Other Medicinal Plants

Attuparuthi

PlantHibiscus tiliaceus
MalayalamAttuparuthi
EnglishBeach Hibiscus
HindiPola, Bilipatta

Medicinal Uses

Leaves are used for treating sores, wounds, boils and swellings, and in childbirth and for postpartum discharges. Also used for treating fever, cough, sore throat, tuberculosis, skin conditions, eye injury and infection, stomach pain, bone fracture, gonorrhea, hypertension, ear infection, diarrhea, dysentery and typhoid.


Dandhappala

PlantWrightia tinctoria
MalayalamDandhappala
EnglishDyers’s oleander
HindiDudhi, Swetha Kutaja

Oil extracted from the plant is a remedy for hair fall, scalp problems, premature greying of hair, dandruff and skin-related ailments, such as scaling, psoriasis and herpes. Useful for treating muscle pain, joint pains, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Also used for treating piles, kidney stones, bile production problems, and as an aphrodisiac.


Edana

PlantCinnamomum malabatrum
MalayalamEdana, Vazhana
EnglishMalabar cinnamon
HindiDalchini

Medicinal Uses

Bark is used for treating dyspepsia, flatulence, diarrhoea and vomiting, and leaves for colic and rheumatism. Oil from leaves is antibacterial and antifungal. Ethanol extraction of the leaves is used in the treatment of acute inflammation.


Ezhilampala

PlantAlstonia scholaris
MalayalamEzhilampala
EnglishDevil’s tree
HindiSaptaparni

Medicinal Uses

Bark is used for treating toothache, malaria and rheumatism. The milky latex from the bark and leaves is toxic, but has medicinal properties. It is used to treat diarrhoea, dysentery, asthma, heart disease, fever and cough. It is also used as an antidote to snake bite, and as an aphrodisiac.


Kadalavanakku

PlantJatropha curcas
MalayalamKadalavanakku
EnglishBio-diesel plant
HindiJungli erand

Medicinal Uses

The plant has antimicrobial, anti-cancer and anti-HIV properties, and is used in the treatment of bacterial and fungal infections, fever, dysentery, diarrhea, muscle pain and jaundice. Jatropha seed oil matches with the characteristics of diesel, and so it is called the ‘bio-diesel plant’.


Kara

Plant
MalayalamKara
English
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

To be researched


Karanjil

Plant
MalayalamKaranjil
English
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

To be researched


Kattambazham

PlantMemecylon umbellatum
MalayalamKattambazham
EnglishIndian hog plum
HindiAmra, Ambara

Medicinal Uses

Leaves have antiviral and cooling astringent properties. A lotion prepared from leaves is used to treat eye troubles and conjunctivitis. Leaves are also used in the treatment of leucorrhoea and gonorrhoea.


Kattarvazha

PlantAloe vera
MalayalamKattarvazha
EnglishAloe vera
HindiGhritmumari

Medicinal Uses

Aloe Vera is known as ‘Plant from Heavens’ due to its many medicinal healing properties. It helps remove sunburn and heal wounds. Used in skin care and is a body detoxifier. Used for getting rid of dandruff and aloepecia. Used in the treatment of GERD and is natural laxative. It lowers blood sugar levels.


Kattu njaval

Plant
MalayalamKattu njaval
English
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

To be researched


Kattu veppu

Plant
MalayalamKattu veppu
English
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

To be researched


Kili njaval

Plant
MalayalamKili njaval
English
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

To be researched


Kulamavu

Plant
MalayalamKulamavu
English
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

To be researched


Kumizhu

PlantGmelina arborea
MalayalamKumizhu
EnglishWhite teak, Coomb tree
HindiGambhar

Medicinal Uses

Gmelina root is an ingredient of Dasamoolam. Flowers are used for treating leprosy, skin and blood diseases and fruits for anaemia, leprosy and ulcer. Bark is used in treating hallucination, piles and fever. Root is used for the treatment of cough, rheumatism, fever, constipation, dyspepsia, hyperdipsia, hemorrhois and heart diseases.


Malamanchadi

PlantOrmosia travancorica
MalayalamMalamanchadi
EnglishBell pea
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

To be researched


Malaveppu

PlantMelia azedarach
MalayalamMalaveppu, Kattuveppu
EnglishChina berry
HindiMaha neem, Bakayan

Medicinal Uses

Used to treat piles, mouth ulcer, skin problems, dandruff, gout and inflammation. Root and bark are used for treating fever and dysentery. Bark is used to treat skin diseases, nausea, emesis, asthma, gastroenteritis, giddiness and vertigo. Leaf is anthelmintic, astringent and emetic.


Manchadi

PlantAdenanthera pavonina
MalayalamManchadi
EnglishRed bead tree
HindiBaragunchi

Medicinal Uses

Bark and leaves are used to treat dysentery, diarrhoea, tonsillitis, leprosy, rheumatism and gout. Wood is used as a tonic and for treating migraine and headache. Seeds are used for the treatment of paralysis, pulmonary and rheumatic affections and inflammation.


Marakeera

PlantPisonia grandis
MalayalamMarakeera
EnglishLettuce tree
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

The plant has anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-rheumatic diuretic, analgesic and wound healing properties.


