Latin Name

Sanskrit Name

English Name

Common Name

Part(s) used

Drug Class

Indication

Abelmoschus esculantus

.

Okra, lady-finger

Bhindi

Leaf, fruit, root

.

Venereal diseases, pneumonia, bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis

Abelmoschus moschatus

Tindisha

Musk-mallow

Lata kasturi

seed, fruit

Diuretic, aphrodisiac, emollient, antipyretic

.

Abies webbiana

Taleesh

.

Gobra salla

leaf

Carminative, stomachic, tonic, astringent, expectorant

Bronchitis, asthma

Abroma augusta

Ulatkambal

.

Olatkambal

root, bark

Emmenagogue, uterine tonic

.

Abrus precatorius

Gunja

Crab's eye

Gunja

seed

Sore throat, cough, chronic inflammation of  mucus membrane of eyeball & eyelid

Abutilan indicum

Atibala

Indian mallow

Kanghi

seed, roots

General tonic, Bark-diuretic

Fevers, respiratory diseases, piles, skin diseases, thread-worms,

Acacia arabica

Babbul

Indian Gum, Arabic tree

Babul

leaf, bark, pod, gum

.

Diarrhoea, teeth disorders, eczema, tonsillitis, conjunctivitis, epiphora, leucorrhoea, used in toothpastes and gargles

Acacia arabica

.

Indian gum / Ghatti Gum

.

Dried Extract

Pharmaceutical excipient

.

Acacia catechu

Khadir

Catechu

Kher

bark, ext, wood

Astringent, blood purifier

Diarrhoea, sore throat, skin diseases

Acacia concina

Satala

.

Shikakai

pod, leaf

Hair cleanser, astringent

Dandruff

Acacia leucophloea

Shwet barhura

.

Urjia

bark

Astringent

.

Acacia pennata

.

Biswal

leaf

.

Indigestion, bleeding gums, antidote for snake poison

Acacia senegal

.

.

Kumatia

gum

Emollient, demulcent

Burns, sore nipples

Acalypha indica

Arittamanjarie

Indian acalypha

Khokali, kuppi

plant

Emetic

Intestinal worms, constipation, skin diseases, rheumatism, respiratory diseases, earache

Achillea millefolium

.

Bloodwort

Rajmari

plant, leaf

Anti-inflammatory, anti-infective

Fevers, stomach disorders, piles, women's diseases, wounds, high blood pressure

Achyranthes aspera

Apamarg

Rough chaff

Safed aghedo

plant

Laxative, anti-periodic in malaria, stomachic

Asthma, coughs, cholera, renal dropsy, skin diseases, eye diseases

Aconitum ferox

Visha, Vatsnabh

.

Vachnag/Bachnag

Root

Diaphoretic

Fever, rheumatism

Aconitum heterophyllum

Ativisha

Aconite

Atis

Root

.

Digestive disorders

Aconitum palmatum

Prativisha

.

Bikhma

Root

.

Chronic fever, worms, indigestion

Acorus calamus

Vachha

Sweet flag

Vach, vaj

rhizome

Nervine tonic, emetic, stomachic, resuscitative,

Bronchitis, schizophrenia, obesity, fever, rheumatism

Adhatoda vasica

Vasa

Vasaka

Malabar nut, adulsa

leaf, roots, flower

Antispasmodic, blood-purifier, dysuria

Bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, cough, Intestinal worms

Adiantum capillus

Hanspadi

Maiden Hairfern

Hansraj

leaf

Tonic, demulcent, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, regulates menstruation flow

Fever, muscular pain, hair problem

Aegle marmelos

Bilwa

Stone apple

Bel

fruit, bark, root, leaf

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory   

Constipation, diarrhea, peptic ulcer, ear diseases, respiratory disorders,

Aerva persica

.

.

Bui

.

.

Dysentery

Aesculus hippocastanum

.

.

Pu

fruit

Antiperiodic

.

Agave americana

Kantala

American aloe, century plant

Barakhawar

root, leaf, gum

Diuretic, anti-syphilitic, laxative, blood-purifier, liver protective 

Hair falling, anaemia

Ailanthus excelsa

Aralu

.

