Table 1. Medicinal Flora of Pearl Valley Tehsil Rawalakot, District Poonch AJ&K.
Scientific Name and voucher number | Local name and habit | Family | Part Used | Method of preparation/property | Mode of application | Disease treated | FC | RFC | UV | |
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1 | Abies pindrow Royle (HF-99) | Partal, Paluder silver fir, Tree | Pinaceae | Leaf | paste | External | Swelling | 48 | 0.75 | 1.03 |
Juice | Internal | Antypiretic | ||||||||
Bark | Powder | Internal | Cough chronic asthma. | |||||||
Bark | Tea | Internal | Rheumatism | |||||||
Resin | Resin | External | Wounds. | |||||||
Root | Decoction | Internal | Cough, bronchitis | |||||||
2 | Achillea millefolium L. (HF-77) | Yarrow, Herb | Asteraceae | Flower | Extract | Internal | Refrigerante | 24 | 0.38 | 0.33 |
Leaves | Powder | External | Toothache | |||||||
3 | Achyranthes aspera var. perphyristachya Hook. F. (HF-128) | Puth kanda, Herb | Amaranthaceae | Root | Decoction | Internal | Inflammation | 21 | 0.33 | 0.38 |
Leaves | Pain | |||||||||
4 | Adhatoda zeylanica L. (HF-139) | Bahkar, Herb | Acanthaceae | Bark | Powder | Internal | Stomachache | 35 | 0.55 | 0.59 |
Constipation | ||||||||||
Leaves | Asthma | |||||||||
Root | Cough | |||||||||
5 | Adiantum capillus-veneris L. (HF-101) | Hansraj, Sraj fern | Adiantaceae | Leaves | Decoction | Internal | Cough | 57 | 0.89 | 0.97 |
Boils | ||||||||||
Asthma | ||||||||||
Jaundice | ||||||||||
Fever | ||||||||||
Diabetes | ||||||||||
Eczema | ||||||||||
Measles | ||||||||||
Chest pain | ||||||||||
6 | Adiantum incisum Foressk (HF-120) | Sumbul, Hansraj, Fern | Leaves | Juice | Internal | Scabies | 44 | 0.69 | 0.64 | |
Cough | ||||||||||
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Bodyache | ||||||||||
7 | Aesculus indica (Wall.ex Camb.) Hook.f. (HF-91) | Bankhore, Horsechestnut, Tree | Hippocastanaceae | Bark | Infusion | Internal | Tonic | 33 | 0.52 | 0.5 |
Fruits | Eaten | Internal | Colic, Rheumatim | |||||||
Seed | Powder | Internal | Leucorrhoea | |||||||
8 | Ajuga bracteosa Wall, ex Benth (HF-82) | Ratti booti, Herb | Lamiaceae | Aerial parts | Extract | Internal | Blood purifier | 58 | 0.91 | 1 |
Pimples | ||||||||||
Eruption | ||||||||||
Leaves |
Extract |
Internal |
Inflammation | |||||||
Earache | ||||||||||
Pain | ||||||||||
Toothache | ||||||||||
Boils | ||||||||||
9 | Albizia lebbeck L. Bth. (HF-89) | Shirin, Tree | Mimoaceae | Seeds | External | Inflammation | 57 | 0.89 | 0.83 | |
Leukoderma | ||||||||||
Leprosy | ||||||||||
Eczema | ||||||||||
Bark | Powdered | External | Strengthen spongy gums | |||||||
Bark and seeds | Extract | Internal | Haemorroids | |||||||
Dysentery | ||||||||||
Diarrhea | ||||||||||
Flowers | Paste | External | Carbuncles | |||||||
Eczema | ||||||||||
Swelling | ||||||||||
Boils | ||||||||||
Seed | Oil | External | Snake bite | |||||||
Asthma | ||||||||||
10 | Allium griffithianum Boiss (HF-83) | Piazi, Herb | Alliaceae | Aerial parts | Cooked | Internal | Carminative | 29 | 0.45 | 0.53 |
Dyspepsia | ||||||||||
Pain | ||||||||||
11 | Alysicarpus bupleurifolius L. D.C (HF-84) | Buffalo clover, Herb | Paplionaceae | Leaves | Juice | Internal | Blood purifier | 15 | 0.23 | 0.22 |
12 | Anaphalis adnata D.C (HF-20) | Dialect, Herb | Asteraceae | Leaves | Powder | External | Bleeding | 19 | 0.3 | 0.42 |
Wound | ||||||||||
13 | Androsace rotundifolia Hardwicke (HF-10) | Thandi jari, Herb | Primulaceae | Rhizome | Extract | Internal | Ophthalmic | 25 | 0.39 | 0.67 |
Leaves | Infusion | Internal | Stomachache | |||||||
Emetic | ||||||||||
14 | Anemone tetrasepala Royle (HF-61) | Herb | Ranunculaceae | Roots | Juice | External | Boils | 12 | 0.19 | 0.34 |
