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. 2024 Mar 27;10(7):e28613. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28613

Table 2.

Medicinal flora of the upper Kharmang District Indo-Pak border, Western Himalayas, Pakistan.

Botanical Name Family Voucher Number Habit Local Name (B, Balti, S Shina) Part(s) used Drug formulation Disease(s) treated ΣUR UV RFC
Acantholimon lycopodioides (Girard) Boiss Plumbaginaceae HUP-14429 H Lonzay (B/S) Whole Plant Ash Heart diseases 108 0.77 0.46
Aconitum rotundifolium Kar. & Kir. Ranunculaceae HUP-14419 H Buma (B/S) Flower Tea Cough 123 0.88 0.24
Amaranthus hybridus L. Amaranthaceae HUP-14397 S Snew; Kuno (B/S) Leaves Cooked Digestive disorders 134 0.96 0.56
Arnebia euchroma I.M.Johnst. Boraginaceae HUP-14408 H Marsee (B) Root, stem Root oil solution Eye Disorders 132 0.94 0.91
Artemesia absinthum Asteraceae HUP-14418 H Khampa (B) whole plant Tea Vermifuge 123 0.88 0.25
Artemisia rutifolia Steph. ex Spreng. Asteraceae HUP-14402 S Kar Burstae (B) whole plant Decoction Digestive disorders 123 0.88 0.47
Asparagus filicinus Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don Asparagaceae HUP-14436 H Chaaray bustee (B) Leaves Decoction Digestive disorders 78 0.56 0.47
Astragalus rhizanthus Benth. Fabaceae HUP-14417 S Bezii chuu (B); Tropo kuno (S) The root Raw Teeth pain 123 0.88 0.51
Bergenia stracheyi (Hook.f. & Thomson) Engl. Saxifragaceae HUP-14411 H Shaapull (B) Root Powder Digestive ulcer 108 0.77 0.79
Betula utilis D.Don Betulaceae HUP-14421 T Staaq Pa (B) Bark Raw Bone fracture and joint dislocation 111 0.79 0.82
Biebersteinia odora Royle. Biebersteiniaceae HUP-14415 H Chondol (B) Flower Tea Vision problems 123 0.88 0.78
Capparis spinosa L. Capparidaceae HUP-14427 S Traba (B) Leaves Decoction Diabetes, joints disorders, antioxidant, anticancer and antibacterial effects. 98 0.70 0.38
Carum carvi L. Apiaceae HUP-14495 H Dray shamdun (B); Yatrili folao (S) Flower and Seeds Tea Fever and cough 12 0.09 0.05
Chenopodium foliosum Asch. Chenopodiaceae HUP-14491 H Suyaro (S) Aerial part Decoction Tumours, as antioxidant and immune stimulant. 33 0.24 0.08
Cicer microphyllum Royle ex Benth. Fabaceae HUP-14426 H Carii (B); Khokuni (S) Leaves and berries Raw Leaves and berries are edible, to cure digestive problem 111 0.79 0.37
Cortia depressa (D.Don) C.Norman Apiaceae HUP-14432 H Sathing samdun (B) Aerial part Tea Stomach pain, asthma, cholesterol, antioxidant, 98 0.70 0.78
Corydalis adiantifolia Hook.f. & Thomson Fumariaceae HUP-14393 H Maqshang (B) Flower Tea Stomach pain, tuberculosis, asthma, cold 179 1.28 0.99
Cotoneaster nummularius Brandis. Rosaceae HUP-14439 S Sonum chespa (B) Roots Tea Blood pressure 23 0.16 0.10
Cystopteris fragilis (L.) Bernh. Dryopteridaceae HUP-14493 H Thangshing Stwa Leaves Decoction Blood pressure and Cholesterol 23 0.16 0.09
Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soó Orchidaceae HUP-14410 H Chu Stwa Tuberous Root Decoction, Dry powder Sexual disorders, dysentery, diarrhoea, chronic fever 109 0.78 0.46
Datura stramonium Thunb. Solanaceae HUP-14405 H Datura (B) Daturoo (S) whole plant Paste Anti-inflammatory, Skin disease 56 0.40 0.49
Delphinium brunonianum Royle Ranunculaceae HUP-14582 H Mokhooting (B) Aerial part Tea Pneumonia, stomach pain, Headache, asthma, cholesterol, 232 1.66 1.00
Delphinium cashmerianum Royle Ranunculaceae HUP-14404 H Mokhooting (B) Aerial part Tea Stomach pain, Headache, 134 0.96 0.91
Echinops cornigerus DC./ Asteraceae HUP-14608 H Xoq Pilli (B); Bonser (S) The Flower Tea Digestive disorder, blood pressure 45 0.32 0.13
Elaeagnus angustifolia Blanco Elaeagnaceae HUP-14428 H Saarsing (B) Fruits Tea Cough, asthma 54 0.39 0.16
Elaeagnus rhamnoides Elaeagnaceae HUP-14398 S Karfo xoq (B) Roots Tea Digestive disorders 56 0.40 0.16
Ephedra gerardiana Wall. ex Klotzsch & Garcke Ephedraceae HUP-14629 S Sxeepat (B); Soom (S) Leaves and berries Powder and Paste Asthma, Pimples on skin 128 0.91 0.91
Euphorbia thomsoniana Boiss. Euphorbiaceae HUP-14394 S Tetri (B) Leaves Paste Snake bite, highly toxic, anti-bacterial 133 0.95 0.64
