Medicinal plants and uses
1. Abelmoschus mochatus
Family :Malvaceae
Trade name :Ambrette plant
Telugu name :Kasthuri benda
Part used :Seeds
Uses :Carminative,Tonioc, stimulant 2. Abrus precatorius
Family :Fabaceae
Trade name :Indian liwuorice,Rosar pea
Telugu name :Guruginja
Parts used :Roots, Leaves, Seeds
Uses :Diuretic, Inflammations, Wounds, Asthma, Leucoderma, Skin diseases,Stomatitis, Hyperdipsia.
3. Achyranthes aspera
Family :Amaranthaceae
Trade name :Prickly chaff flower plant
Telugu name :Uttareni
Parts used :Whole plant
Uses :Asthma, Bronchitis, Leprosy, Skin Disease, Anaemia, Cuts and wounds, Dog bites,Tooth ache.
4. Acorus calamus
Family :Araceae
Trade name :Sweet flag
Telugu name :Vasa
Parts used :Rhizomes
Uses :Antipyretic, Nervine tonic, Sedative, Mental disorders, Skin diseases, General deility, Improves speaking ability.
5. Aegle marmelos
Family :rutaceae
Trade name :Holy fruit tree
Telugu name :Bilvamu, Maredu
Part used :Root, Bark, leaf, Seed.
Uses :Diarrhoea, Constipation, Worms, Skin diseases, Cardiac diseases, B.P, Joint pains,Leucoderma, Leprosy, Opthalmia, Piles.
6. Aerva lanata
Family :Amaranthaceae
Trade name :flor flower
Telugu name :Pindi koora, Konda pindi
Parts used :Whole plant
Uses :Urinary calculi, Dysuria, Wounds, Polyuria, Piles, Abdominal disorders, Uterind diseases, Leucorrhoea, Ureteral stones.
7. Agaricus campestris
Family :Agaricaceae
Trade name :Common mushroom
Telugu name : Kukka godugu
Parts used :Whole plant
Uses :Tonic, Opthalmopathy, Hydrocele, Paralysis, Hepatodynia, Constipation, Seminal weakness, General debility.
8. Agaave americana
Family :Agavaceae
Trade name :Century plant, Aerican plsnt
Telugu name :Kittanara
Parts used :Leaves, Roots
Uses :Laxative, Emmenagogue, \scurvy, Syphilis, Scrofula, cancer, Diuretic, Dysentry.
9. Allium cepa
Family :Liliaceae
trade name :Onion
Telugu name : Ulligadda, Erragadda
Parts used :Bulbs
Uses :Antiperiodic, Paralysis, Anti bacterial, Asthma, Bronchitis, Tumours,Leucoderma, Bleeding piles, B.P, Scorpion sting.
10. Allium sativum
Family :Liliaceae
Trade name :Garlic
Telugu name :Vellulli, Tella gadda
Parts used :Bulbs
Uses :Pulmonary phthisis, Lung gagrene, Whooping cough, Tuberculosis, Rat bits, Skin trounles, Used as year drops.
11. Aloe vera
Family :Liliaceae
Trade name :Indian Aloe
Telugu name :Kalabanda
Parts used :Leaf juice, Roots
Uses :Leprosy, Piles, Mental disorders, Skin diseases, Liver ailments, Jaundice, Menstrual prolems, Dysentery, Joint pains.
12. Amaranthus spinosus
Family : Amaranthaaceae
Trade name :Prickly amaranth
Telugu name :Mulla tota koora
Parts used :Seeds, Leaves, Roots
Uses :Diarrhoes, Seminal debility, Leucorrhoea, Menorrhagia, Snake poison, Colic, Gonorhoea.
13. Amorphophallus paeonifolius
Family :Araceae
Trade name :Elephant foot yam
Telugu name :Kandagadda
Parts used :Corns
Uses :Liver tonin, Carminative, Asthma, Appetiser, Elephantiasis, tours, Broncitis, Haemorrhoids, seminal weakness.
14. Anacardim occidentale
Family :Anacardiaceae
Trade name :Cashew nut
Telugu name : Jeedi mamidi
Parts used :Fruit, Kernel
Uses :Skin diseases, Leprosy, antidote to poison, Pharmaceutical purposs.
15. Ananas comosus
Family :Bromeliaceae
Trade name :Pine apple
Telugu name :Annasapandu
Parts used :Fruits, Leaves
Uses :Cooling, Appetiser, Digestive, Cardiotonic, Uterine tonic, Constipation, Fever, Whooping cough.
