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HERBS AND ITS AMAZING HEALING PROPERTIES
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LIST OF MEDICINAL HERBS Plant name : Achyranthes aspera L. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Uttareni Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : October – March Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaf paste is applied externally for eye pain and dog bite. Internally taken leaves decoction with water/milk to cure stomach problems, diuretic, piles and skin
diseases.
Plant name : Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Benda Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Part(s) used : Roots Medicinal uses : The juice of the roots is used
externally to treat cuts, wounds and boils.
Plant name : Abutilon crispum (L.) Don Family : Malvaceae Local name : Nelabenda Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : March – September Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root is used for the treatment of nervous
disorders.
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Plant name : Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet Family : Malvaceae Local name : Thuttutubenda Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : March – September Part(s) used : Leaves & Roots Medicinal uses : Leaf juice is used for the treatment of toothache. Roots and leaves decoction is given for diuretic and stimulate purgative.
Plant name : Abrus precatorius L. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Guruvenda Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – December
Part(s) used : Root & Seeds Medicinal uses : Roots used to treat poisonous bite and seed is used to treat leucoderma
Plant name : Acalypha indica L. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Muripinda Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June – September Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant & Leaves Medicinal uses : The whole plant powder is used to treat toothache. Freshly prepared leaf paste is applied externally to treat scabies.
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Plant name : Aerva lanata (L.) Juss.ex Schult. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Thelaga pindi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaves
Medicinal uses : Leaf extract is used to cure kidney stones
Plant name : Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Ronaganthi aku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Stem & Leaves Medicinal uses : Juice of stem and leaves is used to cure snake bite
Plant name : Amaranthus viridis Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Chilakathotakoora Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaf extract is used to treat scorpion bite
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Plant name : Ammannia baccifera L. Family : Lythraceae Local name : Agnivendrapakku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : March – December Part(s) used : Leaves
Medicinal uses : Leaf juice is used for skin diseases
Plant name : Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Wall.ex Nees. Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Belavemu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – December Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaf powder blended with milk is taken internally for diabetes, snake bite and fever. Leaves decoction used to treat
dyspepsia and stomach ache.
Plant name : Asparagus racemosus Willd. Family : Asparagaceae Local name : Pilli teegalu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September – October Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Powder obtained from the root is mixed with freshwater as tonic to treat liver disorders, jaundice, dysentery, chronic
fevers and enhance lactation.
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Plant name : Barleria prionitis L. Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Mullagorinta Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September - January Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : The leaves are used to promote healing of wounds and to relieve joint pains and
toothache.
Plant name : Boerhavia diffusa L. Family : Nyctaginaceae Local name : Atikimamidi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant & leaves Medicinal uses : The whole plant decoction is used to treat cough, fever and jaundice. Fresh leaf paste is used to treat externally for skin
infections.
Plant name : Catharanthus roseus (L.) Don Family : Apocynaceae Local name : Billaganneru Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : Plant juice is used to treat cancer
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Plant name : Euphorbia hirta L. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Nanubalu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : Juice of whole plant is given twice a day in
hemorrhagic enteritis
Plant name : Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L. Family : Convolvulaceae Local name : Vishnukrantha Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : Fresh plant juice is used to cure fever and worms
Plant name : Evolvulus nummularius (L.) L. Family : Convolvulaceae Local name : Chiti elukacheviaku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used as a medicine for hysteria, burns, cuts and wounds and
scorpion stings.
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Plant name : Gomphrena globosa L. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Bendumalli Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Root
Medicinal uses : Root is used to treat cough
Plant name : Hybanthus enneaspermus (L.) Muell. Family : Violaceae Local name : Ratna purusha Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – January Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaf decoction is used to treat fever and aphrasiadic
Plant name : Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. Family : Convolvulaceae Local name : Thootiloora Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant & buds Medicinal uses : The plant juice is used for liver
complaints; buds for ringworm.
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Plant name : Lepidagathis cristata Willd. Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Nakka pintuka Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September – March Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Decoction from leaves is used to treat malarial fever
Plant name : Leucas biflora (Vahl.) R.Br. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Gobbi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July - March Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : The mature leaf decoction is used as eye
drop twice a day in case of conjunctivitis.