15 | Aquilegia pubiflora Wall ex Royle. (HF-61) | Herb | Ranunculaceae | Root | Paste | External | Snake bite | 37 | 0.58 | 0.45 |
Toothache | ||||||||||
Emetic | ||||||||||
Flower | Paste | External | Skin burns | |||||||
Wound | ||||||||||
16 | Artemisia absinthium L. (HF-46) | Afsanthene, Herb | Asteraceae | Leaves | Infusion, paste | Internal | Anthelmintic | 51 | 0.8 | 0.98 |
Cuts | ||||||||||
Wounds | ||||||||||
Stomach disorders | ||||||||||
Pain | ||||||||||
17 | Artemisia dubia Wall. ex Bess. (HF-17) | Asfanthene, Herb | Asteraceae | Seeds | Cooked | Internal | Weakness after delivery. | 23 | 0.36 | 0.52 |
Leaves | Paste | External | Cuts | |||||||
Ear diseases | ||||||||||
Wounds | ||||||||||
Aerial parts | External | External | Vermicide | |||||||
18 | Artemisia maritime L. (HF-16) | Afsanthene, Herb | Asteraceae | Leaves | Paste | External | Skin infections. | 41 | 0.64 | 0.77 |
Leaf and stem | Powder | Internal | Intestinal parasites. | |||||||
19 | Asparagus filicinus Ham. in D.Don (HF-23) | Macher ghas, Herb | Liliaceae | Root | Decoction | Internal | Nervous stimulant. | 38 | 0.59 | 0.66 |
20 | Athyrium tenuifrons Wall.apud Moore ex. R.Sim (HF-123) | Dandasa, Fern | Adiantaceae | Root | Tea | Internal | Bodyache | 32 | 0.5 | 0.58 |
Root | Powder | External | Wound | |||||||
21 | Berberis aristata DC. (HF-26) | Doody, Indian barberry, Herb | Berberidaceae | Bark |
Tooth stick | External | Mouth Inflammation | 21 | 0.33 | 0.38 |
Leaves | Decoction | Internal | Backache | |||||||
Fruit | Paste | External | Dental, Prophylaxis | |||||||
22 | Berberis lycium Royle (HF-81) | Sumblu, Shrub | Berberidaceae | Roots | Extract | Internal | Tonic | 59 | 0.92 | 0.98 |
Pustules | ||||||||||
Hemorrhoids | ||||||||||
Diabetes | ||||||||||
Eye lotion | ||||||||||
Roots |
Paste |
External |
Skin disease | |||||||
Chronic diarrhea | ||||||||||
Blood purifier | ||||||||||
Scabies | ||||||||||
Fracture | ||||||||||
23 | Bergenia ciliata (Haw.)Sternb. (HF-18) | Zakhm-e-Hayat, Herb | Saxifragaceae | Aerial parts | Powder | Internal | Urinary tract troubles | 29 | 0.45 | 0.39 |
Earache | ||||||||||
Leaves | Juice | External | Cough | |||||||
Root | Juice | Internal | Cold | |||||||
Kidney stones | ||||||||||
24 | Calendula officinalis L. (HF-138) | Sadberga, Herb | Asteraceae | Young branches |
Extract | Internal | Kidney stones | 46 | 0.72 | 0.98 |
25 | Calotropis procera (Aiton) W.T.Aiton (HF-59) | Ak, Shurb | Asclepiadaceae | Latex | Latex | External | Aphrodisiacs | 35 | 0.55 | 0.59 |
Root | Power | Internal | Boils | |||||||
26 | Caltha alba var. alba Camb. var. alba (HF-26) | Herb | Ranunculaceae | Aerial parts | Juice | Internal | Antispasmodic | 29 | 0.45 | 0.28 |
Sedative | ||||||||||
27 | Campanula benthamii Wall. (HF-63) | Herb | Companulaceae | Root | Chewing | External | Strengthen heart | 19 | 0.3 | 0.36 |
Earach | ||||||||||
28 |
Carissa opaca Stapf. ex Haines (HF-32) |
Garanda, Small tree | Apocynaceae | Fruit | Powder | Internal | Pain | 35 | 0.55 | 0.59 |
Stem | Inflammation | |||||||||
29 | Carthamus tinctorius L. (HF-42) | Kasumba (zafran) | Astreaceae | Flowers | Rubbing | Internal | Pneumonia | 29 | 0.45 | 0.66 |
Boil | External | |||||||||
30 | Castanea sativa Mill. (HF-19) | Chita sanghara, Chest nut, Tree | Fagaceae | Leaves | Infusion | Internal | Antypiretics | 21 | 0.33 | 0.38 |
Leaves | Decoction | Internal | ||||||||
Pharyngitis | ||||||||||
31 | Cedrela serrata Royle. (HF-24) | Drawa, Tree | Melliaceae | Stem and bark | Paste | External | Round worms. | 54 | 0.84 | 0.83 |
Root | Juice | Internal | Dyspepsia, Diabetes | |||||||
Leaves | Decoction | External | Refrigerante shampoo | |||||||
Bark | Poultice | Internal | Ulcers | |||||||
Bark | Powder | Internal | Chronic infantile dysentery. | |||||||
