HERBS AND ITS AMAZING HEALING PROPERTIES

HERBS AND ITS AMAZING HEALING PROPERTIES Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 1 of 50

LIST OF MEDICINAL HERBS Plant name : Achyranthes aspera L. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Uttareni Fl & Fr time : October March Medicinal uses : Leaf paste is applied externally for eye pain and dog bite. Internally taken leaves decoction with water/milk to cure stomach problems, diuretic, piles and skin diseases. Plant name : Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Benda Fl & Fr time : Part(s) used : Roots Medicinal uses : The juice of the roots is used externally to treat cuts, wounds and boils. Plant name : Abutilon crispum (L.) Don Family : Malvaceae Local name : Nelabenda Fl & Fr time : March September Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root is used for the treatment of nervous disorders. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 2 of 50

Plant name : Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet Family : Malvaceae Local name : Thuttutubenda Fl & Fr time : March September & Roots Medicinal uses : Leaf juice is used for the treatment of toothache. Roots and leaves decoction is given for diuretic and stimulate purgative. Plant name : Abrus precatorius L. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Guruvenda Fl & Fr time : July December Part(s) used Medicinal uses : Root & Seeds : Roots used to treat poisonous bite and seed is used to treat leucoderma Plant name : Acalypha indica L. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Muripinda Fl & Fr time : June September Throughout the year & Leaves Medicinal uses : The whole plant powder is used to treat toothache. Freshly prepared leaf paste is applied externally to treat scabies. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 3 of 50

Plant name : Aerva lanata (L.) Juss.ex Schult. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Thelaga pindi Medicinal uses : Leaf extract is used to cure kidney stones Plant name : Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Ronaganthi aku Part(s) used : Stem & Leaves Medicinal uses : Juice of stem and leaves is used to cure snake bite Plant name : Amaranthus viridis Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Chilakathotakoora Medicinal uses : Leaf extract is used to treat scorpion bite Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 4 of 50

Plant name : Ammannia baccifera L. Family : Lythraceae Local name : Agnivendrapakku Fl & Fr time : March December Medicinal uses : Leaf juice is used for skin diseases Plant name : Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Wall.ex Nees. Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Belavemu Fl & Fr time : July December Medicinal uses : Leaf powder blended with milk is taken internally for diabetes, snake bite and fever. Leaves decoction used to treat dyspepsia and stomach ache. Plant name : Asparagus racemosus Willd. Family : Asparagaceae Local name : Pilli teegalu Fl & Fr time : September October Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Powder obtained from the root is mixed with freshwater as tonic to treat liver disorders, jaundice, dysentery, chronic fevers and enhance lactation. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 5 of 50

Plant name : Barleria prionitis L. Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Mullagorinta Fl & Fr time : September - January Medicinal uses : The leaves are used to promote healing of wounds and to relieve joint pains and toothache. Plant name : Boerhavia diffusa L. Family : Nyctaginaceae Local name : Atikimamidi & leaves Medicinal uses : The whole plant decoction is used to treat cough, fever and jaundice. Fresh leaf paste is used to treat externally for skin infections. Plant name : Catharanthus roseus (L.) Don Family : Apocynaceae Local name : Billaganneru Medicinal uses : Plant juice is used to treat cancer Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 6 of 50

Plant name : Euphorbia hirta L. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Nanubalu Medicinal uses : Juice of whole plant is given twice a day in hemorrhagic enteritis Plant name : Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L. Family : Convolvulaceae Local name : Vishnukrantha Medicinal uses : Fresh plant juice is used to cure fever and worms Plant name : Evolvulus nummularius (L.) L. Family : Convolvulaceae Local name : Chiti elukacheviaku Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used as a medicine for hysteria, burns, cuts and wounds and scorpion stings. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 7 of 50

Plant name : Gomphrena globosa L. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Bendumalli Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root is used to treat cough Plant name : Hybanthus enneaspermus (L.) Muell. Family : Violaceae Local name : Ratna purusha Fl & Fr time : July January Medicinal uses : Leaf decoction is used to treat fever and aphrasiadic Plant name : Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. Family : Convolvulaceae Local name : Thootiloora & buds Medicinal uses : The plant juice is used for liver complaints; buds for ringworm. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 8 of 50

