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Table 3 Medicinal Flora of Pothwar Plateau (Northern Punjab)

From: A comparative ethno-botanical study of Cholistan (an arid area) and Pothwar (a semi-arid area) of Pakistan for traditional medicines

Sr. No.

Plant Name [voucher specimen #]

Vernacular name

Family

Plant part used

Disease cure

References

1

Abutilon indicum G. Don [0001/ASAB/NUST]

Kanghi

Malvaceae

Whole plant

Diarrhea, sexually transmitted diseases, burning with urination

Traditional Health Healers [THH]; [65]

2

Acacia modesta Wall. [0002/ASAB/NUST]

Phulahi

Mimosaceae

Bark of tree

gas trouble and abdominal diseases

[THH]; [67]

3

Acacia nilotica (L.) Delile. [0003/ASAB/NUST]

Kiker

Mimosaceae

Bark, leaves and branches

Mouth sores, gum pain and toothache, eye sores, sexual disability, diarrhea, asthma

[THH]; [67]; [68]

4

Achyranthus aspera L. [0004/ASAB/NUST]

Puth kanda

Amaranthaceae

Whole plant

Excessive menstruation, piles, abdominal pain, toothache, severe diarrhea.

[THH]; [65]

5

Adhatoda vasica Nees [0005/ASAB/NUST]

Bekkar

Acanthaceae

Leaves

High blood sugar

[THH]; [82]

6

Adiantum capillus veneris L. [0006/ASAB/NUST]

Sarhaj

Adiantaceae

Leaves

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [83]

7

Albizzia lebbek (L.) Benth [0007/ASAB/NUST]

Shrin

Mimosaceae

Leaves

Eye problems

[THH]; [67]

8

Allium cepa L. [0008/ASAB/NUST]

Piaz

Liliaceae

bulb

High blood pressure, high blood sugar

[THH]; [82]

9

Allium sativum L. [0009/ASAB/NUST]

Thoom

Liliaceae

bulb

Ear pain, hypertension, high blood sugar

[THH]; [67]; [82]

10

Aloe vera L. [0010/ASAB/NUST]

Knwar gandal

Liliaceae

Leaf sap, stem

Abdominal pains, constipation, skin diseases, high blood sugar

[THH]; [67]; [82]

11

Amaranthus viridis L. [0011/ASAB/NUST]

Chaulai

Amaranthaceae

Leaves

Menstrual disturbance, constipation

[THH]; [36]; [65]

12

Anethum graveolense L. [0012/ASAB/NUST]

Soye

Apiaceae

seeds

Abdominal pain

[THH]; [67]

13

Argyrolobium roseum (Comb) Jaub & Spach. [0013/ASAB/NUST]

Makhni

Papilionaceae

Whole plant

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [83]

Booti

14

Artemisia scoparia Walds & Kit. [0014/ASAB/NUST]

Done Jhan, pinche

Asteraceae

Whole plant

Abdominal disorder, earache

[65]

15

Atriplex spp. [0015/ASAB/NUST]

Gerukh pari

Chenopodiaceae

Leaves, whole plant

Fever, jaundice, slugishness, liver disease, joint pain

[36]

16

Berberis lycium Royle. [0016/ASAB/NUST]

Sumbul

Berberidaceae

Leaves

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [83]

17

Boerhaavia procumbens L. [0017/ASAB/NUST]

Itsit

Nyctaginaceae

Whole plant

Jaundice, liver diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, weakness

[THH]; [83]; [65]

18

Bryophyllum pinnatum Kurz. [0018/ASAB/NUST]

Zakhm-e-hayat

Crassulaceae

Leaves

Wounds healing

[THH]; [67]

19

Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. [0019/ASAB/NUST]

Arar ke dal

Papilionaceae

seeds

High blood sugar

[THH]; [82]

20

Calotropis procera Alton. F. [0020/ASAB/NUST]

Ak

Asclepiadaceae

Leaves, latex and flowers

Snake bite, piles, leprosy, sexually transmitted diseases, asthma, joint pain

[THH]; [67]; [68]

21

Cannabis sativa L. [0021/ASAB/NUST]

Bhang

Cannabinaceae

Leaves, flowers

Indigestion, sexually transmitted diseases, also used as sedative, narcotic and antidote against poison

[THH]; [36]; [65]

22

Caralluma edulis (L.) Benth ex Hook. f. [0022/ASAB/NUST]

