ஊமத்தை
கரு, ஊமத்தை Datura fastuosa (N. O.. Solanaceae) Habit : Herb Parts used: Leaves and capsule. Constituents: Similanto Datura alba. Action: Similar to Datura alba. Uses: This is the most important…
இலவம்
(சிகப்பு இலவம். முள் இலவம்) Bombax malabaricum (N. O. Malvaceae) Habit : Tree Parts used: Gum, seed, leaves, capsule, taproot, bark, cotton and flower Constituents: Seeds contain a non-drying oil. Gum…
கமேலா
(கபிலி, குரங்கு மஞ்சணத்தி) Mallotus philippinensis (N. O. Euphorbiaceae) Habit: Shrub Parts used: Glands and hairs from the capsules or fruits. Constituents: Resins, Rottlerin, Iso-rottlerin and mallotoxin. Action: Cathartic, Anthelmintic, Styptic,…
