From: Ethnomedicinal survey of various communities residing in Garo Hills of Durgapur, Bangladesh
Serial No. | Scientific name and accession number | Family | Local name | Plant type | Parts used | Ailments | No. of ailment categories | Use value |
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01 | Abroma augusta (L.) L.f. MPCW-UODA 1219/2014 | Sterculiaceae | Ulot-kombol | W,T | Leaf, bark, root | Juice of the leaf and root for treatment of diabetes. Decoction of bark for female sexual disorders. Sap juice to treat menstrual disorders [O]. | 2 | 1.55 |
02 | Acacia catechu (L. f.) Willd. MPCW-UODA 1220/2014 | Fabaceae | Khoyer | W,T | Bark, wood | Decoction of bark for diarrhea [O]. Wood extract for skin diseases [T]. | 2 | 0.33 |
03 | Achyranthes aspera L. MPCW-UODA 1221/2014 | Amaranthaceae | Ubuth nangra | W,H | Root | Root is tied to head to treat headache [T]. Root paste for hemorrhage, eczema, diarrhea and constipation [O]. | 4 | 1.12 |
04 | Adhatoda vasica Nees, Syn: Justicia adhatoda L. MPCW-UODA 1223/2014 | Acanthaceae | Bashok/Adabaush | W,H | Whole plant, leaf | Decoction of whole plant for intestinal disorders. Leaf juice to treat pneumonia and cough [O]. Decoction of leaf for scabies and other skin diseases [T]. | 3 | 1.65 |
05 | Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa ex Roxb. MPCW-UODA 1225/2014 | Rutaceae | Bel | W,T | Leaf, fruit | Ripe and unripe fruits are eaten for constipation. Decoction of leaves for peptic ulcer. Leaf oil to treat respiratory disorders [O]. | 2 | 1.88 |
06 | Aloe barbadensis Mill. MPCW-UODA 1226/2014 | Xanthorrhoeaceae | Ghrita-kumari | W,H | Leaf, Latex | Leaf for skin dandruff and burns [T]. Leaf juice for stomach disorders [O]. Leaf-latex for constipation [O]. | 2 | 1.32 |
07 | Amaranthus spinosus L. MPCW-UODA 1230/2014 | Amaranthaceae | katakhuduira | W,H | Leaf, Stem | Hot extraction for the treatment of rheumatic pain, pain in the bones, blood or pus coming out with urine [O]. | 2 | 0.56 |
08 | Ananas sativus Schult.f. MPCW-UODA 1231/2014 | Bromeliaceae | Anarosh | C,H | Leaf, Fruit | Fruit juice is taken for fever. Young leaf is chewed for helminthiasis and jaundice [O]. | 3 | 1.96 |
09 | Andrographis paniculata Nees MPCW-UODA 1232/2014 | Acanthaceae | Kalomegh | W,H | Whole plant | Juice of whole plant for the treatment of fever, boil, ulcer and to enhance appeal for food [O]. | 3 | 1.16 |
10 | Anthocephalus chinensis Hassk. MPCW-UODA 1233/2014 | Rubiaceae | Kodom | W,T | Leaf, Bark | Leaf and bark decoction for ulcers, wounds, pain, constipation, and edema [O]. | 4 | 0.66 |
11 | Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk., Syn: Aquilaria agallocha Roxb. MPCW-UODA 1234/2014 | Thymelaeaceae | Agar | W,T | Wood | Wood extract used for body pain, and skin diseases [T]. Wood decoction for ulcer, edema, and jaundice [O]. | 5 | 0.41 |
12 | Asparagus racemosus Willd. MPCW-UODA 1235/2014 | Asparagaceae | Shotomuli | W,H | Leaf, Root | Decoction of leaf for epilepsy and stomach ulcers. Root extract with milk for physical weakness in male [O]. | 3 | 1.27 |
13 | Averrhoa carambola L. MPCW-UODA 1236/2014 | Oxalidaceae | Kamranga | W,T | Leaf, Fruit | Ripe fruits are eaten for cough, fever, appetite stimulant and jaundice [O]. Leaf juice for ringworm and chickenpox [T]. | 6 | 1.18 |
14 | Azadirachta indica A. Juss. MPCW-UODA 1238/2014 | Meliaceae | Neem | W,T | Leaf | Leaves are dried and powdered and taken every morning for allergy, eczema, skin diseases and diabetes [O]. | 2 | 1.52 |
15 | Bombax ceiba L. MPCW-UODA 1240/2014 | Bombacaceae | Shimul | W,T | Root, seed | Root juice of young plants for sexual disorders. Decoction of root to arouse sexual desire. Seed oil for gonorrhoea [O]. | 2 | 1.72 |
