
  • Sore Throats
  • Malaria

Therapeutic Administration

  •  The leaf juice from macerated leaves is administered internally in fever.
  • Gargling with the tender leaf boiled in rice gruel is effective in stomatitis. (H.M)

Vikankata

Botanical Name : Flacourtia Indica

Family : Salicaceae

Sanskrit Name  : Vikankata

Malayalam Name : Vaiyyankataku

Useful Parts  : Bark, Leaf, Fruit

Therapeutic Indications

  • Stomatitis
  • Sore Throat
  • Jaundice
  • Spleenomegaly

Therapeutic Administration

  • Fruits are appetizing and digestive. They are given in jaundice and enlarged spleen.  (B.Pr. Ni)

Artocarpus Hirsutus

Botanical Name : Artocarpus Hirsutus

Family Name : Moraceae

Malayalam Name : Anjili

Parts Used : Bark, dried leaves, fruits.

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Diarrhoea
  • Haemorrhage.

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Dried leave paste and Haridra external application checks haemorrhage. (HM)
  • Decoction of Root bark is given internally in Diarrhoea. (HM)

Ashwashakhota

Botanical Name : Glycosmis Pentaphylla

Family Name : Rutaceae

Sanskrit Name : Ashwashakhota

Malayalam Name : Kuttippanal

Parts Used : Fruits, Leaves

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Headache
  • Toothache
  • Indigestion,
  • Vata rogas.

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Fumigation with crushed leaves are effective in Vata rogas.

Ayapana

Botanical Name : Ayapana Triplinervis

Family Name : Asteraceae

Sanskrit Name : Ayapana

Malayalam Name : Ayyappana

Parts Used : Whole plant

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Rakta pitta

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Internal administration of fresh leaf juice is effective in Rakta pitta.

Cananga Odorata

Botanical Name : Cananga Odorata

Family  Name : Annonaceae

Malayalam Name : Kattuchempakam

Parts Used : Flowers,leaves and bark.

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Anxiety
  • Hypertension
  • Insomnia
  • Skin irritation
  • Acne
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Asthma.

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Inhalation of oil extracted from flowers is used to relieve Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia.
  • The infused oil is recommended to apply on the scalp and hair to improve lustre of the hair and on the skin to improve complexion.

Caryota Urens

Botanical Name : Caryota Urens

Family Name : Arecaceae

Malayalam Name : Chundapana

Parts Used : Leaf, Stem bark, Flower.

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Mutra krichra
  • Daha
  • Visha.

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Internal administration of fruit pulp along with Saindhava lavana or Dhanyakachurna relieves Mutra krichra. (NR)

Dhataki

Botanical Name : Woodfordia floribunda

Family Name : Lythraceae

Sanskrit Name : Dhataki

Malayalam Name : Tatiri

Part Used : Pushpa

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Raktapitta
  • Atisara
  • Visha
  • Visarpa
  • Pitta abhishyanda

Therapeutic Administration:

  • In Bala atisara a modaka is prepared with Dhataki Kusuma, Sarkara and Laja is given internally.
  • Dhataki pushpachurna and Chandana mixed with breast milk is applied as Anjana(collyrium) in case of Conjunctivitis. (Su.U 10)

Formulations:

  • Brhatgangadharachurna
  • Mustarishta
  • Sarivadyasavam

Hemamalathi

Botanical Name : Myxopyrumsmilacifolium

Family Name : Oleaceae

Sanskrit Name : Hemamalathi

Malayalam Name : Chathuramulla

Parts Used : leaves, roots

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Cough
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Fever
  • Wounds

Karmarangam

Botanical Name : Averrhoa Carambola

Family Name : Oxalidaceae

Sanskrit Name : Karmarangam

Malayalam Name : Chathurapuli

Part Used : Fruit, Leaves

Therapeutic Indication:

  • Prameha
  • Vibandha

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Semi riped fruit is given with warm water in Vibandha.(IMM)
  • Fruit juice is used to treat Diabetes.

