Author: Mystique

Botanical Name:Catharanthus roseus

Other Names:Periwinkle, Vince, Rosy periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle, Cape periwinkle, Old maidused as disinfectants.

Vinca rosea, also known as Vinca multiflora or periwinkle, reaches a height and width ranging from 7 to 24 inches, creating a mound adorned with vibrant flowers in shades of white, pink, or rosy-purple on delicate, brittle stems. Various cultivars are accessible, offering either a carpet-like spread or an upright growth habit.

Medicinal Uses:

• Used to treat diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Used as disinfectants
• Cancer fighters

Botanical Name:Gloriosa superba

Other Names:flame lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, glory lily, gloriosa lily, tiger claw, agnishikha and fire lily.

Gloriosa superba is an elegant, herbaceous vine that emerges from a robust tuberous rootstock. Its leaves, which alternate or may seem opposite, are simple and strap-like, featuring a tendril-like tip. The vibrant flowers bloom on extended stalks and exhibit six distinct parts, showcasing hues of yellow or red with gracefully undulating margins.

Medicinal Uses:

• Gout
• Infertility
• Snakebite
• Ulcers
• Arthritis
• Cholera
• Colic
• Kidney problems
• Typhus
• Itching

Botanical Name:Gloriosa superba

Other Names:flame lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, glory lily, gloriosa lily, tiger claw, agnishikha and fire lily.

Gloriosa superba is a graceful, herbaceous vine that originates from a robust tuberous rootstock. Its leaves are arranged alternately or in opposite pairs, presenting as simple, strap-like structures with tendril-like tips. The flowers emerge on elongated stalks and feature six distinct parts, showcasing vibrant yellow or red hues with undulating margins.

Medicinal Uses:

• Treatment of gout
• Infertility
• Open wounds
• Snakebite
• Ulcers
• Arthritis
• Cholera
• Colic
• Kidney problems
• Typhus
• Itching
• Leprosy

Botanical Name:Tribulus terrestris

Other Names:Gokhru, Gokshura, Chotagokhru, Land-Caltrops, Puncture Vine.

Tribulus terrestris, a small prostrate shrub ranging from 10 to 60 cm in height, is characterized by its hirsute or silky hairy appearance. The leaves are arranged opposite each other, frequently unequal, and exhibit a paripinnate structure. Typically, there are five to eight pairs of pinnae, which are elliptical or oblong lanceolate in shape.

Medicinal Uses:

• Chest pain
• Heart problems
• Dizziness
• Skin and eye disorders
• Kidney stones
• Diuretic and tonic

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus Labill.

Other Names: Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus tereticornis, Eucalyptus astringens, Camaldulensis.

The Eucalyptus genus is characterized by bark that can be smooth, fibrous, hard, or stringy. The leaves of these plants contain oil glands, and the sepals and petals are fused to create a protective “cap” or operculum over the stamens. The distinctive fruit of Eucalyptus is a woody capsule commonly known as a “gumnut.”

Medicinal Uses:

• Relieve a sore throat
• Sinusitis
• Bronchitis.

Botanical Name:Tylophora asthmatica (L.f.) Wight &Arn.

Other Names:Ananthamul, Antomul, Asclepias asthmatica, Country Ipecacuanha, Cynanchum indicum, Emetic Swallowwort, Indian Ipecac, Indian Ipecacuanha, Tylophora asthmatica, Tylophora indica.

Tylophora asthmatica, an Ayurvedic herb, was not commonly utilized in the past, likely due to limited availability. However, it has gained widespread use in traditional and folklore practices for treating various conditions such as asthma, cough, inflammation, jaundice, snakebite, syphilitic rheumatism, gout, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Medicinal Uses:

• Allergies
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Congestion
• Constipation
• Cough
• Inflamed skin
• Diarrhea
• Bloody diarrhea
• Gas
• Hemorrhoids

Botanical Name:Euphorbia

Other Names:Hairy Spurge, Ara Tanah, Asthma Weed, snake weed

Euphorbia hirta is commonly employed in traditional practices to address a range of health concerns, including female disorders, respiratory ailments such as cough, coryza, bronchitis, and asthma, as well as worm infestations in children. Additionally, it is used for conditions like dysentery, jaundice, pimples, gonorrhea, digestive problems, and tumors.

Medicinal Uses:

• Used traditionally for female disorders
• Respiratory ailments (cough, coryza, bronchitis, and asthma)
• Worm infestations in children
• Dysentery
• Jaundice
• Pimples
• Gonorrhea
• Digestive problems
• Tumors.

Botanical Name:Lobelia

Other Names:Lobelia fulgens, Lobelia siphilitica, Lobelia erinus

Lobelia species encompass both annual and perennial herbs or undershrubs, with occasional instances of shrubby growth, although notably, the “tree” lobelias discovered at elevated mountainous locations in tropical Africa exhibit remarkable arborescent characteristics.

Medicinal Uses:

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• Cough

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon

Other Names: barbed wire grass, silky heads, oily heads, Cochin grass, Malabar grass, citronella grass or fever grass

Lemon grass is a lofty, perennial sedge that produces dense clusters of leaves from a compact rhizome. The culm is sturdy and upright, reaching a height of up to 1.8 meters.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antiseptic
• Analgesic
• Antiemetic
• Antitussive
• Hypotensive
• Antispasmodic
• Antirheumatic
• Anticonvulsant
• Treatment for nervous and gastrointestinal disorders and fevers.

Botanical Name:Evolvulus alsinoides

Other Names:dwarf morning-glory and slender dwarf morning-glory

Evolvulus alsinoides, commonly referred to as dwarf morning-glory and slender dwarf morning-glory, is a flowering plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. It exhibits a natural pantropical distribution, thriving in tropical and warm-temperate regions across Australasia, Indomalaya, Polynesia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas.

Medicinal Uses:

• Decoction in nervous debility
• Loss of memory