16 | Brassica oleracea L. MPCW-UODA 1242/2014 | Brassicaceae | Patakopi | C,H | Leaf | Cooked or salad to treat tonic, gynecological disorders [O]. | 2 | 0.67 |
17 | Calendula officinalis L. MPCW-UODA 1243/2014 | Asteraceae | Gada ful | G,H | Leaf, Flower | Mashed leaf and flower to treat old wound, menstrual problems and itches [T]. Flowers to treat stomach upset, ulcers and inflammation [O]. | 4 | 0.88 |
18 | Carica papaya L. MPCW-UODA 1245/2014 | Caricaceae | Pepe/Pabda | C,S | Leaf, Latex, Fruit | Ripe and unripe fruits are eaten to treat dysentery, diabetes, constipation and chronic indigestion. Latex for the treatment of peptic ulcer. Leaf paste for ringworm [O]. | 3 | 1.65 |
19 | Cassia alata L. Syn: Senna alata (L.) Roxb. MPCW-UODA 1246/2014 | Fabaceae | Daudraj | W,T | Leaf | Leaf paste is applied to treat skin disease, and scabies [T]. | 1 | 0.73 |
20 | Cassia fistula L. MPCW-UODA 1247/2014 | Fabaceae | Sonalu | W,T | Leaf, Fruit, Root | Ripe fruits to treat helminthiasis. Juice of leaf and root for long-term cough, nervous weakness [O]. | 3 | 0.48 |
21 | Cassia occidentalis L. MPCW-UODA 1249/2014 | Fabaceae | Jhi jhi gach | W,H | Root | Root paste is massaged on the leg with mustard oil for leg pain [T]. | 1 | 0.21 |
22 | Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. MPCW-UODA 1250/2014 | Apiaceae | Thankuni | W, H, G | Leaf | Leaf juice for dysentery [O]. Leaf paste applied on wounds, burns, and skin lesion [T]. | 2 | 1.04 |
23 | Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham.) T.Nees & C.H.Eberm MPCW-UODA 1252/2014 | Lauraceae | Tejpata | W,T | Leaf | Leaf paste to treat headache and pimples [T]. | 2 | 0.62 |
24 | Cinnamomum verum J. Presl. MPCW-UODA 1251/2014 | Lauraceae | Daruchini | W, T | Bark | Bark for asthma and coughs [O]. | 1 | 0.28 |
25 | Cissus quadrangularis L. MPCW-UODA 1255/2014 | Vitaceae | Harjora | W,H | Leaf, Stem, rhizome | Stem and rhizome paste for pain and bone fracture [T]. Dried leaf and stem for stomach upset, stomach ulcer, and malaria fever [O]. | 4 | 0.75 |
26 | Citrus acida Pers. MPCW-UODA 1257/2014 | Rutaceae | Lebu | G,S | Fruit | Fruit juice for facial scars and spots [T]. Fruits increase appetite [O]. | 2 | 1.55 |
27 | Citrus grandis Hassk. MPCW-UODA 1258/2014 | Rutaceae | Jambura | C,T | Fruit | Fruit juice for the treatment of fever [O], scabies, eczema, and itches [T]. | 2 | 1.47 |
28 | Clerodendrum viscosum Vent. MPCW-UODA 1259/2014 | Verbenaceae | Bhati | W,H | Leaf, Fruit | Juice from crushed leaf and fruit for helminthiasis and dysentery [O]. | 2 | 0.93 |
29 | Coccinia cordifolia (L.) Cogn. MPCW-UODA 1261/2014 | Cucurbitaceae | Telakucha | W,H | Whole plant, Leaf | Juice is produced from whole plant to treat diabetes, gonorrhea and constipation [O]. Leaf for wounds [T]. | 4 | 1.20 |
30 | Cocos nucifera L. MPCW-UODA 1262/2014 | Arecaceae | Narikel | C,T | Fruit | The inner portion of unripe fruit is used to treat skin disease and to remove skin spots [T]. Coconut water for diarrhea [O]. | 2 | 0.58 |
31 | Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott MPCW-UODA 1265/2014 | Araceae | Kochu | C,H | Stem | Stem paste to stop bleeding from cuts and wounds [T]. | 1 | 1.02 |
32 | Curcuma longa L. MPCW-UODA 1267/2014 | Zingiberaceae | Holud | C,H | Rhizome | Rhizome juice for diarrhea and flatulence [O]. Rhizome paste to remove face spots [T]. | 2 | 0.63 |
33 | Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. MPCW-UODA 1268/2014 | Convolvulaceae | Shorno lota | W,H | Whole plant | Juice obtained from macerated whole plant for the treatment of jaundice [O]. | 1 | 0.89 |
