Botanical Name Plant's Common Name Plant Family   

    TOTAL NUMBER OF MEDICINAL PLANT RECORDS FOR DYSENTERY IN MPDB : 123


    AQUATIC : 0     BAMBOO : 0     CLIMBERS : 10     GRASSES : 0     HERBS : 41     ORCHIDS : 0     SHRUBS : 26     TREES : 46

 Sr. No.   Medicinal Plant's Name   Plant's Family   Plant category   Medicinal Uses 
1 Ampelocissus latifolia (Roxb.) Planch. Vitaceae Climbers Plant is used in muscular pain, sores, pneumonia and bone fracture. Decoction of the stem bark is given in stomach pain. Root paste is applied to wounds to heal; decoction is given in cases of chronic dysentery.
2 Canavalia gladiata Sensu Robyns. Fabaceae / Leguminosae Climbers In Korea it is used in the treatment of vomiting, abdominal dropsy, kidney-related lumbago, asthma, obesity, stomach-ache, dysentery, coughs, headache, intercostal neuralgia, epilepsy, schizophrenia, inflammatory diseases and swellings. In Japan it is effective in treating ozena, haemorrhoids, pyorrhea, otitis media, boils and cancers, all kinds of inflammatory diseases and atopic dermatitis. In Korea soap is marketed based on extracts of sword bean; it is used for the treatment of athlete’s foot and acne. In Japan it is effective in treating ozena, haemorrhoids, pyorrhoea, otitis media, boils and cancers, all kinds of inflammatory diseases and atopic dermatitis.
3 Combretum ovalifolium Roxb. Combretaceae Climbers The leaves are used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and its fruits are used in Diarrhea and dysentery. Stem bark is used in the treatment of jaundice and skin diseases. Seed oil and root for the treatment of eye problems, eczema, and malaria.
4 Ipomoea obscura (L.) Ker Gawl. Convolvulaceae Climbers In some part leaves paste is mixed with alcohol externally applied to open sore and pustules. Root decoction used against dysentery.
5 Ipomoea quamoclit L. Convolvulaceae Climbers Anti-cancer (leaf): Ho et al., 2015; The whole plant is crushed and applied externally on carbuncles. The juice is used along with other ingredients in case of blood dysentery, piles and body weakness. It is used as folk medicine around the world for various illnesses, such as hemorrhoids, ulcers, breast pain, snake bites, diabetes, fever, piles and as an antibiotic (Rajendran et al., 2007; Sajem et al., 2008).
6 Cucumis setosus Cogn. Cucurbitaceae Climbers Cucumbers bring relief for individuals suffering from celiac disease, and promote skin health. treat dysentery, applied to burns and open sores. The juice from the leaves induce vomiting and aid digestion.
7 Dioscorea belophylla (Prain) Voigt ex Haines Dioscoreaceae Climbers ulcers, sores, wound, spasms, dysentery, diabetes and cancer; Tuber powder given in sex-related diseases. Tuber poultice applied on whitlow (infection at the base of nail) (Bhogaonkar and Devarkar 2002)
8 Dioscorea bulbifera L. Dioscoreaceae Climbers treat conjunctivitis, Diarrhea, and dysentery, among other ailments.
9 Smilax zeylanica L. SMILACACEAE Climbers The roots of Kumarika are used for veneral diseases. Also applied in rheumatic swellings and given in urinary complaints and dysentery.
10 Getonia floribunda Roxb. Combretaceae Climbers The leaves are bitter, astringent, laxative, anthelmintic, depurative, diaphoretic and febrifuge. They are useful in intestinal worms, colic, leprosy, malarial fever, dysentery, ulcers and vomiting. The fruits are useful in jaundice, ulcers, pruritus and skin diseases.
11 Tinospora cordifolia auct. non (DC). Miers: Hook f. & Thoms. Menispermaceae Herbs Fevers, Diabetes, Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Urinary problems, Skin diseases and Chronic Diarrhea, Dysentery, Heart diseases, Leprosy, Helmenthiasis and Rheumatoid arthritis, Anti-cancer (Gach et al., 2015); Leaves crushed with warm water, two drops poured in ear to cure the infection. 10 gm green leaves of wheat and leaves of Tinospora crushed with water; a cup of filtrate is used daily to cure cancer.
12 Portulaca oleracea L. Portulacaceae Herbs Its leaves are used for insect or snake bites on the skin, boils, sores, pain from bee stings, bacillary dysentery, Diarrhea, hemorrhoids, postpartum bleeding, and intestinal bleeding. Anti-cancer (Li et al., 2012)
13 Portulaca quadrifida L. Portulacaceae Herbs Diuretic, to treat Rheumatism and gynaecological diseases, as a sedative, analgesic and cardiotonic, to treat fever, disorders of the urinary tract, worm diseases, as a tonic and choleretic, to treat dysentery, and to apply externally to ulcers, eczema and dermatitis
14 Melochia corchorifolia L. Sterculiaceae Herbs Leaves: ulcers, abdominal swelling, and headache and chest pain; Leaves and roots are used to treat urinary disorders, abdominal swellings, dysentery, snake bites and sores. An aqueous solution of leaves has insecticidal properties.
15 Oxalis corniculata L. Oxalidaceae Herbs Antibiotic, good appetizer, removes kapha, vata, and piles; astringent cures dysentery and Diarrheas, skin diseases and quarten fevers, Leaves are anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant and antiscorbutic
16 Impatiens balsamina L. Balsaminaceae Herbs Treat thorn or glass-puncture wounds, abscesses, scrofulosis, carbuncles, dysentery, rheumatism, isthmus and crural aches, fractures, superficial infections, fingernail inflammation, tumor, difficult labor and puerperal pain, anti-microbial, antirheumatic, antipruritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic activities and antitumoral
17 Atylosia scarabaeoides (L.) Benth. Fabaceae / Leguminosae Herbs The plant is used for swelling and pain in leg during pregnancy, night fever, dropsy, anaemia, hemiplegia, burns, wounds, small-pox, venereal sores, syphilis, gonorrhea, spermatorrhoea, gravel, cholera, dysentery, snake bite and rinderpest. It is also used for Diarrhea in cattle.
18 Desmodium triflorum (L.) DC. Fabaceae / Leguminosae Herbs Fresh leaves—used internally as galactagogue and for Diarrhea; applied externally to wounds and abscesses. Root—diuretic. Also used for cough, asthma. Dysentery, antitoxic, hepatitis, red eye with in?ammation, lymph infection, anthelmintic action against Ascaris lumbricoides. curing cough, bronchitis and fever
19 Pseudarthria viscida (L.)Wight & Arn. Fabaceae / Leguminosae Herbs Plant is used in tridoshas, cough, asthma, fever, dysentery, cardiac ailments, rheumatoid arthritis and aid in fast healing of fractured bone. The roots are astringent, thermogenic, digestive, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, aphrodisiac, nervine, cardio and rejuvenating tonic. They are useful in vitiated conditions of cough, bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, helminthiasis, Diarrhea, gout, diabetes, hyperthermia and general debility. anti-diabetic, anti Diarrheal, anti cancer, cough, bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, helminthiasis, Diarrhea, inflammation, cardiopathy, fever, hemorrhoids, gout, diabetes, hyperthermia and general debility
20 Zornia gibbosa Span. Fabaceae / Leguminosae Herbs Inflammation, Dysentery, anti-inflammatory
21 Cassia mimosoides DC. Caesalpiniaceae / Fabaceae / Leguminosae Herbs AntiDiarrheal, stomachic, used for colic, Milk decoction used in dysentery, Entire plant used as remedy for facial eruptions, Roots given for stomach spasms. Anti-Ulcer / Leaves, Anti-cancer(Wozniak et al., 2015)
22 Borreria articularis (L.f.) F.N.Williams Rubiaceae Herbs Plant is used in ophthalmia, inflammation of eye and gums, blindness, earache, fever, spleen complaints, pimples, sores and dysentery. A decoction of the root is used as an alterative. Seeds are used in Diarrhea and dysentery in Khagrachari.
23 Sphaeranthus indicus L. Asteraceae / Compositae Herbs Warmicide, Hair tonic, According to Ayurveda, this herb is hot, laxative, digestible, tonic, fattening, alterative, anthelmintic and alexipharmic. It is used in insanity, tuberculosis, indigestion, bronchitis, spleen diseases, elephantiasis, anaemia, pain in uterus and vagina, piles, asthma, leucoderma, dysentery, vomiting, hemicrania, etc.