Kashtadaru

Botanical Name : Polyalthia Longifolium

Family Name : Annonaceae

Sanskrit Name : Kashtadaru

Malayalam Name : Aranamaram

Parts Used : Twak(Stem bark), Patra(Leaf)

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Rakta pitta
  • Sotha
  • Vrana
  • Krmi
  • Kushta
  • Jwara
  • Prameha

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Internal administration of decoction of the stem bark is indicated in Rakta pitta.
  • Water boiled with stem bark is used for washing wounds.

Khadira

Botanical Name : Senegalia Catechu

Family Name : Fabaceae

Sanskrit Name :  Khadira

Malayalam Name : Karingali

Parts Used : Heart wood

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Kushta
  • Shwitra
  • Danta rogas

Therapeutic Administration:

  • In the diseases of Mukha roga and Kanta roga the decoction prepared from bark or heart wood is used for gargling.
  • Internal administration of decoction of Khadira sara is advised in Kushta

Formulations:

  • Khadirarishta
  • Arimedadi taila
  • Khadiradivati
  • Musali khadiradikashayam

Lagerstroemia Speciosa

Botanical Name : Lagerstroemia Speciosa

Family Name: Lythraceae

Malayalam Name : Manimarutu

Parts Used : Stem bark

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Stomatitis
  • Tonsilitis
  • Liver and Spleen disorders

Therapeutic administration:

  • Gargling with Water boiled with the stem bark is recommended in Stomatitis and Tonsilitis.
  • Internal administration of decoction of Stem bark and flower is recommended in Liver and Spleen disorders.

Madhuka

Botanical Name : Madhuca longifolia

Family Name : Sapotaceae

Sanskrit Name : Madhuka

Malayalam Name : Ilippa

Parts Used: Puspa, Phala, Tvak, Bija, Patra

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Bala sosha
  • Prameha
  • Swasa
  • Kasa

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Dried flower powder mixed with cow’s milk is given internally for Bala sosha. (RN)
  • Decoction of Stem bark oral administration is recommended in Prameha.

Formulations:

  • Madhukasava
  • Abhayarishta

Nadihingu

Botanical Name : Gardenia Gummifera

Family Name: Rubiaceae

Sanskrit Name: Nadihingu

Malayalam Name : Somanadikayam

Parts Used : Niryasa(resinous exudate)

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Ajeerna
  • Shula
  • Vibandha
  • Krimi
  • Jwara
  • Kushta
  • Visha
  • Kasa
  • Swasa

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Internal administration of a pinch of exudate of Nadihingu along with  mother’s milk is effective in Shula(Colic pain). (BPN
  • Nadihingu and Shuntichurna along with madhu is given internally for Kasa and Swasa.(NR)
  • The resin of the plant is kept over the tooth or gum affected with dental carries and inflammation of the gums.

Pippali

Botanical Name : Piper Longum

Family Name : Piperaceae

Sanskrit Name : Pippali

Malayalam Name : Tippali

Part Used : Phala, Moola

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Swasa
  • Kasa
  • Udarashula
  • Jwara
  • Kushta
  • Amavata
  • Agnimandyam

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Churna of Pippaliphalaand Kantakari along with madhu is indicated in Kasa. (BP)
  • Pippaliphala along with ghrta, madhu and sarkara relieves Chardi. (Su.U)
  • Decoction of Pippali moola along with Aja mutra is effective in Krimiroga. (Su.U)
  • Internal administration of Pippaliphala and Nagara churnais indicated in Udara shula. (Su.U)

Formulations:

  • Trikatuchurnam
  • Sitopaladichurnam
  • Amritarishta

Punnaga

Botanical Name : Calophylluminophyllum

Family Name : Calophyllaceae

Sanskrit Name : Punnaga

Malayalam Name : Punna

Parts Used : Seed

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Scabies
  • Joint pain.

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Oil expressed from the seed is applied externally to cure Scabies. (HM)
  • Seed oil is beneficial for external application in Joint pain. (HM)

Rohithakabheda

Botanical Name : Aphanamixispolystachya

Family Name : Meliaceae

Sanskrit Name : Rohithakabheda

Malayalam Name : Chemmaram

Parts Used : Stem, Flower, Root.