34 | Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. MPCW-UODA 1269/2014 | Poaceae | Durba gash | W,H | Whole plant, Rhizome | Macerated whole plant is applied to stop bleeding from cuts and wounds [T]. Rhizome for heart failure. Whole plant extract for diabetes [O]. | 3 | 1.45 |
35 | Datura metel L. MPCW-UODA 1270/2014 | Solanaceae | Dhutura | W,H | Leaf, Flower, Seed | Flower and seed for cold and nervous disorders [O]. Crushed leaf is applied to painful areas [T]. | 2 | 0.51 |
36 | Delonix regia (Bojer) Raf. MPCW-UODA 1271/2014 | Fabaceae | Krishnochura | W,T | Leaf, Fruit | Fruit and leaf paste for piles and boils [O]. | 2 | 0.38 |
37 | Dillenia indica L. MPCW-UODA 1273/2014 | Dilleniaceae | Chalta | W,T | Fruit | Fruit juice is taken for fever and cough [O]. | 2 | 0.88 |
38 | Diospyros peregrina Gürke MPCW-UODA 1275/2014 | Ebenaceae | Gab | W,T | Bark, Fruit | Bark decoction to treat dysentery and cholera [O]. | 1 | 0.55 |
39 | Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton MPCW-UODA 1276/2014 | Zingiberaceae | Elach | W,T | Fruit, seed | Fruit and seed for asthma and coughs [O]. | 1 | 0.92 |
40 | Emblica officinalis Gaertn. MPCW-UODA 1277/2014 | Euphorbiaceae | Amloki | W,T | Fruit | Fruits for allergy, as food, and for gastric [O]. | 2 | 1.62 |
41 | Enydra fluctuans Lour. MPCW-UODA 1278/2014 | Asteraceae | Helencha | C,H | Whole plant, | Fried whole plant for intestinal disorders [O]. | 1 | 0.44 |
42 | Feronia limonia Swingle Syn: Limonia acidissima Houtt. MPCW-UODA 1279/2014 | Rutaceae | Kadbael | W,T | Fruit | Ripe fruits are eaten for flatulence, and pimple [O]. | 2 | 0.55 |
43 | Ficus racemosa L. MPCW-UODA 1280/2014 | Moraceae | Jog dumur | W,S | Leaf, Fruit | Leaf paste to arouse sexual desire and biliary disorders. Fruits are taken for treatment of diabetes [O]. | 3 | 0.44 |
44 | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. MPCW-UODA 1284/2014 | Malvaceae | Jaba | G,S | Whole plant, Leaf | Whole plant for dysentery. Leaf juice is taken to treat debility [O]. | 2 | 0.67 |
45 | Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit.MPCW-UODA 1285/2014 | Lamiaceae | Tokma | W,H | Fruit | Fruits for the treatment of flatulence, acidity, gastric troubles [O]. | 1 | 1.24 |
46 | Ipomoea aquatic Forssk.MPCW-UODA 1287/2014 | Convolvulaceae | Kalmi shak | W,H | Leaf | Fried leaf for constipation and piles [O]. | 2 | 0.29 |
47 | Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers. MPCW-UODA 1288/2014 | Crassulaceae | Patharkuchi | W,H | Leaf, Root | Leaf juice to treat cholera, diarrhea, and dysentery [O]. | 1 | 0.37 |
48 | Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr. MPCW-UODA 1289/2014 | Anacardiaceae | Jiga | W,S | Leaf | Leaf paste for urinary problems, diabetes [O]. | 2 | 0.24 |
49 | Mangifera indica L. MPCW-UODA 1290/2014 | Anacardiaceae | Aam | C,T | Bark, flower, fruit | Ripe and unripe fruits used to treat dysentery [O]. Decoction of bark and flower to prevent graying of hair [T]. | 2 | 0.80 |
50 | Mikania cordata (Burm.f.) B.L.Rob. MPCW-UODA 1292/2014 | Asteraceae | Refugee lota/jarmani lota | W,H | Leaf | Macerated leaf to stop bleeding from external cuts and wounds [T]. | 1 | 0.93 |
51 | Mimosa pudica L. MPCW-UODA 1293/2014 | Leguminosae | Lajjaboti | W,H | Root | Decoction of roots for jaundice treatment [O]. | 1 | 0.66 |
52 | Moringa oleifera Lam. MPCW-UODA 1295/2014 | Moringaceae | Sojina | W,T | Leaf, Fruit | Leaf juice for fat control. Fruits for diabetes [O]. | 2 | 1.06 |
