Medicinal Plants
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Jimson Weed, Thorn Apple
Tamil Name: ஊமத்தக்காய் விதை Scientific Name : Datura stramonium Despite serious safety concerns, jimson weed is used to treat asthma, cough, flu (influenza), swine flu, and nerve diseases. Some people use it as a recreational drug to cause hallucinations and a heightened sense of well-being (euphoria)
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Leucas Aspera
Tamil Name: தும்பை Scientific Name : Momordica dioica Leucas aspera is reported to have antifungal, prostaglandin inhibitory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antinociceptive and cytotoxic activities. Leucas aspera is used in the traditional medicine of the Philippines to treat snake bites. It is also an antipyretic, it is a herb that has the ability to help reduce fevers
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Malabar Catmint
Tamil Name: பெருதும்பை Scientific Name : Anisomeles Malabarica Sprikka (Anisomeles malabarica) is an aromatic Ayurvedic herb used in many Ayurvedic pain relieving and vata balancing formulations. It detoxifies blood and used skin diseases, itching, burning sensation, fever, poisoning etc
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Malabar Nut
Tamil Name: ஆடாதோடை Scientific Name : Acanthaceae Malabar nut is used to loosen chest congestion, open the breathing tubes (bronchi), and treat spasms. It is used for upper airway infections, common colds, cough, asthma, and tuberculosis.
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Milletia Pinnata Bar
Tamil Name: புங்கமரத்துப்பட்டை Scientific Name : Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Leaves of Pongamia pinnata are digestive, laxative, antihelmintic and are good for diarrhea, leprosy, dyspepsia and cough. Flowers are useful to quench dipsia in diabetes and for alleviating vata and kapha. The seeds are antihelmintic, bitter, acrid, haematinic and carminative.
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Milletia Pinnata Seed
Tamil Name: புங்கம்காய்விதை Scientific Name : Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Seed oil has antiseptic, stimulant, and healing properties, and is applied in skin diseases, scabies, sores, and herpes. For eczema, a mixture of the seed oil and zinc oxide is beneficial. Seeds of P. pinnata are said to have antidyslipidemic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifilarial, and anti-ulcerogenic activities
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Neem Seed
Tamil Name: வேப்பிலை முத்து Scientific Name : Azadirachta indica Neem seed kernel extracts control many insect pests. These include stalk borers, beetle larvae, butterfly and moth caterpillars. Also, true bugs, plant and leaf-hoppers, adult beetles, mealy bugs, thrips, fruit flies, and scale insects, etc
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Neermulli
Tamil Name: நீர்முள்ளி Scientific Name : Hygrophila Spinosa The parts of this plant are widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various disorders, which include anasaraca, diseases of the urinogenital tract, dropsy from chronic Bright’s disease, hyperdipsia, vesical calculi, flatulence, diarrhea, dysentery, leukorrhea, gonorrhea, asthma, blood diseases, gastric
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Novel Nut
Tamil Name: நாவல்கொட்டை Scientific Name : Syzygium cumini Diabetes, Regulate blood sugar level, Boosts Stomach Health, Stomach-related issues effectively, Regulate Blood Pressure, Boost Immunity, Aids Weight Loss.
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Nut Grass Tuber
Tamil Name: கோரைக்கிழங்கு Scientific Name : Cyperus Rotundus Nutgrass is cooling in nature, its anti-inflammatory property helps soothe redness, breakouts, and inflamed skin. It has proven to treat severe skin conditions. It is rich in fatty acids, vitamins and flavonoids which are extremely beneficial for the skin as well as hair.
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Purple Lippia, Mal Grass
Tamil Name: பொடுதலை Scientific Name : Verbenaceae It has wonderful anti bacterial properties making it very effective for treating all kinds of wounds when applied as a poultice,Anti Inflammatory Properties,Anti Diabetic Properties,Anti Cancer Properties,Anti Fungal Properties
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Purple Tephrosia
Tamil Name: கொளுஞ்சி Scientific Name : Fabaceae (Leguminosae) Tephrosia purpurea is also used traditionally as folk medicine. According to Ayurveda, the plant is anthelmintic, alexiteric, restorative, and antipyretic. It is used in the treatment of leprosy, ulcers, asthma, and tumors, as well as diseases of the liver, spleen, heart, and blood.