24 Trichodesma indicum (L.) R. Br. Boraginaceae Herbs Depurative, Diuretic, Dysentery, Emollient, Fever, Pectoral, Sudorific
25 Trichodesma zeylanicum (Burn. fil.) R. Br. Boraginaceae Herbs The roots are analgesic. They are chewed or pounded and then soaked in cold water. The resultant infusion is used as a remedy for tuberculosis, stomach ache, Diarrhea, poisoning, and snake bite. The powdered root is applied externally to wounds to relieve the pain. The green leaves and roots are chewed and used as a poultice for both fresh and infected wounds; boils; and snake bite. The plant is diuretic. A decoction is used as a treatment against fevers and dysentery. The ash of burnt plants is an ingredient of prescriptions used for treating coughs and scabies. The leaves are used to prevent stillbirth. The seed oil is used for it's emollient properties.
26 Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L. Convolvulaceae Herbs Psychotropic, Nootropic; Alopecia; Asthma; Bronchitis; Fever; Fumitory; Gonorrhea; Hair-Growth; Tonic; Vermifuge; alterative; anthelminthic; Dysentery; antiDiarrheal; debility; loss of memory; anti-ulcer;
27 Chlorophytum laxum R. Br. Liliaceae Herbs eaten while the roots are used as traditional medicine to treat Diarrhea and dysentery and also used as demulcent and galactogogue. treatment of Piles, Astringent,
28 Nicandra physaloides (L.) Scop. Solanaceae Herbs Diuretic, sedative, cough, amoebiasis, anti-pyretic, constipation, laxative, analgesic, anthelmintic, anti-biotic, anti-inflammatory, toothache; Leaf juice given in amoebic dysentery (Bhogaonkar and Devarkar 2002).
29 Limnophila indica (L.) Druce Scrophulariaceae Herbs The plant is anti-septic, febrifuge. An infusion of the leaves is used in the treatment of dysentery, Diarrhea and dyspepsia. The juice of the plant, combined with cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) and other aromatic plants, is used in the treatment of dysentery. The juice of the plant is rubbed on the body as a remedy for strong fevers. A liniment is made from the plant, combined with coconut oil, and is used in elephantiasi.
30 Lindernia crustacea (L.) F. Muell. Scrophulariaceae Herbs The plant is considered to have emetic and cathartic properties. It has given good results in treating bilious disorders, dysentery, amenorrhoea, and hepatitis. The powdered herb, mixed with rice water, is drunk to relieve Diarrhea, vomiting and cholera. A decoction of the leaves is given as a medicine after childbirth. An infusion is used to diminish leakage of albuminuria and to treat leprosy. A decoction is drunk as a tea for its febrifuge effect. The leaf decoction is applied topically to boils and itches, herpes-like sores, and to sores caused by forest ticks. The juice of the aerial parts of the plant, mixed with turmeric (Curcuma longa) and heated with a little water, is applied topically to treat infected fingernails.
31 Sesamum indicum L. Pedaliaceae Herbs The leaves and seed are astringent. The leaves are rich in a gummy matter and when mixed with water they form a rich bland mucilage that is used in the treatment of infant cholera, Diarrhea, dysentery, catarrh and bladder troubles. The seed is diuretic, emollient, galactogogue, lenitive and tonic, and acts as a tonic for the liver and kidneys. It is taken internally in the treatment of premature hair loss and greying, convalescence, chronic dry constipation, dental caries, osteoporosis, stiff joints, dry cough etc. It has a marked ability to increase milk production in nursing mothers. Externally it is used to treat haemorrhoids and ulcers. The seed is very high in calories and so should be used with caution by people who are overweight. The oil is laxative and also promotes menstruation. It is used to treat dry constipation in the elderly. Mixed with lime water, the oil is used externally to treat burns, boils and ulcers. A decoction of the root is used in various traditions to treat asthma and coughs. Sesamum mulayanum: The oil used for massage and also given internally in arthritis. Oil is supposed to have abortifacient property (Bhogaonkar and Devarkar 2002).
32 Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl Verbenaceae Herbs used traditionally by the elderly as a cure for allergies and respiratory conditions, cough, cold, fever, constipation, digestive complications, and dysentery and promotes menstruation; also known to demonstrate antacid, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, antihelminthic, diuretic, laxative, lactagogue, purgative, sedative, spasmogenic, vasodilator, vulnerary, and vermifuge properties
33 Nepeta hindostana (Roth) Haines Lamiaceae / Labiatae Herbs The plant is known for uses such as cardiac, brain, and gastric tonic. It is a blood purifier and relieves high blood pressure. It has anti-asthmatic, anti-catarrhal, and sedative properties. It is used to treat fever, body ache, diarrheoa, dysentery, as a carminative and antispasmodic agent, as a gargle for sore throat and bad breath, also to treat gonorrhea. The plant also has hypocholesterolaemic and central nervous system (CNS) depressant effects.
34 Achyranthes aspera L. Amaranthaceae Herbs to treat fistula, and as oral medicine for obesity, tumors; used in treatment of cough, bronchitis and rheumatism, malarial fever, dysentery, asthma, hypertension and diabetes, anti-cancer, emmenagogue, purgative, diuretic, anti-malarial, antihyperlipidemic, estrogenic, antileprotic, antispasmodic, cardiotonic, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral agents in traditional systems of medicine. It is also used as antiasthmatic antitussive and in the treatment of snake bite, hydrophobia, urinary calculi, rabies, influenza, otorrhoea, piles, bronchitis, Diarrhea, renal dropsies, gonorrhea, and abdominal pain.
35 Celosia argentea L. Amaranthaceae Herbs Urinal problems, Sexual power increases; The flowers and seed are astringent, haemostatic, ophthalmic, parasiticide and poultice. They are used in the treatment of bloody stool, haemorrhoid bleeding, uterine bleeding, Leucorrhoea, dysentery and Diarrhea. The seed is hypotensive and ophthalmic. It also has an anti-bacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Pseudomonas. It is used in the treatment of Diarrhea, bloodshot eyes, blurring of vision, cataracts and hypertension, but should not be used by people with glaucoma because it dilates the pupils. The seeds are widely used in India for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
36 Acalypha indica L. Euphorbiaceae Herbs Leaves: emetic, ophthalmic, purgative and vermifuge, asthma, pneumonia, malarial fever, dysentery, diabetes
37 Euphorbia hirta L. Euphorbiaceae Herbs used traditionally for female disorders, respiratory ailments (cough, coryza, bronchitis, and asthma), worm infestations in children, dysentery, jaundice, pimples, gonorrhea, digestive problems, and tumors. anti-cancer
38 Phyllanthus fraternus G.L.Webster Euphorbiaceae Herbs The leaves are strongly diuretic. A decoction is drunk to facilitate childbirth, and against oedema, costal pain and fever. In Sudan the leaves are given against dysentery. The young leaves are given to children as a treatment for coughs and hiccups. A plant extract is reported to be strongly diuretic and is taken to allay spasms, such as griping in dysentery. The plant is also used as a laxative and to treat gonorrhea, dropsy, Diarrhea and malaria. The plant extract is applied externally to treat skin infections. The plant sap is applied to treat bruises, sores and ulcers, and mixed with oil against ophthalmia and conjunctivitis. The fruits are used in the treatment of ulcers, wounds, sores, scabies, ringworm and other skin problems.
39 Cyathula prostrata (L.) Blume Amaranthaceae Herbs A decoction of the aerial parts of the plant are drunk as a treatment for cough. An infusion of the whole plant is taken as a remedy for fever and dysentery. A decoction is used as a wash for relieving headache. The sap of the plant is used as ear drops to treat otitis and headache[310. The plant is pulped and applied as a poultice on sores, burns and fractures, where it acts as a haemostatic and cicatrizant. The ash of the burnt plant, mixed with water, is rubbed on the body as a remedy for scabies and other skin ailments. The roots are used as an abortifacient. A decoction of the roots is used as a remedy for dysentery, colds and cough, rheumatism and dropsy. The roots are used in the treatment of abnormal and frequent urination. The root is used as a plaster to treat caterpillar itch, around the neck for cough and on the belly for intestinal worms or shingles. The leaves, mashed with water, are a remedy for cholera. The stem and leaves are a mild laxative. The leaves are used to ease irritations of the throat. A decoction of the leaves is applied to snake bites. The juice from macerated leaves is applied to cuts and bruises as an anti-septic. Macerated leaves are applied to wounds to stop bleeding. The juice of the stem is used as an abortifacient. A decoction is taken as a diuretic and to increase menstrual discharge. The flowers as an expectorant.
40 Tacca leontopetaloides (L.) Kuntze Taccaceae Herbs Raw tubers were eaten to treat stomach ailments. Mixed with water and red clay, the plant was consumed to treat Diarrhea and dysentery. This combination was also used to stop internal hemorrhaging in the stomach and colon and applied to wounds to stop bleeding.