Arua

root, bark

Analgesic, anti-spasmodic, expectorant

.

Albizzia lebbeck

Shirish

Rain tree

Shirish

bark,  leaf

Antidote

Pruritis (itching of skin) diarrhoea, dysentery

Aleurites moluccana

Askhota

Indian walnut

Latjeera

Nuts, seed , oil

Wormicidal

Piles, worm infestations

Allamanda cathartica

.

Golden trumpet

Pilaghanti

bark, leaf

Purgative, antidote for poisoning

Colic pain, acute abdominal pain

Allium cepa

Palandu

Onion

Piyaj

blub

Stimulant, diuretic, expectorant, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, anti-dermatophytic, anti-oxidant, anti-thrombotic,  blood-purifier, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer

Earache, sun-stroke, hypertension

Allium sativum

Rason

Garlic

Lasun

blub

Bactericidal, diaphoretic, expectorant, antithrombotic, cardiac tonic, diuretic,

Fever, respiratory diseases, hypercholestremia

Aloe indica

Kumari

Aloe

Gvarapatha

dried juice, leaf

Skin moisturizer, vit E supplement, natural sun-screen, anti-ageing, scalp moisturizer, purgative,

Acne

Aloe vera barbenoids

Kumari

Aloe, (Indian)

Ghritkumari

dried juice, leaf

Emmenagogue, 

Acne, wound, burns, eczema

Alpinia galanga

Kulinjan

Galangal

Bada kulinjan

rhizome

Aromatic, bronchial catarrh,  stimulant, aphrodisiac, antifungal, hepatoprotective

Rheumatism, fever

Alstonia scholaris

Saptaparna

Devil's tree

Saitan-ka-jhad, chatian

leaf, bark, latex

.

Diarrhoea, dysentery, skin disorders, vit-B deficiency, fevers, catarrhal dyspepsia

Althaea officinalis

.

Marsh maillo root

Gulkhairo

root

.

Cough, cold

Altingia exeelsa

SilIhaka

Liquid storax

Silaras

resin

Stimulant, anodyne,

Skin diseases, colic pain

Amaranthus gangeticus

Chaulai

Red amaranth

Lal sag

Whole plant

Laxative,  galactagogue,

Acute abdominal pain, chronic inflammation of skin, boils, burns, irregular menstrual cycle

Amaranthus paniculatus

.

.

.

seed, leaf, shoot

Diuretic

Piles,

Amomum subuletum

Brihad ela

Nepal or greater cardamom

Badi Elachi

seed   

Emetic, digestve

Itching, respiratory disorders

Amoora rohitaka

.

.

Rohitak

bark

Astringent,

Spleen disorders, liver disorders 

Amorphophallus campanulatus

Arsaghan

Elephant's foot

Jangli suran

tuber

Stomachic, tonic, restorative, laxative

Piles, rheumatism,

Anacardium occidentale

.

Cashew nut

Kaju

fruit, bark,

Delicacy, diuretic,

Diarrhoea, diabetes, toothache, mouth ulcers,

Ananas sativa

Ananas

Pineapple

Ananas

Stem, fruit

Digestive, cardio-tonic,

Tierdness

Andrographis paniculata

Kalmegh

Andrographis

Kalmegh

 whole plant

Stomachic, bactericidal,  laxative, tonic, alterative,

Splenitis, hepatitis

Anethum sowa

Shatpushpa

Dillfruit

Sowa

leaf

Carminative, stomachic,

Diarrhoea, boils, respiratory disorders, menstrual disorders

Angelica glauca

Charak

Angelica

Chora

root

Carminative,  stimulant

Nausea, dysentery, dyspepsia,

Anisochilus carnosus

.

.

Panjiri-ka-pat

Grass

Perfumery

.

Annona reticulata

Ramphal

Bulls heart

Ramphal

bark, fruit, 

Seed & leaf: insecticidal, antiseptic, Bark: astringent,Fruit: anthelmintic, antidysenteric,

Hypertension

Annona squamosa

Shubha

Custard apple

Seetaphal

leaf, bark, root, seed, fruit

Lvs & seed - Hair care, Fruit-aphrodisiac, cardio-tonic

.