Plant name : Lepidagathis cristata Willd. Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Nakka pintuka Fl & Fr time : September March Medicinal uses : Decoction from leaves is used to treat malarial fever Plant name : Leucas biflora (Vahl.) R.Br. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Gobbi Fl & Fr time : July - March Medicinal uses : The mature leaf decoction is used as eye drop twice a day in case of conjunctivitis. Plant name : Ocimum gratissimum L. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Ramathulasi Fl & Fr time : October March Medicinal uses : The leaf extract is used for dysentery and bronchitis Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 9 of 50

Plant name : Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene Family : Verbenaceae Local name : Bokkenaku Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root juice is used in the treatment of gastric troubles Plant name : Polycarpaea corymbosa (L.) Lam. Family : Caryophyllaceae Local name : Biyyam poola moka Fl & Fr time : August February Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf extract is used to treat jaundice Plant name : Sansevieria roxburghiana Schult. & Schult.f. Family : Agavaceae Local name : Nela kithalu Fl & Fr time : June August Medicinal uses : Leaf extract is used to cure pimples and skin infections Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 10 of 50

Plant name : Scoparia dulcis (L.) G. Don Family : Scrophulariaceae Local name : Potti boli Fl & Fr time : July December Medicinal uses : It is used in the treatment of diabetes, dysentery, earache, fever and headaches Plant name : Sida cordifolia L. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Bala, Tellagorra Fl & Fr time : August - November Part(s) used : Root and bark Medicinal uses : Root and bark decoction is used to treat fever and facial paralysis Plant name : Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl. Family : Verbenaceae Local name : Koraputia Fl & Fr time : Mainly in the rainy season Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf decoction is used to treat ulceration of the nose Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 11 of 50

Plant name : Striga asiatica (L.) Kuntze Family : Ratibadanika Local name : Scrophulariaceae Fl & Fr time : August - December Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used for treating intestinal parasites Plant name : Teramnus labialis (L.f.) Spr. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Mashaparni Fl & Fr time : August - December Part(s) used : Fruit Medicinal uses : Fruit is used in inflammation, burning sensation and rheumatism Plant name : Trichuriella monsoniae (L.f.) Bennet. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Era pindi Fl & Fr time : June January Part(s) used : Root & whole plant Medicinal uses : It is used in the treatment of Scorpion sting, headache, boils, sores and wounds. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 12 of 50

Plant name : Vanda tessellata (Roxb.) Hook.ex G.Don Family : Orchidaceae Local name : Vadanika Fl & Fr time : July August Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root extract is used to treat issues like dyspepsia, bronchitis, inflammations, piles, rheumatism and hiccup Plant name : Waltheria indica L. Family : Sterculiaceae Local name : Nallabenda Fl & Fr time : July January Medicinal uses : Boiled plant extract is used to treat cough Plant name : Coldenia procumbens L. Family : Boraginaceae Local name : Cheppulattaku Fl & Fr time : December August & Root Medicinal uses : Fresh leaves are ground up and applied to rheumatic swellings. Leaves used for fever, piles, and scorpion stings. Root decoction used as an aid for digestion. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 13 of 50

Plant name : Aerva javanica (Burm.f.) Juss.ex Schult. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Pindi konda Fl & Fr time : July December Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root extract is used for diabetes Plant name : Ageratum conyzoides L. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Vasavi, Vana Jira Fl & Fr time : October January Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaves juice is used to treat cuts Plant name : Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.) DC. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Baramthalu chettu Fl & Fr time : November March Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used to treat issues like worms, diarrhea, cystitis and swellings Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 14 of 50