Plant name : Ocimum gratissimum L. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Ramathulasi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : October – March Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : The leaf extract is used for dysentery and
bronchitis
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Plant name : Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene Family : Verbenaceae Local name : Bokkenaku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root juice is used in the treatment of
gastric troubles
Plant name : Polycarpaea corymbosa (L.) Lam. Family : Caryophyllaceae Local name : Biyyam poola moka Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – February Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf extract is used to treat jaundice
Plant name : Sansevieria roxburghiana Schult. & Schult.f. Family : Agavaceae Local name : Nela kithalu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June – August Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaf extract is used to cure pimples and
skin infections
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Plant name : Scoparia dulcis (L.) G. Don Family : Scrophulariaceae Local name : Potti boli Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – December Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : It is used in the treatment of diabetes, dysentery, earache, fever and headaches
Plant name : Sida cordifolia L. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Bala, Tellagorra Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August - November Part(s) used : Root and bark Medicinal uses : Root and bark decoction is used to treat fever and facial paralysis
Plant name : Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl. Family : Verbenaceae Local name : Koraputia Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Mainly in the rainy season Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf decoction is used to treat ulceration of the nose
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Plant name : Striga asiatica (L.) Kuntze Family : Ratibadanika Local name : Scrophulariaceae Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August - December Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used for treating
intestinal parasites
Plant name : Teramnus labialis (L.f.) Spr. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Mashaparni Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August - December Part(s) used : Fruit Medicinal uses : Fruit is used in inflammation, burning sensation and rheumatism
Plant name : Trichuriella monsoniae (L.f.) Bennet. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Era pindi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June – January Part(s) used : Root & whole plant Medicinal uses : It is used in the treatment of Scorpion sting, headache, boils, sores and
wounds.
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Plant name : Vanda tessellata (Roxb.) Hook.ex G.Don Family : Orchidaceae Local name : Vadanika Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – August Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root extract is used to treat issues like
dyspepsia, bronchitis, inflammations, piles, rheumatism and hiccup
Plant name : Waltheria indica L. Family : Sterculiaceae Local name : Nallabenda Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – January Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : Boiled plant extract is used to treat cough
Plant name : Coldenia procumbens L. Family : Boraginaceae Local name : Cheppulattaku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : December – August Part(s) used : Leaves & Root Medicinal uses : Fresh leaves are ground up and applied to rheumatic swellings. Leaves used for fever, piles, and scorpion stings. Root decoction
used as an aid for digestion.
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Plant name : Aerva javanica (Burm.f.) Juss.ex Schult. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Pindi konda Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – December Part(s) used : Root
Medicinal uses : Root extract is used for diabetes
Plant name : Ageratum conyzoides L. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Vasavi, Vana Jira Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : October – January Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaves juice is used to treat cuts
Plant name : Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.) DC. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Baramthalu chettu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : November – March Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used to treat issues like worms, diarrhea, cystitis and swellings
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Plant name : Anisochilus carnosus (L:.f.) Wall.ex Benth in Wall. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Karpurvavalli Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : October – March Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaf paste applied topically for cut wounds
Plant name : Apluda mutica L. Family : Poaceae Local name : Adavikorre gaddi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September – December Part(s) used : Bark Medicinal uses : Bark paste is used to treat boil with pus
Plant name : Aristida setacea Retz. Family : Poaceae Local name : Cheepuru Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September – April Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaves are used for wound healing
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Plant name : Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.And. In Thw. Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Podabeera Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : The root powder is used to treat snakebite
and stomachache
Plant name : Blepharis maderaspatensis (L.) Heyne ex Roth. Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Anthrintapulu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – December Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaves in combination with egg and onion
is used to cure bone fracture
Plant name : Capsicum frutescens L. Family : Solanaceae Local name : Mirapa Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : It is used to treat stomach upset, intestinal gas, diarrhea and cramps
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Plant name : Cassytha filiformis L. Family : Paachi teega Local name : Cassythaceae Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – December Part(s) used : Aerial parts and leaves Medicinal uses : It is used for kidney ailments
ame : Chloris barbata Sw. Family : Poaceae Local name : Jada kunchula gaddi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – December Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaves paste applied externally in skin diseases. Leaves juice is used in fever, diarrhoea and diabetes
Plant name : Acampe praemorsa (Roxb.) Blatter & McCann Family : Orchidaceae Local name : Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : May – August Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Paste of leaves is applied to treat fractures
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Plant name : Corchorus olitorius L. Family : Tilliaceae Local name : Parinta Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September - January Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : It is used to treat fever
Plant name : Corchorus trilocularis L. Syst. Nat Family : Tilliaceae Local name : Bankitutturu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August - January Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant juice is used to treat stomachache
Plant name : Corchorus aestuans L. Family : Tiliaceae Local name : Nela beera Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : December – April Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : The leaf extract is used to treat fever and dysuria
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Plant name : Crotalaria verrucosa Willd. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Narimiratti Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July - December Part(s) used : Fruit Medicinal uses : Fruit juice is given to treat dysentery and
diarrhea
Plant name : Croton bonplandianum Baill. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Vanamokka Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : The leaf extract is used to treat skin diseases
Plant name : Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. Family : Hypoxidaceae Local name : Nelamuli Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Root
Medicinal uses : The root extract is used to treat piles.
