Other Medicinal Plants
Attuparuthi

Plant | Hibiscus tiliaceus | |
Malayalam | Attuparuthi | |
English | Beach Hibiscus | |
Hindi | Pola, 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

Plant | Wrightia tinctoria | |
Malayalam | Dandhappala | |
English | Dyers’s oleander | |
Hindi | Dudhi, 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

Plant | Cinnamomum malabatrum | |
Malayalam | Edana, Vazhana | |
English | Malabar cinnamon | |
Hindi | Dalchini |
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

Plant | Alstonia scholaris | |
Malayalam | Ezhilampala | |
English | Devil’s tree | |
Hindi | Saptaparni |
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

Plant | Jatropha curcas | |
Malayalam | Kadalavanakku | |
English | Bio-diesel plant | |
Hindi | Jungli 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

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Malayalam | Kara | |
English | ||
Hindi |
Medicinal Uses
To be researched
Karanjil

Plant | ||
Malayalam | Karanjil | |
English | ||
Hindi |
Medicinal Uses
To be researched
Kattambazham

Plant | Memecylon umbellatum | |
Malayalam | Kattambazham | |
English | Indian hog plum | |
Hindi | Amra, 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

Plant | Aloe vera | |
Malayalam | Kattarvazha | |
English | Aloe vera | |
Hindi | Ghritmumari |
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

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Malayalam | Kattu njaval | |
English | ||
Hindi |
Medicinal Uses
To be researched
Kattu veppu

Plant | ||
Malayalam | Kattu veppu | |
English | ||
Hindi |
Medicinal Uses
To be researched
Kili njaval

Plant | ||
Malayalam | Kili njaval | |
English | ||
Hindi |
Medicinal Uses
To be researched
Kulamavu

Plant | ||
Malayalam | Kulamavu | |
English | ||
Hindi |
Medicinal Uses
To be researched
Kumizhu

Plant | Gmelina arborea | |
Malayalam | Kumizhu | |
English | White teak, Coomb tree | |
Hindi | Gambhar |
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

Plant | Ormosia travancorica | |
Malayalam | Malamanchadi | |
English | Bell pea | |
Hindi |
Medicinal Uses
To be researched
Malaveppu

Plant | Melia azedarach |
Malayalam | Malaveppu, Kattuveppu |
English | China berry |
Hindi | Maha 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

Plant | Adenanthera pavonina | |
Malayalam | Manchadi | |
English | Red bead tree | |
Hindi | Baragunchi |
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

Plant | Pisonia grandis | |
Malayalam | Marakeera | |
English | Lettuce 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

Plant | Hydnocarups laurifolia | |
Malayalam | Marotti, Neeratti | |
English | Soorty oil tree | |
Hindi | Tuvaraka, 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

Plant | Ochna serrulata | |
Malayalam | Mickey mouse | |
English | Carnival ochna | |
Hindi |
Medicinal Uses
To be researched
Minippala

Plant | ||
Malayalam | Minippala | |
English | ||
Hindi |
Medicinal Uses
To be researched
Mullurunji

Plant | ||
Malayalam | Mullurunji | |
English | ||
Hindi |
Medicinal Uses
To be researched
Mylanchi

Plant | Lawsonia inermis | |
Malayalam | Mylanchi | |
English | Egyptian privet | |
Hindi | Henna, 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

Plant | Crataeva magna | |
Malayalam | Neermathalam | |
English | Three leaved caper | |
Hindi | Barun, 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

Plant | Vitex negundo | |
Malayalam | Neernochi | |
English | Chinese chaste tree | |
Hindi | Nili 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

Plant | Syzygium caryophyllatu | |
Malayalam | Njara, Kattu njaval | |
English | Wild black plum | |
Hindi | Jangli 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

Plant | Persea macrantha | |
Malayalam | Ooravu, Kulamavu | |
English | ||
Hindi |
Medicinal Uses
Leaves and bark are used for treating rheumatism, asthma, ulcer, bruise, mental upset, fractures, swellings, weakness and debility.
Poovarasu

Plant | Thespesia populnea | |
Malayalam | Poovarasu | |
English | Portia tree | |
Hindi | Para 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

Plant | Sankumkuppi odifsoditn | |
Malayalam | Sankumkuppi | |
English | Indian privet | |
Hindi | Kundali, 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

Plant | Terminalia bellirica | |
Malayalam | Thanni | |
English | Behada | |
Hindi | Bibhitaki |
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

Plant | Pongamia pinnata | |
Malayalam | Ungu | |
English | Pongam oil tree | |
Hindi | Karanj |
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

Plant | Cullenia exarillata | |
Malayalam | Vediplavu | |
English | Wild durian | |
Hindi | – |
Medicinal Uses
To be researched
Venga
Plant | Pterocarpus marsupium | |
Malayalam | Venga | |
English | Indian kino tree | |
Hindi | Bija, 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.