Plant name : Anisochilus carnosus (L:.f.) Wall.ex Benth in Wall. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Karpurvavalli Fl & Fr time : October March Medicinal uses : Leaf paste applied topically for cut wounds Plant name : Apluda mutica L. Family : Poaceae Local name : Adavikorre gaddi Fl & Fr time : September December Part(s) used : Bark Medicinal uses : Bark paste is used to treat boil with pus Plant name : Aristida setacea Retz. Family : Poaceae Local name : Cheepuru Fl & Fr time : September April Medicinal uses : Leaves are used for wound healing Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 15 of 50

Plant name : Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.And. In Thw. Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Podabeera Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : The root powder is used to treat snakebite and stomachache Plant name : Blepharis maderaspatensis (L.) Heyne ex Roth. Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Anthrintapulu Fl & Fr time : August December Medicinal uses : Leaves in combination with egg and onion is used to cure bone fracture Plant name : Capsicum frutescens L. Family : Solanaceae Local name : Mirapa Medicinal uses : It is used to treat stomach upset, intestinal gas, diarrhea and cramps Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 16 of 50

Plant name : Cassytha filiformis L. Family : Paachi teega Local name : Cassythaceae Fl & Fr time : July December Part(s) used : Aerial parts and leaves Medicinal uses : It is used for kidney ailments ame : Chloris barbata Sw. Family : Poaceae Local name : Jada kunchula gaddi Fl & Fr time : July December Medicinal uses : Leaves paste applied externally in skin diseases. Leaves juice is used in fever, diarrhoea and diabetes Plant name : Acampe praemorsa (Roxb.) Blatter & McCann Family : Orchidaceae Local name : Fl & Fr time : May August Medicinal uses : Paste of leaves is applied to treat fractures Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 17 of 50

Plant name : Corchorus olitorius L. Family : Tilliaceae Local name : Parinta Fl & Fr time : September - January Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : It is used to treat fever Plant name : Corchorus trilocularis L. Syst. Nat Family : Tilliaceae Local name : Bankitutturu Fl & Fr time : August - January Medicinal uses : The whole plant juice is used to treat stomachache Plant name : Corchorus aestuans L. Family : Tiliaceae Local name : Nela beera Fl & Fr time : December April Medicinal uses : The leaf extract is used to treat fever and dysuria Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 18 of 50

Plant name : Crotalaria verrucosa Willd. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Narimiratti Fl & Fr time : July - December Part(s) used : Fruit Medicinal uses : Fruit juice is given to treat dysentery and diarrhea Plant name : Croton bonplandianum Baill. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Vanamokka Medicinal uses : The leaf extract is used to treat skin diseases Plant name : Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. Family : Hypoxidaceae Local name : Nelamuli Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : The root extract is used to treat piles. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 19 of 50

Plant name : Cymbopogon martinii (Roxb.) Watson Family : Poaceae Local name : Kachi gaddi Fl & Fr time : July December Medicinal uses : Fumes used to treat cold and cough Plant name : Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Family : Poaceae Local name : Garika Fl & Fr time : August October & Leaves Medicinal uses : The whole plant decoction given orally to treat diabetes, ulcers and body cooling. Leaf juice is given for digestion. Plant name : Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) Beauv. Family : Poaceae Local name : Nela ragi Fl & Fr time : July December Medicinal uses : The juice of fresh plant used for fevers. Used externally for wounds and ulcers. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 20 of 50

Plant name : Desmodium triflorum (L.) DC. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Nela Aninta Fl & Fr time : September November and Root Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used for dysentery, indigestion, diarrhea, fever, rheumatism and root decoction for stomachache Plant name : Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. Mant. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Guntagalagara Fl & Fr time : December April Medicinal uses : Leaves juice is used for jaundice Plant name : Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Guntagalagaraku Medicinal uses : Leaves juice is used for dandruff Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 21 of 50

Plant name : Ehretia acuminata R.Br. Family : Cordiaceae Local name : Bokkudu Fl & Fr time : January May Part(s) used : Bark Medicinal uses : The juice of the bark is used in the treatment of fevers Plant name : Hedyotis umbellata (L.) Lam. Family : Rubiaceae Local name : Chiriveru Fl & Fr time : August January and root Medicinal uses : The leaves and roots are used for asthma and bronchitis. The decoction of the leaves used as a wash for poisonous bites Plant name : Heliotropium currasavicum L. Family : Boraginaceae Local name : Fl & Fr time : December May Medicinal uses : It is used to treat diarrhea, inflammation and skin injury Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 22 of 50

