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(சிறியா கங்கை) Polygala chinensis  (N. O. Polygalaceae) Habit: Herb Parts used: Leaves Constituents: Leaves contain senegin and polygallic acid. Action: Alterative, Anti-bilious, Bitter, Laxative and Tonic. Uses: This gives strength…

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(பெரியா நங்கை) Polygala elongata  (N. O. Polygalaceae) Habit: herb Parts used:  Leaves Constituents: It contains Methyl salicylate.. Action: Similar to P. chinensis. Uses: It is purgative and used in making…

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(சஞ்சுமுறிப்பான், நஞ்சு முறித்தான்) Tylophora asthmatica (N. O. Asclepiadaceae) Habit: Creeper Parts used: Root and leaves Constituents: Tylophorine Action: Expectorant, Carminative, Emetic, Diuretic, Diaphoretle, Antidote and Alexipharmic. Uses: This is an…

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