Table 1 List of 100 medicinal plants identified from Dagala Gewog
g.so-ba-rig-pa name (local) | Altitude (m) | Locality | Status | Life form/Habit | Parts used | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aconitum laciniatum (Bruhl) Stapf (Ranunculaceae) | Bong-nga-nag-po/bdud-rtsi-lo-ma | 4200 | Dabgaythang | AB-U | Herb | Root | Antiseptic, analgesic, anthelmintic and reduces fluid accumulation arising from gout. Useful for leprosy and bone disorders. |
Allium macranthum Baker (Amaryllidaceae) | ri-sgog | 4180 | Chalichung | A-NU | Herb | Whole | Anti-inflammatory and useful for gastritis, tuberculosis and rlung (air) disorders. |
Anaphalis contorta (D.Don) Hook.f. (Asteraceae) | spra-ba | 4120 | Chalichung | A-U | Herb | Whole | Alleviates piles, glandular diseases and contagious infections. |
Androsace sarmentosa Wall. (Primulaceae) | sga-tig-khra-bo | 3800 | Kipchen | A-NU | Herb | Whole | Febrifuge and alleviates defective serous or lymphatic fluid accumulation in the abdomen. |
Anemone griffithii Hook.f.& Thomson (Ranunculaceae) | srub-ka | 3600 | Kipchen | A-U | Herb | Seed | Anticoagulant, antidropsy and helpful in regulating body temperature. |
Anemone sp. (Ranunculaceae) | bya-rgod-srub-ka | 4200 | Dabgaythang | R-NU | Herb | Seed | Digestive and heals wound, snake bite and tumor. |
Arenaria kansuensis Maxim. (Caryophyllaceae) | rtsa-a-krong | 4980 | Hammanyi | R-U | Herb | Flower | Useful for lung disorders and abscess formed above the chest region. |
Arisaema jacquemontii Blume (Araceae) | dav-ba | 4200 | Dabgaythang | A-U | Herb | Whole | Alleviates microbial infection, swelling, malignant growth of tissues and bones, throat infection and obstruction, infertility, uterus diseases and bad-d.kan-smug-po disorders. |
Aster flaccidus Bunge (Asteraceae) | lug-mig | 4200 | Dabgaythang | R-U | Herb | Flower | Antidote and relieves chronic bronchitis, fever, cough and cold. |
Aster neoelegans Hand-Mazz. (Asteraceae) | yu-gu-shing-d.kar-po | 3100 | Tshotshom | R-U | Herb | Whole | Reduces fever arising from poisoning and heals wounds, mumps and body swelling. |
Aster stracheyi Hook.f. (Asteraceae) | chu-de-ba | 4180 | Yumtsho Gewa | A-U | Herb | Whole | Treats infectious diseases, common cold and other epidemic diseases. |
Berberis aristata DC. (Berberidaceae) | skyer-pa-dkar-po | 4030 | Kheregewa | AB-U | Shrub | Bark | Febrifuge, antidote and antidiarrheal. Useful for chronic cough and cold and eye disorders including conjunctivitis. |
Bistorta macrophylla D.Don (Polygonaceae) | spang-ram | 4290 | Yumtsho Gewa | AB-U | Herb | Root | Antidiarrheal, antidysenteric and alleviates stomach pain. |
Boschniakia himalaica Hook.f. & Thomson (Orobanchaceae) | stag-ma'i-yung-rdog | 3092 | Kipchen | A-NU | Parasitic | Seed, flower | Heals lung infections, tumor and blood disorders. |
Caltha palustris L. (Ranunculaceae) | rta-rmig | 4270 | Yumtsho Gewa | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Heals wound, fractured bone including skull, ruptured blood capillary, headache, migraine and can stop profuse bleeding. |
Chrysosplenium forrestii Diels (Saxifragaceae) | gya'-kyi-ma | 4980 | Hammanyi | R-U | Herb | Whole | Useful for bile diseases. |
Chrysanthemum tatsienense Bureau & Franch. (Asteraceae) | ser-po-gzer-'jom | 4170 | Kheregewa | R-U | Herb | Flower | Heals fracture, common cold, chronic throat swelling and other epidemic diseases. |