32 | Celtis caucasica Willd (HF-72) | Batkaral, Tree | Ulmaceae | Aerial parts | Juice | Internal | Pain, Amenorrhea. | 17 | 0.27 | 0.45 |
33 | Cichorium intybus L. (HF-142) | Kahsni, Herb | Asteraceae | Roots | Juice | Internal | Antypiretic | 33 | 0.52 | 0.73 |
34 | Clematis buchananiana DC. (HF-84) | Langi, Shrub | Ranunculaceae | Leaves | Paste | External | Eczema | 43 | 0.67 | 0.75 |
Psoriasis (type of skin diseases) | ||||||||||
Wound | ||||||||||
Roots | Crushing and wrapping | External | Bleeding | |||||||
Roots | Poultice Juice |
External Internal |
Swellings, inflammation | |||||||
Peptic ulcers | ||||||||||
35 | Clematis montana Buch. (HF-118) | Langi, Shrub | Ranunculaceae | Leaves | Extract | Internal | Diabetes | 27 | 0.42 | 0.33 |
Flowers | Decoction | Internal | Cough | |||||||
36 | Conyza bonariensis (L.) Cronq. (HF-51) | Buti, Herb | Asterceae | Aerial parts | Infusion | Internal | Diarrhea | 41 | 0.64 | 0.77 |
Haemorroids | ||||||||||
Dysentery | ||||||||||
37 | Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. (HF-131) | Neela dari, Climber | Cuscutaceae | Whole plant | Juice | Internal | Jaundice | 21 | 0.33 | 0.38 |
External | Dandruff | |||||||||
38 | Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. (HF-09) | Tahli, Tree | Fabaceae | Stem bark | Juice | External | Eczema | 39 | 0.61 | 0.77 |
Crushed leaves | Juice | Internal | Blood purifier | |||||||
Leaves | Washing | External | Increase hair length | |||||||
39 | Debregeasia salicifolia D.Don Rendle (HF-78) | Sandari, Shrub | Urticaceae | Aerial parts | Paste | External | Eczema, dermatitis | 15 | 0.23 | 0.41 |
40 | Desmodium polycarpum DC. (HF-83) | Mangkit-parang, Shrub | Paplinioaceae | Roots | Juice | Internal | Antypiretic | 34 | 0.53 | 0.88 |
Helminthiasis | ||||||||||
Haemorroid | ||||||||||
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Cough | ||||||||||
Cardiac tonic | ||||||||||
Diuretic | ||||||||||
Loss of appetite | ||||||||||
Carminative | ||||||||||
Diarrhea | ||||||||||
Dysentery | ||||||||||
41 | Desmostachya bipinnata L. Stapf. (HF-13) | Dab, Grass | Poaceae | Roots | Tea | Internal | Hypertension | 14 | 0.22 | 0.17 |
42 | Dicliptera bupleuroides Nees (HF-58) | Kirch, Somni, Herb | Acanthaceae | Leaves | Paste | External | Wounds | 52 | 0.81 | 0.86 |
Eczema | ||||||||||
Leaves | Decoction | External | Tonic | |||||||
Cough | ||||||||||
43 | Dioscorea bulbifera L. (HF-57) | Herb | Dioscoreaceae | Aerial parts | Juice | Internal | Contraceptive. | 41 | 0.64 | 0.81 |
44 | Dioscorea deltoideaWall. ex Kunth (HF-50) | Herb | Dioscoreaceae | Rhizome | Taken as raw form | Internal | Insect killer | 36 | 0.56 | 0.48 |
Snake bite | ||||||||||
45 | Duchesnea Andrews) Focke (HF-84) | Budimewa, Herb | Rosaceae | Fruit | Juice | Internal | Eye Infection | 33 | 0.52 | 0.61 |
Tonic | ||||||||||
46 | Elaeagnus angustifolia L. (HF-92) | Sinjit, Tree | Elaeagnaceae | Ripe fruits | Boiled | Internal | Pharyngitis, Antypiretic | 29 | 0.45 | 0.66 |
Fruit | Taken as raw form | Internal | Cough Fever |
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47 | Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb. (HF-94) | Chota zaton, Russian olive, Tree | Elaeagnaceae | Leaves | Decoction | Internal | Cough | 33 | 0.52 | 0.73 |
Flowers | Decoction | Internal | Heart diseases. | |||||||
Seeds | Taken as raw form | Internal | Immunity | |||||||
Branch | Exude | External | Toothache | |||||||
48 | Eriobotrya japonica Thumb. Lindler (HF-55) | Loquat, Tree | Rosaceae | Leaves | Poultice | External | Swellings. | 44 | 0.69 | 0.89 |
Fruits | Taken as raw form | Internal | Sedative | |||||||
Emetic | ||||||||||
Leaves | Infusion | Internal | Relieve diarrhea. | |||||||
Flowers | Infusion | Internal | Refrigerante | |||||||