41 Rubia cordifolia L. RUBIACEAE Herbs The roots are alterative, anodyne, antiphlogistic, antitussive, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, styptic, tonic and vulnerary. They have an anti-bacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, Pneumococci etc. The roots are used internally in the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, internal and external haemorrhage, bronchitis, rheumatism, stones in the kidney, bladder and gall, dysentery etc. The stems are used in Tibetan medicine, where they are considered to have a bitter taste and a cooling potency. Febrifuge, they are used in the treatment of blood disorders and spreading fever of kidneys and intestines. The leaves are anti-septic, astringent and vulnerary. They are used as a poison anti-dote and to treat mouth sores and intestinal problems such as Diarrhea. A wound dressing is made by rubbing the leaves between the hand palms into a ball, which is then applied to a wound or cut to stop bleeding. The leaves are burnt and the ashes are applied externally to treat mastitis and itchy skin.
42 Commelina paludosa Blume Commelinaceae Herbs The plant is refrigerant and laxative; useful in strangury and costiveness. The root is useful in vertigo, fevers and bilious affections. The leaf juice is taken by Chakmas for the treatment of dysentery.
43 Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson Araceae Herbs bronchitis, asthma, abdominal pain, emesis, dysentery, enlargement of spleen, piles, elephantiasis, diseases due to vitiated blood, and rheumatic swellings; antiprotease activity, analgesic activity, and cytotoxic activity;
44 Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronquist Asteraceae Herbs Anti-cancer, astringency, Diarrhea, dysentery, anti-rheumatic, astringent, balsamic, diuretic, emmenagogue, styptic, tonic, vermifuge, treat gonorrhea, bleeding piles,
45 Senecio nudicaulis Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don Asteraceae / Compositae Herbs Plant extract and leaves are used in colic, fever and on some skin diseases. Plant decoction given in amoebic dysentery (Bhogaonkar and Devarkar 2002).
46 Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees Acanthaceae Herbs cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, ulcer, leprosy, bronchitis, skin diseases, flatulence, colic, influenza, dysentery, dyspepsia and malaria
47 Phyllanthus amarus Schum & Thonn. Euphorbiaceae Herbs Used in the problems of stomach, genitourinary system, liver, kidney and spleen. It is bitter, astringent, stomachic, diuretic, febrifuge and anti-septic. The whole plant is used in gonorrhea, menorrhagia and other genital affections. It is useful in gastropathy, Diarrhea, dysentery, intermittent fevers, ophthalmopathy, scabies, ulcers and wounds. Pharmacological activities including anti-viral, anti-bacterial, antiplasmodial, anti-inflammatory, anti-malarial, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, hypolipidemic, anti-oxidant, Hepatoprotective nephroprotective and diurectic properties.
48 Corallocarpus epigaeus (Rottl.) C.B.Clark Cucurbitaceae Herbs treatment of chronic rheumatism, snake bite, asthma, dysentery and syphilitic disorders; Tubers are believed to cleanse the wounds, help deal with obesity, skin disease, tumours, cough, bronchitis;
49 Agave americana L. Agavaceae Herbs The sap can also be taken internally in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery. The sap is antiseptic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue and laxative. An infusion of the chopped leaf is purgative and the juice of the leaves is applied to bruises. The plant is used internally in the treatment of indigestion, flatulence, constipation, jaundice and dysentery. The sap has disinfectant properties and can be taken internally to check the growth of putrefactive bacteria in the stomach and intestines. Water in which agave fibre has been soaked for a day can be used as a scalp disinfectant and tonic in cases of falling hair. A gum from the root and leaf is used in the treatment of toothache. The roots are steeped in water, and the water ingested for treating various ailments such as stomach pain, painful and difficult urination, scurvy, swollen and bleeding pulp of teeth, swollen bones, constipation, and poor appetite or loss of appetite.
50 Agave angustifolia Haw. Agavaceae Herbs The juice of the cooked leaves and stems, and a root infusion, are taken internally or used as poultices for both internal and external swelling, as well as for bruises, liver and kidney diseases, arthritis, and dysentery. The roots are diaphoretic and diuretic.
51 Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Thouars FABOIDEAE Herbs A traditional Chinese medicine, it is used for improving digestion and diuresis. The whole plant is used in the treatment of swelling and pain in the leg during pregnancy; night fevers; renal stones; eye diseases; dropsy; anaemia; hemiplegia; burns and wound;, small-pox; syphilis; gonorrhea; spermatorrhoea; gravel; cholera; dysentery; snake-bite and rinderpest. A decoction of the whole plant, combined with honey, is taken orally as tonic after a woman has given birth. Combined with black pepper (Piper nigrrum), a decoction of the plant is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and dysentery. The juice of the plant is used as a treatment for diarrhoea and dysentery. A paste of the leaves is administered orally to cure swellings in the body. The fresh leaf paste is applied topically to get relief from the pain of rheumatism. A paste of the fresh stem and leaves is applied to sores and to areas affected by venereal diseases. The powdered root is taken orally in order to improve the digestion, treat stomachache and reduce abdominal gas. An extract of the crushed roots is used as ear drops in the treatment of deafness.
52 Tamarix troupii Hole Tamaricaceae Shrubs The bark is bitter and an astringent, tonic; fruit and leaves are useful for dysentery and chronic Diarrhea. Galls are astringent, given internally in dysentery and Diarrhea, A strong decoction of gall is recommended for foul and sloughing ulcers; infusion is used as a gargle for sore throat. Powdered galls mixed with oil or vaseline is used in ulcerating piles and anal fissures. As a mild purgative, decoction of the gall is suitable for children, as it causes soft motion without irritation of bowels. The twigs and leaves are vulnerary; their ash is carminative, diuretic, Hepatoprotective, resolvent of the hepatic and splenic inflammations. It enters in British pharmacopoeia for their highest containing tannic acid.
53 Abutilon pannosum (G. Forst.) Schltdl. Malvaceae Shrubs The plant contains mucilage. It is used to treat Diarrhea, dysentery and stomach troubles. The flowers were used to increase semen in men(Raamchandran, 2007).
54 Azanza lampas (Cav.) Alef. Malvaceae Shrubs The roots and fruits are used in the treatment of gonorrhea and syphilis. The root juice is used in the treatment of a range of ailments and also as a health tonic. A root paste is used in the treatment of jaundice. The stem ofthe plan ist used traditionally in the treatment of inflammation, hyperacidity, epistaxis, bronchitis, cough, dysentery, fever, sun stroke, carbincles, and worms. Aqueous extracts of the plant, tested on tapeworms and roundworms, have shown vermicidal activity. They have been found effective as an anthelmintic. A study showed in vitro anti-oxidant activity, with a relationship between extract concentration and percentage of inhibition of free radicals, metal chelating, reducing power and lipid peroxidation inhibition. Studies have shown that the plant exhibits a statistically significant Hepatoprotective effect, thus supporting its traditional use to treat liver problems. A study of extracts of the plant have shown both anti-oxidant activity and anti-lipoxygenase activity. Lipoxygenases are critical in the biosynthesis of leukotrines which play an important role in the pathophysiology of inflammatory disease. A study has established the lipid lowering properties of an aqueous extract of the roots. Total cholesterol, low-density lipids and triglycerides were significantly reduced, while the high density lipid level was significantly increased.
55 Sida acuta Burm. f. Malvaceae Shrubs A decoction of the whole plant is used as a treatment for fevers. The juice of the plant is used to treat indigestion. The plant is ground and mixed with soft grease and sugar to make a poultice that is applied to soften abscesses and release pus. The leaves are diuretic. An infusion is used to treat dysentery. The juice of the leaves is mixed with vinegar to make an anti-inflammatory and digestive remedy. A decoction of the leaves is used to bathe wounds. The leaves are applied to the head as a poultice to remedy headache. A poultice made from the boiled leaves is applied to ulcers and other sores. The root is febrifuge. The juice of the root is used to treat fevers. The root is chewed to relieve a toothache. The roots contain asparagine. The leaf contains mucilage and saponins. The plant contains the alkaloid cryptolepine, which shows hypotensive and anti-microbial action.
56 Helicteres isora L. Malvaceae Shrubs Treat snake bite, Diarrhea and constipation of new born baby. The extract of the seeds cures dysentery and stomach pain. The root and stem bark are expectorant, demulcent, astringent, galactofuge, and a remedy for scabies. The stem bark is also used for treating Diarrhea and dysentery; anti-oxidant, hypolipidaemic, anti-bacterial and antiplasmid activities, cardiac anti-oxidant, antiperoxidative potency, brain-antioxidation potency, anti-cancer activity, antinociceptive activity, Hepatoprotective activity, anti-Diarrheal activity and wormicidal activity;
57 Waltheria americana L. Sterculiaceae Shrubs Bark is used to cure a sore throat. Juice from the tap root is combined with Noni and Olena to help cure colds. Flowers, buds, and older leaves and bark from the tap root are used in a concoction to treat asthma. Pain, inflammation, conditions of inflammation, Diarrhea, dysentery, conjunctivitis, wounds, abscess, epilepsy, convulsions, anemia, erectile dysfunctions, bladder ailments and asthma.
