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Fumaria parviflora (N. O. Fumeriaceae) Habit: Creeper Parts used: Leaves and seeds Constituents: Plant is said to contain fumaric acid. Action : Plant is Aperient, Diaphoretic and Diuretic. Uses: This…

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Woodfordia fruticosa (N. O. Lythraceae) Habit : tree Parts used: Flowers Action: Anthelmintic, Alexiteric, Diuretic. Stimulant and Refrigerant. Uses: This helps in trouble free labour. This strengthens the uterus wall.…

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 (வெள்ளை தாமரை) Nelumbium alba (N. O. Nymphaeaceae) Habit: Aquatic herb. Parts used: Whole plant. Constituents: Rhizome and seeds contain resins, tannın and an alkaloid Nelumbine. Action: Seeds are Demulcent and…

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