TOTAL NUMBER OF MEDICINAL PLANT RECORDS FOR FERTILITY IN MPDB : 16
AQUATIC : 0 BAMBOO : 0 CLIMBERS : 1 GRASSES : 0 HERBS : 10 ORCHIDS : 0 SHRUBS : 1 TREES : 4
Sr. No. |
Medicinal Plant's Name |
Plant's Family |
Plant category |
Medicinal Uses |
1 |
Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov. |
Asclepiadaceae |
Climbers |
Traditionally it has been used as an elmintic, laxative, anti-pyretic and expectorant, besides treatment of infantile Diarrhea, malarial intermittent fevers, toothaches and colds. Studies have shown Hepatoprotective, anti-fertility, anti-diabetic, analgesic, anti-pyretic and anti-inflammatory properties of substances in its aerial parts. Used for uterine and menstrual troubles and to facilitate parturition. Juice of the leaves is considered useful in asthmatic affections and infantile Diarrhea; along with lime and ginger applied to rheumatic swellings. Pulp of fresh leaves are used as a stimulating poultice in carbuncle with good effect. Root bark is given as an anthelmintic; mixed with cow’s milk as a purgative in rheumatic cases (Yusuf et al. 2009). |
2 |
Corchorus olitorius L. |
Malvaceae / Tiliaceae |
Herbs |
antifertility, anti-convulsive, and purgative agent, Anti-cancer(Wozniak et al., 2015) |
3 |
Smithia conferta Sm. |
Fabaceae |
Herbs |
anti-microbial, anti-ulcer, regulating
fertility, biliousness, rheumatism, uterine trouble, sterility problem in women, laxative and used as tonic, the powered form of leaves mixed with honey was prescribed for cholera, its ointment is used to cure eliphanteasis, treat stomach ache and ulcers |
4 |
Drosera indica L. |
Droseraceae |
Herbs |
bronchial infection, whooping cough, hyperglyceamia, hypolipidaemia,
tuberculosis, spasms, microbial infections, leprosy, leishmaniasis, malaria, cancer, fertility problems, arteriosclerosis, phthisis, asthma, and acts as immunomodulator, cosmetic, aphrodisiac, chitin synthetase inhibitor, insecticide, antifeedant, abortifacient |
5 |
Ammannia baccifera L. |
Lythraceae |
Herbs |
antiurolithic, antifertility, anthelmintic, anti-microbial, analgesic; scabies, ringworm, parasitic skin infections, common cold, typhoid,
strangury, spinal disease, gastroenteropathy and aphrodisiac, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, antianalgesic, anti-pyretic, antidiuretic, Anti-cancer (Król et al., 2015) |
6 |
Grangea maderaspatana (L.) Poir. |
Asteraceae |
Herbs |
Leaves are regarded in India as a valuable stomachic possessing deobstruent and antispasmodic properties, and are prescribed as an infusion and an electuary in cases of obstructed menses and hysteria. oestrogenicity, antifertility, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic,
cytotoxic, anti-oxidant, Hepatoprotective, diuretic and anti-microbial activities |
7 |
Vicoa indica (L.) DC. |
Asteraceae / Compositae |
Herbs |
anti-viral; an antifertility agent; contraceptive; |
8 |
Physalis minima L. |
Solanaceae |
Herbs |
The plant has been used as a diuretic for various urinary problems. There seems to be no scientific data to support this. Its use for bladder problems may go back to the doctrine of signatures. Physalis is the Greek word for bladder. diuretic, purgative, analgesic, anthelmentic, febrifuge, vermifuge, abortificient,antifertility, hypoglycemic, cytotoxic, anti-ulcer, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-malarial, amylase, |
9 |
Stemodia durantifolia var. angustifolia Griseb. |
Plantaginaceae |
Herbs |
antifertility |
10 |
Indoneesiella echioides (L.) Sreemadh |
Acanthaceae |
Herbs |
goitre, liver diseases, fertility problems,bacterial, malarial & fungal disorders; fevers; influenza, malaria, dyspepsia and respiratory diseases; The leaf juice is mixed and boiled with
coconut oils used to control falling and greying of hair. |
11 |
Striga gesnerioides (Willd.) Vatke |
Scrophulariaceae |
Herbs |