58 Grewia flavescens Juss. Tiliaceae Shrubs The roots used to treat menstrual problems, stomach problems during pregnancy and other disorders in women. The leaves were reported to be useful in ulcerated tongue, colic pain, wounds, cholera and dysentery. Root powder and decoction of roots were used to remove kidney stones and in urinary tract infections.
59 Grewia hirsuta Vahl Tiliaceae Shrubs Vata-pitta shamak, used for heart disease, cough, wounds and dyspnoea (root); in Diarrhea and dysentery (drupes); heart disease, fever (plant). leaves are useful in nose and eye diseases, anthelmintic. The root is astringent to the bowel; useful in cholera, hydrophobia, kidney pain, piles, anthelmintic. Leaves and fruits are purgative, expectorants, carminative, abortifaciant, galactagogue; useful in splenic enlargement, eye troubles, piles, rheumatism pain in joints and in breasts.
60 Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq. Tiliaceae Shrubs A decoction of the root is used as a remedy for internal ulcerations. The leaves are antihypertensive, astringent, diuretic, mucilaginous and emollient. A decoction of the plant in rice water, or of the root and bark, is used to treat Diarrhea, dysentery, internal haemorrhages and gonorrhea. The leaves and flowers are used as a treatment against leprosy. Patients with severe colds are treated by giving them a daily sauna with the boiling leaves. The fruit and pounded roots are believed to promote childbirth. The crushed flowers may be applied as a poultice on boils. The plant is used in the treatment of dysentery, diarrhoe, ulcer and leprosy.
61 Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. Rutaceae Shrubs It is a warming, strongly aromatic herb that improves appetite and digestion. The leaves, roots and bark can all be used internally in the treatment of digestive problems. It has been shown that the leaves increase digestive secretions and relieve nausea, indigestion and vomiting. The leaves can be used internally in treating constipation, colic and Diarrhea. The leaves are used in the treatment of Diarrhea and dysentery. The leaves can be applied externally as a poultice to treat burns and wounds. anti-diabetic, Anti Diarrheal, stimulant, antidysentric, tonic, stomachic and carminative, dysentery
62 Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC. Fabaceae Shrubs A decoction of the leaves is used against stones in the gall bladder, kidneys or bladder. The leaves are applied as a poultice to the head as a treatment for headache. The roots are considered to be alterative, astringent, bitter tonic, diuretic, expectorant and febrifuge. A decoction of the root is employed to treat kidney problems, oedema, swellings, chronic fever, coughs, biliousness, Diarrhea and dysentery; or as a sedative for children. The roots are applied to the gums as a treatment for toothache. A decoction is used externally to clean wounds and ulcers. The whole plant is considered to be anthelmintic. anti-oxidant, cardio-protective, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, anti-diabetic, nootropic, anti-leshmanial, immunomodulatory activity;
63 Moghania bracteata (Roxb.) H.L.Li Fabaceae Shrubs A decoction or infusion of the leaves and the flowers is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. A decoction of the leaves is given as a bath after childbirth and is also used as a treatment for rheumatish. The leaves are used both externally and internally as a vermifuge for children. One seed a month is chewed by women as a contraceptive. The root is used in the treatment of indigestion, fevers epilepsy and hysteria, to induce sleep and to relieve pain. If a sufficient dose is taken, the roots can induce a heavy sleep even if the person is experiencing great pain. There are no ill effects. The fresh roots are crushed in water in a mortar and pestle - the liquid is taken twice daily for 7 days as a treatment for Diarrhea and dysentery. A paste made from the root is applied topically to treat swellings
64 Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. Fabaceae Shrubs Anthelmintic, alexipharma, diuretic, deobstruent, laxative, bronchitis, bilious, febrile attacks, boils, pimpls and bleeding piles. Decoction of leaves mixed with 1-2 cloves is used against dysentery.
65 Mimosa hamata Willd. Fabaceae Shrubs Skin diseases; A paste of leaf powder are applied to burn, over glandular swelling and also used in dressing for sinus, sores and piles. Used for urinary complaints and used as a tonic against general weakness. Treatment of diverse diseases such as fever, Diarrhea, coagulant, dysentery, jaundice, wounds, piles, tonic in urinary complaints, blood-purifier and paste of leaves is applied over glandular swellings and paste of roots with linum oil and gugul is unguent (Gupta et al., 2010). Seed powder and leaf juice of M. hamata boiled in buffalo milk is given as a tonic in general weakness and also sexual debility in males.
66 Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz Lythraceae Shrubs The flowers are astringent. They are used in the treatment of dysentery, traditionally being beaten up with honey into a kind of confection. They are also thought to be of use in treating menorrhagia. The flowers are used externally as an astringent.
67 Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacq.) P.H. Raven Onagraceae Shrubs The plant is carminative, laxative and vermifuge. It is used in the treatment of Diarrhea, dysentery, nervous diseases. It is considered to have analgesic properties and, together with other herbs, is used as a treatment for rheumatic pains. The mucilaginous leaves are used as a poultice to treat a variety of complaints, including headaches, orchitis and swollen glands in the neck. The plant is sometimes used as a treatment against ulcerations of the nose.
68 Plumbago zeylanica L. Plumbaginaceae Shrubs Skin diseases, Anti-cancer(Checker et al., 2010); Paste of root bark is applied for healing of wound. Powder of root is used in digestion. Roots are abortificient. Root is used to cure malaria. Used in treating intestinal troubles, dysentery, leucoderma, inflammation, piles, bronchitis, itching, diseases of the liver, and consumption. The leaves of this herb work well for treating laryngitis, rheumatism, diseases of the spleen, ringworm, scabies, and it acts as an aphrodisiac. A tincture of the root bark is used as an anti-periodic.
69 Calotropis gigantea (L.) W.T. Aiton Asclepiadaceae Shrubs The milky sap (latex) coagulates when warm and is said to have similar cardiac properties to digitalis (from various Digitalis spp.). It is also considered to be anti-septic, emetic, purgative and vermifuge. It is used in the treatment of a variety of other conditions including dysentery, leprosy, elephantiasis, epilepsy, asthma and many other complaints. Mixed with salt, it is taken orally as an emetic for treating severe colds. The latex is applied to sprains, body pains, boils and pimples. The milky latex is used externally to stop bleeding, and for treating a wide range of conditions including leprosy, rheumatism, ringworm, boils, scabies, stings, burns, bruises, cuts, sores and wounds. It is applied to the gums and teeth to treat caries and toothaches
70 Pogostemon benghalensis (Burm.f.) Kuntze Lamiaceae / Labiatae Shrubs Whole part and shoot are used in wound. eaves are also useful in the treatment of kidney stone. The oil is used in aromatherapy to treat skin complaints. Leaves are used in fever. Used for several treatment as stomach disorders like Diarrhea, dysentery, indigestion, etc. and as a recipe for women as post parturition treatment, weakness and lactation.
71 Dendrophthoe falcata (L.f.) Ettingsh. Loranthaceae Shrubs The whole plant is used in indigenous systems of medicine as cooling, astringent, aphrodisiac, narcotic and diuretic. The plant is useful in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma, menstrual disorders, constipation, insanity, Diarrhea, dysentery, arthritis, Leucorrhoea, rheumatism, skin diseases, impotency, wound swelling, paralysis, ulcers, haemorrhage, miscarriage, kidney and gall bladder stone. The plant possess the wound healing, anti-microbial, hepato-protective, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, antinociceptive, anthelmintic, anti-oxidant and anti-septic properties. The whole plant is used in indigenous system of medicine as cooling, bitter, astringent, aphrodisiac, narcotic and diuretic and is useful in treating pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma, menstrual disorders, swelling wounds, ulcers, renal and vesical calculi and vitiated conditions of kapha and pitta.
72 Ichnocarpus ovatifolius A. DC. Apocynaceae Shrubs use as in atrophy, bleeding gums, convulsions, cough, delirium, dysentery, glossitis, heamaturia, measles; anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant and antitumor spectrum of activity.
73 Grewia rothii DC. Tiliaceae Shrubs remedy for Diarrhea and dysentery
74 Dichrostachys cinerea (L.)Wight & Arn. MIMOSOIDEAE Shrubs The bark is astringent and vermifuge. It is used in the treatment of dysentery, headaches, toothaches and elephantiasis. The root is anthelmintic, purgative and strongly diuretic. Infusions are taken for the treatment of snake bites, leprosy, syphilis and coughs. A decoction of the root has been used as a contraceptive for women. The pounded roots and leaves are used to treat epilepsy. The roots or the leaves can be chewed and placed on the sites of snake bites and scorpion stings. The leaves are diuretic and laxative. Applied externally, they are believed to produce a local anaesthesia. They are used in treating gonorrhea, boils, sore eyes and toothaches. A powder from the leaves is used in the massage of fractures. A chloroform extract of the leaves has been shown to possess anti-bacterial and analgesic activites. A saponin extract of the leaves has been demonstrated to possess anti-inflammatory activity An aqueous extract of the leaves has been shown to possess analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities.