16. Anethum graveolens
Family :Apiaceae
Trade name :Dill
Telugu name :Soamp
Parts used :Seeds, Leaaves
Uses :Flatulence, Colic pain, Vomting, Hiccoughs.
17. Annona muricata
Family :Annoneceae
Trade name :Sour sop
Telugu name :Laxmanaphalam
Parts used :Leaves, Flowrs,Bark
Uses : Kidney troubles,Purgative.
18. Annona reticulata
Family :Annonaceae
Trade name :Bullocks Heart of India
Telugu name :Ramaphalam
Parts used :Leaves, Bark, Seeds
Uses :Abortifacient, Vermicide, Mental aberratio, Asthma, Insecticidal.
19 Annona Squamosa
Family :Annoneceae
Trade name :Custard Apple
Telugu name :Sitaphalamu
Parts used :Roots, Leaves, Fruits, Seeds
Uses :Anaemia, Mental depression, Malignant tumours, Purgative, Hysteria, Fruit is a source of vitimin C and antiulcerate, Tooth ache.
20. Anthocephalus cadamba
Family :Rubiaceae
Trade name :Kadam/Parvaty's tree
Telugu name :Kadambamu
Parts used :Bark
Uses :Tonic, Febrifuge.
21. Arachis hypogi
Family :Fabaceae
Trade name :Ground nut, Peanut,Monkey nut
Telugu name :Verusenagalu
Parts used : Seeds, Oil
Uses :Aphorodisiac, Galactogogue, Constipation, tonic, Diarrhoea, General debility, Purdgative, Emollient, Nephropathy.
22. Areca catechu
Family :Arecaceae
Trade name :Arecaut tree,Betelnut tree
Telugu name :Vakka
Parts used :Roots, Leavs, Fruits
Uses :Cooling, Astringent, Diuretic, Digestive, Anthelmintic, Nervine tonic, Urinary disorders,General debility.
23. Argemone mexicana
Family :Papaveraceae
Trade name :Pricky poppy, Mexican poppy
Telugu name :Brahmadandi,Balurakkasi, Kusamapala
Parts used :Seeds
Uses :Cutaneous troubles, scabies, Ophthalmia, cathartic, Boils, Leprosy, Psoriasis, Rat bite.
24. Artemisia absinthium
Family :Ateraceae
Trade name :Worm wood, Madder wood
Telugu name :Machapatri
Parts used :Flower heads
Uses :Chronic fevers, Swellings, Inflammation of liver, Tonic, Stimulant, Rheumatism.
25. Artpcaris communis
Family :Moraceae
Trade name :Bread fruit
Telugu name :Kura panasa
Parts used :Fruits, Latex
Uses :Acrid, Cooling, Diuretic, Stomachic, Cardiotonic, Appetiser, Galactagogue, Hyperadenosis, Abscesses.
26. Artocarpus heterophyllus
Family :Moraceae
Tradename :Jack fruit tree
Telugu name :Panasa
Parts used :Roots, Leaves, Fruit, Seeds, Wood, Latex
Uses :Diarrhoes, Skin diseases, Aphrodisiac, Ulcers, Nervine tonicSedative pharngitis.
27 Azadirachta indica
Family :Meliaceae
Trade name :Vepa chettu
Parts used :Bark, Leaves,Flowers, Seeds, Oil
Uses :Bronchitis, Diabets, Skin diseases, Leucoderma, Ulcers, Tumours, Intestinal worms, Insecticide, Antiseptic,Dandruff,Contraception.
28. Bambusa arundinacea
Family :Poaceae
Trade name :Throny Bamoo
Telugu name :Veduru
Parts used :Root, Leaves, Sprouts, Grains.
29. Bombax celiba
Family :Bombaaceae
Trade name :Red silk cotton tree
Telugu name :Buruga
Parts used :Seeds
Uses :chronic cystitis, Dysentry, Gonordrhoes, Piles, Strangury,Contraception.
30. Borassus flabellifer
Family :Plamae
Trade name :Palmyra palm
Telugu name :Tadi chettu
Parts used :Roots, Leaves, Flowering stocks.
Uses :Respiratory and gastric ailments, clotting of blood in external wounds,Diabetes, Ulcers, Skin problems,Antidote to poisons.
31. Cajanus cajan
Family :Faaceae
Trade name :Pigeon pea, Red gram
Telugu name :Kandi pappu
Parts used :Leaves, seeds.