Gentiana tianschanica Rupr. Gentianaceae HUP-14416 H Ponal (B) Poonar (S) Flower Decoction Eyes nourishment 123 0.88 0.69
Heracleum pinnatum C.B. Clarke Apiaceae HUP-14492 S Spishoo (B)(S) Seed, leaves Raw Inflammation, fever, abdominal cramps 32 0.23 0.06
Hyoscyamus pusillus L. Solanaceae HUP-14412 H Lang tang (B); Lakani (S) whole plant Paste and decoction Seductive, anti-bacterial 126 0.90 0.94
Impatiens brachycentra Kar. & Kir. Balsaminaceae HUP-14400 H Sermo sing (B) Leaves Paste Colour hand 102 0.73 0.32
Iris lactea Pall. Iridaceae HUP-14430 H Trasma (B) Leaves Constipation 11 0.08 0.13
Juniperus communis L. Cupressaceae HUP-14424 S Shupa (B); Chilii (S) Branches Skin pimples 56 0.40 0.86
Juniperus excelsa M.Bieb. Cupressaceae HUP-14395 T Shupa (B); Chilii (S) Seed Paste Urinary disorders, Ulcer 56 0.40 0.29
Leonurus cardiaca L. Lamiaceae HUP-14586 H Kararaxchee (B) Decoction Antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity 45 0.32 0.14
Lepidium latifolium L. Brassicaceae HUP-14614 H Kronbu (B) Leaves Decoction Malnutrition disorders 45 0.32 0.09
Lonicera microphylla Willd. ex Schult. Caprifoliaceae HUP-14406 S Saaid (B) Fruits Raw Heart burn 98 0.70 0.43
Mentha longifolia L. Lamiaceae HUP-14407 H Phololing(B) Leaves Decoction Gastrointestinal disorders, vomiting, diarrhoea 129 0.92 0.24
Myricaria germanica (L.) Desv (L.) Desv. Tamaricaceae HUP-14413 S Umboo (B) Branches Skin pimples 34 0.24 0.56
Nepeta floccosa Benth. Lamiaceae HUP-14585 H Braq Samik (B) Leaves Powder Cough, cold, malaria 45 0.32 0.23
Oxyria digyna Hill Polygonaceae HUP-14420 H Squrbo (B) Leaves Paste Hepatitis, Bones regenerative from fractures 122 0.87 0.91
Peganum harmala L. Zygophyllaceae HUP-14403 S Isman (B); Mekhobi (S) The seed Smoke Digestive disorders 12 0.09 0.24
Physochlaina praealta (Decne.) Miers Solanaceae HUP-14396 H Lang tang (B); Lakani (S) whole plant Tea and Paste Highly allergic and seductive, vermifuge, as anti-bacterial, anti-septic 118 0.84 0.89
Pinus wallichiana A.B.Jacks. Pinaceae HUP-14631 T ThangShing (B) whole plant Skin rashes 104 0.74 0.32
Hymenolaena candollei DC. Apiaceae HUP-14630 H Shamdun (B) Aerial part Tea Stomach pain, asthma, cholesterol, antioxidant, 189 1.35 0.99
Rheum webbianum Royle Polygonaceae HUP-14399 S Khakhol (B); Markosell (S) Leaves Paste antiseptic, to cure pain in tooth 112 0.80 0.56
Ribes orientale Desf. Glossulariaceae HUP-14579 S Askutta (B; Hargilee hummamil (S) Whole plant Ash Anti-inflammation, rabies, skin infections, 135 0.96 0.96
Rosa webbiana Wall. ex Royle Rosaceae HUP-14611 S Sia Marpo (B) Whole plant Decoction and tea Inflammation of liver, Jaundices and hepatitis 132 0.94 0.94
Rumex patientia L. Polygonaceae HUP-14433 H Shooma (B) Leaves Decoction and Paste back pain, knee pain, purgative 65 0.46 0.16
Seriphidium brevifolium (Wall. ex DC.) Ling & Y.R. Ling Asteraceae HUP-14583 S Bursay (B) Aerial Tea Headache, as vermifuge, digestive disorders 170 1.21 0.98
Sorbus tianschanica Rupr. Rosaceae HUP-14434 T Dranmo khushuu (B) Leaves Paste Antiseptic, anti-bacterial 45 0.32 0.09
Eriophyton tibeticum (Vatke) Ryding Lamiaceae HUP-14401 S Yaqq zass (B) whole plant Decoction Mental disorders, fever, headache and to relieve tension. 102 0.73 0.23
Tanacetum artemisioides Sch.Bip. ex Hook.f Asteraceae HUP-14425 S Karfoo bustee (B) whole plant Tea Blood pressure and use as vermifuge 102 0.73 0.72
Taraxacum campylodes G.E.Haglund Asteraceae HUP-14409 H Khorma (B) Lakanii (S) Whole plant Decoction Blood pressure 128 0.91 0.89
Thymus linearis Benth. Lamiaceae HUP-14598 H Tumbo Ruuk (B)Tumoro (S) whole plant Tea Digestive disorders. Fever, asthma, and Cough 204 1.46 1.00
Tribulus pentandrus Forssk. Zygophyllaceae HUP-14437 H Kukul ding (B) Spines Crushed Urinary disorders 78 0.56 0.46
Trifolium pinnatum Fabaceae HUP-14414 H Ol (B) Flower Tea Cough, asthma, lungs disorders 102 0.73 0.40
Urtica dioica L. Urticaceae HUP-143431 H Xchaaxceer (B) Leaves Raw Allergy-inducing 99 0.71 0.70
Verbascum thapsus L. Scrophulariaceae HUP-14435 S Tambaku (B); Rome Katoo (S) Leaves and flower Decoction Skin infections, pulmonary problems, inflammatory diseases, asthma, spasmodic coughs 79 0.56 0.46