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Yakrutpleehodara
  • Asrgdhara
  • Pandu

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Decoction of Rohitaka and Abhaya stem is recommended for internal administration in Yakrutpleehodara. (Ch.Chi)
  • Rohitakatwakkalka is given internally incase of Asrgdhara and Pandu.

Formulations: Rohitakaarishtam

Sindhuvara

Botanical Name : Vitex Trifolia

Family Name: Lamiaceae

Sanskrit Name: Sindhuvara

Malayalam Name :Vennochi

Parts Used : Leaves, Roots, Seeds

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Vatavyadhi
  • Apasmara
  • Kasa
  • Sotha
  • Netra rogas

Therapeutic administration:

  • Nirgundi moola churna internal administration is recommended in Apasmara.(RRS)
  • Decoction of the root is administered orally in Vata vyadhi.(RRS)

Swietenia Mahagoni

Botanical Name : Swietenia Mahagoni

Family Name : Meliaceae

Malayalam Name : Mahagoni

Parts Used : Wood, Seed

Therapeutic Indications:

  • Diabetes.

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Dried seed powder along with warm water is recommended in Diabetes.

Amlika

Botanical Name :Tamarindus Indica

Family : Fabaceae

Sanskrit Name : Amlika

Malayalam Name :Valanpuli

Useful Part : Phala Majja(Fruit Pulp), Patra(Leaves)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Udararoga
  • Agnimandya
  • Arochaka
  • Trsna
  • Klama
  • Srama
  • Krimi
  • Karnasula
  • Nadi Vrana

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Yusha prepared out of chincha leaves is indicated in Pratisyaya.(Chakradutta58/21)
  • Kshalana with the kwatha of chicha patra in sopha.(Harita Samhita)

Formulation :

  • Sankha Dravaka
  • Sankha Vati
  • Pulinkuzhampu

Ashvatha

Botanical Name :Ficus Religiosa

Family : Moraceae

Sanskrit Name : Ashvatha

Malayalam Name : Arayal

Usefull Part : Twak (Bark),Phala (Fruit),Kshira(Latex)

Ankura(Tender shoot)

Therapeutic Indication

  • Vatarakta
  • Raktapitta
  • Vrna
  • Yonidosha
  • Prameha

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Kwatha of Asvathatwak along with honey cures Vatarakta.(Ch.chi 29/158)
  • Asvathatvakkwatha is indicated in Prameha.(Chakradutta35/13-14)

Formulation :

  • Nyagrodhadhi Kwatha
  • Nalpamaraditailam

Bakula

Botanical Name : Mimusops Elangi

Family : Sapotaceae

Sanskrit Name : Bakul

Malayalam Name : Elenji

Useful Part : Mula(Root),Tvak(Bark),Pushpa(Flower), Beeja(Seed)

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Sopha
  • Kantaroga
  • Jwara
  • Chaladanta

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Gandusha withbakulatvakkwatha is indicated in Chaladanta.(Chakradutta56/7)

Formulation :

  • Khadiradivati
  • Eladi tailam

Guduchi

Botanical Name : Tinospora Cordifolia

Family : Menispermaceae

Sanskrit Name : Guduchi

Malayalam Name : Chittamrutu

Useful Part :Stem

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Jwara
  • Vatarakta
  • Kushta
  • Kamala
  • Pandu
  • Prameha

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Taila processed with stem of  Guduchiexternal application is effective in Vatarakta.(Ch.Ci)
  • Intake of Guduchiswarasapromotes intellect.(Chakradutta)

Formulation :

  • Amritarista
  • Amritottaram Kashayam

Hopea Parviflora

Botanical Name : Hopea Parviflora

Family : Dipterocarpaceae

Malayalam Name : Kambakam

Useful Part : Tvak(bark),Niryasa(resin)

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Vrana
  • Atisara
  • Prameha

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Niryasa  is used to treat wound.
  • Decoction of stem bark is used in Atisara

Hopea Parviflora

Botanical Name : Anthocephaluscadamba

Family : Rubiaceae

Sanskrit Name : Kadamba

Malayalam Name : Kadambu

Useful Part : Phala(Fruit),Tvak(Bark)

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Jwara
  • Vranaropana
  • Sukrashodana

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Gandusa with kwatha of patra inMukhapaka.(Bp.ni)
  • The stembark decoction is indicated in Vrana prakshalana.