Cirsium verutum (D.Don) Spreng. (Asteraceae) | spyang-'tsher-nag-po | 4040 | Kheregewa | AB-NU | Herb | Whole | Emetic and purgative. Allays indigestion, swelling and phlegm disorders. |
Clematis acutangula Hook.f.& Thomson (Ranunculaceae) | dbying-mong | 3800 | Tshotshom | A-U | Vine | Stem | Antitumor, aperitive, digestive and prevents defective body fluid accumulation. |
Codonopsis bhutanica Ludlow (Campanulaceae) | klu-bdud-rdo-rje-nag-po | 4280 | Yumtsho Gewa | A-U | Herb | Whole | Allays nephrosis, numbness and tingling, gout, leprosy and helps in blood regulation. |
Corydalis crispa Prain (Papaveraceae) | ba-sha-ka | 4400 | Hammanyi | R-U | Herb | Whole | Heals blood, liver and bile disorders. |
Cotoneaster microphyllus Wall. ex Lindl. (Rosaceae) | bya-pho-tsi-tsi | 3500 | Kipchen | A-NU | Shrub | Seed | Alleviates bile disorders and irregular and excessive blood loss during menstruation. |
Cyananthus lobatus Wall. ex Benth.(Campanulaceae) | sgon-bu | 4180 | Chalichung | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Anti-inflammatory, enemas and allays bile disorders. |
Cynoglossum wallichi G.Don (Boraginaceae) | ne-ma-‘byar-ma | 4020 | Kheregewa | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Heals fractured bone, wound, and swelling. |
Dactylorhiza hatagirea D. Don (Orchidaceae) | dbang-lag | 4180 | Chalichung | R-U | Herb | Root | Aphrodisiac, boost spermatogenesis and nourishes body. |
Delphinium drepanocentrum (Bruhl) Munz. (Ranunculaceae) | bya-rkang | 4300 | Hammanyi | R-U | Herb | Whole | Useful for dermatitis, dysentery, wound and abscess. |
Drosera peltata Thunb. (Droseraceae) | rtag-ngu/hoedhen | 4290 | Yumtsho Gewa | A-NU | Herb | Whole | Tonic, hematinic and improves sensation and sensory organs. |
Elsholtzia eriostachya (Benth.) Benth. (Lamiaceae) | byi-ru-ser-po | 4100 | Tshotshom | R-U | Herb | Whole | Antibacterial. Heals wound, skin and phlegm disorders |
Euphorbia wallichii Hook.f. (Euphorbiaceae) | thar-nu | 3100 | Kipchen | AB-U | Herb | Root | Laxative, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, purgative, useful for edema, eczema, pimple and fungal infections. |
Euphrasia officinalis L. (Orobanchaceae) | zhim-thig-dkar-po | 4200 | Dabgaythang | A-NU | Herb | Whole | Antiseptic, antibacterial and useful for conjunctivitis, mouth ulcers and toothache. |
Fragaria nubicola (Hook.f.) Lindl. ex Lacaita (Rosaceae) | bri-rta-sa-'zin | 4200 | Yumtsho Gewa | R-U | Herb | Whole | Anthelmintic and heals neurological and chest infections, and lung inflammation. |
Gentiana algida Pall. (Gentianaceae) | spang-rgyan-snon-po | 4290 | Yumtsho Gewa | AB-U | Herb | Flower | Febrifuge and useful for sore throat. |
Gentiana crassicaulis Duthie ex Burkill (Gentianaceae) | kyi-lce-nag-po | 4180 | Chalichung | R-NU | Herb | Flower | Relives fever arising from liver disorders and improves bile production. |
Gentiana tibetica var.robusta (King ex Hook.f.) Kusn. (Gentianaceae) | kyi-lche-dkar-po | 3250 | Kipchen | R-U | Herb | Flower | Heals stomach and liver inflammation, wound and swelling. |
Gentiana urnula Harry Sm. (Gentianaceae) | gang-ga-chung | 4980 | Hammanyi | R-U | Herb | Whole | Anti-diarrheal and detoxifier. |
Geranium procurrens Yeo (Geraniaceae) | ga-dur | 4200 | Dabgaythang | R-U | Herb | Root | Antidiarrheal, antitoxin and antimalarial. Useful for cough and cold, bronchitis and the swelling of limbs. |