53 | Musa paradisiaca L. MPCW-UODA 1296/2014 | Musaceae | Bichi kola | C,S | Leaf, Fruit | Leaf juice for anemia. Unripe fruits to treat dysentery [O]. | 2 | 0.78 |
54 | Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. MPCW-UODA 1297/2014 | Oleaceae | Sheuly | W,T | Leaf, Flower, Seed | Seed and flower paste for constipation. Leaf juice to treat fever [O]. | 2 | 0.41 |
55 | Ocimum tenuiflorum L. MPCW-UODA 1298/2014 | Lamiaceae | Tulsi | G,H | Leaf, Stem | Juice from macerated leaves to treat coughs [O]. Stems are worn as garland around the neck for tuberculosis [T]. | 2 | 1.71 |
56 | Phoenix sylvestris (L.) Roxb. MPCW-UODA 1299/2014 | Arecaceae | Khejur | W,V,T | Root, Fruit | Root juice for treatment of nervousness, cough and fever [O]. | 3 | 0.41 |
57 | Piper betel Blanco MPCW-UODA 1301/2014 | Piperaceae | Paan | W,V | Leaf | Juice from leaf for diabetes and acidity [O]. | 2 | 1.48 |
58 | Psidium guajava L. MPCW-UODA 1302/2014 | Myrtaceae | Peyara | G,S | Leaf | Juice from crushed leaves for piles, indigestion, diarrhea, dysentery and menstrual disorders [O]. | 3 | 0.86 |
59 | Punica granatum L. MPCW-UODA 1303/2014 | Lythraceae | Dalim | G,S | Fruit | Ripe fruit and leaf juice to treat diabetes, intestinal worms [O]. | 2 | 0.91 |
60 | Scoparia dulcis L. MPCW-UODA 1304/2014 | Scrophulariaceae | Dhonia | C,H | Leaf | Leaf is taken on an empty stomach for fever [O]. | 1 | 0.48 |
61 | Sesamum indicum L. MPCW-UODA 1305/2014 | Pedaliaceae | Tiil | C,S | Leaf, Seed | Leaf paste is used in fistula. Seed oil for the treatment of burns associated with infection, pain and blisters [T]. | 3 | 0.69 |
62 | Spondias pinnata (L.f.) Kurz MPCW-UODA 1308/2014 | Anacardiaceae | Amra | W,T | Bark, Fruit | Unripe fruits are eaten for dyspepsia [O]. Bark juice to treat dysentery [O]. | 1 | 0.64 |
63 | Streblus asper Lour. MPCW-UODA 1310/2014 | Moraceae | Sheora | W, T | Leaf, Root | Leaf paste for gastrointestinal disorders. Mashed root for increasing energy [O]. | 2 | 0.42 |
64 | Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M. Perry MPCW-UODA 1313/2014 | Myrtaceae | Lobongo | W,T, C | Flower bud | Flower bud to treat asthma and coughs [O]. | 1 | 0.71 |
65 | Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels MPCW-UODA 1314/2014 | Myrtaceae | Jaam | C,T | Leaf, Fruit | Decoction of leaf to induce vomiting. Ripe fruits to treat diabetes [O]. Bark juice is taken for excessive bleeding during menstruation and chronic dysentery [O]. | 3 | 1.45 |
66 | Tamarindus indica L. MPCW-UODA 1315/2014 | Fabaceae | Tetul | W,T | Leaf | Decoction of leaf for the treatment of sinusitis and chronic cold [O]. | 2 | 0.95 |
67 | Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.). Wight & Arn MPCW-UODA 1316/2014 | Combretaceae | Arjun | W,T | Leaf, Bark | Soaked water of bark for the treatment of heart problem and burning sensations. Leaf juice to treat jaundice, dysentery [O]. | 3 | 1.85 |
68 | Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. MPCW-UODA 1317/2014 | Combretaceae | Bohera | W,T | Fruit | Fruits are eaten for helminthiasis [O] and loss of hair [T]. | 2 | 1.71 |
69 | Terminalia chebula Retz. MPCW-UODA 1319/2014 | Combretaceae | Horitoki | W,T | Fruit | Fruits are soaked in water and then taken for constipation and vomiting [O]. | 1 | 1.01 |
70 | Zingiber officinale Roscoe MPCW-UODA 1320/2014 | Zingiberaceae | Ada | C,H | Rhizome | Rhizome is eaten for coughs, stomach pain and gastric [O]. | 3 | 1.75 |
71 | Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. MPCW-UODA 1322/2014 | Rhamnaceae | Boroi | W,T | Leaf, fruit | Leaf juice for dysentery and diarrhea. Ripe fruits are eaten for constipation [O]. | 1 | 1.28 |