75 Ocimum gratissimum L. LAMIACEAE Shrubs An aromatic, stimulant, antispasmodic, anti-septic herb that repels insects, expels internal parasites and lowers fevers. The leaves and stems are used internally in the treatment of colds, especially chest colds; fevers, headaches, impotence, flatulence, Diarrhea, dysentery, post-partum problems, and worms in children. Applied externally, the leaves are used to treat rheumatism and lumbago. An essential oil obtained from the leaf has shown marked anti-bacterial activity.
76 Vitex trifolia L. LAMIACEAE Shrubs The roots are diaphoretic and diuretic. A decoction is used in the treatment of fevers and liver diseases. It is also taken after childbirth. The leaves are anodyne, anti-septic, diuretic, emmenagogue and febrifuge. They are ground with garlic, pepper, turmeric, and boiled rice and then made into pills which are used in the treatment of consumption. he fresh juice is drunk as a remedy for headache. Fomentations and baths of the leaves are used in the treatment of beriberi. The leaves are used as a dry fomentation or poultice for treating sprains, contusions, rheumatism and swollen testicles. The fruit is said to be nervine, cephalic, and emmenagogue. It is prescribed in the form of powder, an electuary, and a decoction. A decoction of the dried fruits is given in the treatment of common cold, headache, watery eyes and mastitis. The inner bark is chewed and swallowed as a remedy for dysentery.
77 Acacia jacquemontii Benth MIMOSOIDEAE Shrubs They are used in the treatment of Diarrhea and dysentery, and can also be helpful in cases of internal bleeding. Applied externally, often as a wash, they are used to treat wounds and other skin problems, haemorrhoids, perspiring feet, some eye problems, as a mouth wash. This is sometimes taken internally in the treatment of Diarrhea and haemorrhoids. Powdered bark is used against snake bite and scorpion sting, and for inducing spontaneous abortion. Gum is used for the treatment of kidney and renal disorders. Boiled gum is used for curing asthma,mouth sores, and toothache.
78 Annona squamosa Linn Annonaceae Tree The plant is traditionally used for the treatment of epilepsy, dysentery, cardiac problem, worm infection, constipation,hemorrhage, anti-bacterial infection, dysuria, fever, and ulcer. It also has antifertility, antitumor and abortifacient properties. Breast Cancer, Seed : Malignant Sores(cancer); The green fruits, seeds and leaves have effective vermicidal properties. The young shoots, combined with peppermint, are used in the West Indies to relieve colds and chills.
79 Grewia tiliifolia Vahl. Malvaceae Tree Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Anticancer, pitta and kapha, burning sensation, hyperdipsia, rhinopathy, ulcers, skin diseases, haematemesis and general debility (Warrier et al., 1995) jaundice, throat pain, wound healing, urinary infection, dysentery The bark is astringent, sweet, acrid, refrigerant, oleaginous, expectorant, antipruritic, vulnerary, constipating, emetic, styptic, aphrodisiac and tonic. The barks and roots of G. tiliaefolia are used to treat skin diseases, hypertension, ulcers,Diarrhea, in?ammatory bowel diseases,pruritis, jaundice, burning sensation, thirst,throat complaints, biliousness, dysentery,infectious diseases, and diseases of the nose and of the blood
80 Aegle marmelos L. Rutaceae Tree Mulvyadh, Kawil, Pitta The different parts of Bael are used for various therapeutic purposes, such as for treatment of Asthma, Anaemia, Fractures, Healing of Wounds, Swollen Joints, High Blood Pressure, Jaundice, Diarrhea Healthy Mind and Brain Typhoid Troubles during Pregnancy. Ant diabetic Activity, Hepatoprotective activity, Antimicrobial Activity, Analgesic anti-inflammatory, & anti-pyretic Activity, anti-fungal Activity, Anti-cancer Activity (Wal et al., 2015), Radioprotective Activity, Antispermatogenic Activity, anti-ulcer Activity, Anti thyroid Activity, Toxicity Studies and antiDiarrheal. The dried pulp is astringent. It reduces irritation in the digestive tract and is an excellent remedy in cases of Diarrhea and dysentery. A decoction of the astringent unripe fruit, combined with fennel and ginger, is prescribed in cases of haemorrhoids.
81 Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. Simaroubaceae Tree Grahi – absorbent, useful in Diarrhea, IBS Deepana – improves digestion strength Indicated in – Krumi – worm infestation Kushta – skin diseases Atisara – Diarrhea, dysentery; Ayurvedic medicines with Aralu as ingredient: Dadimavaleha – an effective Ayurvedic medicine for Diarrhea. Brihat Gangadhara Churna – Herbal powder, used for Diarrhea, low digestion strength etc. Bark used in India as a powerful fever-cure and tonic. Leaves and bark in good repute as a tonic after labor, and the juice of the leaves and fresh bark employed by the Konkans as a remedy for after-pains.
82 Boswellia serrata Roxb. Burseraceae Tree Hair tonic, skin disease Ayurvedic medicines with Salai Guggul ingredient: Jirakadi Modak – used for treatment of diseases of digestive tract such as dyspepsia. Arthronav Liniment, Inflanil oil – used for external application to relieve pain and inflammation, Osteoarthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Asthma, Brain tumors, Cluster headache, Inflammatory bowel disease, Rheumatoid arthritis. Anti-cancer (Garg and Deep, 2015); The bark, and the gum obtained from it, are alterative, aperient, aromatic, demulcent, diuretic, emmenagogue and refrigerant. The gum resin is used in the treatment of chronic lung diseases, Diarrhea, dysentery, pulmonary diseases, menorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, gonorrhea, syphilitic affection, piles and liver disorders.
83 Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken Sapindaceae Tree The powdered seeds are applied to wounds and ulcers of cattle to remove maggots. The bark is used as an astringent and against skin inflammations, ulcers, itching, acne and other skin infections. It is generally used as an analgesic, antibiotic and against dysentery. Recently, it was reported that the bark along with water is used to treat menorrhea. antitumor; Anticancer;
84 Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae Tree The leaves are astringent and odontalgic. An infusion is drunk to reduce blood pressure and as a treatment for conditions such as angina, asthma, coughs and diabetes. Externally, the leaves are used in a convalescent bath. A mouthwash made from the leaves is effective in hardening the gums and helping to treat dental problems. The leaves are used to treat skin irritations. The charred and pulverized leaves are used to make a plaster for removing warts and also act as a styptic. The seed is astringent, antiDiarrheal; anthelmintic when roasted. It is used to treat stubborn colds and coughs, obstinate Diarrhea and bleeding piles. The pulverised seed is made into a sweetened tea and drunk, or taken as powders, for treating dysentery. The seeds are ground up and used to treat scorpion stings. The bark is astringent, homeostatic and antirheumatic. Used in the treatment of haemorrhage, Diarrhea and throat problems. When incised, the bark yields an oleoresin which is stimulant, sudorific and antisyphilitic. The stem is astringent. It is used to treat Diarrhea and to remedy stomach-ache. The roots are diuretic. The flowers are aphrodisiac. The fruit is antiscorbutic and antidysenteric.Various parts of plant are used as a dentrifrice, anti-septic, astringent, diaphoretic, stomachic, vermifuge, tonic, laxative and diuretic and to treat Diarrhea, dysentery, anaemia, asthma, bronchitis, cough, hypertension, insomnia, rheumatism, toothache, Leucorrhoea, haemorrhage and piles. All parts are used to treat abscesses, broken horn, rabid dog or jackal bite, tumour, snake bite, stings, datura poisoning, heat stroke, miscarriage, anthrax, blisters, wounds in the mouth, tympanitis, colic, Diarrhea, glossitis, indigestion, bacillosis, bloody dysentery, liver disorders, excessive urination, tetanus and asthma.
85 Semecarpus anacardium L. Anacardiaceae Tree Ripe fruits are aphrodisiac, digestive and stimulant. A paste or juice of the fruit is used in the treatment of bronchitis, dysentery, fever, asthma and haemorrhoids. The pure black acrid juice obtained from the fruits is used externally to remove rheumatic pains, aches and sprains. A little of the oil is rubbed over the parts affected - it is an efficacious remedy except in such constitutions as are subject to inflammations and swellings. Mixed with garlic and other substances, the juice is used in the treatment of almost every sort of venereal complaint. The bark is mildly astringent. A paste of the seed, mixed with honey, is used in the treatment of gastric troubles. The juice of the seeds is applied externally in the treatment of ringworm and severely chapped feet. The juice of the seeds has been tested as a possible anti-cancer. An oil obtained from the seeds is used to treat skin eruptions. The juice of the root is considered to be effective in causing sterility in women. The latex is applied externally in the treatment of headaches, skin diseases and scabies. The fruit and nut extract shows various activities like antiatherogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-reproductive, CNS stimulant, hypoglycemic, anticarcinogenic and hair growth promoter.
