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. 2017 Sep 8;12(9):e0183956. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183956

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
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
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

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