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Discover medicinal plants, their botanical information, traditional uses and known compounds.

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Showing 150 plant records.

Tulsi

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: तुलसी

Sanskrit Name: तुलसी

Parts Used: Leaves; aerial parts

Known Compounds: Eugenol; rosmarinic acid; ursolic acid

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Neem

Azadirachta indica

Family: Meliaceae

Hindi Name: नीम

Sanskrit Name: निम्ब

Parts Used: Leaves; bark; seeds

Known Compounds: Azadirachtin; nimbin; nimbolide

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

Family: Zingiberaceae

Hindi Name: हल्दी

Sanskrit Name: हरिद्रा

Parts Used: Rhizome

Known Compounds: Curcumin; demethoxycurcumin; turmerones

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

Family: Solanaceae

Hindi Name: अश्वगंधा

Sanskrit Name: अश्वगन्धा

Parts Used: Roots; leaves

Known Compounds: Withanolides; withaferin A

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera

Family: Asphodelaceae

Hindi Name: घृतकुमारी

Sanskrit Name: कुमारी

Parts Used: Leaf gel; latex

Known Compounds: Acemannan; aloin (latex)

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Amla

Phyllanthus emblica

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Hindi Name: आंवला

Sanskrit Name: आमलकी

Parts Used: Fruit

Known Compounds: Emblicanin A/B; gallic acid; ellagic acid

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Brahmi

Bacopa monnieri

Family: Plantaginaceae

Hindi Name: ब्राह्मी

Sanskrit Name: ब्राह्मी

Parts Used: Whole aerial plant

Known Compounds: Bacosides

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Shatavari

Asparagus racemosus

Family: Asparagaceae

Hindi Name: शतावरी

Sanskrit Name: शतावरी

Parts Used: Tuberous roots

Known Compounds: Shatavarins; steroidal saponins

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Giloy

Tinospora cordifolia

Family: Menispermaceae

Hindi Name: गिलोय

Sanskrit Name: गुडूची

Parts Used: Stem

Known Compounds: Tinosporaside; berberine (reported)

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Arjuna

Terminalia arjuna

Family: Combretaceae

Hindi Name: अर्जुन

Sanskrit Name: अर्जुन

Parts Used: Bark

Known Compounds: Arjunolic acid; arjunic acid; tannins

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Moringa

Moringa oleifera

Family: Moringaceae

Hindi Name: सहजन

Sanskrit Name: शिग्रु

Parts Used: Leaves; seeds; pods

Known Compounds: Glucosinolates; isothiocyanates; quercetin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Gudmar

Gymnema sylvestre

Family: Apocynaceae

Hindi Name: गुड़मार

Sanskrit Name: मेषशृंगी

Parts Used: Leaves

Known Compounds: Gymnemic acids

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Kalmegh

Andrographis paniculata

Family: Acanthaceae

Hindi Name: कालमेघ

Sanskrit Name: भूनिम्ब

Parts Used: Aerial parts

Known Compounds: Andrographolide

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Bhringraj

Eclipta prostrata

Family: Asteraceae

Hindi Name: भृंगराज

Sanskrit Name: भृङ्गराज

Parts Used: Whole plant

Known Compounds: Wedelolactone; eclalbasaponins

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Manjistha

Rubia cordifolia

Family: Rubiaceae

Hindi Name: मंजिष्ठा

Sanskrit Name: मञ्जिष्ठा

Parts Used: Roots

Known Compounds: Alizarin; purpurin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Vasaka

Justicia adhatoda

Family: Acanthaceae

Hindi Name: अडूसा

Sanskrit Name: वासा

Parts Used: Leaves

Known Compounds: Vasicine; vasicinone

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Mulethi

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Family: Fabaceae

Hindi Name: मुलेठी

Sanskrit Name: यष्टिमधु

Parts Used: Roots; stolons

Known Compounds: Glycyrrhizin; liquiritin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Guggul

Commiphora wightii

Family: Burseraceae

Hindi Name: गुग्गुल

Sanskrit Name: गुग्गुलु

Parts Used: Oleogum resin

Known Compounds: Guggulsterones

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Haritaki

Terminalia chebula

Family: Combretaceae

Hindi Name: हरड़

Sanskrit Name: हरीतकी

Parts Used: Fruit

Known Compounds: Chebulagic acid; chebulinic acid; tannins

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Bibhitaki

Terminalia bellirica

Family: Combretaceae

Hindi Name: बहेड़ा

Sanskrit Name: विभीतकी

Parts Used: Fruit

Known Compounds: Gallic acid; ellagic acid; tannins

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Safed Musli

Chlorophytum borivilianum

Family: Asparagaceae

Hindi Name: सफेद मुसली

Sanskrit Name: श्वेत मुसली

Parts Used: Tuberous roots

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Shankhpushpi

Convolvulus pluricaulis

Family: Convolvulaceae

Hindi Name: शंखपुष्पी

Sanskrit Name: शङ्खपुष्पी

Parts Used: Whole plant

Known Compounds: Convolvuline (reported); flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Jatamansi