49 | Euphorbia helioscopia L. (HF-87) | Dhodhal, Dandlion, Herb | Euphorbiaceae | Seeds | Juice | Internal | Cholera | 49 | 0.77 | 0.72 |
Roots | Paste | Internal | Anthelmintic | |||||||
50 | Euphorbia wallichii Hk.f (HF-80) | Dhodhal Dandlion, Herb | Euphorbiaceae |
Aerial parts |
Latex Juice |
Internal |
Purgative | 42 | 0.66 | 0.91 |
Dyspepsia | ||||||||||
Purgative | ||||||||||
Warts | ||||||||||
Skin infections | ||||||||||
51 | Ficus carica L. (HF-54) | Phagwar, Tree | Moraceae | Fruit | Taken as raw form | Internal | Stomachache | 52 | 0.81 | 0.95 |
Haemorroids | ||||||||||
Cystitis | ||||||||||
Anemia | ||||||||||
Constipation | ||||||||||
Leaves | Latex | External | Wounds | |||||||
Latex | Rubbing | External | Extract thorns from feet or other body organs. | |||||||
52 | Ficus palmate Forssk. (HF-32) | Phaghwar, Anjir, Tree | Moraceae | Fruit | Taken as raw form | Internal | Demulcent | 37 | 0.58 | 0.84 |
Purgative | ||||||||||
Lungs diseases | ||||||||||
Refrigerante | ||||||||||
Cystitis | ||||||||||
Aerial parts | Paste | External | Freckles | |||||||
Latex | External | Eczeema | ||||||||
53 | Fragaria nubicola Lindl. ex Lacaita (HF-87) | Budi meva, Wild Straberry, Herb | Rosaceae | Fruit | Chewed | Internal | Purgative | 35 | 0.55 | 0.5 |
Mouth infection | ||||||||||
Purgative | ||||||||||
54 | Fumaria indica (Hausskn.) Pugsley (HF-48) | Papra, Herb | Fumaricaceae | Aerial parts | Juice, Paste | Internal | Antypiretic | 48 | 0.75 | 0.84 |
Skin infection | ||||||||||
Purify blood | ||||||||||
Pimples, | ||||||||||
Constipation | ||||||||||
Eczima | ||||||||||
55 | Galium aparine L. (HF-40) | Lainda, Herb | Rubicaceae | Aerial parts | Powder | External | Bleeding | 15 | 0.23 | 0.31 |
56 | Galium asperifolium Wall (HF-80) | Lainda, Herb | Rubicaceae | Aerial parts | Juice | Internal | Diuretic | 22 | 0.34 | 0.38 |
Kidney Infections | ||||||||||
57 | Gerbera gossypina (Royle) Beauverd (HF-65) | Put Potula, Herb | Asteraceae | Leaves | Paste | External | Skin diseases | 37 | 0.58 | 0.66 |
Bone fracture | ||||||||||
Wounds and cuts | ||||||||||
Pain | ||||||||||
58 | Hedera nepalensis K. Koch (HF-112) | Harbumbal epiphyte | Araliaceae | Leaves | Decoction | Internal | Diabetes | 11 | 0.17 | 0.13 |
59 | Heracleum cachemirica C.B. Clarke (HF-76) | Tukar, Shrub | Apiaceae | Aerial parts | Juice | Internal | Nerve disorders. | 18 | 0.28 | 0.19 |
Nausea | ||||||||||
60 | Heracleum candicans Wall ex. DC (HF-85) | Herb | Apiaceae | Aerial parts | Tea | Internal | Nerve disorders. | 12 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
61 | Hypericum perforatum L. (HF-02) | Herb | Guttiferae | Flowers | Infusion | Internal | Snake bite | 47 | 0.73 | 0.61 |
Wounds | ||||||||||
Swellings | ||||||||||
Rheumatism | ||||||||||
Sores | ||||||||||
Ulcers | ||||||||||
62 | Ipomoea carnea Jac. (HF-142) | Jungli bakhir, Shurb | Convolvulaceae | Leaves | Paste | External | Athlete foot. | 33 | 0.52 | 0.73 |
63 | Isodon rugosus (Wall.ex.Benth.) Codd. (HF-35) | Khwangere, Shrub | Lamiaceae | Leaves | Decoction | Internal | Blood pressure | 37 | 0.58 | 0.75 |
Toothache | ||||||||||
Fever | ||||||||||
Rheumatism | ||||||||||
64 | Jasminum mesnyi Hance (HF-70) | Pili chambali, Shrub | Oleaceae | Leaves | Powder | External | Dandruff | 51 | 0.80 | 0.67 |
Pains | ||||||||||
Leaves | Chewing | Internal | Mouth ulcers | |||||||
Leaves | Decoction | Internal | Pyorrhea | |||||||
Branches | Ash | External | Headache | |||||||
Joint pain | ||||||||||
Dried flower | Powder | Internal | Hepatic disorders. | |||||||
65 | Juglans regia L. (HF-71) | Akhrot, Khore, Tree | Juglandaceae | Leave | Decoction | External | Antispasmodic | 51 | 0.8 | 0.92 |
Bark | Rubbing | External | Prophylaxis | |||||||
Lips and gums dye | ||||||||||