Anthemis nobilis

.

Chamomile

Babuna ke phool

oil, dried flower

Tonic, carminative, insecticide, antiseptic, anti-tumour

Nervous disorders of women,

Apium graveolens

Ajmoda

Celery  fruit

Ajmoda, Karmauli

seed, plant

Aphrodisiac, stimulant, alterative, carminative, stomachic, diuretic, laxative, tonic, sedative

Arthritis, hepato-renal dysfunctions

Aquilaria agallocha

Aguru

Alo of egale

Agar (kala)

wood powder

Wormicidal

.

Areca catechu

Poog

Betalnut plam

Supari

Seeds

Laxative, wormicidal, antiseptic, promotes menstrual flow

.

Argemone maxicana

satyanashi

Mexican poppy

Satyanashi

root, stem, latex

Blood-purifier, laxative

Eczema, skin disorders,  jaundice, asthma

Argyreia speciosa

Vridhadaru

Elephant creeper

Bidhara

root

Tonic, alterative 

Rheumatism, nervous disorders

Aristolochia bracteolata

Kolishta

.

Hukka bel

 whole plant

Diuretic, demulcent

Rheumatism

Aristolochia indica

Gandhaunakuli

Birth wort

Isarmool, Ishwarmool

Root

.

Fever, worm, wounds

Artemisa siversiana

Damnak

.

Afsantin

Plant, leaf

Cardio-tonic,  aphrodisiac

Skin disorders, dysentery

Artocarpus communis

Lakucha

Bread fruit

Barhal

Fruit, leaf, latex,

Laxative

Rheumatism , boils with pus, hernia

Artocarpus heterophyllus

Kathal

Jack fruit tree

phanas

Whole plant

 .

Fever, asthma, acute abdominal pain,M67 diarrhoea,

Asclepias curassavica

Kaktundi

Blood flower

Kakatundi

flower, leaf , root

Diaphoretic, anthelmintic,  purgative, emetic

Stomach tumour, piles, gonorrhoea, warts

Asparagus adscendens

Shweta musli

.

Safed Musli

root, milky latex

Aphrodisiac, demulcent, tonic, galactagogue

Diarrhoea, senile debility

Asparagus racemosus

Shatavari

Asparagus

Shatavri

root

Aphrodisiac, tonic, anti-abortifacient, demulcent, nutritive, galactagogue, coolant, diuretic, alterative

Increases breast size, epilepsy, night blindness

Asphaltum

Shilajeet

.

Shilajit

mineral

Aphrodisiac, diuretic

Hypercholesterimia, obesity

Asteracantha longifolia

Kokilakchha

Asteracantha

Gokhulakanta

plant

Vigour, dropsy, genito-urinary diseases, liver diseases, anaemia, rheumatism, diarrhoea, dysentery

Astragalus gummifer

.

Tragacanth

.

Gum

Pharmaceutical excipient

Atropa belladonna

Suchi

Belladonna

.

leaf, roots

Narcotic, sedative, diuretic, mydriatic, antidote of opium and aconite

.

Azadirachta indica

Nimb

Margosa tree

Neem

seed, leaf, bark

Antiseptic,tonic, spermicidal

Skin disorders, hair care, burn, eczema, worms, gingivitis, measles, diabetes, rheumatism, scrofula,teeth care, soap,

Latin Name

Sanskrit Name

English Name

Common Name

Part(s) used

Drug Class

Indication

Bacopa monniera

Andri, Brahmi

Bacopa, Indian pennywort

Brahmi, Jal-brahmi

plant

Brain tonic, hair nourisher, rejuvenator

Depression, hysteria, epilepsy, insanity

Balanites aegyptiaea

Ingud

f9

Hingot

bark, fruit

Bark-wormicide, laxative

Skin disorders,

Baliospermum montanum

Danti

.

Danti

seed

Purgative

.