Choung

Asclepidaceae

aerial parts

High blood sugar

[82]

23

Carissa opaca Stapf. ex. Haines [0023/ASAB/NUST]

Garanda

Apocynaceae

Leaves

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [83]

24

Carthamus oxycantha Bieb [0024/ASAB/NUST]

Pohli

Asteraceae

seeds

Oil is used against itching

[THH]; [65]

25

Chenopodium album L. [0025/ASAB/NUST]

Bathu

Chenopodiaceae

Whole plant

Jaundice, urinary problems, antidote against snake bite

[THH]; [36]; [65]

26

Cicer arietinum L. [0026/ASAB/NUST]

Chinnay

Papilionaceae

seeds

High blood sugar

[82]

27

Cichorium intybus L. [0027/ASAB/NUST]

Kasni

Asteraceae

Roots, whole plant

High blood sugar, jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [66]; [82]; [83]

28

Citrullus colocynthus (L.) Schrad [0028/ASAB/NUST]

Tumma

Cucurbitaceae

Fruit

Abdominal diseases, constipation

[THH]; [67]

29

Convolvulus arvensis L. [0029/ASAB/NUST]

Laili, erlai

Convolvulaceae

Aerial parts

Abdominal worms, used as deodorant, skin disorders

[THH]; [36]; [65]; [67]

30

Cucumis sativus L. [0030/ASAB/NUST]

Kheera

Cucurbitaceae

Fruit

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [83]

31

Cynodon dactylon L. [0031/ASAB/NUST]

Khabal ghas

Poaceae

Stem, leaves

Dysentery with fever

[65]

32

Cyperus rotundas L. [0032/ASAB/NUST]

Deela

Cyperaceae

Whole plant

Indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea and vomiting, fever

[65]

33

Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. [0033/ASAB/NUST]

Tali

Papilionaceae

Leaves

Dandruff

[67]

34

Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq. [0034/ASAB/NUST]

Sanatha

Sapindaceae

Leaves

High blood sugar

[82]

35

Eucalyptus cammaldulensis Dehn [0035/ASAB/NUST]

Sufaida, Lachi

Myrtaceae

Leaves

Flu

[THH]; [67]

36

Euphorbia helioscopia L. [0036/ASAB/NUST]

Chattri dodak

Euphorbiaceae

Leaves, root, latex

Constipation, increases milk supply

[THH]; [65]

37

Euphorbia royleana Boiss. [0037/ASAB/NUST]

Danda thor

Euphorbiaceae

branch

Ear pain

[67]

38

Fagonia indica Burm. F. [0038/ASAB/NUST]

Dhamian

Zygophyllaceae

Leaves and branches

Gas trouble, skin problems, high blood sugar

[THH]; [67]; [82]

39

Ficus bengalensis L. [0039/ASAB/NUST]

Bohr

Moraceae

Leaves and branches latex

High blood sugar

[THH]; [82]

40

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. [0040/ASAB/NUST]

Soonf

Apiaceae

inflorescence

Eye-cataract, stomach disorders, indigestion

[THH]; [67]

41

Fumaria indica (Husskn.) H.N. Pugsley [0041/ASAB/NUST]

Shahtra papra

Fumariaceae

Whole plant

Diarrhea, also used as blood purifier

[THH]; [36]

42

Hordeum vulgare L. [0042/ASAB/NUST]

Jo

Poaceae

seeds

Kidney pain, high blood sugar; jaundice

[66]; [67]; [82]; [83]

43

Ipomoea pentaphylla (L.) Jacq. [0043/ASAB/NUST]

Kaan Kati

Convolvulaceae

Seeds

Jaundice, intestinal pain and worms

[THH]; [36]

44

Justacia adhatoda L. [0044/ASAB/NUST]

Bahker

Acanthaceae

roots

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [83]

45

Kickxia ramosissima (Wall) Janchen [0045/ASAB/NUST]

Khunger booti

Scrophulariaceae

Whole plant

High blood sugar

[82]

46

Lactuca serriola L. [0046/ASAB/NUST]

Kahu

Asteraceae

Whole plant

Stomach ache, cough, and asthma.