Seeds | Oil | External | Rheumatim | |||||||
Roots and leaves | Powder | External | Antiseptic | |||||||
66 | Launaea taraxacifolia (Willd.) Amin (HF-134) | Hand, Herb | Asteraceae | Whole plant | Taken as raw form | Internal | Diabetes | 29 | 0.45 | 0.66 |
Pain | ||||||||||
67 | Lepidium sativum L. (HF-136) | Haleon, Herb | Brassicaceae | Seeds | Cooked | Internal | Backache | 17 | 0.27 | 0.45 |
68 | Lespedeza juncea L.f. (HF-06) | Herb | Paplionaceae | Root | Juice | Internal | Diarrhea | 26 | 0.41 | 0.38 |
Dysentery | ||||||||||
69 | Ligustrum lucidum Ait.f. (HF-111) | Guliston, Shrub | Oleaceae | Aerial parts | Extracts | Internal | Antitumor | 23 | 0.36 | 0.5 |
70 | Malvastrum coromandelianum (L.) Garcke (HF-03) | Herb | Malvaceae | Aerial parts | Decoction | Internal | Kill worms | 38 | 0.59 | 0.41 |
Dysentery | ||||||||||
71 | Melilotus alba Desr (HF-04) | Herb | Papilionaceae | Leaves | Paste | External | Joint inflammation. | 15 | 0.23 | 0.3 |
72 | Mentha royleana subsp. hymalaiensis Briq. (HF-07) | Podina, Herb | Lamiaceae | Leaves | Juice, Powder to make chattni | Internal | Stomach disorder | 58 | 0.91 | 0.97 |
Cough | ||||||||||
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Cholera | ||||||||||
Emetic | ||||||||||
Indigestion | ||||||||||
Gas trouble | ||||||||||
73 | Momordica charantia L. (HF-129) | Khrella, Climber | Cucurbitaceae | Fruit | Juice | Internal | Diabetes | 21 | 0.33 | 0.38 |
Pain | ||||||||||
Leaves | External | Swelling | ||||||||
74 | Momordica dioica Roxb. ex Willd (HF-152) | Epiphyte | Cucurbitaceae | Roots | Cooked | Internal | Haemorroids | 15 | 0.23 | 0.17 |
Urinary problem | ||||||||||
75 | Myrsine africana L. (HF-60) | Gorkhan, Chapra, Bebrang, Shrub | Myrsinaceae | Fruits | Powder | Internal | Stomachache | |||
Purgative | ||||||||||
Anthelmintic | ||||||||||
Parminative | ||||||||||
Leaves | Decoction | Internal | Blood purifier | |||||||
76 | Nepeta erecta (Boyle ex Benth.) Berth. (HF-50) | Herb | Lamiaceae | Flowers | Juice | Internal | Cough | 53 | 0.83 | 0.78 |
Leaves | Juice | Internal | Blood | |||||||
Pressure | ||||||||||
Toothache | ||||||||||
Flu | ||||||||||
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Fever | ||||||||||
77 | Nepeta laevigata D.Don Hand (HF-53) | Herb | Lamiaceae | Fruit | Infusion | Internal | Dysentery | 17 | 0.27 | 0.22 |
78 | Nerium oleander L. (HF-37) | Kanair, Tree | Apocynaceae | Leave | Paste | External | Cutaneous eruption | 46 | 0.72 | 0.98 |
Leave | Decoction | Internal | Wounds | |||||||
Swelling | ||||||||||
Bark | Decoction | Internal | Eczema, leprosy | |||||||
Roots | Powder | Internal | Abortion | |||||||
Roots | Paste | External | Scorpion sting, snakebite. | |||||||
79 | Oenothera rosea L.Her. ex. Ait (HF-91) | Buti, Herb | Onagraceae | Leaves | Infusion | Internal | Hepatic pain | 45 | 0.7 | 0.64 |
Kidney disorders | ||||||||||
80 | Opuntia dillenii Haw. (HF-142) | Thor, Shurb | Cactaceae | Whole plant | Paste | External | Joints pain | 33 | 0.52 | 0.5 |
81 | Parthenium hysterophorus L. (HF-07) | Herb | Asteraceae | Root | Decoction | Internal | Eczema | 35 | 0.55 | 0.59 |
Dysentery | ||||||||||
82 | Pimpinella stewartii Dunn. E.Nasir (HF-08) | Tarpakki, Herb | Apiaceae | Fruit | Taken as raw form | Internal | Stomachache | 12 | 0.19 | 0.3 |
83 | Pinus roxburgii Roxb (HF-94) | Chir, Tree | Pinaceae | Leaves bark Powder | Juice | Internal | Dysentery. | 58 | 0.91 | 1.13 |
Resin | Poultice | Internal | Ulcer | |||||||
Tumor | ||||||||||
Bleeding | ||||||||||
Cough | ||||||||||
Snake bite | ||||||||||
Wound | ||||||||||
84 | Pinus wallichiana A.B. Jackson (HF-58) | Biar, blue pine, Tree | Pinaceae | Resin | Poultice | External | Wound | 42 | 0.66 | 0.84 |