Nardostachys jatamansi

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Hindi Name: जटामांसी

Sanskrit Name: जटामांसी

Parts Used: Rhizomes; roots

Known Compounds: Jatamansone; valeranone

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Sarpagandha

Rauvolfia serpentina

Family: Apocynaceae

Hindi Name: सर्पगंधा

Sanskrit Name: सर्पगन्धा

Parts Used: Roots

Known Compounds: Reserpine; ajmaline

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Bael

Aegle marmelos

Family: Rutaceae

Hindi Name: बेल

Sanskrit Name: बिल्व

Parts Used: Unripe fruit; leaves; bark

Known Compounds: Marmelosin; aegeline

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Jamun

Syzygium cumini

Family: Myrtaceae

Hindi Name: जामुन

Sanskrit Name: जम्बू

Parts Used: Seeds; fruit; bark

Known Compounds: Ellagic acid; anthocyanins; jamboline (reported)

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Curry leaf

Murraya koenigii

Family: Rutaceae

Hindi Name: करी पत्ता

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

Family: Zingiberaceae

Hindi Name: इलायची

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Fruits/seeds

Known Compounds: 1,8-cineole; alpha-terpinyl acetate

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Cumin

Cuminum cyminum

Family: Apiaceae

Hindi Name: जीरा

Sanskrit Name: जीरक

Parts Used: Seeds

Known Compounds: Cuminaldehyde; terpenes

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

Family: Apiaceae

Hindi Name: धनिया

Sanskrit Name: धन्यक

Parts Used: Fruits/seeds; leaves

Known Compounds: Linalool; geraniol

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Family: Fabaceae

Hindi Name: मेथी

Sanskrit Name: मेथिका

Parts Used: Seeds; leaves

Known Compounds: Diosgenin; trigonelline; galactomannan

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Family: Apiaceae

Hindi Name: सौंफ

Sanskrit Name: मिश्रेया

Parts Used: Fruits/seeds

Known Compounds: Anethole; fenchone

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Black pepper

Piper nigrum

Family: Piperaceae

Hindi Name: काली मिर्च

Sanskrit Name: मरिच

Parts Used: Fruits

Known Compounds: Piperine; beta-caryophyllene

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Long pepper

Piper longum

Family: Piperaceae

Hindi Name: पीपली

Sanskrit Name: पिप्पली

Parts Used: Fruits; roots

Known Compounds: Piperine; piperlongumine

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Family: Zingiberaceae

Hindi Name: अदरक

Sanskrit Name: आर्द्रक

Parts Used: Rhizome

Known Compounds: Gingerols; shogaols; zingerone

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Garlic

Allium sativum

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Hindi Name: लहसुन

Sanskrit Name: लशुन

Parts Used: Bulb

Known Compounds: Allicin (formed); alliin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Onion

Allium cepa

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Hindi Name: प्याज

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Bulb

Known Compounds: Quercetin; sulfur compounds

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Cinnamon

Cinnamomum verum

Family: Lauraceae

Hindi Name: दालचीनी

Sanskrit Name: त्वक

Parts Used: Bark

Known Compounds: Cinnamaldehyde; eugenol

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum

Family: Myrtaceae

Hindi Name: लौंग

Sanskrit Name: लवंग

Parts Used: Flower buds

Known Compounds: Eugenol; beta-caryophyllene

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

Family: Myristicaceae

Hindi Name: जायफल

Sanskrit Name: जातिफल

Parts Used: Seed; aril

Known Compounds: Myristicin; elemicin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Ajwain