Plant name : Heteropogon contortus (L.) Beauv.ex Roem & Schult. Family : Poaceae Local name : Eddigaddi Fl & Fr time : July - November Part(s) used : Inflorescence Medicinal uses : Decoction of inflorescence is used treat asthma as bronchodilator Plant name : Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Roit. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Danthitulasi Fl & Fr time : August February Medicinal uses : Leaves extract is used to treat inflammation, gastric ulcer infection and diarrhea Plant name : Indigofera trifoliata L. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Baragadhamu Fl & Fr time : June December Medicinal uses : Act as abortifacient Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 23 of 50

Plant name : Leucas aspera Spreng Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Thumbi Fl & Fr time : Throughtout the year Part(s) used : Root and leaf Medicinal uses : The leaf juice mixed with water is taken as a cooling medicine for scabies. The root juice mixed with goat's milk to treat poisonous bite Plant name : Lindernia antipoda (L.) Alston. Family : Scrophulariaceae Local name : Neella pundu Fl & Fr time : November February Medicinal uses : Whole plant extract is used for cough and swelling pain in the throat Plant name : Mollugo nudicaulis Lam. Family : Molluginaceae Local name : Peddaparapatakamu Fl & Fr time : June December Medicinal uses : Leaf juice is used to treat earache and antiseptic Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 24 of 50

Plant name : Mollugo pentaphylla L. Family : Molluginaceae Local name : Pichichatraku Medicinal uses : Leaves boiled in water is used to reduce body temperature Plant name : Nymphoides hydrophylla (Lour.) Kuntze. Family : Menynthaceae Local name : Allitamara Fl & Fr time : April September Part(s) used : Stalks and leaves Medicinal uses : Stalks and leaves minced with oil and applied to treat ulcers and insect bites; decoction is used as a wash for parasitic skin affection. Plant name : Oryza sativa L. Family : Poaceae Local name : Vari Fl & Fr time : August February Part(s) used : Seeds Medicinal uses : The seeds are used to treat breast cancers, stomach indurations and warts. Rice water is used as an ointment to counteract inflamed surface. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 25 of 50

Plant name : Potamogeton nodosus Poir. Family : Potamogetonaceae Local name : Neeti gogu Fl & Fr time : July December Medicinal uses : The leaf paste with hot water is used to treat cuts and wonds Plant name : Pulicaria wightiana (DC.) Clarke Family : Asteraceae Local name : Adaviprodhuthirugudu Fl & Fr time : October January Medicinal uses : The leaf extract is used to treat fever and rheumatism Plant name : Rostellularia prostrata (Roxb. ex Clarke) Majumdar Family : Acanthaceae Local name : Fl & Fr time : June November Medicinal uses : Paste of plant is used to treat sprain and bone fracture and also for snake-bite Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 26 of 50

Plant name : Saccharum officinarum L. Family : Poaceae Local name : Cherukugada Fl & Fr time : October March and pulp Medicinal uses : The plant juices are used for abdominal tumors. The pulped sugar cane is used to dress wounds, and the cane for splints for broken bones Plant name : Schoenoplectus articulatus (L.) Palla Family : Cyperaceae Local name : Fl & Fr time : August December Part(s) used : Tubers Medicinal uses : Tubers are used to cure diarrhea Plant name : Solanum nigrum L. Family : Solanaceae Local name : Kaamanchi and Flowers Medicinal uses : Leaf juice with groundnut oil is used to treat mouth ulcers. Juice extracted from leaves and flowers mixed with salt and black pepper to cure skin diseases, piles and ulcer. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 27 of 50