86 Spondias pinnata (L. f.) Kurz Anacardiaceae Tree The fruit is used as an astringent and antiscorbutic. It is used in the treatment of bilious dyspepsia. The juice of the fruit is applied against earache. The bark is recommended in the treatment of stomach aches and dysentery. A paste of the bark is applied topically in the treatment of rheumatism and swollen joints. The root is considered to be useful in regulating menstruation. This plant has been known to possess anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, ulcer-protective, anti-cancerous, anti-Diarrheal, anthelmintic, cytotoxic and Hepatoprotective activity.
87 Ougeinia oojeinensis (Roxb.)Hochr. Fabaceae Tree Juice of the root, mixed with the powder of two fruits of black pepper, is taken in cases of eye trouble. The bark is used against fevers. A paste of bark is applied to cuts and wounds. A sap exudate is used to make a medicine against dysentery. The gum is astringent. The bark used as astringent, acrid, cooling, stimulant, anti-inflammatory, constipating, urinary astringent, anthelmintic, sudorific, depurative, styptic, febrifuge and rejuvenating. The extract of the whole plant showed anti – inflammatory, hypotensive action, anti-oxidant activity, Hepatoprotective, anthelmintic, hypoglycemic and wound healing activities.
88 Bauhinia variegata L. Caesalpiniaceae / Fabaceae / Leguminosae Tree Mulvyadh, Anti-cancer(Tu et al., 2016).Paste of roots with rice is applied over wound. Decoction of buds is given twice a day in having blood in cough. It is used to stop the excess bleeding during menses.Dried flower powder with honey given in acidity. The bark is alterative, anthelmintic, astringent and tonic. The juice of the bark is used in the treatment of amoebic dysentery, Diarrhea and other stomach disorders. A paste of the bark is useful in the treatment of cuts and wounds, skin diseases, scrofula and ulcers. The dried buds are used in the treatment of piles, dysentery, Diarrhea and worms. The juice of the flowers is used to treat Diarrhea, dysentery and other stomach disorders. The root is used as an anti-dote to snake poison. A decoction of the root is used to treat dyspepsia.
89 Cassia fistula L. Caesalpiniaceae / Fabaceae / Leguminosae Tree Digestive, Paste of leaves and bark is applied in nose infection. Roots boiled with milk are used in acidity. Paste of leaves is used to treat skin diseases. Roots are used to cure fever. The pods are used as a remedy for malaria, blood poisoning, anthrax, diabetes and dysentery. The pods contain a sweet, sticky pulp. A decoction of this is taken as a cure for kidney stones, as a vermifuge and as a laxative.
90 Tamarindus indica L. Fabaceae Tree The bark is astringent and tonic and its ash may be given internally as a digestive. Incorporated into lotions or poultices, the bark may be used to relives sores, ulcers, boils and rashes. It may also be administered as a decoction against asthma and amenorrhea and as a febrifuge. Leaf extracts exhibit anti-oxidant activity in the liver, and are a common ingredient in cardiac and blood sugar reducing medicines. Young leaves may be used in fomentation for rheumatism, applied to sores and wounds, or administered as a poultice for inflammation of joints to reduce swelling and relieve pain. A sweetened decoction of the leaves is good against throat infection, cough, fever, and even intestinal worms. The filtered hot juice of young leaves, and a poultice of the flowers, is used for conjunctivitis. The leaves are warmed and tied to affected areas in order to relieve swellings and pains, particularly sprains. They are also used for bathing sores or to bathe persons suffering from measles or allergies. The leaves and flowers are used to make a sweetened tea that is drunk by children as a remedy for measles. They were also used in a preparation which was drunk in early Guyana as a malaria remedy. A decoction of the flower buds is used as a remedy for children's bedwetting and urinary complaints. The fruit is aperient and laxative. A syrup made from the ripe fruit is drunk in order to keep the digestive organs in good condition, and also as a remedy for coughs and chest colds. The flesh of the fruit is eaten to cure fevers and control gastric acid. The fruit pulp may be used as a massage to treat rheumatism, as an acid refrigerant, a mild laxative and also to treat scurvy. Powdered seeds may be given to cure dysentery and Diarrhea. The plant contains pyrazines and thiazoles. The seed contains polyoses. The bark yields proanthocyanidin and hordenine. It is used traditionally in abdominal pain, Diarrhea and dysentery, helminthes infections, wound healing, malaria and fever, constipation, inflammation, cell cytotoxicity, gonorrhea, and eye diseases.
91 Acacia catechu (L.f.) Willd. Fabaceae Tree mother and child healthcare; skin diseases; used in melancholia, conjunctivits, haemaptysis, catarrah, cough, pruritus, leprosy, leucoderma, skin diseases, helminthiasis, norexia, Diarrhea, dysentery, foul ulcers and wounds, aemoptysis, haematemesis, haemorrages, fever, anaemia, diabetes and pharyngodynia.
92 Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Fabaceae Tree anti-septic, Antibacterial, Anti-allergic, Antidermatosis, Antidysenteric, Bronchitis, Piles, Hemicranias, Cough, Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia, Asthma etc. Anticancer; The leaves and seeds are used in the treatment of eye problems such as ophthalmia. The bark is astringent. It is taken internally to treat Diarrhea, dysentery and piles. The bark is used externally to treat boils. The flowers are applied locally to maturate boils and alleviate skin eruptions. The powdered seeds are used to treat scrofula. Saponin from the pods and roots has spermicidal activity.
93 Terminalia chebula Retz. Combretaceae Tree The treatment of asthma, sore throat, vomiting, hiccough, Diarrhea, dysentery, bleeding piles, ulcers, gout, heart and bladder diseases. The plant has been demonstrated to possess multiple pharmacological and medicinal activities, such as anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, Hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antiproliferative, radioprotective, cardioprotective, antiarthritic, anticaries, gastrointestinal motility and wound healing activity.
94 Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels Myrtaceae Tree Blood sugar reduces, tonic; Both the seeds and the fruit are diuretic and have important carminative and astringent properties. The seeds also reduce blood sugar levels and are useful in the treatment of diabetes. The seeds and bark are well known in the Far East for the treatment of dysentery and in the control of hyperglycaemia and glycosuria in diabetic patients. The juice of the bark is considered good for treating wounds and enlargement of the spleen. The bark is astringent. An infusion is used to treat irregular menstruation, Diarrhea, dysentery, children's thrush etc. The bark is used as a gargle to strengthen gums, treat mouth ulcers etc. The ripe fruit is astringent and is used as an effective treatment for diabetes. Fruits are used as a relief for colic and to treat Diarrhea. An infusion of the leaves is used in the treatment of diabetes and Diarrhea. The wood yields a sulphate pulp that has medicinal uses. The roots are sometimes used as a treatment for epilepsy.
95 Eugenia jambolana Lam. Myrtaceae Tree diabetes; It is also used for digestion disorders including gas (flatulence), bowel spasms, stomach problems, and severe Diarrhea (dysentery). Another use is treatment of lung problems such as bronchitis and asthma. Some people use jambolan as an aphrodisiac to increase interest in sexual activity, and as a tonic. In combination with other herbs, jambolan seed is used for constipation, diseases of the pancreas, stomach problems, nervous disorders, depression, and exhaustion.
96 Syzygium heyneanum (Duthie) Wall. ex Gamble Myrtaceae Tree Bark paste mixed with whey is given in diarrhoea and dysentery twice a day for two days. Bark juice mixed with rice water is given once a day for 21 days for the treatment of leucorrhoea.
97 Careya arborea Roxb. Lecythidaceae Tree Cough, Dental Problems, The bark of the tree and the sepals of the flowers are well-known Indian remedies, and are valued on account of their astringent and mucilaginous properties, being administered internally in coughs and colds and applied externally as an embrocation. Traditionally used in the treatment of tumours, bronchitis, skin disease, epileptic fits, astringents, anti-dote to snake-venom, abscesses, boil and ulcer. Fruits are used as decoction to promote digestion. Leaves and flowers are used in the form of paste to cure several skin diseases. It is also used as remedy for Diarrhea, dysentery with bloody stools and ear pain. Leaf paste and pulp used as poultice rapidly heals ulcers and root is used for the treatment of tuberculosis and skeletal fractures. cytotoxic activity, antitumor effect, N-nitrosodiethylamine induced hepatocarcinogenesis, CNS depressant, anticoagulant and anti-oxidant activity
98 Adina cordifolia (Roxb.) Brandis Rubiaceae Tree Antiwarmicide; The bark is anti-septic and febrifuge. The juice of the plant is applied externally to kill worms in sores. An infusion of the roots is used in the treatment of Diarrhea and dysentery.