Bambusa arundinacea

Vansha

Bamboo

Tavashiri, Vans

Siliciou products

Aphrodisiac, diuretic

Stomach, respiratory disorders, menstrual disorders, Intestinal worms, wounds, nausea, vomiting,  piles

Baringtonia acutangula

Samudraphal

.

Hijjal

fruit

Emetic

Asthma, seeds-headache

Basella alba

.

Indian Spinach

Poi

roots, leaf

Diuretic

Gonorrhoea, allergic reactions, body heat, constipation

Bassia latifolia

.

Butter tree

Jangli moha

barks, latex, seeds,

.

Worms, rheumatism, heart diseases, skin diseases, respiratory disorders

Bauhinia variegata

Kanchnar

Moutain ebony

Kachnar

bark, roots, leaf

Alterative, tonic, astringent, anti-ulcers, laxative

Skin diseases, obesity, piles, ulcer

Benincasa hispida

Kushamand

Ash gourd

Petha

seed, fruit

Laxative, diuretic, tonic, aphrodisiac

Peptic ulcer, bleeding, debility, Intestinal worms, dandruff, mercury poisoning

Berberis aristata

Daruharidra , Darvi

Indian ophthalmic barberry

Daruhaldi

root bark, wood, ext.

Alterative

Skin diseases,jaundice, eye disorders, liver disorders, diabetes, obesity

Bergenia ligulata

Pashanbhed

.

Parnbeej

leaf

Diuretic, anti-infective, tonic,

Kidney stones, bladder stones, respiratory diseases

Bergera koenigis

Surbhinimba

Curry

Curry lealf trees

leaf

Carminative, tonic, purgative

Dysentery, vomiting

Bixa orellana

.

Annatto

Latkan

seed

Aphrodisiac, natural color

.

Blepharis edulis

.

.

Utangan

Resolvent, aphrodisiac, expectorant

.

Boerhavia diffusa

Punarnava

Hog weed

Punarnava

root, whole

Diuretic

Dropsy, ascites, asthma, fevers, stomach disorders, kidney stones, bladder stones, anti-infective, tonic, respiratory diseases, anaemia, liver disorders

Bombax malabaricum

.

 Cotton Tree, Shalmali

Semul

.

Diuretic, astringent

Diarrhoea, dysentery,

Borassus flabellifer

Tala

Palmyra palm

Taltar

root, flower,. stalk, bark, fruit

Restorative, stimulant, diuretic, nutritive

.

Boswellia serrata

Shallaki

Indian olibanum

Salai guggul

oleogum resin

Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, analgesic

Arthritis

Brassica juncea

Rajika

Brown muskerro

Asal rai

seed , oil

Tonic, anti-pruritic 

Rheumatism, sciatica, body massage

Brassica nigra

Sarshap

Black mustard

Rye kali

seed

Stimulant, rubefacient, emetic, laxative

.

Brassica oleracea

.

Cabbage

Karam kalla

leaf

.

Cough, bronchitis, asthma

Bryophyllum pinnatum

.

Sprout leaf plant

zakhm-haiyat

leaf

.

Bruises, boils, wounds, bleeding, insect bites

Buchanania lanzan

Priyal

.

Chiranji

fruit, oil

Tonic

Cough, skin disorders, greying of hair

Buchanania latifolia

Priyala

.

Chironji

kernel

.

Skin disorders, base in formulations

Butea frondosa

Palas

Flame of the forest

Palas,Dhak

flower,gum, seed, leaf

Astringent, diuretic, depurative, aphrodisiac, d-galactose-binding lectins, anti-inflammatory

Diarrhoea, skin disorders, diabetes, leucorrhoea, eye diseases, filaria, herpes

Butea monosperma

Palas

Flame of the forest

Palas,Dhak

flower,gum, seed, leaf

Astringent, diuretic, depurative, aphrodisiac,  d-galactose-binding lectins, anti-inflammatory

Diarrhoea, skin disorders, diabetes, leucorrhoea, eye diseases, filaria, herpes

Latin Name

Sanskrit Name

English Name

Common Name

Part(s) used

Drug Class

Indication

Cadaba Indica

Dabi

bark

Antiphlogistic, anthelmintic

Dysmenorrhoea

Caesalpinia bonduc

Lata karanj

Moluca bean

Sagar ghota

seed

Antipyretic, febrifuge

Asthma, inflammations

Caesalpinia crista

Lata karanj

Moluca bean

Sagar ghota

seed

Antipyretic, febrifuge

Asthma, inflammations

Caesalpinia digyna

Ghrit karanj

.

