T A B L E 14 .

Selected Ayurvedic/Indian Botanical Remedies

Scientific Name Common Name Parts Traditional Use

Aconitum felconeri Adhatoda vasika

Mi bh; aconite; dhavis; vatsna monks hood Adhosa; va sa ka; malabar nut

Root, leaves, seeds Root, bark, leaves, flowers

Allium sativum

La shan; rasonam; garlic

Bulb, juice

Aloe spp.

Gawarpaltra; kuma ri i; aloe vera; Indian alces

Root, leaves, juice

Anacyclus pyrethrum Azadirachta india; Melia azadirachta Balsamodendron mukul; Commiphora wightii Berberis vulgaris Caltropis procera; C. gigantea Cissampelos pareira

Akarkara ; pellitory; Spanish chamomile Nimb; nimba; neem; margosa tree; Indian lilac Gugal; gugala; Indian bedellium; guggul Kiryat-charayatah; chira yata ; barberry Aka; arka; swallowort

Root Whole plant

Resin

Leaves; whole plant Root, leaves, flowers, juice Root, bark, leaves

Patha; harjori; laghu pa ta ; abuta; velvet leaf

Coptis teeta; C. trifolia

Mamira; mishamitita; goldthread; mishmee bitter Kamala; rechanaka

Root

Croton unctatus; C. coccineuma; C. phillippinensis Emblica officianalis

Fruit

Indigestion; gout; fever; cough (may be used externally for diabetes) Diabetes; urinary tract problems; thirst; emaciation; diarrhea; dysentery; nausea; asthma; cough; epilepsy; hysteria; mental disorders Hypercholesterolemia; hypertension; heart disease; emaciation; colic; hemorrhoids; rheumatism; asthma; cough Digestive disorders; colic; dysentery; hemorrhoids; liver problems; obesity; high or low blood sugar; TB; purgative Diabetes; bowel disorders; nerve conditions; rheumatism; sore throat Diabetes; liver conditions; obesity; nausea; parasites; blood toxins; cough; fever; rheumatism Hypercholesterolemia; indigestion; obesity; urinary tract infections; hemorrhoids; gout; arthritis Diabetes; liver problems; urinary tract disorders; gastric/duodenal ulcers Heart problems; stomach complaints; enlarged liver; urinary tract disorders; dysentery; hemorrhoids; purgative Urinary tract problems; kidney conditions; bowel disorders; kidney inflammation; indigestion; diarrhea; edema; colic Indigestion; flatulence; anorexia; bowel problems; gall bladder infections; fever; skin rashes; ulcers Purgative; parasites

mla; a A malak i; Indian gooseberry

Fruit

Glycyzrrhiza glabra

Mithi-lakdi; mulathi; yashti madhu; licorice root

Root

Diabetes; urinary tract problems; gout; liver diseases; bowel disorders; constipation; hemorrhoids; anemia; osteoporosis Indigestion; constipation; emetic; urinary tract problems; stomach pain; colds; coughs; bronchitis; sore throat

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Selected Ayurvedic/Indian Botanical Remediescontinued

Scientific Name Common Name Parts Traditional Use

Gymnema sylvetre Orchis mascula; O. latiflora Phyllanthus niruri; P. urinaria Rauwolfia serpentina

Gudma r; sarpadarushtrika Salabmishri; sa lam-mi s hri ; early purple orchid Bhu y-a malaki ; niruri; bhu a malaki Nakuli; chota-chand; sarpagandha; Indian snake root; quinine plant Archu; revand-chini; amlavetasa; rhubarb Renda; eranda; va ta ri; castor bean Makoy; ka kama chi ; black nightshade Choti katheri; ka ntka ri ; Thai eggplant Arjun; arjuna

Root, leaves Root Root, leaves, whole plant Root

Diabetes; high blood sugar; blood toxins; swollen glands; diuretic Diabetes; emaciation; weakness; diarrhea; dysentery; impotence Diabetes; urinary tract disorders; liver problems; dyspepsia; edema; menstrual conditions; gonorrhea Hypertension; bowel disorders, dysentery; insomnia; mental problems; hypochondria Purgative; stomach disorders; liver problems; constipation; diarrhea Colic; stomach problems; liver disorders; dysentery; constipation; purgative; rheumatism; sciatica; lumbago Heart disease; liver problems; diuretic; hemorrhoids; fever; cough; edema Diuretic; kidney disorders; constipation; asthma; cough; TB; fever; gonorrhea Heart conditions; liver problems; digestive disorders; edema; bone fractures; diarrhea; venereal diseases Diabetes; urinary tract infections; kidney diseases; gout, hemorrhoids; edema; lumbago; sciatica; impotence; infertility Colic; flatulence; gastrointestinal fermentation; colon toxins; heart palpitations; migraine; convulsions; insomnia; skin disorders AIDS; cancer; anemia; emaciation; memory loss; rheumatism; MS; fatigue; insomnia; skin problems Diabetes; colic; indigestion; flatulence; nausea; incontinence; diarrhea; constipation; liver problems; bowel pain; heart disease; arthritis; rheumatism; fever; colds; cough; laryngitis; headache

Rheum spp. Ricinus communis

Root Root, leaves, fruit, seeds, oil Leaves, fruit Root, stems, flowers, fruit Bark

Solanum nigrum Solanum xanthocarpum; S. virginiamum Terminalia arjuna

Tribulis spp.

Chota-gokhru; gokshura; goats head; puncture vine

Fruit

Valeriana spp.

Bala-tagra; sugandh-bala; tagara; Indian valerian

Root

Withania somnifera

A shganda; a shwagandha ; Indian ginseng; winter cherry Adrak/sunth; ginger root

Root

Zingiberis officinalis

Root

Note: Data on some plants are very limited; adverse effects may occur even if not indicated. Key: , all or some parts reported to be harmful or toxic in large quantities or specific preparations; conditions/with certain prescription drugs.

, may be contraindicated in some medical