Trachyspermum ammi

Family: Apiaceae

Hindi Name: अजवाइन

Sanskrit Name: यवानी

Parts Used: Fruits

Known Compounds: Thymol; carvacrol

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Hing

Ferula assa-foetida

Family: Apiaceae

Hindi Name: हींग

Sanskrit Name: हिङ्गु

Parts Used: Oleogum resin

Known Compounds: Ferulic acid; sulfur-containing compounds

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: बाबू तुलसी

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Family: Poaceae

Hindi Name: नींबू घास

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves

Known Compounds: Citral; geraniol

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Vetiver

Chrysopogon zizanioides

Family: Poaceae

Hindi Name: खस

Sanskrit Name: उशीर

Parts Used: Roots

Known Compounds: Vetiverol; khusimol

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Sandalwood

Santalum album

Family: Santalaceae

Hindi Name: चंदन

Sanskrit Name: चन्दन

Parts Used: Heartwood; essential oil

Known Compounds: Santalols

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Henna

Lawsonia inermis

Family: Lythraceae

Hindi Name: मेहंदी

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves

Known Compounds: Lawsone

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Pomegranate

Punica granatum

Family: Lythraceae

Hindi Name: अनार

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Fruit peel; flowers; seeds

Known Compounds: Punicalagins; ellagic acid

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Papaya

Carica papaya

Family: Caricaceae

Hindi Name: पपीता

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Fruit; latex; leaves

Known Compounds: Papain; chymopapain; carotenoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Guava

Psidium guajava

Family: Myrtaceae

Hindi Name: अमरूद

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves; fruit

Known Compounds: Quercetin; guaijaverin; vitamin C

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Indian barberry

Berberis aristata

Family: Berberidaceae

Hindi Name: दारुहल्दी

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Berberine

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Kutki

Picrorhiza kurroa

Family: Plantaginaceae

Hindi Name: कुटकी

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Picrosides; kutkoside

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Chirata

Swertia chirayita

Family: Gentianaceae

Hindi Name: चिरायता

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Swertiamarin; amarogentin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Punarnava

Boerhavia diffusa

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Hindi Name: पुनर्नवा

Sanskrit Name: पुनर्नवा

Parts Used: Roots; whole plant

Known Compounds: Punarnavine; boeravinones

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Patharchatta

Kalanchoe pinnata

Family: Crassulaceae

Hindi Name: पत्थरचट्टा

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves

Known Compounds: Bufadienolides; flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Apamarg

Achyranthes aspera

Family: Amaranthaceae

Hindi Name: अपामार्ग

Sanskrit Name: अपामार्ग

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Bala

Sida cordifolia

Family: Malvaceae

Hindi Name: बला

Sanskrit Name: बला

Parts Used: Roots; whole plant

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Atibala

Abutilon indicum

Family: Malvaceae

Hindi Name: अतिबला

Sanskrit Name: अतिबला

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Lodhra

Symplocos racemosa

Family: Symplocaceae

Hindi Name: लोध्र

Sanskrit Name: लोध्र

Parts Used: Bark

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Nagkesar

Mesua ferrea

Family: Calophyllaceae

Hindi Name: नागकेसर

Sanskrit Name: नागकेसर

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Agarwood

Aquilaria malaccensis

Family: Thymelaeaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Kalpasi

Parmotrema perlatum

Family: Parmeliaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Indian frankincense

Boswellia serrata

Family: Burseraceae

Hindi Name: सलई

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Resin

Known Compounds: Boswellic acids

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Indian valerian

Valeriana jatamansi

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Kokum

Garcinia indica

Family: Clusiaceae

Hindi Name: कोकम

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Fruit rind; seeds

Known Compounds: Garcinol; hydroxycitric acid

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica

Family: Fabaceae

Hindi Name: इमली

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Fruit pulp; seeds

Known Compounds: Tartaric acid; polyphenols

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Indian beech

Pongamia pinnata

Family: Fabaceae

Hindi Name: करंज

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Palash

Butea monosperma

Family: Fabaceae

Hindi Name: पलाश

Sanskrit Name: पलाश

Parts Used: Flowers; seeds; bark

Known Compounds: Butrin; isobutrin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Artemisia

Artemisia nilagirica

Family: Asteraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Kachnar

Bauhinia variegata

Family: Fabaceae

Hindi Name: कचनार

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Amaltas

Cassia fistula

Family: Fabaceae

Hindi Name: अमलतास

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Indian trumpet tree

Oroxylum indicum

Family: Bignoniaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Indian pennywort

Centella asiatica

Family: Apiaceae

Hindi Name: मंडूकपर्णी

Sanskrit Name: मण्डूकपर्णी

Parts Used: Leaves; aerial parts

Known Compounds: Asiaticoside; madecassoside

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Lemon

Citrus limon

Family: Rutaceae

Hindi Name: नींबू

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Orange

Citrus sinensis

Family: Rutaceae

Hindi Name: संतरा

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Indian bay leaf

Cinnamomum tamala

Family: Lauraceae

Hindi Name: तेजपत्ता

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Black cumin

Nigella sativa

Family: Ranunculaceae

Hindi Name: कलौंजी

Sanskrit Name: उपकुञ्चिका

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Thymoquinone; nigellone

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Isabgol

Plantago ovata

Family: Plantaginaceae

Hindi Name: इसबगोल

Sanskrit Name: इषबगोल

Parts Used: Seed husk

Known Compounds: Arabinoxylans (mucilage)