Vakeri

root

Hepato-protective

Anaemia

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Ratnagandhi

Peacock flower

Gulutora

root, bark, leaf

.

Bronchitis, asthma, purgative, cholera, malaria

Caesalpinia sappan

Patang

Sappan wood

Aal

Wood

Astringent, ecbolic

.

Caeslpinia crista

Latakaranj

.

Sagar gota

fruit

Anti-pyretic, hepato-protective

.

Calendula officinalis

.

Marigold

.

plant, flower

Antiseptic, stimulant

Digestive diseases, scrofula, circulatory diseases, skin diseases, conjunctivitis,

Calotropis gigantea

Arka

Gigantic swallow wort

Ankdo, madar

root bark, leaf

Expectorant,  emetic, tonic

Leg-ache, dyspepsia, haemorrhage, myalgia, rheumatism, scabies,dysentery

Calotropis procera

.

.

Aak

Root, bark, latex

.

Piles

Capparis aphylla

.

Caper

kari

berrie

Astringent

Cardiac disorders, biliousness

Capparis decidua

Kareer

.

Ker

Bud, fruit, bark

Anti-inflammatory

Piles, toothache

Capsicum annum

Katuvira

Cayenne pepper, Chillies

Lal Mirchi

fruit, leaf

Carminative, stimulant, counter-irritant, blood-purifier

Toothache, tonsillitis, throat diseases,

Capsicum minimum

.

Chillies

Paprika

fruit

.

Arthritis , rheumatism, chest pain, pericarditis,

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Tejovati

Winter Cherry

Jyotishmati

plant, leaf, root

Diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative,  anti-inflammatory.

Rheumatism, nervous disorders,

Carica papaya

Erand karkati

Papaya

Papita

leaf, leaf, plant, seed

Digestive

Dyspepsia,  intestinal imitation. Flowers: respiratory disorders. seed: antidote for cancer

Carthamus tinctorius

Kusumbha

Safflower

Kusum phool

flower,seed

Bactericide, diuretic,emanogogue, laxative,

Rheumatism, spots, wrinkles

Carum carvi

Shahijra

Caraway

Jeera

seed, root, leaf

Stomachic, carminative

Hookworms, scabies, bad breath, piles

Caryophyllus aromaticus

Lavang

Cloves

Lavang

flower bud

.

Teeth care, wound, burn

Cassia absus

chachushya

Bankuithi

Chaksu

seed

Astringent, cathartic

Skin diseases, eye diseases

Cassia alata

Dadrughna

Ring worm shrub

Dadmurdan

leaf

Astringent, purgative

Eczema

Cassia angustifolia

Markandika

Senna

Senna(sonamukhi)

leaf, pod

Laxative, purgative

.

Cassia auriculata

.

Tenner's cassia/ Mature tea tree

Tarwar

bark root seed leaf

Astringent, tonic, alterative

Diabetes, conjunctivitis, sore throat, menstruation, ophthalmic

Cassia fistula

Aaragwadha

Indian laburnum, Amaltas

Amaltas

pod, leaf, root

Root- astringent, purgative, tonic, alterative

Constipation, fevers, skin disorders;

Cassia obvata

Bhutanwad

Cassia

Chhota taroda

flower, leaf

Purgative

.

Cassia occidentalis

Kasmarda

Negro coffee

Kasondi

leaf, seed, root

Purgative, diuretic, tonic, anti-periodic

.