Formulation : Grahanimihirataila

Madayantika

Botanical Name : Lawsonia Inermis

Family : Lythraceae

Sanskrit Name : Madayantika

Malayalam Name : Mailanchi

Usefull Part : Patra(Leaves),Mula(Root),

Therapeutic Indication:

  • Jvara
  • Kandu
  • Raktapitta
  • Kamala
  • Kustha
  • Mutrakrchra
  • Bhrama
  • Vrna

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Leaf decoction  with Jaggery is given for oral administration in Kamala.(HM)
  • Oral administration of swarsa of leaves ,milk and jaggery is indicated in Mutrakrchra.(HM)

Formulation : Gorochanadivati

Mallotus Tetracoccus

Botanical Name : Mallotus Tetracoccus

Family : Euphorbiaceae

Malayalam Name : Vattakkumpil

Useful Part : Root

Therapeutic Indication : Diarrhoea

Therapeutic Uses :Root decoction is administered internally for Diarrhoea

Mandukaparni

Botanical Name : Centella Asiatica

Family : Apiaceae

Sanskrit Name : Mandukaparni

Malayalam Name : Kudangal

Useful Parts : Whole plant

Therapeutic Indication:

  • Raktapitta
  • Kustha
  • Meha
  • Svasa
  • Kasa
  • Aruchi
  • Pandu
  • Sotha
  • Kandu
  • Raktadosa
  • Jwara

Therapeutic Admnistration:

  • Regular usage of mandukaparni fried with ghee for a month promotes intellect.(Ah.U)
  • Mandukaparnikalka mixed with honey gives clear voice.(BP)

Nephelium Lappaceun

Botanical Name : Nephelium Lappaceun

Family : Sapindaceae

Malayalam Name : Rambutan

Useful Part : Phala(Fruit),Beeja(seed)

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Seed powder is used for Prameha.
  • Leaf is used to alleviate Shirasula.

Palasa

Botanical Name : Butea Monosperma

Family : Fabaceae

Sanskrit Name : Palasa

Malayalam Name : Plash

Useful Part : Pushpa(Flower), Beeja(seed)

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Raktavikara
  • Mutrakrcha
  • Granti
  • Krimi
  • Meha
  • Daha
  • Vatarakta
  • Kushta
  • Trsna
  • Raktapitta
  • Pliharoga
  • Gulma
  • Grahani
  • Netrasula
  • Kandu
  • Arshas

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Kalka of Palasa beeja along with rice water is indicated in krimi.(Su.U 54/25)
  • Palasha tvakkwatha internal administration is advised in Prameha.

Formulation :

  • Kumkumadi Taila
  • Krimikuttararasam

Paranthi

Botanical Name : Ixora Coccinea

Family : Rubiaceae

Sanskrit Name : Paranthi

Malayalam Name : Thechi

Useful Part : Pushpa(Flower),Mula(Root)

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Tvakroga
  • Jwara

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Mula kalka along with coconut milk is indicated in drying pustules and other skin disease.(Hortus Malabaricus)

Formulation : Parantyaditailam

Parnayavani

Botanical Name : Coleusambonicus

Family : Lamiaceae

Sanskrit Name : Parnayavani

Malayalam Name : Panikurkka

Useful Part : Patra(Leaves),Mula(Root)

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Kasa
  • Svasa
  • Yakrtroga
  • Grahani
  • Udaram
  • Krimi
  • Visuchika
  • Asmari
  • Mutrakrcha
  • Karnaroga
  • Jwara

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Kwatha prepared out of root is indicated in Jwara.
  • Application of patrakalka  is indicated in shirasula.(Hortus malabaricus)

Formulation : Grahanimiharataila

Pattangam

Botanical Name : Biancaea Sappan

Family : Fabaceae

Sanskrit Name : Pattangam

Malayalam Name : Chappangam

Useful Part : Heart wood

Therapeutic Indication

  • Vrana
  • Daha
  • Pradara
  • Mukharoga

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Local application of Pattangakalka mixed with sugar and honey is indicated in Mukharoga.(Chakradutta 56/65) 