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Plant name : Cymbopogon martinii (Roxb.) Watson Family : Poaceae Local name : Kachi gaddi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – December Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Fumes used to treat cold and cough
Plant name : Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Family : Poaceae Local name : Garika Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – October Part(s) used : Whole plant & Leaves Medicinal uses : The whole plant decoction given orally to treat diabetes, ulcers and body cooling. Leaf juice is given for digestion.
Plant name : Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) Beauv. Family : Poaceae Local name : Nela ragi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – December Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The juice of fresh plant used for fevers. Used externally for wounds and ulcers.
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Plant name : Desmodium triflorum (L.) DC. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Nela Aninta Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September – November Part(s) used : Whole plant and Root Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used for dysentery, indigestion, diarrhea, fever, rheumatism and root decoction for stomachache
Plant name : Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. Mant. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Guntagalagara Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : December – April Part(s) used : Leaves
Medicinal uses : Leaves juice is used for jaundice
Plant name : Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Guntagalagaraku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaves juice is used for dandruff
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Plant name : Ehretia acuminata R.Br. Family : Cordiaceae Local name : Bokkudu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : January – May Part(s) used : Bark Medicinal uses : The juice of the bark is used in the treatment of fevers
Plant name : Hedyotis umbellata (L.) Lam. Family : Rubiaceae Local name : Chiriveru Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – January Part(s) used : Leaves and root Medicinal uses : The leaves and roots are used for asthma and bronchitis. The decoction of the leaves used as a wash for
poisonous bites
Plant name : Heliotropium currasavicum L. Family : Boraginaceae Local name : Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : December – May Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : It is used to treat diarrhea, inflammation and
skin injury
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Plant name : Heteropogon contortus (L.) Beauv.ex Roem & Schult. Family : Poaceae Local name : Eddigaddi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July - November Part(s) used : Inflorescence Medicinal uses : Decoction of inflorescence is used treat asthma as bronchodilator
Plant name : Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Roit. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Danthitulasi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – February Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaves extract is used to treat inflammation, gastric ulcer infection and diarrhea
Plant name : Indigofera trifoliata L. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Baragadhamu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June – December Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Act as abortifacient
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Plant name : Leucas aspera Spreng Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Thumbi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughtout the year Part(s) used : Root and leaf Medicinal uses : The leaf juice mixed with water is taken as a cooling medicine for scabies. The root juice mixed with goat's milk to treat
poisonous bite
Plant name : Lindernia antipoda (L.) Alston. Family : Scrophulariaceae Local name : Neella pundu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : November – February Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : Whole plant extract is used for cough and swelling pain in the throat
Plant name : Mollugo nudicaulis Lam. Family : Molluginaceae Local name : Peddaparapatakamu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June – December Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaf juice is used to treat earache and antiseptic
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Plant name : Mollugo pentaphylla L. Family : Molluginaceae Local name : Pichichatraku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaves boiled in water is used to reduce body temperature
Plant name : Nymphoides hydrophylla (Lour.) Kuntze. Family : Menynthaceae Local name : Allitamara Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : April – September Part(s) used : Stalks and leaves Medicinal uses : Stalks and leaves minced with oil and applied to treat ulcers and insect bites; decoction is used as a wash for parasitic skin affection.