Geranium refractum Edgew. & Hook.f. (Geraniaceae) | gla-sgang | 4280 | Yumtsho Gewa | AB-U | Herb | Root | Relieves common cough and cold. Reduces swelling of limbs. |
Gnaphalium hypoleucum DC. (Asteraceae) | gan-da-ba-tri | 4180 | Chalichung | AB-NU | Herb | Root, leave, flower | Alleviates tumor, gout, kidney diseases, cough and cold, poisoning, phlegm and ba-d.kan-smug-po disorders. Used for purification rituals. |
Hemiphragma heterophyllum Wall. (Plantaginaceae) | a-bi-ra | 3900 | Kipchen | AB-NU | Herb | Whole | Rejuvenate body and bodily vigor, purifies blood and maintains normal blood circulation, and alleviates gout and rheumatism. |
Heracleum candicans var. obtusifolium (Wall. ex DC.) F.T. Pu & M.F. Watson (Apiaceae) | spru-na-d.kar-po | 3900 | Kipchen | A-U | Herb | Root | Stops bleeding (coagulant), relieves headache, and heals leprosy and neurological disorders. |
Impatiens laxiflora Edgew. (Balsaminaceae) | byi'u-star-ga | 3400 | Kipchen | AB-NU | Herb | Aerial | Allays constipation, amenorrhea and difficulty in urination. |
Inula grandiflora Willd. (Asteraceae) | ming-can-ser-po | 4180 | Chalichung | R-U | Herb | Flower | Heals abscess/boil, numbness, fever and evil affliction. |
Iris kemaonensis D.Don ex Royle (Iridaceae) | dres-ma | 4200 | Dabgaythang | A-NU | Herb | Seed | Anthelmintic and antipyretic. |
Jaeschkea oligosperma Knobl. (Gentianaceae) | lchags-tig | 2990 | Tshotshom | R-U | Herb | Whole | Heals wound, relieves common cough and cold, allays headache caused by disturbances in blood and bile. |
Juniperus pseudosabina Fisch. & C.A. Mey. (Cupressaceae) | shug-tsher/la-shug | 3780 | Tshotshom | AB-U | Tree | Leaves | Alleviates kidney infections. |
Juniperus squamata Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don (Cupressaceae) | shug-pa-tsher-can | 3780 | Tshotshom | AB-U | Shrub | Leaves | Alleviates kidney inflammation and reduces accumulation of defective serous fluid in the joints. |
Lepisorus contortus (Christ) Ching (Polypodiaceae) | brag-spos-pa | 3500 | Kipchen | R-U | Epiphytic | Leaves | Heals bone fracture, burns, wounds and kidney disorders. |
Ligularia amplexicaulis DC. (Asteraceae) | ri-sho | 4200 | Dabgaythang | R-U | Herb | Root | Emetic. Alleviates indigestion or flatulence. Heals chronic wound and contagious infections, poisoning, phlegm and mkhris-pa (bile) disorders, |
Lilium nanum Klotzsch & Garcke (Liliaceae) | a-bi-kha | 4200 | Dabgaythang | R-U | Herb | Whole | Antidote, heals bone fracture and head injuries. |
Malcolmia africana W.T. Aiton (Brassicaceae) | byi'u-la-phug | 4200 | Dabgaythang | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Antidote and helpful for indigestion, meat and food poisoning. |
Meconopsis paniculata Prain (Papaveraceae) | ud-pal-ser-po | 4200 | Dabgaythang | A-NU | Herb | Whole | Useful for fever related to lung and liver disorders. Digestive and allays phlegm disorders. |
Meconopsis simplicifolia (D.Don) Walp. (Papaveraceae) | ud-pal-ngon-po | 4200 | Dabgaythang | R-U | Herb | Whole | Antipyretic and antimalarial. Alleviates liver cirrhosis, lung and blood disorders. |
Nardostachys grandiflora DC. (Caprifoliaceae) | spang-spos | 4180 | Chalichung | A-U | Herb | Root | Detoxifier and alleviates chronic fever and heart disorders. |