[THH]; [65]

47

Malva parviflora Wall. [0047/ASAB/NUST]

Sonchal

Malvaceae

Whole plant

Cough, flue and fever

[THH]; [36]

48

Melia azedarach L. [0048/ASAB/NUST]

Dharek, bakain, Herak

Meliaceae

Leaves, fruits

Piles, foot itching, high blood sugar, emotional disturbance, blood pressure

[THH]; [67]; [68]; [82]

49

Momordica charantia L. [0049/ASAB/NUST]

Karella

Cucurbitaceae

fruits

High blood sugar

[THH]; [82]

50

Morus alba L. [0050/ASAB/NUST]

Shehtoot, Chitta toot

Moraceae

Leaves, fruits

Cough, sore throat, jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [36]; [67]; [83]

51

Morus nigra L. [0051/ASAB/NUST]

Kalla toot

Moraceae

Fruit

Cough, sore throat, Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [66]; [83]

52

Myrsine africana L. [0052/ASAB/NUST]

Khukan

Myrsinaceae

Leaves

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [83]

53

Ocimum album L. [0053/ASAB/NUST]

Chitti Tulsi

Lamiaceae

Leaves

High blood sugar

[36]

54

Ocimum basilicum L. [0054/ASAB/NUST]

Niazbo

Lamiaceae

Leaves

Mouth sores

[THH]; [67]

55

Ocimum sanctum L. [0055/ASAB/NUST]

Tulsi

Lamiaceae

Leaves

High blood sugar

[82]

56

Oxalis corniculata L. [0056/ASAB/NUST]

Gandora, khati booti

Oxalidaceae

Leaves, seeds

Jaundice, liver diseases, stomach disorder

[36]; [67]; [83]

57

Parthenium hysterophorus L. [0057/ASAB/NUST]

Chatak chandni

Asteraceae

Whole plant

Severe diarrhea.

[36]

58

Peganum heramala L. [0058/ASAB/NUST]

Hermal

Zygophyllaceae

Seeds and whole plant

Abdominal pain, also Smoke has insecticidal properties

[THH]; [67]

59

Phyllanthus emblica L. [0059/ASAB/NUST]

Aamla

Euphorbiaceae

fruits

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [83]

60

Plantago lanceolatum L. [0060/ASAB/NUST]

Ispaghol

Plantaginaceae

Seed husk

Gas trouble, indigestion, stomach problems

[THH]; [67]

61

Plantago ovata Forssk. [0061/ASAB/NUST]

Bhatti

Plantaginaceae

Fruit, Seed husk

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [66]; [83]

62

Pongamia pinnata (L.) Merril [0062/ASAB/NUST]

Sukh chain

Papilionaceae

Leaves, seeds, root

Skin problems and stomachache

[65]

63

Praecitrullus fistulosus (Stocks.) Pangalo. [0063/ASAB/NUST]

Teenda

Cucurbitaceae

leaves

Blood pressure

[67]

64

Psidium guajava L. [0064/ASAB/NUST]

Amrood

Myrtaceae

leaves

High blood pressure, high blood sugar, constipation

[THH]; [67]; [82]

65

Punica granatum L. [0065/ASAB/NUST]

Anar

Punicaceae

Fruit

Diarrhea, anemia

[THH]; [67]

66

Raphanus sativus L. [0066/ASAB/NUST]

Mooli

Brassicaceae

Root

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [83]

67

Rhazya stricta Decne. [0067/ASAB/NUST]

Vena, venra, Verian

Apocynaceae

Leaves and branches

Tooth ache, acne

[67]

68

Ricinus communis L. [0068/ASAB/NUST]

Arind

Euphorbiaceae

Leaves, oil

Wound healing, constipation, joints swelling and pain.

[THH]; [36]; [67]

69

Rosa indica L. [0069/ASAB/NUST]

Gulab

Rosaceae

petals

Eye burning, constipation, abdominal pain.

[THH]

70

Rumex hastatus D. Don, Prodr. [0070/ASAB/NUST]

Khatimal

Polygonaceae

Leaves

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [83]

71

Silybum marianum L. Gaertn [0071/ASAB/NUST]

Ount Katara, kandiali

Asteraceae

Leaves, seeds

Liver diseases, horse bite

[83]; [84]

72

Sisymbrium irio L. [0072/ASAB/NUST]

Khoob Kalan, Jangli sarson

Brassicaceae

Leaves, seeds

Throat, chest infection and swelling

[THH]; [36]; [65]

73

Solanum nigrum L. [0073/ASAB/NUST]

Kachmach

Solanaceae

Leaves and branches

Abdominal pain, stomachache, high blood sugar, burnt skin and wounds

[THH]; [37]; [67]; [82]