Formulation :

  • Arimedaditailam
  • Kumkumaditaila

Saka

Botanical Name : Tectona Grandis

Family :Verbenaceae

Sanskrit Name : Saka

Malayalam Name :Thekku

Useful Part :Heart wood, Patra (leaves),

Beeja( Seed),Mula(Root)

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Kustha
  • Prameha
  • Medoroga

Therapeutic Uses :

  • External application of beejataila is indicated in Pama(Bp.ni)
  • Pushpa taila promotes hair growth (Indian medicinal plants)

Sarja

Botanical Name : Vateria Indica

Family : Dipterocarpaceae

Sanskrit Name : Sarja

Malayalam Name : VellaKunthirikkam

Useful Part :Exudate

Therapeutic Indication

  • Pandu
  • Karnaroga
  • Prameha
  • Kushta
  • Badhirya
  • Vrana
  • Kandu
  • Visphota
  • Medoroga

Therapeutic Uses :

  • External application of oil processed with Sarjarasa is effective in Vatarakta.
  • Dhoopana with Sarjarasa is indicated in Vrana.(Su.su 37/21)

Formulation :

  • Pinda taila
  • Lavangadicurna

Streekutaja

Botanical Name : Wrightia Tinctoria

Family : Apocynaceae

Sanskrit Name : Streekutaja

Malayalam Name : Dantappala

Useful Part :Patra(leaves

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Kushta
  • Pinasa
  • Kamala
  • visa

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Patra swarasa is administered internally in Kamala .(Bp.ni)
  • Taila processed with Leaf is effective in skin disorders.

Formulation : Dantappalatailam

Tiliacoraaccuminata

Botanical Name :Tiliacora Accuminata

Family : Menispermaceae

Malayalam Name : Vallikanjiram

Useful Part : Patra(leaves),Mula(Root)

Therapeutic Indication : Toothache

Therapeutic Uses : Gargling of Leaf juice is effective in toothache.

Tvak

Botanical Name : Cinnamomum verum

Family : Lauraceae

Sanskrit Name : Tvak

Malayalam Name : Elavarngam

Useful Part : Tvak(Bark),Patra(leaf)

Therapeutic Indication :Mukhasosa,Trsna,pinasa,Krmiroga,Arshas,Hrdroga

Therapeutic uses :

  • Gargling with Tvak and  Elais used asMukashodaka and Rochaka. (Ch.chi 8/137-138)
  • Lepaprepared with Tvakchurnais indicated in Sandhivata.(Hortus Malabaricus)

Formulation :

  • Sitopaladicurna
  • Talisadicurna

Vibhitaki

Botanical Name : Terminalia belerica

Family : Combertaceae

Sanskrit Name : Vibhitaki

Malayalam Name : Tanni

Useful Part : Phala majja(Fruit pulp),

Fruit rind,Beeja(Seed)

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Vibandha
  • Swarabheda
  • Netraroga
  • Kasa
  • Chardi
  • Krimiroga

Therapeutic Uses :

  • Lepa of Phalamajjarelieves Daha.(Ch.Chi12/51)
  • Anjana made out of Vibhitakaasthiis indicated in Netra roga.(Su.U 12/13)

Formulation :

  • Triphalacurna
  • Triphalaghritam

Wattakakavolubilis

Botanical Name : Wattakaka volubilis

Family :Apocynaceae

Malayalam Name :  Wattakakkakkoti

Useful Part : Patra(Leaves),Mula(Root)

Therapeutic Indication : Jwara,Krimi

Therapeutic Uses : Crushed root bark along with water is effective  in post-partum headache.(Hortus malabaricus)

Aavartani

Botanical Name  : Helicteresisora Linn.

Family : Malvaceae

Sanskrit Name : Aavartani

Malayalam Name  : Idampirivalampiri

Useful Parts  : Phala(Fruit),Moola(Root),Twak(Bark)

Therapeutic Indication  :

  • Atisara
  • Grahani
  • Arsas
  • Jwara
  • Kasa
  • Krimi
  • Prameha

Therapeutic Administration  :

  • Dried Fruit decoction is recommended for Atisara.
  • Root bark decoction is beneficial in Prameha.