Cassia tora

Chakramanroa

Foetid cassia

Chakunda

seed, leaf, root

Laxative

Skin disorders, fever, worms

Catharanthus roseus

Sada bahar

Periwinkle

.

roots, leaf

Anti-cancer, vermifuge

Diabetes, diarrhoea, toothache

Cedrus deodara

Devdaru

Devdar

Devadar

wood, oil,

Diaphoretic, diuretic, carminative

Pulmonary diseases, rheumatism, piles, kidney stones, joint disorders

Celastrus paniculata

Jyotis manti

Black ipecac

Malakanguni

seed, oil

Intellect-promoting, nervine stimulant, memory-booster, promotes menstrual flow, aphrodisiac

Rheumatic pain, leprosy, abortion, leucoderma,  bitter, paralysis, beriberi

Cenopodium album

Vastuk

Goose foot

Chandan betu

leaf ,

Anthelmintic, laxative

.

Centella asiatica

Mandookparni

Gotu kola

Mandukaparni, Brahmi

plant

Brain tonic, stimulant, anti-anxiety, anti-stress, diuretic, laxative, hair tonic, rejuvenator

Skin diseases,

Cephaelis ipecacuanha

.

.

.

root

Emetic, expectorant

.

Cephalandra indica

Bimbi

Ivy-gourd

Kundru

Plant

.

Diabetes, syphilis, leucorrhoea, cough

Ceratonia siliqua

.

Locust bean

Kharnub

bean, husk, pods

Astringent, purgative

Coughs,

Ceropegia bulbosa

.

.

Hedulo, Patatluman

tuber

Tonic, digestive, aphrodisiac

Cold, eye diseases,

Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium

Pyrethrum

Patal tumbri

flower

Insecticide

.

Chrysanthemum indicum

Sevanti

Chrysanthemum

Guldaudi

Whole plant

Sedative, anti-hypertensive

Cold, headache, bronchitis, whooping cough, hysteria, fungal infection, stomachic,

Cicer arietinum

Chanaka

Chicken pea

Chana,

seed

Astringent

Fever, dysmenorrhoea,

Cichorium intybus

.

Wild Chicory

Kasni

plant

Hepatic stimulant, increases bile secretion, tonic

.

Cichorum endivia

.

Endive

Kasani

plant

Resolvent, cooling, bilious complaint

.

Cinchona officinalis

.

Cinchona

Cinchona

bark

.

Malarial fever

Cinnamomum glanduliferum

.

Nepal camphor wood

Gunserai

wood ,leaf

Stimulant, carminative

.

Cinnamomum tamala

Tejpatra

Indian, cinnamon

Nagdanti

leaf, bark

Stimulant, carminative

Rheumatism

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Twak

Cinnamon

Dalchini

bark

Carminative, digestive

Flavor

Cissampelos pareira

Patha

Valvet leaf

Pahad vel, patha

.

Milk-purfier, antipyretic, blood purifier

.

Cissus quandrangularis

Ashtnisanhar

.

Ashthisanghar

.

Fracture

Rheumatism

Citrullus colocynthis

Indravaruni

Colocynth

Indrayan

fruit

Anti-cancer ingredient cucurbitacin E, powerful cathartic

.

Citrullus lanatus

.

Water melon

Tarbooz

seed, pulp,

Cooling, diuretic, nutritive, antiseptic

Typhus fever

Citrullus vulgaris

.

Water melon

Tarbooz

seed, pulp,

Cooling, diuretic, nutritive, antiseptic

Typhus fever

Citrus aurantifolia

Naranga

Orange

.

fruit

Refrigerant, appetiser

Antiseptic, stomachic, anti-scorbic

Citrus limonum

Nimabk

Lemon

Bara Nimbu

rind

Carminative

Stomachic,

Citrus medica

Mahalunga

Citron

Maphal

rind, juice, oil

Aromatic,  refrigerant, astringent, digestive

Stomachic, sedative,

Citrus reticulata

.

Mandarin Orange

Santra

rind

 .

Menorrhagia, stomachic,

Citrus sinensis

.

Malta / Sweet Orange

Mosambi

rind

Carminative, tonic

.

Cleome gynandra

Suvarchala

.

Safed bago/Hulhul

seed

.

Wormicide, deafness

Clerodendron indicum

Bharangee

.

Bharangi mool

root

.