Plant name : Oryza sativa L. Family : Poaceae Local name : Vari Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – February Part(s) used : Seeds Medicinal uses : The seeds are used to treat breast cancers, stomach indurations and warts. Rice water is used as an ointment to counteract inflamed surface.
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Plant name : Potamogeton nodosus Poir. Family : Potamogetonaceae Local name : Neeti gogu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – December Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : The leaf paste with hot water is used to treat cuts and wonds
Plant name : Pulicaria wightiana (DC.) Clarke Family : Asteraceae Local name : Adaviprodhuthirugudu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : October – January Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : The leaf extract is used to treat fever and rheumatism
Plant name : Rostellularia prostrata (Roxb. ex Clarke) Majumdar Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June – November Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : Paste of plant is used to treat sprain and bone fracture and also for snake-bite
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Plant name : Saccharum officinarum L. Family : Poaceae Local name : Cherukugada Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : October – March Part(s) used : Whole plant and pulp Medicinal uses : The plant juices are used for abdominal tumors. The pulped sugar cane is used to dress wounds, and the cane for splints for
broken bones
Plant name : Schoenoplectus articulatus (L.) Palla Family : Cyperaceae Local name : Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – December Part(s) used : Tubers Medicinal uses : Tubers are used to cure diarrhea
Plant name : Solanum nigrum L. Family : Solanaceae Local name : Kaamanchi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaves and Flowers Medicinal uses : Leaf juice with groundnut oil is used to treat mouth ulcers. Juice extracted from leaves and flowers mixed with salt and black pepper to cure skin diseases, piles and ulcer.
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Plant name : Solanum surttense L. Family : Solanaceae Local name : Kandan-katteri Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaves and Fruit Medicinal uses : Fruit paste with cow's milk is used to treat toothache. The leaves are burnt and the ash is mixed with hot water and drink to
treat dyspepsia and constipation.
Plant name : Spermacoce hispida L. Family : Rubiaceae Local name : Madhanakattu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June – February Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used to cure diarrhea
Plant name : Spilanthes calva DC Family : Asteraceae Local name : Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : November - January Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The plant when boiled in water is used to treat dysentery.
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Plant name : Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Vempali, Bontha Vempali Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – December Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : The root paste is used to cure stomachache
Plant name : Themeda triandra Forssk. Family : Poaceae Local name : Pedda yetra, Kalakesuvu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – December Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : The root decoction is used to treat dysmenorrheal
Plant name : Tridax procumbens L. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Bella paku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : The crushed leaves when applied arrest bleeding in bruises and cuts
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Plant name : Typha angustata Bory & Chaub. Family : Typhaceae Local name : Jammu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : May - July Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaves are used as diuretic
Plant name : Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Sahadevi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August - April Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : Whole plant juice is used to treat scorpion bite
Plant name : Viscum heyneanum DC. Family : Viscaceae Local name : Ottucheddi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August - December Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : Plant juice is used to relieve ear pain
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Plant name : Zea mays L. Family : Poaceae Local name : Mokka jonna Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July - October Part(s) used : Leaves and root Medicinal uses : The decoction of the leaves and roots is used to treat dysuria
Plant name : Celosia argentea Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Gurugu aku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – December Part(s) used : Stem and leaves Medicinal uses : Stems and leaves extract is used to treat
infected sores, wounds and skin eruptions.
Plant name : Achyranthes aspera Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Uttareni Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – December Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf paste is used to treat cut wounds, eye pain and dog bite. Leaf decoction with water/milk is used to cure stomach problems, diuretic, piles and skin
diseases.