74

Solanum surratense Burm. F. [0074/ASAB/NUST]

Kandiari/Muhakri

Solanaceae

Fruits, flowers

Abdomen pain, gas trouble, chronic coughs and pain

[THH]; [36]; [67]

75

Sonchus arvensis L. [0075/ASAB/NUST]

Dodak

Asterceae

Whole plant

Jaundice, cough, chest stiffness, asthma

[65]

76

Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeets. [0076/ASAB/NUST]

Jaman

Myrtaceae

Seeds

High blood sugar

[THH]; [67]

77

Tagetes petala L. [0077/ASAB/NUST]

Satbarga

Asteraceae

Leaves

Ear pain

[67]

78

Tamarindus indica L. [0078/ASAB/NUST]

Imli

Caesalpinaceae

Fruit, Roots

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [83]

79

Taraxacum officinale Weber [0079/ASAB/NUST]

Doddak, Hand

Asteraceae

Leaves, Rhizome

High blood sugar, jaundice

[THH]; [82]; [83]

80

Trachyspermum copticum L. [0080/ASAB/NUST]

Ajwain

Apiaceae

Seeds

Gas trouble, stomach upset

[THH]; [67]

81

Tribulus terristris L. [0081/ASAB/NUST]

Bhakra

Zygophyllaceae

Whole plant, leaves

Joint, muscle pain, urinary disorders, impotency

[THH]; [36]; [83]

82

Trigonella foenum-graecum L. [0082/ASAB/NUST]

Methri

Papilionaceae

seeds

High blood sugar

[THH]; [82]

83

Tylophora hirsuta L. [0083/ASAB/NUST]

Glow

Asclepiadaceae

branches

High blood sugar

[82]

84

Vigna mungo (Burm. f.) Walp. [0084/ASAB/NUST]

Mung

Papilionaceae

seeds

High blood sugar

[82]

85

Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal [0085/ASAB/NUST]

Aksun, asgand

Solanaceae

leaves

Cure joint, muscle pain, uterine diseases, used as sexual stimulant.

[THH]; [36]; [67]

86

Zizyphus nummularia (Burm. F) Wight and Arn. [0086/ASAB/NUST]

Beri

Rhamnaceae

Leaves, fruits

Hair roughness, high blood sugar, wound healing

[THH]; [36]; [67]; [82]

Sr. No.

Plant Name [voucher specimen #]

Vernacular name

Family

Plant part used

Disease Cure

References

1

Abutilon indicum G. Don [0001/ASAB/NUST]

Kanghi

Malvaceae

Whole plant

Diarrhea, sexually transmitted diseases, burning with urination

Traditional Health Healers [THH]; [41]

2

Acacia modesta Wall. [0002/ASAB/NUST]

Phulahi

Mimosaceae

Bark of tree

gas trouble and abdominal diseases

[THH]; [43]

3

Acacia nilotica (L.) Delile. [0003/ASAB/NUST]

Kiker

Mimosaceae

Bark, leaves and branches

Mouth sores, gum pain and toothache, eye sores, sexual disability, diarrhea, asthma

[THH]; [43]; [44]

4

Achyranthus aspera L. [0004/ASAB/NUST]

Puth kanda

Amaranthaceae

Whole plant

Excessive menstruation, piles, abdominal pain, toothache, severe diarrhea.

[THH]; [41]

5

Adhatoda vasica Nees [0005/ASAB/NUST]

Bekkar

Acanthaceae

Leaves

High blood sugar

[THH]; [59]

6

Adiantum capillus veneris L. [0006/ASAB/NUST]

Sarhaj

Adiantaceae

Leaves

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [61]

7

Albizzia lebbek (L.) Benth [0007/ASAB/NUST]

Shrin

Mimosaceae

Leaves

Eye problems

[THH]; [43]

8

Allium cepa L. [0008/ASAB/NUST]

Piaz

Liliaceae

bulb

High blood pressure, high blood sugar

[THH]; [59]

9

Allium sativum L. [0009/ASAB/NUST]

Thoom

Liliaceae

bulb

Ear pain, hypertension, high blood sugar

[THH]; [43]; [59]

10

Aloe vera L. [0010/ASAB/NUST]

Knwar gandal

Liliaceae

Leaf sap, stem

Abdominal pains, constipation, skin diseases, high blood sugar

[THH]; [43]; [59]

11

Amaranthus viridis L. [0011/ASAB/NUST]