Uses :Mouth diseases, Reduce swelling.
32. Calotropis gigantes
Family :Asclepiadaceae
Trade name :Gigantic Swallow wort
Telugu name :Jilledu
Parts used :Whole plant
Uses :Leprosy, Syphilis, Dysentery, elephantiasis, Criminal abortion, Asthma, Skin diseases, Ear ache.
33. Camellia sinensis
Family :Theaceae
Trade name :Tea plant
Telugu name :Teyaku
Parts used :Leaves
Uses :Stimulant,Nervine stimulant, Head ache, Neuralgia, Nervous depression, Indigestion.
34. Cannabis sativa
Family :Cannabinaceae
Trade name :True hemp, Soft Hemp
Telugu name :Ganjayi
Parts used :Dried leaves, Flowering shoots.
Uses :Mania, Hysteria, Chronic diarrhoea, Tetanus, Asthma, Rhumatism, Neuralga, Migrane.
35. Capsicum annum
Family :Solanaceae
Trade name :Chhillies, Red chillies
Telugu name :Mirapa kaya
Parts used :Fruits
Uses :gout, Cephalalgia, Arthritis, Sciatica, Hoarseness, Coungh,Cordiac debilith, Fevers, Dropsy, Cholera, ulcers, Phlegm.
36. Carica papaya
Family :Caricaceae
Trade name :Papaya tree
Telugu name :Boppayi
Parts used :Fruits, Latex
Uses :Bronchitis, Dyspepsis, Anorexia, Haemoptysis, Splenomegaly, Skin diseases, Psoriasis, Urinary calculi, for inducing abortion.
37. Carthamus tinctorius
Family :Asteraceae
Trade name :Safflower
Telugu name :Kusuma
Parts used :Flowers, Seeds
Uses :To all inflammation of the womb after child birth, and to cure jaundice.
38. Catharanthus roseus
Family :apocynaceae
Trade name :Madagascar perwinkle
Telugu namu :Billa ganeru
Parts used :Whole plant
Uses :Blood cancer, Sedative, Hypotensive, Diaetes, Stomacic, Tonic, wasp stings, meorrhagia.
39. Celosis argentea
Family :Amaranthaceae
Trade name :Wool flower, Cock's comb
Telugu name :Gunugu
Parts used :Whole plant
Uses :Dysentry, Diarrhoes, Wounds, Sores, Ulcers, Skin eruptions, Tuberculosis.
40. Cereus pterogonus
Family :Cactaceae
Trade name :Cactus
Telugu name :Bontha jemudu
Parts used :Fresh young shoots
Uses :Cardiac stimulant, Dropsy, Cardiac affections.
41. Chrysanthemum coronarium
Family :Asteraceae
Trade name :Chrysanthemum
Telugu name :Chamanthi
Parts used :Leaves
Uses :Conorrhoea.
42. Cinchona offcnalis
Family :Rubiaceae
Trade name :Qunine bark, peruvian bark
Telugu :Cinchona
Parts used :Quinine isolated form bark
Uses :Malarial fever,Intermittent fevers.
43. Cinnamomum camphora
Family :Lauraceae
Trade name :camphor tree
Telugu name : Pacha carpooram
Parts used :Deposits in the oil cells(camphor)
Uses :Fevers, eruptions, Measles, Delirium, Whooping cough, Melancholia, chronic bronchitis, Uterine pains.
44. Cinnamomum verum
Family :Lauraceae
Trade name ;Cinnamon tree, Sweet bark
Telugu name :Dalchina chekka
Parts used :Bark, Twings, Leaves
Uses :Diarrhoea, Gastric deility, flatulence ,Nauses, vomiting.
45. Citrus aurantifolia
Family :Rutaceae
Trade name :Soar lime, Bitter lime
Telugu name :Nimma
Parts used :Fruits
Uses :Source of vitamin-C, Cataract, Small pox, Bleeding gums.
46. Coccinia grandis
Family :Cucurbitaceae
Trade name :Ivy gourdd
Telulgu name :Donda kaya
Parts used :roots, Leaves, Fruits
Uses :Diabetes, Gonorrhoea, Jaundice, Bdronchitis, Skin diseases, Galactogogue.
47. Cocos nucifera
Family :Arecaceae
Trade name :Coconut
Telugu name :Kobbari chettu, Tenkaya chettu
Parts used :Roots, Infloresencence, seed.