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Flaxseed

Linum usitatissimum

Family: Linaceae

Hindi Name: अलसी

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Seeds

Known Compounds: Alpha-linolenic acid; lignans

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Sesame

Sesamum indicum

Family: Pedaliaceae

Hindi Name: तिल

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Seeds; oil

Known Compounds: Sesamin; sesamolin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Lotus

Nelumbo nucifera

Family: Nelumbonaceae

Hindi Name: कमल

Sanskrit Name: पद्म

Parts Used: Flowers; rhizome; seeds

Known Compounds: Nuciferine; neferine

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Makhana plant

Euryale ferox

Family: Nymphaeaceae

Hindi Name: मखाना

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Indian mustard

Brassica juncea

Family: Brassicaceae

Hindi Name: सरसों

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Bamboo

Bambusa bambos

Family: Poaceae

Hindi Name: बांस

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Aak

Calotropis gigantea

Family: Apocynaceae

Hindi Name: आक

Sanskrit Name: अर्क

Parts Used: Latex; leaves; roots

Known Compounds: Cardiac glycosides (calotropin; toxic)

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Datura

Datura metel

Family: Solanaceae

Hindi Name: धतूरा

Sanskrit Name: धत्तूर

Parts Used: Leaves; seeds (toxic)

Known Compounds: Tropane alkaloids (atropine; scopolamine; toxic)

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Ritha

Sapindus mukorossi

Family: Sapindaceae

Hindi Name: रीठा

Sanskrit Name: अरीष्टक

Parts Used: Fruit pericarp

Known Compounds: Saponins

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Shikakai

Senegalia rugata

Family: Fabaceae

Hindi Name: शिकाकाई

Sanskrit Name: सप्तला

Parts Used: Pods

Known Compounds: Saponins

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Indian rosewood

Dalbergia sissoo

Family: Fabaceae

Hindi Name: शीशम

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Indian mulberry

Morinda citrifolia

Family: Rubiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Indian sarsaparilla

Hemidesmus indicus

Family: Apocynaceae

Hindi Name: अनंतमूल

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Kalihari

Gloriosa superba

Family: Colchicaceae

Hindi Name: कलिहारी

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Kantakari

Solanum virginianum

Family: Solanaceae

Hindi Name: कंटकारी

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Chitrak

Plumbago zeylanica

Family: Plumbaginaceae

Hindi Name: चित्रक

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Dronapushpi

Leucas aspera

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: द्रोणपुष्पी

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Aparajita

Clitoria ternatea

Family: Fabaceae

Hindi Name: अपराजिता

Sanskrit Name: अपराजिता

Parts Used: Flowers; roots; seeds

Known Compounds: Ternatins; anthocyanins

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Nagarmotha

Cyperus rotundus

Family: Cyperaceae

Hindi Name: नागरमोथा

Sanskrit Name: मुस्ता

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Kewra

Pandanus odorifer

Family: Pandanaceae

Hindi Name: केवड़ा

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Flowers

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Agnimantha

Premna integrifolia

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: अग्निमंथ

Sanskrit Name: अग्निमन्थ

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Gambhari

Gmelina arborea

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: गम्भारी

Sanskrit Name: काश्मरी

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Family: Ginkgoaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves

Known Compounds: Ginkgolides; bilobalide; flavone glycosides

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

Family: Asteraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Roots; aerial parts

Known Compounds: Alkamides; caffeic acid derivatives

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

St John's wort

Hypericum perforatum

Family: Hypericaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Flowering tops

Known Compounds: Hypericin; hyperforin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Roots; rhizomes

Known Compounds: Valerenic acids; valepotriates

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Family: Asteraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Flower heads

Known Compounds: Apigenin; bisabolol; chamazulene

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Peppermint

Mentha × piperita

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves; essential oil

Known Compounds: Menthol; menthone

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Flowers; essential oil

Known Compounds: Linalool; linalyl acetate

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves

Known Compounds: Rosmarinic acid; carnosic acid

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves

Known Compounds: Thujone; rosmarinic acid

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves; flowering tops

Known Compounds: Thymol; carvacrol

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves; flowering tops

Known Compounds: Carvacrol; thymol

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Tea plant

Camellia sinensis

Family: Theaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves

Known Compounds: Catechins; caffeine; theanine

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Family: Ericaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Fruit