Plant name : Solanum surttense L. Family : Solanaceae Local name : Kandan-katteri and Fruit Medicinal uses : Fruit paste with cow's milk is used to treat toothache. The leaves are burnt and the ash is mixed with hot water and drink to treat dyspepsia and constipation. Plant name : Spermacoce hispida L. Family : Rubiaceae Local name : Madhanakattu Fl & Fr time : June February Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used to cure diarrhea Plant name : Spilanthes calva DC Family : Asteraceae Local name : Fl & Fr time : November - January Medicinal uses : The plant when boiled in water is used to treat dysentery. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 28 of 50

Plant name : Tephrosia purpurea (L.) Pers. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Vempali, Bontha Vempali Fl & Fr time : August December Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : The root paste is used to cure stomachache Plant name : Themeda triandra Forssk. Family : Poaceae Local name : Pedda yetra, Kalakesuvu Fl & Fr time : August December Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : The root decoction is used to treat dysmenorrheal Plant name : Tridax procumbens L. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Bella paku Medicinal uses : The crushed leaves when applied arrest bleeding in bruises and cuts Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 29 of 50

Plant name : Typha angustata Bory & Chaub. Family : Typhaceae Local name : Jammu Fl & Fr time : May - July Medicinal uses : Leaves are used as diuretic Plant name : Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Sahadevi Fl & Fr time : August - April Medicinal uses : Whole plant juice is used to treat scorpion bite Plant name : Viscum heyneanum DC. Family : Viscaceae Local name : Ottucheddi Fl & Fr time : August - December Medicinal uses : Plant juice is used to relieve ear pain Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 30 of 50

Plant name : Zea mays L. Family : Poaceae Local name : Mokka jonna Fl & Fr time : July - October and root Medicinal uses : The decoction of the leaves and roots is used to treat dysuria Plant name : Celosia argentea Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Gurugu aku Fl & Fr time : August December Part(s) used : Stem and leaves Medicinal uses : Stems and leaves extract is used to treat infected sores, wounds and skin eruptions. Plant name : Achyranthes aspera Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Uttareni Fl & Fr time : July December Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf paste is used to treat cut wounds, eye pain and dog bite. Leaf decoction with water/milk is used to cure stomach problems, diuretic, piles and skin diseases. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 31 of 50

Plant name : Alysicarpus monilifer (L.) DC. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Amera Part(s) used : Stem and leaf Medicinal uses : Stem and leaf extract is used to treat inflammation, skin diseases, fever and jaundice Plant name : Biophytum sensitivum (L.) DC. Family : Oxalidaceae Local name : Pedda attipati Fl & Fr time : June - December Part(s) used : Root, stem and leaf Medicinal uses : Extracts of leaf, stem and root is used to treat inflammation, arthritis, wounds, burns, stomach ache, asthma, cough, diabetes and snake bite. Plant name : Chrozophora rottleri (Geisel.) Juss. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Erra- miriyam Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is applied to heal wounds Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 32 of 50

Plant name : Elytraria acaulis (L.f.) Lindau. Family : Yeddu-adugu Local name : Yeddu adugu Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used to treat diabetes Plant name : Mimosa pudica L. Family : Mimosaceae Local name : Attipathi Fl & Fr time : July November Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf paste is used to cure cold Plant name : Ocimum basilicum L. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Kammagaggiri aku Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf juice is used to treat urinary problems. Leaf juice mixed with water is used for gonorrhoea. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 33 of 50

Plant name : Phyllanthus amarus Schum.&Thonn. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Nelausiri Medicinal uses : The whole plant juice blended with sugar for jaundice and liver disorders. Plant name : Physalis minima L. Family : Budda bhushada Local name : Solanaceae Fl & Fr time : July January Part(s) used : Fruits Medicinal uses : Boiled fruits are taken for kidney problems Plant name : Sida rhombifolia L. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Gubathada Fl & Fr time : August November Part(s) used : Stem Medicinal uses : Stem extract is used for diuretic Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 34 of 50