Uses :Increase semen, regulates irregular mensus, Menstrual haemonthoages, vainal discharge of mucus.
48. Coffea arabica
Family :rubiaceae
Trde name :Coffee
Telugu name :kaffee
Parts used :Seeds
Uses :Stimulant, diuretic, Antipyretic, Woophing cough, Hysteria.
49. Colocasia esculenta
Family :Araceae
Trade name :Taro, cocoyam
Telugu name :Chema dumpa
Parts used :Leaves, corms
Usea :Syptic, Stimulant, Rubefacient, Otalgia, nternal haemorrhages, Laxative, Alopecia, Congestion of the portal system.
50. coriandrum sativum
Family :Apiaceae
Trade name :Coriander
Telugu name :Kkothimeera, Dhaniyalu
Parts used :Leaves, Seeds
Uses :Colic, Laxativ, dizziness,Blood purifier, Kidney stones, rinary disinfections, Indigestion, Sore throat.
51. Crocus sativus
Family :Iridaceae
Trade name :Saffron
Telugu name :Kumkuma puvvu
Parts used :Dried stigma, and tops of the styles of the flowers
Uses :Cough and cold, Decreases appetite and general weakness.
52. Crossandra infundibuliformis
Family :Acanthaceae
Trade name :Unarmed orange nail dye
Telugu name :Kanakamparalu
Parts used :Capsules
Uses :Aphorodisiac.
52. Cucumis stivus
Family :Cucurbitaceae
Trade name :Common cucumber
Telugu name :Dosakaya
Part used :Fruits, Seeds
Uses :Burning sensation, Thermoplegia, fever, insomnia, bronchitis, general debility, Constipation, renal calculus, Urodynia.
53. Cuminum cyminum
Family :Apiaveae
Trade name ;Cumin
Telugu name :Jila karra
Parts used :Fruit or seed
Uses :Dyspepsia, Flatulence, \diarrhoe, Pruritus, skin disorders.
54. curcuma amada
Family :Zingiberaceae
Trade name :Mango ginger
Telugu name :Mamidi allamu
Parts used :Rhizomes
Uses :Diuretic, Dyspepsia,l Chronic ulcers, Skin diseases, Bronchitis, Gout, Constipation,Otalgia.
55. curcuma aromatica
Family ;Zingiberaceae
Trade name :Wild turmeric,
Telugu name :Kasthuri pasupu
Parts used :Rhizomes
Uses :Leprosy, Bronchitis,skin erruptions, Leucoderma, sprains.
56. Curcuma longa
Family :Zingiberaceae
Trade name :Turmeric
Telugu name :Pasupu
Parts used :Rhizomes
Uses :Urticaria and sking allergy, Viral hepatitis, Inflammatory conditions of joints,sore throat, wounds.
57. Cynodon dactylon
Family :Poaceae
Trade name :Dhub grass
Telugu name :Garika gaddi
Parts used :Roots and jice of entire plant
Uses :epistaxis, Menorrhagia, small bleeding wounds, oedema.
58. Datura metel
Family :Solanaceae
Trade name :Thorn apple
Telugu name :Ummetta
Parts used :Whole plant
Uses :asthma, Chronic fough, Rheumatic swelling, lumbago, Eplipsy, Ear ache, Gout, Inflamed breast, Impotence.
59. Daucus carota
Family :apiaceae
Trade name :Carrot
Telugu name :Gajjara gadda
Parts used :Roots, seeds
Uses :Hyper acidity, cardiac deillity, asthma, leprosy aphrodisiac, diuretic.
60. Delonix regia
Family :Caeslpiniaceae
Trade name :Flamboyant flame tree, gulmohur
Telugu name :Agni poolu
Parts used :Flowers
Uses :Dysmenorrhoea.
61. Eclipta prostrata
Family :Asteraceae
Trade name :Trailing eclipta
Telugu name :Guntagalagaraku
Parts used :Seeds, Juice of leaves,Herb, Oil
Uses :Viral hepatitis, Hair hygine, memory disorders, Minor cuts and burns , Conjunctivitis.
62. Elaeocarpus serratus
Family :Eleocarpaceae
Trade name :Ceyion Olive
Telugu name :Rudraksha
Parts ussed :Bark, Leaves
Uses :Rhumatism, Antidote to poisons, Haemorrhages, Billiousness, Ulcers.