Marotti

PlantHydnocarups laurifolia
MalayalamMarotti, Neeratti
EnglishSoorty oil tree
HindiTuvaraka, Jungli badam

Medicinal Uses

The plant parts are used mainly in treatment of skin diseases, skin disorders, itching, non-healing wounds, abscess, boils and so on. Also used for treating musculoskeletal disorders, epilepsy, snake bite and herpes, and for sudation therapy and fumigation of wounds.


Mickey mouse

PlantOchna serrulata
MalayalamMickey mouse
EnglishCarnival ochna
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

To be researched


Minippala

Plant
MalayalamMinippala
English
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

To be researched


Mullurunji

Plant
MalayalamMullurunji
English
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

To be researched


Mylanchi

PlantLawsonia inermis
MalayalamMylanchi
EnglishEgyptian privet
HindiHenna, Mehandi

Medicinal Uses

Henna helps to improve overall hair health. Leaves are used for treating dandruff, skin infections, ringworm, heat stroke, sun burn, headache, fever, rashes, arthritis and sore throat. Also used as coagulant for wounds and poultice for burns and eczema. Bark and root are used for treatment of liver enlargement and jaundice.


Neermathalam

PlantCrataeva magna
MalayalamNeermathalam
EnglishThree leaved caper
HindiBarun, Varuna

Medicinal Uses

Used for treating inflammation, fever, arthritis, bronchitis, urinary disorders, kidney stones, constipation, cough, renal calculi, dysuria, abscesses and prostate enlargement. Root bark is useful for treating liver disorders and anorexia. Also helps to restore extra bilirubin levels and to protect body against liver diseases.


Neernochi

PlantVitex negundo
MalayalamNeernochi
EnglishChinese chaste tree
HindiNili nargandi

Medicinal Uses

The plant has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, anti-convalescent, anti-arthritic, anthelminthic, antifungal and antipyretic properties, and is used for treating toothache, gingivitis and bleeding gums. Also used as muscle relaxant and pain reliever. Flowers are used for treating hormonal imbalance in females.


Njara

PlantSyzygium caryophyllatu
MalayalamNjara, Kattu njaval
EnglishWild black plum
HindiJangli jamun

Medicinal Uses

Root, leaves, fruits and bark of the plant are used for treatment of sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, thirst, biliousness, dysentery and ulcers. It is also a good blood purifier. Seeds are very useful for treating diabetes. Leaves are used in the treatment of teeth and gum diseases.


Ooravu

PlantPersea macrantha
MalayalamOoravu, Kulamavu
English
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

Leaves and bark are used for treating rheumatism, asthma, ulcer, bruise, mental upset, fractures, swellings, weakness and debility.


Poovarasu

PlantThespesia populnea
MalayalamPoovarasu
EnglishPortia tree
HindiPara peepal

Medicinal Uses

Bark is used to treat skin diseases, leukoderma, dysentery and haemorrhoid. Leaves are used in treating inflammation and swollen joints. Unripe fruit is used for the treatment of ringworm and skin diseases. Flowers are used to treat skin diseases like pruritis and scabies. Roots are used as a tonic.


Sankumkuppi

PlantSankumkuppi odifsoditn
MalayalamSankumkuppi
EnglishIndian privet
HindiKundali, Chhoti ari

Medicinal Uses

Various plant parts are used to treat rheumatism, fever, hypertension, cough, skin rashes, muscular pain, dysentery. Root is used in the treatment of venereal diseases.


Thanni

PlantTerminalia bellirica
MalayalamThanni
EnglishBehada
HindiBibhitaki

Medicinal Uses

Ingredient of Triphala. Fruits are used for treating fever, cough, sore throat, indigestion, burning sensation, diarrhoea, skin disorders, jaundice, wounds, diabetes, nausea, vomiting, intestinal worms, liver conditions, respiratory tract infections and eye diseases.


Ungu

PlantPongamia pinnata
MalayalamUngu
EnglishPongam oil tree
HindiKaranj

Medicinal Uses

Seed is used to treat blood pressure, anaemia, bronchitis and cough. Oil extracted from seed is used to treat worms, cough, piles, fever, ulcers, leprosy, sore joints, arthritis and eczema. Leaves are used for treating inflammation, wounds, leprosy, gonorrhoea, diarrhoea, flatulence, cough and rheumatism.


Vediplavu

PlantCullenia exarillata
MalayalamVediplavu
EnglishWild durian
Hindi

Medicinal Uses

To be researched


Venga

PlantPterocarpus marsupium
MalayalamVenga
EnglishIndian kino tree
HindiBija, Bijasal

Medicinal Uses

Bark is used for treating cholera, dysentery, toothache, tumour and ulcers. Leaves are used for treating fracture, constipation, skin disease, leprosy, leukoderma, arthritis, sores and boils. Stem is used for treating neurological problems and flowers for fever. Gum is used for treating diarrhoea and dysentery.


Notes:
1. My knowledge of medicinal plants is limited to what I have gathered from plant nurseries and the Internet. I bought all plants from plant nurseries. It is likely that the plant names as specified by the nurseries could have been incorrect, or I may have wrongly noted the names, or the names could have got mixed up when I was moving around the plants in my plant nursery. So, if some plant names are incorrect, kindly bear with me and feel free to give me feedback to correct them.

2. The medicinal uses of plants enumerated above are only for information. Always seek advice from a practicing medical professional before using a plant medicinally. lifeclosetonature.com does not take any responsibility for adverse effects, if any, from the medicinal use of any plant, based on the information given above.

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