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Plant name : Alysicarpus monilifer (L.) DC. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Amera Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Stem and leaf Medicinal uses : Stem and leaf extract is used to treat inflammation, skin diseases, fever and jaundice
Plant name : Biophytum sensitivum (L.) DC. Family : Oxalidaceae Local name : Pedda attipati Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June - December Part(s) used : Root, stem and leaf Medicinal uses : Extracts of leaf, stem and root is used to treat inflammation, arthritis, wounds, burns, stomach ache, asthma, cough, diabetes and
snake bite.
Plant name : Chrozophora rottleri (Geisel.) Juss. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Erra- miriyam Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is applied to heal
wounds
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Plant name : Elytraria acaulis (L.f.) Lindau. Family : Yeddu-adugu Local name : Yeddu adugu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used to treat diabetes
Plant name : Mimosa pudica L. Family : Mimosaceae Local name : Attipathi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – November Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf paste is used to cure cold
Plant name : Ocimum basilicum L. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Kammagaggiri aku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf juice is used to treat urinary problems. Leaf juice mixed with water is
used for gonorrhoea.
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Plant name : Phyllanthus amarus Schum.&Thonn. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Nelausiri Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant juice blended with sugar for jaundice and liver disorders.
Plant name : Physalis minima L. Family : Budda bhushada Local name : Solanaceae Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – January Part(s) used : Fruits Medicinal uses : Boiled fruits are taken for kidney problems
Plant name : Sida rhombifolia L. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Gubathada Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – November Part(s) used : Stem Medicinal uses : Stem extract is used for diuretic
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Plant name : Sida spinosa L. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Nagabala Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September - March Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is treated for
diabetics
Plant name : Tragia involucrata L. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Teega dulagondi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : December - March Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root decoction is used to relieve bronchitis.
Plant name : Tridax procumbens L. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Bella paku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Young leaf paste is used to treat wounds
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Plant name : Blumea mollis (D. Don.) Merr. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Kukkapogaku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July - March Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaves are used for inflammation
Plant name : Canscora diffusa (Vahl.) R. Br. Family : Gentianaceae Local name : Janjada Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : October - March Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : Fresh whole plant is used to treat schizophrenia
Plant name : Boerhavia erecta L. Family : Nyctaginaceae Local name : Tella Atukamaamidi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September - January Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root extract is used as a diuretic to treat jaundice, enlarged spleen, gonorrhea and other internal inflammations.
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Plant name : Canscora decussata (Roxb.) Schult. & Schult Family : Gentianaceae Local name : Chiti akchinta Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : November - March Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant, as well as fresh juice, is used for the treatment of insanity, epilepsy, and nervous debility.
Plant name : Commelina benghalensis L. Family : Commelinaceae Local name : Yenadra aku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July - November Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used to treat leprosy and nervous system related disorders
Plant name : Digera muricata (L.) Mart. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Chenchalikoora Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Flowers and seeds Medicinal uses : The flowers and seeds are used to treat urinary discharges
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Plant name : Drymaria cordata (L.) Willd. Ex Roem & Schult. Family : Caryophylaceae Local name : Puliarai Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June - November Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf paste to treat headache
Plant name : Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC Family : Asteraceae Local name : Garbhapodu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – March Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root extract is used to cure dysentery
Plant name : Euphorbia thymifolia L. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Chitti paalaaku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – March Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used to treat various ailments like dysentery, bleeding piles, ringworm, wounds, chronic cough,
asthma and bronchitis
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Plant name : Gisekia pharnaceoides L. Family : Molluginaceae Local name : Isakadasarikoora Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July – September Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The fresh plant is used for treatment on
swellings and asthma
Plant name : Glinus oppositifolius (l.) dc Family : Molluginaceae Local name : Chayunta rasiaku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used for skin disease, increase appetite, piles, leucoderma, urinary infections, fever,
cough and liver problems
Plant name : Grangea maderaspatana (L.) Pour. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Manchipatri Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August – February Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Infusion of leaves considered stomachic,
antispasmodic and used in irregular menstruation
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Plant name : Hedyotis corymbosa (L.) Lam. Family : Rubiaceae Local name : Chiriveru Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June – January Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used to treat various
hepatic disorders
Plant name : Heliotropium indicum L. Family : Boraginaceae Local name : Nagadanti Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf extract is used to treat abdominal pains, wounds and infections and skin
rashes
Plant name : Indigofera tinctoria L. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Avuri Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June - December Part(s) used : Stems and leaves Medicinal uses : Stems and leaves extract is used to treat
liver related ailments
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Plant name : Lindernia crustacea (L.) F.V. Muell. Family : Scrophulariaceae Local name : Verla Kammi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July - November Part(s) used : Whole plant and leaf Medicinal uses : The plant juice is taken in early morning in empty stomach to clear stomach. Leaf paste with lemon juice to cure excess bile secretion; also applied externally on
ringworm and boils.