Formulations  :

  • Uramarunnu
  • Grahanikutara Rasa

Antamoola

Botanical Name : Vincetoxicum indicum

Family :  Apocynaceae

Sanskrit Name  : Antamoola

Malayalam Name  : Vallipala

Useful Parts  : Moola(root), Patra(leaf)

Therapeutic Indication:

  • Svasa
  • Kasa
  • Jvara
  • Visarpa
  • Kushta
  • Sotha
  • Raktapitta
  • Visha

Therapeutic Administration  :

  • Leaf juice is given in asthma and bronchitis .
  • Paste of whole plant when administered orally in tender coconut water is recommended in Visha

Breyniaandrogyna

Botanical Name  : Breyniaandrogyna (L) Chakrab& N.P. Balakr.

Family : Phyllanthaceae

Malayalam Name  : Maduracheera

Useful Parts  : Patra(leaf)

Therapeutic Indication  :

  • Rakthapitta
  • Prameha
  • Jvara
  • Rakthadushti

Therapeutic administration  : Leaves are edible and possess high nutritive value.

Codariocalyxmotorius

Botanical Name  : Codariocalyxmotorius (Houtt.) H. Ohashi

Family : Fabaceae

Malayalam Name  : Thozhukanni

Useful Parts  : Patra(leaf), Moola(root)

Therapeutic Indication  :  Sotha, Vatavyadhi, Jvara, Vrana, Kasa, Svasa

Therapeutic Administration  : Internal administration of decoction of the leaf is recommended for Kasa and Svasa.

Couroupita Guianensis

Botanical Name  : CouroupitaguianensisAubl.

Family  : Lecythidaceae

Malayalam Name  : Nagalingamaram

Useful Part  : Stem bark

Therapeutic Indication  :  Joint pain

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Bark decoction is anti inflammatory and analgesic.

Elaeocarpus Serratus

Botanical Name  :Elaeocarpus serratus Linn.

Family  :Elaeocarpaceae

Malayalam Name  :Kaara

Useful parts  : Phala (Fruit)

Therapeutic Indication  :Atisara, Chardi,Trshna, Jwara, Aruci.

Therapeutic Administration  : Fruit pulp is recommended in indigestion

Hijjala

Botanical Name : Barringtonia acutangula(L.) Gaertn.

Family  : Lecythidaceae

Sanskrit Name : Hijjala

Malayalam Name : Aattupezhu

Useful Parts :  Phala(fruit), Twak(bark), Patra(leaf)

Therapeutic Indication  : Eczema, Liver disorders.

Therapeutic Administration  :

  • External application of taila processed with leaf juice is recommended in Eczema.
  • Seed kernel along with breast milk is indicated in Liver disorders.

Formulations   : Nyagrodhadikwatha

Jatropha Multifida

Botanical Name : Jatropha multifida Linn.

Family  : Euphorbiaceae

Malayalam Name : Churakkalli

Useful Part  :   Patra(leaf),  Latex

Therapeutic Indication  : Wound , Skin disorders,Warts

Therapeutic Administration  :

  • Fresh leaf juice or latex is applied externally to infected wounds,ulcers and piles.  (Ethnobotanical and tribal medicine)
  • Latex mixed with oil is applied externally in ring worm infestation and also in warts.

Jayapala

Botanical Name  : Croton tiglium Linn.

Family : Euphorbiaceae

Sanskrit Name : Jayapala

Malayalam Name  :Neervalam

Useful Parts  : Beeja (seeds), Moola(root)

Therapeutic Indication  :Virecana, Krimi, Sotha, Gulma, Svayathu, Kushta

Therapeutic Administration  :

  • Jayapalabeeja(seeds) churna does virechana.
  • Anjana prepared from Jayapala is beneficial inSarpa Visha

Formulations

  • Ichabhedirasam
  • Antra kudara rasa

Jeevanti

Botanical Name : Holostemmaada-kodien

Family : Apocynaceae

Sanskrit Name : Jivanti

Malayalam Name : Atapathiyan

Useful Parts : Rhizome,Patra(Leaf)

Therapeutic Indications  :

  • Netraroga Kshaya
  • Daurbalya
  • Raktapitta
  • Stanya kshaya

Therapeutic Administration:

  • Root powder  along with milk is recommended for Netra roga.                  
  • Juice of fresh root is used to increasebreast milk.