Neopicrorhiza scrophulariiflora (Pennell) D.Y. Hong (Plantaginaceae) | hong-len | 4400 | Hammanyi | AB-U | Herb | Root | Useful for blood poisoning, burning sensation, heart diseases, jaundice and fever. |
Oxytropis ochrocephala Bunge (Fabaceae) | dug-srad | 3092 | Kipchen | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Alleviates dropsy and neutralizes poisonous substances in the body. |
Panax pseudoginseng Wall. (Araliaceae) | bring-gi-ra-dza | 3800 | Kipchen | R-NU | Herb | Root | Provides nourishment, growth, body immunity, wellbeing and longevity. |
Parmelia saxatilis (L.) Ach. (Parmeliaceae) | sbrul-pag | 3092 | Kipchen | A-U | Lichen | Cap, Stalk | Heals white leprosy, sore foot and skin diseases. |
Parnassia ovata Ledeb. (Celastraceae) | dngul-tig | 4280 | Yumtsho Gewa | AB-NU | Herb | Whole | Alleviates bile disorders, ganglion blockage and drug side-effects. |
Pedicularis integrifolia Hook,f. (Orobanchaceae) | glang-snya | 4180 | Chalilchung | A-U | Herb | Whole | Antidiuretic, antirheumatic, regulates menstruation and heals wound. |
Pedicularis longiflora Rudolph (Orobanchaceae) | lug-ru-ser-po | 4200 | Yumtsho Gewa | A-U | Herb | Whole | Alleviates coagulation, abnormal menstruation, dry mouth and tongue, and blood pressure. |
Pedicularis megalantha D.Don (Orobanchaceae) | lug-ru-dmar-po | 4020 | Kheregewa | A-U | Herb | Whole | Antidote and useful for intestinal disorders. |
Pedicularis siphonantha D. Don (Orobanchaceae) | dre-glang | 3645 | Kipchen | A-NU | Herb | Whole | Antidote, antidiarrheal and febrifuge for stomach disorders. |
Phlomis rotata Benth. ex Hook.f. (Lamiaceae) | rta-lpags | 4220 | Dabgaythang | R-U | Herb | Whole | Strengthen broken bones, improves stiffness caused by nervous disorders, and reduces pain caused by injuries in tendons. |
Plantago depressa Willd. (Plantaginaceae) | tha-ram | 3180 | Tshotshom | AB-U | Herb | Root | Antidiarrheal. |
Pleurospermum hookeri C.B. Clarke (Apiaceae) | tang-kun-dkar-po | 3980 | Tshotshom | R-U | Herb | Root | Antidote, anti-inflammatory and heals heart disorders. |
Polygonatum singalilense H.Hara (Asparagaceae) | lug-mnye | 4180 | Chalichung | R-NU | Herb | Flower | Improves body strength, heals wound and regulates body temperature. |
Polygonatum verticillatum (L.) All. (Asparagaceae) | ra-mnye | 4200 | Dabgaythang | R-U | Herb | Root | Anthelmintic, tranquilliser, appetiser and antiaging. Reduces unwanted fluid accumulation in joints. |
Potentilla arbuscula D. Don (Rosaceae) | sped-ma'-me-tog | 4500 | Hammanyi | AB-U | Shrub | Flower | Allays cough and cold. |
Potentilla fulgens Wall. ex Hook. (Rosaceae) | seng-ge-bar ma | 2900 | Kipchen | AB-NU | Herb | Bark | Alleviates cough and cold. |
Primula sp. (Primulaceae) | shang-dril-dkar-po | 4900 | Hammanyi | R-U | Herb | Flower | Febrifuge and alleviates arterial, venous, nervous, blood and air disorders. |
Primula fasciculata Balf. f. & Kingdon-Ward (Primulaceae) | gyar-mo-thang | 4280 | Yumtsho Gewa | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Heals wound, inflammation and swelling. |
Primula sikkimensis Prain (Primulaceae) | shang-dril-ser-po | 3800 | Kipchen | A-NU | Herb | Flower | Febrifuge, antidiarrheal (used for children) and alleviates cardiovascular disorders. |
Rabdosia rugosa (Wall. ex Benth.) H.Hara (Lamiaceae) | zhim-thig-nag-po | 4200 | Dabgaythang | A-NU | Herb | Whole | Alleviates infections including eye disorders, inflammation and sudden abdominal colic pain. |