63. Evolvulus allsinoides
Family :Convolvulaceae
Telugu name :Vishnukranthamu
Parts used :Whole Herb
Uses :Nootropic agent, Choronic bronchitis, General weakness, Antidysenteric, Antiseptic, Fevers, Hiccups Jaundice.
64. Feronia limonia
Family :rutaceae
Trade name :Wood apple
Telugu name :Velaga pandu
Parts used :Leaves,fruits
Uses :Carminative, Aromatic, Astringent, Tonic, Antiscorutic, Alexipharmic.
65. Ficus benghalensis
Family :Moraceae
Trade name :Banyan tree
Telugu name :Marri chettu
Parts used :Latex, Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Roots and Buds.
Uses :Local inflammations, Polyuris, Diaets mellitus, darkening of face and around eyes, Burns, Haemorrhages, Ulcers in the mouths.
66. Ficus carica
Family :Moraceae
Trade name :Common fig
Telugu name :Anjooramu
Parts used :Fruits, Latex
Uses :Laxative, Emollient, diuretic, Antheimintic, Source of fig syrup.
67. Ficus racemosa
Family :Moraceae
Traade name :clusterfig
Telugu name :Medi
Parts used :Bark, Fruit, Latex, Roots.
68. Ficus religiosa
Family :Moraceae
Trade name :Peepal tree, Sacred Fig
Telugu name :Ravi chettu
Parts used :Bark, Fruit, Root.
69. Gossypium herbaceum
Family :Malvaceae
Trade name :Indian cotton, common cotton
Telugu name :Pratti chettu
Parts used :Roots, Leaves, Flowers, Seeds.
Uses :Antidysntric, Leprosy, Skn diseases, Diudretic, Rheumatoid Artritis, Liver tonic, Jaundice.
70. Helianthus annus
Family :Asteraceae
Trade name :Sun flower
Telugu name : Surya kanthi, Poddu tirugudu chettu
Parts used :Roots, Leaves, Flowers, Seeds
Uses :Malarial fever,Ulcers, Skin diseases, Hysteria, Intermittent fevers, Bronchitis, Anaemia, Pneumonosis.
71. Hibicus rosa-sinensis
Family :Malvaceae
Trade name :She flower plant, Chinest rose
Telugu name :Mandharamu Dasani
Parts used :Flowers ad roots
Uses :Menorrhagis, Oral contraceptive, Hair tonic, Gonnorroea, jaundice.
72. Hibiscus sabdariffa
Family :Malvaceae
Tname :Roselle
Telugu name :Gongura
Parts used :Leaves
Uses :Diuretijc, Choretic, Ferifuge, Hpotensive, Source of iron.
73. Ipomoea batatas
Family :Conolvulaceae
Trade name :Sweet potato
Telugu name :Gensu gadda, Chilagada dumpa
Parts used :Tuberous roots
Uses :Hyperdipsis, Burning sensation, Constipation strangury, renal and vesical calculi, diabetes, general weekness.
74. Jasminum grangdiflorum
Family :Oleaceae
Trade name :Spanish jasmine
Telugu name :Jaji, Malati, Jaji malli
Parts used :Whole plant
Uses :Facial paralysi, Mental debility, sterility, Leprosy, Skin diseases, Ficiing loose teeth, Ulcers,.
75. Jasminum sambac
Family :Oleaceae
Trade name :Arabian jasmine, Tuscan jasmine
Telugu name :Malli, Boddu malli, Donthu malli
Parts used :Roots Leaves, Flowers
Uses :Insanity, Eye complaints, Pruritus, Leprosy UIcers, Hiccough, Fever, Skin diseases.
76. Jatropha curcas
Family :Euphorbiaceae
Trade name :Purging nut, Physic nut
Teluglu name :Adavi amudamu
Parts used :Leaves, Seeds, Oil, Stem
Uses :To increase secretion of milk, Laxative, Used in Rheumatism, Leprosy, To stop bleeding and haemorrhages, Inflammations, Ear-ache.
77. Lablab purpureus
Family :Fabaceae
Trade name :Indian Butter bean
Telugu name :Chikkudu
Parts used :Leaves,Seeds
Uses :Laxative, Diuretic, Leucorrhoea, Menstrual derangements, Scrofula, Haemorrhage from bowels, coughs.
78. Lawsonia inermis
Family :Lythraceae
Trade name :Henna, cypres shrub
Telugu name :Gorintaku
Parts used :Bark, Leaves, Flowers and seed