99 Gardenia latifolia Aiton Rubiaceae Tree rheumatism, cuts, wounds, Diarrhea, dysentery, remedy for indigestion in children;
100 Xeromphis spinosa (Thunb.) Keay Rubiaceae Tree The rind and fruit have useful emetic, diaphoretic and antispasmodic properties. The fruit is useful in cases of acute bronchitis and asthma. The fruit is applied externally in fever. The bark is a sedative and nervine carminative. It is given internally and externally in the treatment of fevers. An infusion of the bark root is used as an emetic. The bark is used internally and externally as an anodyne in the treatment of rheumatism and to relieve the pain of bruises and bone aches during fevers. It also acts as an astringent and is useful in treating Diarrhea and dysentery. Stem bark made into a paste and mixed with goat's milk and country liquour. This is prescribed in rheumatism once daily on an empty stomach. Fruits: cure abscess ulcers, inflammations tumours, skin diseases, pain in muscles, piles, chronic bronchitis, paralysis, leprosy, boils and eruption, brain diseases, asthma, leucoderma and rheumatism. Pulp of fruit bark: bone ache during fever.
101 Holarrhena antidysenterica (L.) Wall. ex A. DC. Apocynaceae Tree Antibiotic, useful in anaemia, colic pain, Diarrhea, haematuria, menorrhagia, obstetric conditions, spermatorrhoea, splenomegaly. Seeds: decoction beneficial in chronic dysentery and in bleeding piles. Powdered seeds mixed with honey given in chronic chest affection, asthma and colic pain. Leaves: used in chronic bronchitis. Bark: useful in colitis, stomachic and tonic.
102 Wrightia tinctoria Roem. Apocynaceae Tree Warmicide, Kadu indrajav; The bark is used in the treatment of dysentery. The dried and powdered bark is rubbed over the body in the treatment of dropsy. The seeds are anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, astringent and febrifuge. They are used in the treatment of fevers, Diarrhea and dysentery, intestinal worms. The leaves are used to relieve toothache when chewed with salt. The leaves and roots are pounded in water for treatment of fever. The bark and leaves are used to treat psoriasis, stomach pains, toothache, and dysentery. The milky juice is used to stop bleeding.
103 Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz Bignoniaceae Tree Ear problems; anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, Hepatoprotective and immunomodulaory; The bitter bark of the root is astringent, blood purifier and tonic. It is used in the treatment of stomach complaints, Diarrhea and dysentery. An alcoholic maceration of the fresh bark is externally applied on allergic dermatitis. When mixed with turmeric, the bark is used for healing sores of animals. The root is credited with antirheumatic, antidysenteric and diuretic properties. The seeds and bark are used medicinally for alleviating body pain, especially during fevers, and as an antiphlogistic medicine. It is also applied to burns and wounds. The juice of the bark is taken internally to treat Diarrhea and dysentery. A decoction of the bark is refrigerant, used in the treatment of fevers and jaundice. A decoction of the leaves is drunk as a treatment for stomach-ache. Applied externally the leaves are employed in the treatment of cholera, fever, childbirth and rheumatic swellings. The boiled leaves are used as a poultice during and after childbirth, and in dysentery as well as for an enlarged spleen. Leaf poultices may be further applied for toothache and headache. The seed is expectorant and laxative. A decoction is used in treating coughs, bronchitis and gastritis. The seeds are applied externally to ulcers.
104 Litsea glutinosa (Lour.) C. B. Rob. Lauraceae Tree The root bark and leaves are used medicinally to reduce fever, reduce swelling, and treat Diarrhea. They also may be used for treating furunculosis. The leaves, and the mucilage in the gum from the bark, have been used for making poultices. The bark also acts as a demulcent and mild astringent in the treatment of Diarrhea and dysentery. The pounded seeds are applied externally against boils. respiratory disorders and rheumatism; Antimicrobial, anti-oxidant and anti-cancer
105 Emblica officinalis Gaertn. Euphorbiaceae Tree Anti-cancer(fruit): Bandopadhyaya et al., 2015; an expectorant, anti-pyretic, diuretic, antiDiarrheal and antiscorbutic; fruit is given in order to allay the effects of aging and to restore the organs. The juice of the fruit is also given in order to strengthen the pancreas of diabetics, as well as in the treatment of eye problems, joint pain, Diarrhea and dysentery. inflammation, cancer, osteoporosis, neurological disorders, hypertension together with lifestyle diseases, parasitic and other infectious disorders;
106 Trema orientalis (L.) Blume Ulmaceae Tree The plant is vermifuge, and is known to have anti-plasmodium properties. Both bark and leaf decoctions are used as a gargle, inhalation, drink, lotion, bath or vapour bath for coughs, sore throat, asthma, bronchitis, gonorrhea, yellow fever, toothache. The leaves are reported to be a general anti-dote to poisons. A bark infusion is drunk to control dysentery. A tea made from small pieces of the roasted wood is used to treat dysentery.
107 Ficus benghalensis L. Moraceae Tree Blood Sugar reduces, Hair tonic; The leaves are used to remedy dysentery and Diarrhea. They are used in a decoction with toasted rice as a diaphoretic. The young leaves are heated and used as a poultice. They are applied to abscesses as a poultice to promote suppurations and discharge of pus. The concentrated latex, combined with the fruit, is aphrodisiac and is used to treat spermatorrhoea and gonorrhea. Mixed with sugar, it is used as a treatment for dysentery in children. The milky latex in the plant is applied topicaly to treat toothache, bruises, painful areas, rheumatic joints and lumbago. It is dripped into wounds in order to kill or expel germs, and is applied to treat bleeding and swelling of the gums. The bark is tonic and diuretic. An infusion is anti-diabetic and a decoction is used as an astringent in the treatment of Leucorrhoea. A decoction of the root fibres is useful as a treatment against gonorrhea, whereas the tender ends of the aerial roots are used for obstinate vomiting. An infusion of the twigs is a useful remedy for haemoptysis. The milky latex is used against pains and fever, rheumatism and lumbago, toothache, and applied to cracked and inflamed soles. The fruit is tonic and has a cooling effect.
108 Ficus exasperata Vahl. Moraceae Tree The leaf extract has been used to treat high blood pressure, rheumatism, arthritis, intestinal pains and colics, epilepsy, bleeding and wounds. The roots are also used to manage asthma, dyspnoea and venereal diseases. Root decoctions are used in the treatment of urinary tract ailments, gonorrhea, asthma and tuberculosis. The root is chewed in case of cough. The root is an ingredient in a prescription to expel worms. The root bark is used against eye problems. The body is rubbed with root scrapings as a tonic. The wood ash or charcoal is applied on lesions caused by leprosy. Decoctions of the bark are used in the treatment of coughs, worms, haemorrhoids and abnormal enlargement of the spleen. Sap from the stem bark is used to stop bleeding, as a treatment of wounds, sores, abscesses, eye ailments, stomach-ache and for the removal of spines, but some traditional healers consider it corrosive to the skin and dangerous to ingest. The ash of burnt stem bark is sprinkled on wounds. Scrapings from the bark are made into an embrocation with stimulant and tonic properties. The stem bark is locally applied on the body for the treatment of malaria. The leaves and young stems are abortifacient, analgesic, anti-dote, diuretic, emetic, oxytocic and stomachic. A decoction is taken for the treatment of dysentery; diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract; respiratory conditions such as coughs, colds, flu and asthma; hypertension. The young leaf is chewed and swallowed in case of gastric ulcers. The fresh leaf is used as an ingredient of preparations for the treatment of heart diseases. The leaves are cooked with bananas and eaten as a treatment for gonorrhea; the cooking water is also drunk for this purpose.
109 Acacia nilotica (L.) Delile MIMOSOIDEAE Tree plant is therapeutic used as Anti-cancer, anti tumours, Antiscorbutic, Astringent, anti-oxidant, Natriuretic, Antispasmodial, Diuretic, Intestinal pains and Diarrhea, Nerve stimulant, Cold, Congestion, Coughs, Dysentery, Fever, Hemorrhages, Leucorrhea, Ophthalmia and Sclerosis (33). Seed: seeds have anti-malarial, anti-diabetic, antihypertensive and antispasmodic activities. Leaves & Pod: The leaves and pods are an excellent fodder with anti-inflammatory properties, rich in protein. The pods have molluscicidal and algicidal properties. Bark: It is used in the treatment of hemorrhages, cold, Diarrhea, tuberculosis and leprosy. Root: it is used as an aphrodisiac and the flowers for treating syphilis lesions. Gum: Gum obtains from the tree is pharmaceutically used as suspending and emulsifying agent and in preparation of many formulations. Its resins repel insects and water.