Chaulai

Amaranthaceae

Leaves

Menstrual disturbance, constipation

[THH]; [41]; [57]

12

Anethum graveolense L. [0012/ASAB/NUST]

Soye

Apiaceae

seeds

Abdominal pain

[THH]; [43]

13

Argyrolobium roseum (Comb) Jaub & Spach. [0013/ASAB/NUST]

Makhni

Papilionaceae

Whole plant

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [61]

Booti

14

Artemisia scoparia Walds & Kit. [0014/ASAB/NUST]

Done Jhan, pinche

Asteraceae

Whole plant

Abdominal disorder, earache

[41]

15

Atriplex spp. [0015/ASAB/NUST]

Gerukh pari

Chenopodiaceae

Leaves, whole plant

Fever, jaundice, slugishness, liver disease, joint pain

[57]

16

Berberis lycium Royle. [0016/ASAB/NUST]

Sumbul

Berberidaceae

Leaves

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [61]

17

Boerhaavia procumbens L. [0017/ASAB/NUST]

Itsit

Nyctaginaceae

Whole plant

Jaundice, liver diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, weakness

[THH]; [41]; [61]

18

Bryophyllum pinnatum Kurz. [0018/ASAB/NUST]

Zakhm-e-hayat

Crassulaceae

Leaves

Wounds healing

[THH]; [43]

19

Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. [0019/ASAB/NUST]

Arar ke dal

Papilionaceae

seeds

High blood sugar

[THH]; [59]

20

Calotropis procera Alton. F. [0020/ASAB/NUST]

Ak

Asclepiadaceae

Leaves, latex and flowers

Snake bite, piles, leprosy, sexually transmitted diseases, asthma, joint pain

[THH]; [43]; [44]

21

Cannabis sativa L. [0021/ASAB/NUST]

Bhang

Cannabinaceae

Leaves, flowers

Indigestion, sexually transmitted diseases, also used as sedative, narcotic and antidote against poison

[THH]; [41; [57]

22

Caralluma edulis (L.) Benth ex Hook. f. [0022/ASAB/NUST]

Choung

Asclepidaceae

aerial parts

High blood sugar

[59]

23

Carissa opaca Stapf. ex. Haines [0023/ASAB/NUST]

Garanda

Apocynaceae

Leaves

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [61]

24

Carthamus oxycantha Bieb [0024/ASAB/NUST]

Pohli

Asteraceae

seeds

Oil is used against itching

[THH]; [41]

25

Chenopodium album L. [0025/ASAB/NUST]

Bathu

Chenopodiaceae

Whole plant

Jaundice, urinary problems, antidote against snake bite

[THH]; [41]; [57]

26

Cicer arietinum L. [0026/ASAB/NUST]

Chinnay

Papilionaceae

seeds

High blood sugar

[59]

27

Cichorium intybus L. [0027/ASAB/NUST]

Kasni

Asteraceae

Roots, whole plant

High blood sugar, jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [42]; [59]; [61]

28

Citrullus colocynthus (L.) Schrad [0028/ASAB/NUST]

Tumma

Cucurbitaceae

Fruit

Abdominal diseases, constipation

[THH]; [43]

29

Convolvulus arvensis L. [0029/ASAB/NUST]

Laili, erlai

Convolvulaceae

Aerial parts

Abdominal worms, used as deodorant, skin disorders

[THH]; [41]; [43]; [57]

30

Cucumis sativus L. [0030/ASAB/NUST]

Kheera

Cucurbitaceae

Fruit

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [61]

31

Cynodon dactylon L. [0031/ASAB/NUST]

Khabal ghas

Poaceae

Stem, leaves

Dysentery with fever

[41]

32

Cyperus rotundas L. [0032/ASAB/NUST]

Deela

Cyperaceae

Whole plant

Indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea and vomiting, fever

[41]

33

Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. [0033/ASAB/NUST]

Tali

Papilionaceae

Leaves

Dandruff

[43]

34

Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq. [0034/ASAB/NUST]

Sanatha

Sapindaceae

Leaves

High blood sugar

[59]

35

Eucalyptus cammaldulensis Dehn [0035/ASAB/NUST]

Sufaida, Lachi

Myrtaceae

Leaves

Flu

[THH]; [43]

36

Euphorbia helioscopia L. [0036/ASAB/NUST]

Chattri dodak

Euphorbiaceae

Leaves, root, latex

Constipation, increases milk supply

[THH]; [41]