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Rasakinda
Tamil Name: சீந்தில்கொடி Scientific Name : Tinospora Cordifolia It has anti diabetic, anti cancer, anti HIV, anti stress, anti spasmodic, anti arthritic, anti inflammatory, antioxidant, anti microbial, anti toxic, anti allergic, anti pyretic, anti malarial, anti tumor and liver protective properties
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Rough Broyny
Tamil Name: முசுமுசுக்கை Scientific Name : Acanthaceae The root was deemed effective against parasitic worms, and it was used as a laxative.Due to these numerous and diverse uses, European pharmacies long-carried the root of white bryony
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Sacred Basil / Thulasi
Tamil Name: துளசி Scientific Name : Ocimum Tenuiflorum Sacred basil is an excellent herb to use for acute or chronic digestive disturbances. . It is used to treat a variety of digestive disorders, such as heartburn, bloating, gas and
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Snake weed
Tamil Name: அம்மான்பச்சரிசி Scientific Name : Euphorbia Hirta Euphorbia is used for breathing disorders including asthma, bronchitis, and chest congestion. It is also used for mucus in the nose and throat, throat spasms, hay fever, and tumors. Some people use it to cause vomiting
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Solanum Trilobatum
Tamil Name: தூதுவளை Scientific Name : Solanaceae Cissus quadrangularis is used:Hemorrhoids, Obesity, Allergies, Asthma, Bone loss, Gout, Diabetes, High cholesterol.
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Spade Flower
Tamil Name: ஓரிதழ்தாமரை Scientific Name : Hybanthus Enneaspermus Its amazing antioxidant properties helps reduce stress, blood sugar levels and cholesterol. It has high amounts of iron which helps to overcome anaemia. It helps improving body strength and also reduces body heat.
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Spreading Hogweed
Tamil Name: வட்டசாரநத்திவேர் Scientific Name : Boerhaavia Diffusa Regular use of this herb gives natural glow and youthfulness to the skin as it purifies the blood. The punarnava root water also can be used for treating skin allergies like itching, rashes, etc.
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Spreading Hogweed
Tamil Name: மூக்குரட்டைக்கொடி Scientific Name : Boerhaavia Diffusa Regular use of this herb gives natural glow and youthfulness to the skin as it purifies the blood. The punarnava root water also can be used for treating skin allergies like itching, rashes, etc.
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Spreading Hogweed
Tamil Name: வெள்ளை சாரநத்திகொடி Scientific Name : Boerhaavia Diffusa Regular use of this herb gives natural glow and youthfulness to the skin as it purifies the blood. The punarnava root water also can be used for treating skin allergies like itching, rashes, etc.
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Three Leaved Caper
Tamil Name: மாவுலிங்கம்பட்டை Scientific Name : Crataeva Nurvula It cures chronic urinary infection and urinary electrolyte excretion. Its decoction reduces the urinary excretion of sodium and magnesium. It was also found to increase the ‘spontaneous’ passage of renal and bladder calculi.
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Vellparuthi
Tamil Name: வேலிபருத்தி Scientific Name : Pergularia daemia Pergularia daemia is also used for the treatment of arthritis especially rheumatism arthritis. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, the herb helps to reduce the inflammation and pain and also provide relief from morning stiffness in arthritis patient.
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Water Amaranth
Tamil Name: பொன்னாங்கன்னி Scientific Name : Alternanthera Sessilis Amaranth can offer significant health benefits as a part of a healthy diet. It’s a source of vitamin C, which is vital to the body’s healing process because it helps process iron, form blood vessels, repair muscle tissue, and maintain collagen
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Water Lily
Tamil Name: அல்லிகிழங்கு Scientific Name : Nymphaeaceae It’s an important and well-known medicinal plant, widely used in the Ayurveda and Siddha systems of medicines for the treatment of diabetes, inflammation, liver disorders, urinary disorders, menorrhagia, blenorrhagia, menstruation problem, as an aphrodisiac, and as a bitter tonic.
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Wiry Indigo
Tamil Name: சிவனார்வேம்பு Scientific Name : Indigofera Aspalathoides This plant helps to treat all kinds of skin diseases and acts as a blood purifier, It protects the liver and stimulates its function and is a cure for jaundice and Hepatitis, Sivanar Vembu relieves any inflammation, pain and lowers blood sugar level.
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Worm Killer
Tamil Name: ஆடுதிண்பாலை Scientific Name : Aristolochia bractiata Despite serious safety concerns, aristolochia is used to prevent seizures, increase sexual desire, boost the immune system, and start menstruation. It is also used to treat snakebite, intestinal pain, gallbladder pain, arthritis, gout, achy joints (rheumatism), eczema, weight loss, and wounds
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Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
Tamil Name: கண்டங்கத்திரி Scientific Name : Solanum virginianum Solanum virginianum L. herb is useful in cough, chest pain, against vomiting, hair fall, leprosy, itching scabies, skin diseases and cardiac diseases associated with edema