110 Adansonia digitata L. MALVACEAE Tree The leaves are hyposensitive and antihistamine. They are used to treat kidney and bladder diseases, asthma, general fatigue, Diarrhea, insect bites, and guinea worm. Leaf and flower infusions are valued for respiratory problems, digestive disorders and eye inflammation. Seeds are used to cure gastric, kidney and joint diseases. They are roasted then ground and the powder smeared on the affected part or drunk in water. The seed paste is used for curing tooth and gum diseases. The pulp is widely used in Africa as a diaphoretic to combat fevers, and to treat dysentery. The bark is used in steam baths for calming shivering and high fever. The bark is boiled and taken as a cure for body pains. This infusion is also used to treat colds, fever and influenza. A decoction of the roots is taken as a remedy for lassitude, impotence and kwashiorkor.
111 Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. APOCYNACEAE Tree The bark is a bitter, astringent, alterative herb that lowers fevers, relaxes spasms, stimulates lactation and expels intestinal worms. It is anthelmintic, anticholeric, antispasmodic, astringent, emmenagogue, febrifuge, tonic and vulnerary. It is used to treat bowel complaints, abdominal pains, fevers and irregular menstruation, and has proved a valuable remedy for chronic Diarrhea and the advanced stages of dysentery. A decoction is applied as a wash for skin diseases, and as a gargle. he latex obtained from the bark is considered to be powerfully tonic, vermifuge. It has been used for treating neuralgia and toothache. It is also used as an anti-malarial drug. The latex is drunk in small amounts as a poison anti-dote.The leaves are used for treating beriberi, dropsy and congested liver. A poultice made from the leaves has been reported as a good remedy against skin diseases. An infusion of the crushed leaves is used to clean infected wounds
112 Casuarina equisetifolia L. CASUARINACEAE Tree Root extracts are used for the treatment of dysentery, Diarrhea and stomach-ache. A decoction of the twigs is used for treating swelling. The fresh bark is astringent. It is used in the treatment of dysentery. The powdered bark is used for treating pimples on the face.
113 Ehretia laevis (Rottler ex G. Don) Roxb. BORAGINACEAE Tree The leaves are febrifuge, haemostatic and laxative. Sap from the fresh leaves is used as a mild laxative for children. The leaves are commonly used in an infusion with other plants, taken orally and also used as a wash, to treat fevers, children's convulsions. Leaf poultices are applied to fractured bones to promote healing. The leaf, usually after pounding with that of Newbouldia laevis and a guinea pepper, is tied on the head as a remedy for headaches. The crushed roots, mixed in water, are taken as a treatment against stomach complaints. The root juice is applied to wounds. A decoction of the roots and leaves is used as a treatment for infantile tetanus and dysentery. A decoction of the bark is taken as a remedy for amenorrhoea, and the decoction when left to cool separates to a supernatant layer of oil which is applied to skin-affections.
114 Limonia acidissima Linn. RUTACEAE Tree It is used mainly as a liver tonic to stimulate the digestive system. The fruit is also astringent, especially when unripe, and a cardiac tonic. The pulp of the fruit, especially when unripe, is used in the treatment of Diarrhea and dysentery. The fruit is also seen as an effective treatment for hiccough, sore throat and diseases of the gums. Both the fruit pulp and the powdered rind can be poulticed onto bites and stings of venomous insects. They are astringent and are used internally, often combined with milk and sugar, in the treatment of indigestion, flatulence, Diarrhea, dysentery (especially in children) and haemorrhoids. The powdered gum, mixed with honey, is given to overcome dysentery and Diarrhea in children. The spines are crushed with those of other trees and an infusion taken as a remedy for menorrhagia. The bark is chewed with that of Barringtonia and applied on venomous wounds.
115 Mesua ferrea L. CALOPHYLLACEAE Tree A mixture of pounded kernels and seed oil is used for poulticing wounds. The seed-oil is used for treating itch, scabies and other skin eruptions, dandruff and rheumatism. The fruit is alterative and stimulant. A paste of the fruit is applied to boils. The flowers are astringent and stomachic. A paste made from the flowers is used in the treatment of amoebic dysentery. A decoction of the flowers is drunk by women after childbirth. It is used as a haemostatic, antidysenteric and antiDiarrheal. The leaves are applied to the head in the form of a poultice for severe colds. Oil from the seeds is used for sores, scabies, wounds, and rheumatism. The root of this herb is often used as an anti-dote for snake poison. The dried flowers are used for bleeding hemorrhoids and dysentery with mucus. Fresh flowers are also prescribed for excessive thirst, excessive perspiration, cough, and for indigestion.
116 Mimusops elengi L. SAPOTACEAE Tree The bark is astringent, bitter and tonic. It is used in the treatment of Diarrhea and dysentery. A decoction of the bark, sometimes mixed with the flowers, is used as a gargle to treat gum inflammation, toothache etc. It is also used to treat gonorrhea, snake bites, fevers, wounds, scabies and eczema. The leaves are used to treat headache, toothache, wounds and sore eyes, and are smoked to cure infections of the nose and mouth. The flowers have been used as a remedy against Diarrhea. The young fruits have been employed in a gargle for treating sprue. The pounded seeds are used to cure obstinate constipation. Various parts of the tree have medicinal properties. It is used in the treatment and maintenance of oral hygiene. Rinsing mouth with water solution made with bakul helps in strengthening the teeth. It also prevents bad breath and helps keep the gums healthy.
117 Mussaenda frondosa L. RUBIACEAE Tree The juice of the plant is used to treat eye infections. A decoction of the leaves is used to rid the body of intestinal worms. The root is used as a treatment for leprosy. The juice of the roots, combined with about 10% by volume of cow's urine, is used in the treatment of jaundice. The juice is also used to treat blemishes on the tongue; The juice of the bark is used in the treatment of body ache, Diarrhea and dysentery. The flowers are diuretic. They are used in the treatment of cough.
118 Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.)Benth. MIMOSOIDEAE Tree The leaves can be used as a plaster to allay pain even from venereal sores, and can relieve convulsions. A paste made from the leaves is applied externally to treat muscular swellings caused by some inflammations. The leaves together with salt can cure indigestion and, in larger doses, can also induce abortion (ABORTIFACIENT). The bark of the root is a good remedy for Diarrhea and dysentery. The bark is used medicinally as a febrifuge. The fruit pulp is taken orally to stop blood flow in case of haemoptysis. The seed juice is inhaled into the nostrils against chest congestion and pulverised seeds are ingested for internal ulcers.
119 Quercus incana W. Bartram FAGACEAE Tree A decoction or infusion is astringent, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-septic, styptic and haemostatic. It is taken internally to treat conditions such as acute Diarrhea, dysentery and haemorrhages. Externally, it is used as a mouthwash to treat toothache or gum problems and is applied topically as a wash on cuts, burns, various skin problems, haemorrhoids and oral, genital and anal mucosa inflammation.
120 Shorea robusta Gaertn. DIPTEROCARPACEAE Tree The resin is valued for its use in the treatment of dysentery, gonorrhea, boils and toothaches. The leaf juice is used in the treatment of dysentery. The leaves are warmed and used as a poultice on areas of the body that are swollen. They are also applied to the stomach of children with dysentery. The oil from the seed is used to treat skin diseases.
121 Streblus asper Lour. MORACEAE Tree A decoction of the stem bark is used in the treatment of dysentery, Diarrhea and fevers. The bark is chewed as an anti-dote in snake poisoning. Water in which the bark of this tree has been boiled is used for disinfecting wounds. The powdered root bark is used to treat toothache and to cure peritonitis. The leaves are depurative and laxative. They are given, with a little added salt, to mothers who have just given birth. A decoction of the branchlets is drunk to relieve a swollen abdomen. The seed is considered tonic and carminative, as well as an appetizer. A decoction of the roots is used to treat diphtheria. The latex from the plant, rubbed on the temples, is considered effective in treating neuralgia.
122 Acacia ferruginea DC. MIMOSOIDEAE Tree A bark decoction, in conjunction with ginger is frequently used as an astringent for the teeth. The bark of all Acacia species contains greater or lesser quantities of tannins and are astringent. Astringents are often used medicinally - taken internally, for example. they are used in the treatment of Diarrhea and dysentery, and can also be helpful in cases of internal bleeding. Applied externally, often as a wash, they are used to treat wounds and other skin problems, haemorrhoids, perspiring feet, some eye problems, as a mouth wash etc. This is sometimes taken internally in the treatment of Diarrhea and haemorrhoids. used for treating various skin infections, itching, leucoderma, ulcers, inflammation of the mucous lining of the mouth and throat. The plant is also credited for treatment of helminthiasis. dysentery, piles and diabetes.
123 Acacia lenticularis Benth. MIMOSOIDEAE Tree used in the treatment of Diarrhea and dysentery, and can also be helpful in cases of internal bleeding. Applied externally, often as a wash, they are used to treat wounds and other skin problems, haemorrhoids, perspiring feet, some eye problems, as a mouth wash