Known Compounds: Proanthocyanidins; anthocyanins

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Elderberry

Sambucus nigra

Family: Adoxaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Flowers; ripe berries

Known Compounds: Anthocyanins; flavonols

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Milk thistle

Silybum marianum

Family: Asteraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Seeds/fruits

Known Compounds: Silymarin (silibinin)

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Saw palmetto

Serenoa repens

Family: Arecaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Ripe fruits

Known Compounds: Fatty acids; phytosterols

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

American ginseng

Panax quinquefolius

Family: Araliaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Roots

Known Compounds: Ginsenosides

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Asian ginseng

Panax ginseng

Family: Araliaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Roots

Known Compounds: Ginsenosides

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

Family: Asteraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves; flowering tops

Known Compounds: Parthenolide

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Willow

Salix alba

Family: Salicaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Bark

Known Compounds: Salicin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Family: Asteraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Aerial parts; flowers

Known Compounds: Achilleine; flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Family: Asteraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Flower heads

Known Compounds: Triterpenoids; carotenoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Marshmallow

Althaea officinalis

Family: Malvaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Roots; leaves

Known Compounds: Mucilage polysaccharides

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

Family: Passifloraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Aerial parts

Known Compounds: Flavonoids (including vitexin)

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Kava

Piper methysticum

Family: Piperaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Root/rhizome (safety concerns)

Known Compounds: Kavalactones

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Arnica

Arnica montana

Family: Asteraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Flower heads (external use traditionally)

Known Compounds: Helenalin; sesquiterpene lactones

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Witch hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Family: Hamamelidaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves; bark

Known Compounds: Tannins

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Goldenseal

Hydrastis canadensis

Family: Ranunculaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Roots; rhizomes

Known Compounds: Berberine; hydrastine

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Cat's claw

Uncaria tomentosa

Family: Rubiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Bark; roots

Known Compounds: Oxindole alkaloids; quinovic acid glycosides

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Guarana

Paullinia cupana

Family: Sapindaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Seeds

Known Compounds: Caffeine; catechins

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Maca

Lepidium meyenii

Family: Brassicaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Hypocotyl/root

Known Compounds: macamides; macaenes

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Cacao

Theobroma cacao

Family: Malvaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Seeds

Known Compounds: Theobromine; flavanols

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Bitter melon

Momordica charantia

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Fruit; leaves; seeds

Known Compounds: Charantin; momordicosides

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Dragon's blood tree

Croton lechleri

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Latex/resin

Known Compounds: Proanthocyanidins; taspine (species-dependent)

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

African aloe

Aloe ferox

Family: Asphodelaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaf gel; latex

Known Compounds: Aloin; aloe-emodin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Baobab

Adansonia digitata

Family: Malvaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Fruit pulp; leaves; seeds

Known Compounds: Vitamin C; pectin; polyphenols

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Myrtle

Myrtus communis

Family: Myrtaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves; berries

Known Compounds: Myrtenyl acetate; myrtucommulone

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Tea tree

Melaleuca alternifolia

Family: Myrtaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves; essential oil

Known Compounds: Terpinen-4-ol; gamma-terpinene

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus

Family: Myrtaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves; essential oil

Known Compounds: 1,8-cineole

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Lemon balm

Melissa officinalis

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves

Known Compounds: Rosmarinic acid; citral

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Marjoram

Origanum majorana

Family: Lamiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Family: Asteraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Roots; leaves

Known Compounds: Taraxasterol; sesquiterpene lactones

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Nettle

Urtica dioica

Family: Urticaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves; roots

Known Compounds: Lignans; lectins; caffeic acid derivatives

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Family: Malvaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Calyces; flowers

Known Compounds: Anthocyanins; hibiscus acid

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Açaí

Euterpe oleracea

Family: Arecaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Fruit pulp

Known Compounds: Anthocyanins; fatty acids

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Turmeric tree

Berberis vulgaris

Family: Berberidaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Sweet wormwood

Artemisia annua

Family: Asteraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Leaves; flowering tops

Known Compounds: Artemisinin

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Notoginseng

Panax notoginseng

Family: Araliaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Gambir

Uncaria gambir

Family: Rubiaceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.

Frankincense tree

Boswellia sacra

Family: Burseraceae

Hindi Name: No widely established Hindi name; verify regionally

Sanskrit Name: No reliably established Sanskrit name identified

Parts Used: Species-specific part used requires source verification

Known Compounds: Species-specific constituents require source verification

Traditional Uses

Traditional use is reported in regional or ethnobotanical literature; exact indication and preparation require verification against a species-specific authoritative source.