Plant name : Sida spinosa L. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Nagabala Fl & Fr time : September - March Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is treated for diabetics Plant name : Tragia involucrata L. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Teega dulagondi Fl & Fr time : December - March Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root decoction is used to relieve bronchitis. Plant name : Tridax procumbens L. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Bella paku Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Young leaf paste is used to treat wounds Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 35 of 50

Plant name : Blumea mollis (D. Don.) Merr. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Kukkapogaku Fl & Fr time : July - March Medicinal uses : Leaves are used for inflammation Plant name : Canscora diffusa (Vahl.) R. Br. Family : Gentianaceae Local name : Janjada Fl & Fr time : October - March Medicinal uses : Fresh whole plant is used to treat schizophrenia Plant name : Boerhavia erecta L. Family : Nyctaginaceae Local name : Tella Atukamaamidi Fl & Fr time : September - January Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root extract is used as a diuretic to treat jaundice, enlarged spleen, gonorrhea and other internal inflammations. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 36 of 50

Plant name : Canscora decussata (Roxb.) Schult. & Schult Family : Gentianaceae Local name : Chiti akchinta Fl & Fr time : November - March Medicinal uses : The whole plant, as well as fresh juice, is used for the treatment of insanity, epilepsy, and nervous debility. Plant name : Commelina benghalensis L. Family : Commelinaceae Local name : Yenadra aku Fl & Fr time : July - November Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used to treat leprosy and nervous system related disorders Plant name : Digera muricata (L.) Mart. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Chenchalikoora Part(s) used : Flowers and seeds Medicinal uses : The flowers and seeds are used to treat urinary discharges Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 37 of 50

Plant name : Drymaria cordata (L.) Willd. Ex Roem & Schult. Family : Caryophylaceae Local name : Puliarai Fl & Fr time : June - November Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf paste to treat headache Plant name : Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC Family : Asteraceae Local name : Garbhapodu Fl & Fr time : July March Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : Root extract is used to cure dysentery Plant name : Euphorbia thymifolia L. Family : Euphorbiaceae Local name : Chitti paalaaku Fl & Fr time : August March Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used to treat various ailments like dysentery, bleeding piles, ringworm, wounds, chronic cough, asthma and bronchitis Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 38 of 50

Plant name : Gisekia pharnaceoides L. Family : Molluginaceae Local name : Isakadasarikoora Fl & Fr time : July September Medicinal uses : The fresh plant is used for treatment on swellings and asthma Plant name : Glinus oppositifolius (l.) dc Family : Molluginaceae Local name : Chayunta rasiaku Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used for skin disease, increase appetite, piles, leucoderma, urinary infections, fever, cough and liver problems Plant name : Grangea maderaspatana (L.) Pour. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Manchipatri Fl & Fr time : August February Medicinal uses : Infusion of leaves considered stomachic, antispasmodic and used in irregular menstruation Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 39 of 50

Plant name : Hedyotis corymbosa (L.) Lam. Family : Rubiaceae Local name : Chiriveru Fl & Fr time : June January Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used to treat various hepatic disorders Plant name : Heliotropium indicum L. Family : Boraginaceae Local name : Nagadanti Fl & Fr time : Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf extract is used to treat abdominal pains, wounds and infections and skin rashes Plant name : Indigofera tinctoria L. Family : Fabaceae Local name : Avuri Fl & Fr time : June - December Part(s) used : Stems and leaves Medicinal uses : Stems and leaves extract is used to treat liver related ailments Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 40 of 50

Plant name : Lindernia crustacea (L.) F.V. Muell. Family : Scrophulariaceae Local name : Verla Kammi Fl & Fr time : July - November and leaf Medicinal uses : The plant juice is taken in early morning in empty stomach to clear stomach. Leaf paste with lemon juice to cure excess bile secretion; also applied externally on ringworm and boils. Plant name : Lippia javanica (Burm.f.) Sperng. Family : Verbenaceae Local name : Medicinal uses : An infusion of the leaves is commonly used as a decongestant for colds and coughs. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 41 of 50

