C. ASHOK KUMAR,ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE,OXFORD COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

WEST PIRATTIYUR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-09.

Medicinal Herbals

S.No Name of the Plant Picture Part of the

PlantMedicinal

Use

1

Botanical Name: Pedalium

murexTamil Name:Anai Nerunji

Leaf and Seed Kidney Problems

2Botanical Name: Vitex negundoTamil Name:

Nochi

Whole plant

Anti-inflammatory, cure Vatham,

intestinal worms and

heart disorders.

3Botanical Name:

Cissus quadrangula Tamil Name:

Pirandai

Whole plant

Healer of bone fractures, piles,

asthma, digestive

troubles and cough.

4Botanical Name:

Ocimum sanctum Tamil Name:

Thulasi

Whole plantCough and Digestive problems.

5

Botanical Name:Datura metal Tamil Name:

Karu Oomathai  Leaf Anti-Poisoning.

1

6

Botanical Name:Alove vera

Tamil Name:Katralai

Whole plant Cure digestive problems.

7Botanical Name:

Coleus aromaticusTamil Name:

Oomavalli

Whole plantSecretary

problems, cold and cough problems.

8

Botanical Name:Tribulus terrestris

Tamil Name:Nerunchi Whole plant

Cure Sexual dysfunctions and Urinary disorders.

9

Botanical Name:Tephrosia purpurea

Tamil Name: Kolunchi Whole plant

Skin disorders, Glandular

Swellings and relieve dental

pain.

10Botanical Name:

Calotropis gigantiea Tamil Name:

Errukku

Root and stemCure fever,

Rheumatism, Elephantiasis and Asthma.

11

Botanical Name:Costus pictus Tamil Name:

Sugar plant/Insulin plant

Leaf Control Diabetics.

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12Botanical Name:

Solanum surattense Tamil Name:

Kandankattiri

Fruit Stomach and liver problems

13Botanical Name:

Argemone mexicana Tamil Name:

Kudiyottup poondu

Leaf and Seed oil.

Malaria and, the seed oil

itself are used medicinally to treat dropsy, jaundice and skin diseases.

14Botanical Name:

Phyllanthus Nruri Tamil Name:

Keelanelli

Whole plant Mainly cure jaundice

15Botanical Name:Vitex negundo Tamil Name:

Sigappu Mandarai

Stem Bark, leaves and

flowers

Cure Goiter, Tonsils, thyroid

and jaundice

16Botanical Name:

Hibiscus rosa- sinensis Tamil Name: Semparuthi

Whole plant

Heart problems, Hair loss

problems, and menstrual problems.

17

Botanical Name:Tinospora cordifolia

Tamil Name: Seenthil Kodi Whole plant Produce

antibody.

3

18Botanical Name:Adhatoda vasica

Tamil Name: Vasambu

Whole plant

Cure Dengue fever, Increase Platelet count

and reduce Sugar level in

blood.

19

Botanical Name:Gloriosa superba

Tamil Name: Kanvali Kizhangu

Tuber and Roots

Cure Piles, ear disease and

Arthritis Problems.

20Botanical Name:

Andrographis paniculata

Tamil Name: Siriyanangai

Whole plant

Cure liver disorders, Jaundice,

Malaria, and Respiratory disorders.

21

Botanical Name:Tabernaemontana

divaricata Tamil Name:

Nandhiyavattai

Whole plant

Cure Eye and Respiratory

disorders. Anti-inflammatory

agent.

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