85 | Pistacia chinensis ssp. Integerrima (J. L. Stewart) Rech. f. (HF-22) | Kangar, Tree | Anacardiaceae | Stem gum | Powder | Internal | Dysentery. | 43 | 0.67 | 0.91 |
Bark | Paste | External | Cracked heels | |||||||
Wound | ||||||||||
86 | Plantago lanceolata L. (HF-88) | Ispgol, Herb | Plantaginaceae | Leaves | Paste | External | Wound | 53 | 0.83 | 0.91 |
Seeds | Extract | Internal | Toothache | |||||||
Purgative | ||||||||||
Hemostatic | ||||||||||
Dysentery | ||||||||||
87 | Poa nepalensis Walls ex. Duthie. (HF-131) | Grass | Poaceae | Leaves | Decoction mixed with water | External | Anti-lice | 29 | 0.45 | 0.42 |
88 | Podophyllum emodi Wall ex Royle (HF-87) | Banhakri Herb | Podophyllaceae | Root | Extract | Internal | Purgative, | 48 | 0.75 | 0.83 |
Liver | ||||||||||
Stomachache | ||||||||||
89 | Polygonatum multiflorum L. Smith (HF-78) | Herb | Liliaceae | Leave | Paste | External | Wound | 17 | 0.27 | 0.19 |
90 | Polystichum squarrosum (D. Don) Fée (HF-114) | Gha, Fern | Dryopteridaceae | Root | Decoction | Internal | Pyloricdisease | 13 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
91 | Prunella vulgaris L. (HF-63) | Herb | Lamiaceae | Seeds | Taken as raw form | Internal | Purgative | 58 | 0.91 | 0.98 |
Antipyretic | ||||||||||
Tonic | ||||||||||
Eye sight weakness | ||||||||||
Astama | ||||||||||
Heart diseases | ||||||||||
Inflammation | ||||||||||
Diuretic | ||||||||||
92 | Prunus armeniaca L. (HF-24) | Hari, Khubani, Apricot, Tree | Rosaceae | Fruit | Taken as raw form | Internal | Purgative | 31 | 0.48 | 0.39 |
Seed | Oil | External | Softening effect on the skin. | |||||||
93 | Prunus domestica L. (HF-31) | Lucha, Alu bukhara, Tree | Rosaceae | Fruit | Taken as raw form | Internal | Miscarriage | 34 | 0.53 | 0.84 |
Irregular menstruation debility | ||||||||||
94 | Prunus persica L.Batch (HF-49) | Aru, Peach, Tree | Rosaceae | Leaves | Juice | Internal | Chest infection | 44 | 0.69 | 0.88 |
Gastritis | ||||||||||
Whooping cough | ||||||||||
Bronchitis | ||||||||||
Intestinal Anthalmatic | ||||||||||
Anthalmatic for cattles | ||||||||||
95 | Pteris cretica L.(HF-158) | Cretan brake, Fern | Pteridaceae | Leaves | Paste | Internal | Wound | 9 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
96 | Punica granatum L. (HF-22) | Druna, Tree | Punicacea | Fruit | Taken as raw form | Internal | Cough, tonic | 52 | 0.81 | 1 |
Leaves | Juice | Internal | Dysentery | |||||||
Bark stem and root | Decoction | Internal | Mouthwash | |||||||
Anthelmintic for tapeworms | ||||||||||
Expectorant | ||||||||||
97 | Pyrus malus L. (HF-26) | Saib, Tree | Rosaceae | Fruit | Juice, paste | Internal | Rheumatism | 46 | 0.72 | 0.81 |
Hypertension | ||||||||||
Tonic for vigorous body | ||||||||||
Fracails | ||||||||||
Strengthen bones | ||||||||||
Constipation | ||||||||||
98 | Pyrus pashia Ham.ex.D.Don (HF-17) | Butangi, Tree | Rosaceae | Fruit | Taken as raw form | Internal | Eye dark circles | 49 | 0.77 | 0.95 |
99 | Quercus baloot Griff (HF-90) | Rein, Shah baloot, Oak, Tree | Fagaceae | Bark | Powder | Internal | Asthma | 43 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
Nut | Decoction | Internal | Urinary problems, cough, cold. | |||||||
100 | Quercus dilatata Royle (HF-68) | Oak, Barungi, Tree | Fagaceae | Fruit | Powder | Internal | Tonic | 47 | 0.73 | 0.36 |
Bark | Decoction | Internal | Dysentery | |||||||
101 | Quercus incana Roxb. (HF-49) | Rein, Ban, Rinji, Tree | Fagaceae | Bark | Powder | Internal | Asthma | 41 | 0.64 | 0.95 |
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Rheumatism | ||||||||||
Backache | ||||||||||
Cough | ||||||||||
102 | Ranunculus muricatus L. (HF-76) | Herb | Ranunculaceae | Aerial parts | Cooked | Internal | Asthma | 14 | 0.22 | 0.19 |