Jingini

Botanical Name :  Lannea coromandelica

Family : Anacardiaceae

Sanskrit Name : Jingini

Malayalam Name  :Udi

Useful Parts  : Phala(fruit),Beeja(seed), Moola(root),Patra

Therapeutic Indication:

  • Arsas
  • Gulma
  • Udara roga
  • Krimi
  • Sotha
  • Vrana

Therapeutic Administration  : In Vrana ,external application of paste of stem bark along with butter.

Karanja

Botanical Name  : Pongamia pinnata(L.)Pierre

Family : Fabaceae

Sanskrit Name  :  Karanja

Malayalam Name :  Ungu

Useful Parts  :  Beeja(seeds),  Twak(bark)

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Kushta
  • Visarpam
  • Krimi
  • Vrana
  • Sopha
  • Kandu

Therapeutic Administration  :

  • Beeja churna is administered internally  for Krimi.( Bhavaprakasa)
  • Kalka prepared out of Karanja beeja and Edagaja is applied externally in Kushta.(C.Chi )

Formulations

  • Murivenna
  • Vilwadigulika
  • Mahamanjishtadikashayam

Macaranga Peltata

Botanical Name  : Macaranga peltata (Roxb.) Mull. Arg.

Family : Euphorbiaceae

Malayalam Name : Vatta

Useful Parts  :  Patra(leaf), Twak(bark), Moola(root)

Therapeutic Indication :

  • Joint pain and inflammation

Therapeutic  Administration Stem bark poultice is recommended in joint pain.

Maesa Indica

Botanical Name : Maesa indica (Roxb.) A. DC.

Family : Primulaceae

Malayalam Name : Kuttivizhal

Useful Parts : Moola (root),Phala(fruit)

Therapeutic Indications :

  • Krimi
  • Kantha roga
  • Tvakvikara
  • Prameha

Therapeutic Administration

  • Crushed fruit juice is Anthelmintic .
  • Root decoction is recommended in Diarrohea.

Walsuratrifoliolata

Botanical Name : Walsuratrifoliolata DC.

Family  : Meliaceae

Malayalam Name : Perillapacha

Useful Parts : Twak(bark), Patra(leaf)

Therapeutic Indication  :Jvara, Krimi, Sopha, Tvakvikara

Therapeutic Administration  :

  • Bark decoction is  recommended in Liver disorders.
  • Leaf paste is applied externally on Skin disorders.

Sapthala

Botanical Name: Euphorbia tirucalli

Family : Euphorbiaceae

Sanskrit Name : Sapthala

Malayalam Name :  Tirukkalli

Useful Parts  :Kshira(latex)

Therapeutic Indication  :Arsas,Kushta, Krimi, Vrana,Granti, Sopha,Apaci

Therapeutic Administration  :

  • Latex(kshira) is applied externally inpilesa and warts. ( BPN)
  • Used in Kshara preparation recommended for cauterization and wound healing.

Tuta

Botanical Name : Morus alba Linn.

Family : Moraceae

Sanskrit Name  :  Tuta

Malayalam Name  : Mulberry

Useful Parts      : Phala

Fruit is edible.

Syzygiumsamarangens

Botanical Name  : Syzygiumsamarangenese (Blume) Merr.& L.M Perry

Family  : Myrtaceae

Malayalam Name  :Vellachamba

Useful Parts  :  Phala(fruit), Patra(leaf), Twak(bark), Moola (root)

Therapeutic Indication  : Prameha, Atisara, Jvara, Raktapitta, Aruci

Therapeutic Administration  :

  • Leaf decoction is used to control blood sugar levels.
  • Gargling  with water boiled with the leaves is indicated in Stomatitis.
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