Asthma, cough

Clerodendron serratum

Bharangee

.

Bharangi mool

root

.

Asthma, cough

Clerodendrum multiflorm

Agnimanth

.

Arani

.

Analgesic, anti-inflammatory

.

Clitoria ternatea

Aparajita

.

Aparajit

root, seed

Intellect-promoting, cathartic, refrigerant, duretic

Epilepsy

Coccinia cordifolia

Vimboshita

.

Goitu

leaf, root. fruit, bark

Alterative, antispasmodic, exporant

Glycosuria

Cocculus hirsutus

Patalgarudi

.

Akashvel

Roots, leaf

Diaphoratic, tonic, diuretic,

Skin disorders,  fever

Cochlospermum gossypium

.

.

Katira, Kumbi

gum

Coolant, sedative

Cough

Coleus barbatus

Sugandhabala

Coleus

Garmalu

root

Anti-hypertensive

.

Coleus forskholi

Sugandhabala

Coleus

Garmalu

root

Anti-hypertensive

.

Commiphora molmol

.

Myrrh

.

Oleogum resin

Local stimulant, carminative

.

Commiphora mukul

Guggul

Indian bedellium

Guggal

gum resin

Anti-lipidaemic, cholesterol reducing agent, antiseptic, alterative, aphrodisiac, nervine tonic, new guggul tonic, old guggul

 slimming aid, obesity

Commiphora myrrha

.

Myrrh

Hirabol

gum

Dyspepsia, chlorosis

.

Convolvulus arvensis

.

.

Hiranpaddi

plant, root

Purgative

.

Convolvulus pluricaulis

Shankpushpi

.

Shankhapushpi

whole, leaf

Bitter, tonic, febrifuge

Leaf- asthma, haemetemesis, hypertension

Copaifera spp.

.

Copaiba gum

.

Dried Extract

Urinary antiseptic

.

Coptis teeta

Tiktamula

Golden thread

Erra, Mameer

root

Cancer, dyspepsia, alterative, stimulant

Skin diseases

Cordia myxa

.

.

Lasoda

Gum

Mild tonic

.

Coriandrum sativum

Dhanyaka

Coriander

Dhania

seed

Carminative, 

Menstrual disorders, skin diseases, conjunctivitis

Costus speciosus

.

Costus

kuth

root

Bitter, tonic, astringent

Purgative, depurative,

Crataeva nurvala

Varun

Steaved tree

Vauana

bark, leaf,. root

Urinary tract infections, kidney stones

Crataeva religiosa

Varun

Steaved tree

Vayavarna

bark

Demulcent,  laxative,  alterative, tonic, stomachic, diuretic

.

Crategus oxyacanthoides

.

Hawthorn

Ban-sangli

berrie

Cardiac tonic

.

Cressa cretica

.

.

Rudanti

.

Tonic,  anti-bilious, expectorant,

.

Crinum latifolium

Sudarsan

.

.

leaf ,  bulb

Ear-discharge

Piles, fever, earache,

Crocus sativus

Kunkum

Saffron

Kesar

stigmas

Stimulant, digestive, women's ailments 

Skin diseases

Crossandra infunduliformis

.

.

Priyadarsa

plant

Aphrodisiac

.

Crotalaria verrucosa

Shanpushpi

Verru cosa

Sanai

Leaf

Coolant,  salivation

Skin diseases

Croton oblongifolius

Kastidanti

.

Nagdanti

Leaf

Acute inflammatory condition

Fever,

Croton tiglium

Jaipal

Croton seed

Jamalgota

seed , oil

Purgative, alopecia, anti-inflammatory

.

Cryptolepis buchanania

Krishna sariva

Indian sarsaparilla

Shyama

roots,

Alterative, tonic, galactagogue, blood-purifier

.

Cucurbita pepo

kurlaru

.

Kaula, Safed kaddu

seed

Anti-helmintic

Burn

Cuminum cyminum

Jeerak

Cumin seed

Jeera

fruit

Stomachic,  astringent

Stimulant,

Curculigo orchioides

Krishna musli

Black musale

Kali musli

root

Demulcent, restorative, tonic, aphrodisiac

Piles, jaundice, asthma

Curcuma amda

Amra haridra

Mango Ginger

Ambehalad

rhizome

Carminative, stomachic, cooling agent

.