103 | Robinia pseudoacacia L. (HF-83) | Kikar, Tree | Papilionaceae | Bark | Chewing | External | Toothache | 31 | 0.48 | 0.8 |
104 | Rosa brunonii Lindl. (HF-121) | Chal, Tarni, Musk Rose, Shrub | Rosaceae | Flower | Decoction | Internal | Constipation | 49 | 0.77 | 0.84 |
Flowers |
Powder |
Internal |
Diarrhea | |||||||
Heart tonic | ||||||||||
Eye diseases | ||||||||||
Eczema | ||||||||||
Wounds | ||||||||||
105 | Rubus fruticosus Hk f. non L (HF-50) | Garachey, Shrub | Rosaceae | Leaves | Infusion | Internal | Diarrhea | 57 | 0.89 | 0.98 |
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Bark | Soaking | Internal | Diabetes | |||||||
106 | Rubus niveus Thunb. (HF-100) | Garachey, Shrub | Rosaceae | Leaves | Extract | External | Urticaria (skin disease) |
32 |
0.5 |
0.59 |
Leaves | Powder | Internal | Diarrhea | |||||||
Diuretic | ||||||||||
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Root | Decoction | Internal | Dysentery | |||||||
Colic pains | ||||||||||
Whooping coughs | ||||||||||
Diarrhea | ||||||||||
107 | Rumex dentatus L. (HF-101) | Jangli Palak Herb | Polygoneaceae | Leaves | Paste | External | Wound | 41 | 0.64 | 0.59 |
Roots | Paste | External | Eczema | |||||||
108 | Rumex hastatus L. (HF-44) | Khatimal, Shrub | Polygonoceae | Roots | Juice | Internal | Asthma | 32 | 0.5 | 0.64 |
Weakness in cattle | ||||||||||
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Cough | ||||||||||
109 | Salix acmophylla Boiss. (HF-85) | Beens, Bed, Gaith, Tree | Salicaceae | Leaves | Paste, boiled with Robinia pseudoacacia and Cotula anthemoids | Internal | Boils | 51 | 0.8 | 0.98 |
Branch | Chewing | Internal | Hernia | |||||||
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Joints Inflammation | ||||||||||
Stomachache | ||||||||||
110 | Salix denticulata Andersson (HF-79) | Terik, Jangali Bed, Tree | Salicaceae | Stem and root bark | Boiled | Internal | Headache | 34 | 0.53 | 0.39 |
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Paralysis | ||||||||||
Leaves, branches | Paste | External | Itching | |||||||
Eczema | ||||||||||
111 | Salvia hians Royle (HF-107) | Herb | Lamiaceae | Leaves | Juice | Internal | Cough | 31 | 0.48 | 0.66 |
Fever | ||||||||||
Anxiety | ||||||||||
112 | Salvia lanata Roxb. (HF-51) | Herb | Lamiaceae | Leaves | Poultice | External | Eczema | 27 | 0.42 | 0.48 |
Wound | ||||||||||
113 | Salvia moorcroftiana Wall. Ex Benth (HF-59) | Kaljari, Herb | Lamiaceae | aerial parts | Juice | Internal | Diarrhea | 51 | 0.8 | 0.89 |
Gas trouble | ||||||||||
Cough | ||||||||||
Stomachache | ||||||||||
114 | Sambucus wightiana Wall. ex Wight & Arn. (HF-52) | Gandala, Herb | Caprifoliaceae | Fruit | Taken as raw form | Internal | Stomachache | 19 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Anthelmintic | ||||||||||
115 | Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn. (HF-79) | Ritha, Soap nut, Tree | Sapindaceae | Seeds | Powdered | External | Anthalmantic | 47 | 0.73 | 0.77 |
Fruits | Rubbing | External | Boils | |||||||
116 | Sarcococca saligna D. Don Muell (HF-66) | Bansathra, Shrub | Buxaceae | Leaves and shoots | Decoction | Internal | Joints pain | 23 | 0.36 | 0.23 |
Blood purifier | ||||||||||
Purgative | ||||||||||
Leaves | Powder | External | Burns | |||||||
Root | Juice | Internal | Gonorrhea. | |||||||
117 | Saussurea candolleana Wall. Ex. D.C Clarke (HF-84) | Herb | Asteraceae | Roots | Extract | Internal | Tonic | 23 | 0.36 | 0.28 |
118 | Skimmia laureola DC. Sieb (HF-08) | Nazar Panra, Tree | Rutaceae | Leaves | Powdered | External | Smallpox, anthalmatic, colic. | 48 | 0.75 | 0.59 |
119 | Smilax glaucophylla Klotroch (HF-115) | Epiphyte | Smilicaceae | Aerial parts | Infusion | Internal | Carminative | 32 | 0.5 | 0.55 |
Dog bite | ||||||||||
Spasm | ||||||||||
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
