EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) HERBS AND ITS AMAZING HEALING PROPERTIES
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
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.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
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.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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. Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
to
treat
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
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
water/milk
is
problems,
diuretic,
diseases.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP used
Leaf decoction with
to
cure
piles
stomach
and
skin
EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP kidney
EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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. Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
ringworm,
wounds,
asthma and bronchitis
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP piles,
chronic cough,
EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
leucoderma,
appetite,
urinary infections,
piles,
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
irregular menstruation
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP used
in
EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
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.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) Plant name
:
Marsilea quadrifolia L.
Family
:
Marsileaceae
Local name
:
Habit
:
Fl & Fr time
:
Part(s) used
:
Leaves
Medicinal uses
:
Leaves juice is used as anti-inflammatory,
Herb
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
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.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
Plant name
:
Ocimum sanctum L.
Family
:
Lamiaceae
Local name
:
Tulsi
Habit
:
Herb
Fl & Fr time
:
Throughout the year
Part(s) used
:
Medicinal uses
:
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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
inflammation.
is
used
to
cure
The leaves decoction with
Aegle marmelos is useful for dysentery.
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.
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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 chestpains, cough and bowel complaints.
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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.
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
Article 08/2015/ENVIS-SoEAP EPTRI‐ENVIS Centre (SoE &RI‐AP) 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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