Curcuma aromatica

Van haridra

Zedoary small, wild cochin plant

Jangli halad

rhizome

Tonic, carminative, external application on bruises, sprains

.

Curcuma longa

Haridra

Turmeric

Haldi

rhizome

Anti-septic, anti-inflammatory (ext & internal), anti-tumour, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, natural colour.

.

Curcuma zedoaria

Karchoor

Zedoary

Kachura

rhizome

Carminative

Stomachic

Cuscuta reflexa

Akashavalli

Dordor

Amarvel

seeds

Liver stimulant, itching, carminative

.

Cyamopsis psoralioides

Bakuchi

Cluster bean

Gowar, Bawachi

Pods, seed, oil,

Leucoderma

Skin disorders

Cymbopogon citratus

Bhustrina

Lemon grass

Gandhatrana

Leaf,

Carnimative, coolant,  anti-spasmodic, tonic

Insomnia,

Cymbopogon schoenanthus

Rohisha

Rosha grass

Sugani

grass

Diaphoretic

Diuretic, fever, alopecia, respiratory disorders

Cymopsis tetragonoloba

Guar gum

Gum

Laxative, pharmaceutical excipient

Cynara scolymus

Hathichuk

leaf

Edible vegetable

Cynodon dactylon

Durva

Creeping cynodon

Doob

plant

Diuretic, dropsy, conjunctivitis, piles, menorrhagia

Cyperus rotundus

Musta

Nut grass

Motha/Musta

Tuber

Anti-inflammatory, hepato-protective, astringent, diaphoretic, stomachic, demulcent, vermifuge, hairtonic, , tonic

Stimulant

Cyperus scariosus

Nagor musta

Umbrella's edge

Nagarmotha

Tuber

Abdominal, urinogenital infections, aromatic, astringent, hairwash

Stomachic

Latin Name

Sanskrit Name

English Name

Common Name

Part(s) used

Drug Class

Indication

Dalbergia latifolia

Gorakchha

.

Itti

plant, root

Bitter tonic

Dyspepsia, diarrhoea, obesity, worms, general debility, joint disorders

Dalbergia sisoo

Shinshpa

Rose wood

Sisam

leaf, root, wood

Excoriation

Gonorrhoea, stimulant, skin diseases

Datura metel

Dhatur

Thorn-apple

Dhatura

seed

Anti-pyretic, colicky pains, loose motions, strong analgesic

.

Datura stramonium

Sada-dhatura

Datura

Dhatura

leaf, seed

.

Impotency, asthma, heart diseases, earache, baldness, anodyne, dandruff, fumitory, gums, sedative

Daucus carota

Ganjar

Carrot

Gajar

seed

Aphrodisiac

Aromatic, stimulant, carminative, kidney diseases., nervine diseases,

Dendrobium macrael

Jivanti

.

Jaivanti

plant

Cooling ,tonic

.

Desmodium gangeticum

Shalparni

.

Sarivan

plant

Anti-inflammatory

Fever, analgesic,

Desmostachya bipinnata

Kusha

.

Kusha

grass

..

Diuretic, urinary tract infections

Dichroa febrifuga

.

.

Basak

root, leaf

Febrifuge

Emetic,

Dicoma tomentosa

.

.

Vajardanti

.

Febrifuge

.

Digitalis purpurea

.

Foxglove

Tilpushpi

leaf, seed

.

Heart diseases, kidney diseases, wounds, burns

Dioscorea bulbifera

Varahi kand

.

Varahi kand

Tuber

Blood-purifier, anthelmintic, aphrodisiac

.

Dolichus biflorus

.

.

Kulthi

Seed

Astringent, diuretic, tonic, natural color

.

Dorema ammoniacum

Ushak

.

Ushak

Oil

.

Hepatosplenic disorders

Dryopteris felix

.

Male fern

.

Rhizome

Anthelmintic

.