120 | Sophora mollis (Royle) Baker (HF-56) | Buna, Sakina, Shrub | Paplionaceae | Flowers | Powder | External | Pimples | 21 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
Wound | ||||||||||
Inflammation | ||||||||||
Sun burns | ||||||||||
121 | Swertia ciliate G.Don B. L. Burtt (HF-75) | Herb | Gentianaceae | Aerial part | Decoction | Internal | Cough | 48 | 0.75 | 0.88 |
Cold | ||||||||||
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
122 | Taraxacum officinale F.H. Wigg (HF-102) | Handh, Herb | Asteraceae | Roots | Decoction | Internal | Jaundice | 56 | 0.88 | 0.92 |
Leaves | Cooked | Internal | Swellings | |||||||
Diuretic | ||||||||||
Tonic | ||||||||||
123 | Themeda ananthra Nees ex Steud.Anderss. (HF-39) | Grass | Poaceae | Aerial parts | Poultice | External | Backche | 41 | 0.64 | 0.5 |
Leaves | Decoction | Internal | Blood purifier | |||||||
124 | Thymus liniaris Benth. Subsp. Liniaris Jalas (HF-105) | Herb | Lamiaceae | leaves and flowers | Powder | Internal | Strengthen teeth and gum | 32 | 0.5 | 0.64 |
Bleeding | ||||||||||
Flower | Grounded seeds of Carum carvi with flowers | Internal | Digestion | |||||||
125 | Trichodesma incanum (Bunge) A. DC. (HF-145) | Handusi booti Herb | Borangniceae | Leaves | Boiling | Internal | Flu | 31 | 0.48 | 0.48 |
Cough | ||||||||||
126 | Trichodesma indicum (L.) R. Br.(HF-178) | Handusi, Herb | Boraginaceae | Whole plant | Cooked | Internal | Backache | 41 | 0.64 | 0.5 |
Internal | Weakness | |||||||||
External | Kidney stone | |||||||||
127 | Valeraina jatamansi Joes (HF-77) | Herb | Valerianaceae | Aerial parts | Oil | Internal | Constipation | 19 | 0.3 | 0.41 |
128 | Verbascum thapsus L. (HF-107) | Gider tabacoo Herb | Valerianaceae | Roots | Decoction | Internal | Toothache | 17 | 0.27 | 0.25 |
Convulsions | ||||||||||
Bleeding gum | ||||||||||
129 | Vibernum nervosum D.Don (HF-78) | Taliana, Shrub | Caprifoliaceae | Fruit | Taken as raw form | Internal | Stomachache | 15 | 0.23 | 0.3 |
Anemia | ||||||||||
130 | Viburnum cotinifolium D. Don (HF-95) | Taliana, Shrub | Caprifoliaceae | Fruit | Taken as raw form | Internal | Purgative | 31 | 0.48 | 0.33 |
Blood Purifier | ||||||||||
Leaves | Extract | Internal | Menorrhagia | |||||||
131 | Viburnum grandiflorum Wall.ex.DC (HF-47) | Guch, Shrub | Caprifoliaceae | Seed | Juice | Internal | Typhoid | 25 | 0.39 | 0.2 |
Whooping cough | ||||||||||
132 | Vincetoxicum hirundinaria Medicres (HF-109) | Herb | Asclepidaceae | Aerial parts | Decoction | Internal | Boils | 48 | 0.75 | 0.8 |
Pimples | ||||||||||
133 | Viola canescens Wall.ex Roxb. (HF-108) | Banafsha. Herb | Violaceae | Leaves | Juice | Internal | Cough | 51 | 0.8 | 0.84 |
Jaundice | ||||||||||
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Fever | ||||||||||
134 | Viola pilosa Blume (HF-11) | Banafsha. Herb | Violaceae | Leaves | Decoction | Internal | Pain | 47 | 0.73 | 0.81 |
Antypiretic | ||||||||||
Stomach ulcer | ||||||||||
135 | Zanthoxylum armatum DC. Prodr (HF-88) | Timbar, Shrub | Rutaceae | Fruit, branches | Juice | Internal | Carminative | 60 | 0.94 | 1.13 |
Cholera | ||||||||||
Stomachache | ||||||||||
Gum, toothache | ||||||||||
Indigestion | ||||||||||
Haemorroids | ||||||||||
Stomachache | ||||||||||
Seed | Powder | Internal | Stomachache | |||||||
Toothache | ||||||||||
Gums problems | ||||||||||
Chewed | Internal | Antipyretic | ||||||||
Stomachic | ||||||||||
Diuretic | ||||||||||
136 | Ziziphus nummularia (Burm. f.) Wight & Arn. (HF-88) | Ber, Tree | Rhamnaceae | Fruit | Decoction | External | Dandruff | 51 | 0.8 | 0.98 |
Bark | Mixed with Milk and honey | Internal | Diarrhea and dysentery |
Key words: FC = Frequency of citation; RFC = Relative Frequency of Citation; UV = Use Value