37

Euphorbia royleana Boiss. [0037/ASAB/NUST]

Danda thor

Euphorbiaceae

branch

Ear pain

[43]

38

Fagonia indica Burm. F. [0038/ASAB/NUST]

Dhamian

Zygophyllaceae

Leaves and branches

Gas trouble, skin problems, high blood sugar

[THH]; [43]; [59]

39

Ficus bengalensis L. [0039/ASAB/NUST]

Bohr

Moraceae

Leaves and branches latex

High blood sugar

[THH]; [59]

40

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. [0040/ASAB/NUST]

Soonf

Apiaceae

inflorescence

Eye-cataract, stomach disorders, indigestion

[THH]; [43]

41

Fumaria indica (Husskn.) H.N. Pugsley [0041/ASAB/NUST]

Shahtra papra

Fumariaceae

Whole plant

Diarrhea, also used as blood purifier

[THH]; [57]

42

Hordeum vulgare L. [0042/ASAB/NUST]

Jo

Poaceae

seeds

Kidney pain, high blood sugar; jaundice

[42]; [43]; [59]; [61]

43

Ipomoea pentaphylla (L.) Jacq. [0043/ASAB/NUST]

Kaan Kati

Convolvulaceae

Seeds

Jaundice, intestinal pain and worms

[THH]; [57]

44

Justacia adhatoda L. [0044/ASAB/NUST]

Bahker

Acanthaceae

roots

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [61]

45

Kickxia ramosissima (Wall) Janchen [0045/ASAB/NUST]

Khunger booti

Scrophulariaceae

Whole plant

High blood sugar

[59]

46

Lactuca serriola L. [0046/ASAB/NUST]

Kahu

Asteraceae

Whole plant

Stomach ache, cough, and asthma.

[THH]; [41]

47

Malva parviflora Wall. [0047/ASAB/NUST]

Sonchal

Malvaceae

Whole plant

Cough, flue and fever

[THH]; [57]

48

Melia azedarach L. [0048/ASAB/NUST]

Dharek, bakain, Herak

Meliaceae

Leaves, fruits

Piles, foot itching, high blood sugar, emotional disturbance, blood pressure

[THH]; [43]; [44]; [59]

49

Momordica charantia L. [0049/ASAB/NUST]

Karella

Cucurbitaceae

fruits

High blood sugar

[THH]; [59]

50

Morus alba L. [0050/ASAB/NUST]

Shehtoot, Chitta toot

Moraceae

Leaves, fruits

Cough, sore throat, jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [43]; [57]; [61]

51

Morus nigra L. [0051/ASAB/NUST]

Kalla toot

Moraceae

Fruit

Cough, sore throat, Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [42]; [61]

52

Myrsine africana L. [0052/ASAB/NUST]

Khukan

Myrsinaceae

Leaves

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [61]

53

Ocimum album L. [0053/ASAB/NUST]

Chitti Tulsi

Lamiaceae

Leaves

High blood sugar

[57]

54

Ocimum basilicum L. [0054/ASAB/NUST]

Niazbo

Lamiaceae

Leaves

Mouth sores

[THH]; [43]

55

Ocimum sanctum L. [0055/ASAB/NUST]

Tulsi

Lamiaceae

Leaves

High blood sugar

[59]

56

Oxalis corniculata L. [0056/ASAB/NUST]

Gandora, khati booti

Oxalidaceae

Leaves, seeds

Jaundice, liver diseases, stomach disorder

[43]; [57]; [61]

57

Parthenium hysterophorus L. [0057/ASAB/NUST]

Chatak chandni

Asteraceae

Whole plant

Severe diarrhea.

[57]

58

Peganum heramala L. [0058/ASAB/NUST]

Hermal

Zygophyllaceae

Seeds and whole plant

Abdominal pain, also Smoke has insecticidal properties

[THH]; [43]

59

Phyllanthus emblica L. [0059/ASAB/NUST]

Aamla

Euphorbiaceae

fruits

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [61]

60

Plantago lanceolatum L. [0060/ASAB/NUST]

Ispaghol

Plantaginaceae

Seed husk

Gas trouble, indigestion, stomach problems

[THH]; [43]

61

Plantago ovata Forssk. [0061/ASAB/NUST]

Bhatti

Plantaginaceae

Fruit, Seed husk

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [42]; [61]

62

Pongamia pinnata (L.) Merril [0062/ASAB/NUST]

