அல்லி/Nymphaea edulls
(செவ்வல்லி, மஞ்சிட்டி) Nymphaea edulls (N. O. Nuphaeaceae) Habit : Herb Parts used: Tuber's, seeds and flowers Constituets: Rhizome and seeds alkaloid "nelumbine." contain glucose, and an Action: Diuretic, Analgesic,…
(செவ்வல்லி, மஞ்சிட்டி) Nymphaea edulls (N. O. Nuphaeaceae) Habit : Herb Parts used: Tuber's, seeds and flowers Constituets: Rhizome and seeds alkaloid "nelumbine." contain glucose, and an Action: Diuretic, Analgesic,…
(காட்டுப் பாகல்) Momordica dioica (N. O. Cucurbitaceae) Habit : Creeper Parts used: Fruit and tuberous roots Constituents: An alkaloid. Ash contains the trace of manganese. Action : Stimulant, Astringent. Antirheumatic…
(நிலோத்பவம், கருநெய்தற்பூ) Nymphaea stellata (N. O. Nymphaeceae) Habit: Herb Parts used: Tubers Constituents: An alkaloid nupharine Action : Tonic, Alterative, Restorative Diuretic, Haemostatic Uses: It cures menorrhagia, diseases due to…
(நெய்தற் கிழங்கு) Nymphae Pubescens (N. O. Nymphaeceae) Habit: Herbaceous Parts used: Root, tubers, seeds and flowers Constituents: Root contains gallic and tannic acids stouch, gumetc Action: Demulcent, Astringent, Diuretic, Sedative,…
(பழு பாகல்) Momordica cochinchinensis (N. O. Cucurbitaceae) Habit: Climbing herb Parts used: Fruits and leaves Action: Stomachic and Stimulant. Uses: This induces biliousness and eczema. This should not be consumed…
Linum ustitiatissimum (N. O. Linaceae) Habit: Shrub Parts used: Seeds, oil and flowers. Constituents: Seeds contain 37 to. 44 percent fixed oil. Ash contains mineral salts. Action: Demulcent, Expectorant, Diuretic,…
Convolvulus terpethum (N. O. Convolvulaceae) Habit: Herb Parts used: Root Constituents: Cut ends of the root contains resinous deposits. Action: Cathartic and Expectorant. Uses: Root bark exhibit medicinal property. Root…
Nerium odorum (N. O. Apocynaceae) Habit : Shrub Parts used: Root, root bark, and flower Constituents: Tuber contains two bitter non-crystallizable principles which are powerful heart poisons. Action : All…
Haematoxylon campechianum (N. O. Leguminosae) Habit: Tree Parts used: Wood Constituents: Wood contains tannic acid Action : Astringent and Tonic. Uses: Decoction of the wood is used in chronic or…
Averrhoa acida (N. O. Oxalidaceae) Habit: Tree Parts used: Fruit, seeds and leaves Constituents: Fruit contains vitamin C Action: Diaphoretic, Antibilious, Laxative. Leaves are Mucilaginous and Demulcent seeds cathartic. Uses:…