The powdered plant is sprinkled on wounds to aid the healing process. The powdered plant is made into a paste with some fat, then applied topically to treat swollen neck glands. A paste made from the fresh tuber is applied locally to treat swollen testes. An ethanolic extract of whole plant showed antifertility activity for males. Ethanolic and water extracts showed antihistaminic and mast cell stabilizing activity. The flavones apigenin and luteolin, isolated from the plant, showed anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic activities. |
12 |
Phyllanthus reticulatus Poir. |
PHYLLANTHACEAE |
Shrubs |
Petroleumether and ethanol extracts of the leaves have shown hypoglycaemic effects. An ethanolic extract of the stem bark showed in-vitro anti-viral properties against polio and measles viruses, and antitumor activity. Extracts of the leaves have shown promising antiplasmodial activity against chloroquine-resistant and -sensitive malaria parasites. Sap from the stem is blown into the eyes to cure soreness. A soup made of the leaves, boiled with palm fruits, is given to women after childbirth. The powdered leaves are combined with cubebs and camphor then made into tablets that can be sucked in order to treat bleeding gums. The powdered leaf is used externally for topical application to sores, including venereal sores, burns, suppurations and skin-chafes. The mashed leaves are rubbed over the body of a malaria patient. The leaves and bark are reputed to be diuretic and cooling. The root is purgative and has a variety of uses. A decoction is used in the treatment of hookworm, whilst water in which the root has been boiled is taken as a male aphrodisiac, to increase fertility, to treat headache, for dysmenorrhoea, for hard abscesses. A decoction of the root, combined with the leaf-sap, is used as an antispastic. The plant is considered a remedy for anaemia and intestinal haemorrhage. |
13 |
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. |
14 |
Madhuca indica J.F. Gmel. |
Sapotaceae |
Tree |
The flowers are regarded as cooling, tonic and demulcent. They are used in the treatment of coughs, colds and bronchitis. The bark is used medicinally in the treatment of leprosy. A decoction of the bark is given to diabetic patients. The oil from the seeds is used in the treatment of skin diseases. t is used as Anti diabetic, anti-ulcer, anti-cancer, hepato protective, anti pyretic, anti fertility, analgesic, anti oxidant, swelling, inflammation, piles, emetic, dermatological, laxative, tonic, anti burn, anti earth worm, wound healing headache and many more problems. |
15 |
Mallotus philippensis (Lam.) Müll. Arg. |
Euphorbiaceae |
Tree |
Urinal diseases, Antifilarial, Antifertility, Antibacterial and anti-fungal, Anti-Inflammatory and Immunoregulatory Activity, Antioxidant Activity and Antiradical Activity, Protein Inhibition Implicated in Cancer Processes, Hepatoprotective Activity, Anticestodal Activity, Anthelmintic Activity, Antituberculosis Activity, Antiallergic Activity, Anti-Leukaemic Activity, Antiproliferative Activity, Anti-HIV Activity, Antitumor Activity, Wound Healing, Wound Healing; According to Ayurveda, leaves are bitter, cooling and appetizer. Fruit is heating, Purgative, anthelmintic, vulnerary, detergent, maturant, carminative, alexiteric and useful in treatment of bronchitis, abdominal diseases, spleen enlargement etc. |
16 |
Ficus religiosa L. |
Moraceae |
Tree |
Asthama, The leaves and twigs are alterative, anti-dote, aphrodisiac, astringent, antigonorrheal and laxative. It is used as an anti-dote against bites of venomous animals, and for the treatment of haemoptysis and fistula. Fresh sap from the leaves is used to cure Diarrhea, cholera and for wound healing. An infusion of the bark is drunk as an anti-diabetic. A decoction of the bark is used as skin wash to treat scabies, ulcers and skin diseases. The aerial roots are diuretic. They are used in the treatment of ascites and are chewed by women to promote fertility. Used traditionally as anti-ulcer, anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, in the treatment of gonorrhea and skin diseases. |
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