Plant name : Ludwigia perennis L. Family : Onagraceae Local name : Lavangakaya mokka Fl & Fr time : August - January Part(s) used : Shoot and whole plant Medicinal uses : Tender shoot is rubbed on aching gums. Plant is boiled in oil, applied to body to bring down fever. Plant name : Marsilea quadrifolia L. Family : Marsileaceae Local name : Fl & Fr time : Medicinal uses : Leaves juice is used as anti-inflammatory, diuretic, depurative, febrifuge and refrigerant. Plant name : Merremia tridentata (L.) Hall.f. Family : Convolvulaceae Local name : Jadala alam Fl & Fr time : June - March Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used for increasing renal function and urinary system diseases Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 42 of 50

Plant name : Mollugo oppositifolia L. Family : Molluginaceae Local name : Chayuntaraasi Medicinal uses : Fresh leaves is used against dizziness and to stimulate the appetite. Plant name : Nymphaea nouchali Burm. Family : Nymphaeaceae Local name : Kaluva Part(s) used : Rhizome Medicinal uses : Rhizome act as a demulcent and diuretic Plant name : Ocimum americanum L. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Kuka Tulsi Fl & Fr time : September - March Part(s) used : Leaf Medicinal uses : Leaf juice is used for dysentery and as a mouth wash to relieve toothache. Leaf paste is used as a cure for parasitical skin diseases. Infusion of the leaf is used in fever, indigestion and diarrhoea. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 43 of 50

Plant name : Ocimum sanctum L. Family : Lamiaceae Local name : Tulsi Part(s) used : Medicinal uses : Plant name : Osbeckia zeylanica L.f. Family : Melastomaceae Local name : Burdha Alli Fl & Fr time : November - March Medicinal uses : The whole plant paste is taken orally to improve body stamina and also increase the disease resistance Plant name : Pavonia zeylanica (L.) Cav. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Chiru Benda Fl & Fr time : May - January Medicinal uses : The root paste is used to cure inflammation. The leaves decoction with Aegle marmelos is useful for dysentery. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 44 of 50

Plant name : Pupalia lappacea (L.) Juss. Family : Amaranthaceae Local name : Erra Uttareni Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used for treatment of wounds, bone fracture, cough, toothache, fever and malaria. Plant name : Sida acuta Burm.f. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Katari maanaku Fl & Fr time : August - January Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : The root is extensively used as a stomachic, diaphoretic and antipyretic. It is regarded as cooling, astringent, tonic and useful in treating nervous and urinary diseases and also disorders of the blood, bile and liver. Plant name : Sphaeranthus indicus L. Family : Asteraceae Local name Fl & Fr time Part(s) used Medicinal uses : Bodasaramu : November - April : Root : Root decoction is used to treat chestpains, cough and bowel complaints. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 45 of 50

Plant name : Striga asiatica (L.) Kuntze. Family : Scrophulariaceae Local name : Ratibadanika Fl & Fr time : August - December Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used for treating intestinal parasites Plant name : Urena lobata L. Family : Malvaceae Local name : Anturasam Fl & Fr time : July - December Part(s) used : Root Medicinal uses : The decoction of root is used to cure dysentery, diarrhea and gastric pains Plant name : Xanthium strumarium L. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Paarsapu Kaaya Fl & Fr time : September - February Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used externally to treat rheumatoid joint pains and itching. Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 46 of 50

Plant name : Zornia gibbosa Span Family : Fabaceae Local name : Uhunnali Fl & Fr time : September November Medicinal uses : The whole plant is used to cure dysentery Plant name : Echinops echinatus Roxb. Family : Asteraceae Local name : Brahmadandi Fl & Fr time : October May Part(s) used : Root and barks Medicinal uses : Root barks is used to treat diabetics Plant name : Tribulus terrestris Family : Zygophyllaceae Local name : Palleru Fl & Fr time : May December Medicinal uses : The whole plant extract is used to treat kidney disorders and helps in increasing muscle strength Article 04/2015/ENVIS-Ecology of Eastern Ghats Page 47 of 50

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