Sukh chain

Papilionaceae

Leaves, seeds, root

Skin problems and stomachache

[41]

63

Praecitrullus fistulosus (Stocks.) Pangalo. [0063/ASAB/NUST]

Teenda

Cucurbitaceae

leaves

Blood pressure

[43]

64

Psidium guajava L. [0064/ASAB/NUST]

Amrood

Myrtaceae

leaves

High blood pressure, high blood sugar, constipation

[THH]; [43]; [59]

65

Punica granatum L. [0065/ASAB/NUST]

Anar

Punicaceae

Fruit

Diarrhea, anemia

[THH]; [43]

66

Raphanus sativus L. [0066/ASAB/NUST]

Mooli

Brassicaceae

Root

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [61]

67

Rhazya stricta Decne. [0067/ASAB/NUST]

Vena, venra, Verian

Apocynaceae

Leaves and branches

Tooth ache, acne

[43]

68

Ricinus communis L. [0068/ASAB/NUST]

Arind

Euphorbiaceae

Leaves, oil

Wound healing, constipation, joints swelling and pain.

[THH]; [43]; [57]

69

Rosa indica L. [0069/ASAB/NUST]

Gulab

Rosaceae

petals

Eye burning, constipation, abdominal pain.

[THH]

70

Rumex hastatus D. Don, Prodr. [0070/ASAB/NUST]

Khatimal

Polygonaceae

Leaves

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [61]

71

Silybum marianum L. Gaertn [0071/ASAB/NUST]

Ount Katara, kandiali

Asteraceae

Leaves, seeds

Liver diseases, stomach diseases

[61]; [62]

72

Sisymbrium irio L. [0072/ASAB/NUST]

Khoob Kalan, Jangli sarson

Brassicaceae

Leaves, seeds

Throat, chest infection and swelling

[THH]; [41]; [57]

73

Solanum nigrum L. [0073/ASAB/NUST]

Kachmach

Solanaceae

Leaves and branches

Abdominal pain, stomachache, high blood sugar, burnt skin and wounds

[THH]; [43]; [59]; [60]

74

Solanum surratense Burm. F. [0074/ASAB/NUST]

Kandiari/Muhakri

Solanaceae

Fruits, flowers

Abdomen pain, gas trouble, chronic coughs and pain

[THH]; [43]; [57];

75

Sonchus arvensis L. [0075/ASAB/NUST]

Dodak

Asterceae

Whole plant

Jaundice, cough, chest stiffness, asthma

[41]

76

Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeets. [0076/ASAB/NUST]

Jaman

Myrtaceae

Seeds

High blood sugar

[THH]; [43]

77

Tagetes petala L. [0077/ASAB/NUST]

Satbarga

Asteraceae

Leaves

Ear pain

[43]

78

Tamarindus indica L. [0078/ASAB/NUST]

Imli

Caesalpinaceae

Fruit, Roots

Jaundice and liver diseases

[THH]; [61]

79

Taraxacum officinale Weber [0079/ASAB/NUST]

Doddak, Hand

Asteraceae

Leaves, Rhizome

High blood sugar, jaundice

[THH]; [59]; [61]

80

Trachyspermum copticum L. [0080/ASAB/NUST]

Ajwain

Apiaceae

Seeds

Gas trouble, stomach upset

[THH]; [43]

81

Tribulus terristris L. [0081/ASAB/NUST]

Bhakra

Zygophyllaceae

Whole plant, leaves

Joint, muscle pain, urinary disorders, impotency

[THH]; [57]; [61]

82

Trigonella foenum-graecum L. [0082/ASAB/NUST]

Methri

Papilionaceae

seeds

High blood sugar

[THH]; [59]

83

Tylophora hirsuta L. [0083/ASAB/NUST]

Glow

Asclepiadaceae

branches

High blood sugar

[59]

84

Vigna mungo (Burm. f.) Walp. [0084/ASAB/NUST]

Mung

Papilionaceae

seeds

High blood sugar

[59]

85

Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal [0085/ASAB/NUST]

Aksun, asgand

Solanaceae

leaves

Cure joint, muscle pain, uterine diseases, used as sexual stimulant.

[THH]; [43]; [57]

86

Zizyphus nummularia (Burm. F) Wight and Arn. [0086/ASAB/NUST]

Beri

Rhamnaceae

Leaves, fruits

Hair roughness, high blood sugar, wound healing

[THH]; [43]; [57]; [59]