Plant name : Lippia javanica (Burm.f.) Sperng. Family : Verbenaceae Local name : Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : An infusion of the leaves is commonly used as a decongestant for colds and
coughs.
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Plant name : Ludwigia perennis L. Family : Onagraceae Local name : Lavangakaya mokka Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August - January Part(s) used : Shoot and whole plant Medicinal uses : Tender shoot is rubbed on aching gums. Plant is boiled in oil, applied to body to bring down fever.
Plant name : Marsilea quadrifolia L. Family : Marsileaceae Local name : Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Leaves juice is used as anti-inflammatory, diuretic, depurative, febrifuge and
refrigerant.
Plant name : Merremia tridentata (L.) Hall.f. Family : Convolvulaceae Local name : Jadala alam Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : June - March Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used for increasing renal function and urinary system diseases
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Plant name : Mollugo oppositifolia L. Family : Molluginaceae Local name : Chayuntaraasi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : Fresh leaves is used against dizziness and
to stimulate the appetite.
Plant name : Nymphaea nouchali Burm. Family : Nymphaeaceae Local name : Kaluva Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Rhizome Medicinal uses : Rhizome act as a demulcent and diuretic
Plant name : Ocimum americanum L. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Kuka Tulsi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September - March Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf juice is used for dysentery and as a mouth wash to relieve toothache. Leaf paste is used as a cure for parasitical skin diseases. Infusion of the leaf is used in fever,
indigestion and diarrhoea.
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Plant name : Ocimum sanctum L. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Tulsi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Medicinal uses :
Plant name : Osbeckia zeylanica L.f. Family : Melastomaceae Local name : Burdha Alli Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : November - March Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant paste is taken orally to improve body stamina and also increase
the disease resistance
Plant name : Pavonia zeylanica (L.) Cav. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Chiru Benda Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : May - January Part(s) used : Leaves Medicinal uses : The root paste is used to cure inflammation. The leaves decoction with
Aegle marmelos is useful for dysentery.
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Plant name : Pupalia lappacea (L.) Juss. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Erra Uttareni Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : Throughout the year Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used for treatment of wounds, bone fracture, cough, toothache, fever and malaria.
Plant name : Sida acuta Burm.f. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Katari maanaku Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August - January Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : The root is extensively used as a stomachic, diaphoretic and antipyretic. It is regarded as cooling, astringent, tonic and useful in treating nervous and urinary diseases and also
disorders of the blood, bile and liver.
Plant name : Sphaeranthus indicus L. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Bodasaramu Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : November - April Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root decoction is used to treat chest- pains, cough and bowel complaints.
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Plant name : Striga asiatica (L.) Kuntze. Family : Scrophulariaceae Local name : Ratibadanika Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : August - December Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used for treating
intestinal parasites
Plant name : Urena lobata L. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Anturasam Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : July - December Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : The decoction of root is used to cure
dysentery, diarrhea and gastric pains
Plant name : Xanthium strumarium L. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Paarsapu Kaaya Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September - February Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used externally to treat rheumatoid joint pains and
itching.
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Plant name : Zornia gibbosa Span Family : Fabaceae Local name : Uhunnali Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : September – November Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used to cure dysentery
Plant name : Echinops echinatus Roxb.
Family : Asteraceae Local name : Brahmadandi Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : October – May Part(s) used : Root and barks Medicinal uses : Root barks is used to treat diabetics
Plant name : Tribulus terrestris Family : Zygophyllaceae Local name : Palleru Habit : Herb Fl & Fr time : May – December Part(s) used : Whole plant Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used to treat kidney disorders and helps in increasing
muscle strength
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