Ranunculus brotherusii Freyn (Ranunculaceae) | lche-tsha | 4200 | Yumtsho Gewa | A-U | Herb | Whole | Antiseptic, antipyretic, heals wound and dries pus. |
Ranunculus tricuspis Maxim. (Ranunculaceae) | chu-rug-pa/sbal-la | 4180 | Yumtsho Gewa | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Antipyretic and relieves nerve pain. |
Rheum australe D. Don (Polygonaceae) | chu-rtsa | 4100 | Chalichung | AB-U | Herb | Root | Antipyretic, improves digestion, and heals wound. |
Rheum nobile Hook. f. & Thomson (Polygonaceae) | chu-kha-metog | 4980 | Hammanyi | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Laxative, diuretic, antiemetic, allays swelling and fullness in the stomach and is a good re-hydration and rejuvenating agent. |
Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don (Ericaceae) | ba-lu-dkar-po/dav-li metog | 3800 | Kipchen | AB-U | Shrub | Flower | Febrifuge for lung disorders and alleviates dropsy and other swelling of caused by phlegm disorders (ba-dkan-cha-bab). Boost immune system. |
Rhododendron glaucophyllum Rehder (Ericaceae) | stag-ma'i-lo-ma/zhing | 3820 | Kipchen | AB-U | Shrub | Leaves | Hemostatic and neutralizes other toxic side effects of medicine. Also used in incense products that pacifies gods, demi-gods, deities and spirits. |
Rhododendron setosum D. Don (Ericaceae) | ba-lu-nag-po | 4110 | Tshotshom | AB-U | Shrub | Flower | Allays grang-ba (including sexually transmitted infections) and gag-lhog (inflammation of the throat and muscle tissues). Used as incense for pacifying gods, demi gods, deities and spirits. |
Rosa macrophylla Lindl. (Rosaceae) | se-rgod | 3800 | Kipchen | R-U | Shrub | Fruit | Antidote, heals abscess and relieves constipation, cough and cold. Also useful for liver and bile disorders. |
Salvia castanea Diels (Lamiaceae) | jib-rtsi-chen-po/smug-po | 4200 | Dabgaythang | R-U | Herb | Whole | Febrifuge for toothache and liver disorders. Also heals mouth sores. |
Sambucus adnata Wall. ex DC. (Adoxaceae) | yu-gu-shing-nag-po | 3100 | Tshotshom | R-U | Herb | Whole | Heals fracture, wound, poison, abscess and other skin related diseases. |
Saussurea gossypiphora D.Don (Asteraceae) | bya-rgod-sug-pa | 4480 | Hammanyi | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Analgesic and alleviates blood and liver disorders. |
Saxifraga moorcroftiana (Ser.) Wall. ex Sternb. (Saxifragaceae) | zang-tig | 4220 | Dabgaythang | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Antipyretic and allays bile disorders. |
Saxifraga parnassifolia D.Don (Saxifragaceae) | gser-tig | 4200 | Dabgaythang | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Heals wouns, cough and cold, and bile disorders including jaundice. |
Scopolia lurida (Link ex Spreng.) Dunal (Solanaceae) | thang-khrom-nag-po | 4080 | Kheregewa | A-U | Herb | Seed | Anthelmintic. Allays sinusitis, colic pain and microbial infections. |
Sedum ewersii Ledeb. (Crassulaceae) | tshan-a'u-tsai | 4120 | Chalichung | A-NU | Herb | Whole | Alleviates fever arising from new and chronic lung infections. |
Selinum wallichianum (DC.) Raizada & H.O. Saxena (Apiaceae) | bam-po | 3100 | Tshotshom | AB-NU | Herb | Seed | Allays inflammation (specific to hand, leg and stomach), and heals skran (tumour). |
Silene himalayensis (Rohrb.) Majumdar (Caryophyllaceae) | ra-sug | 3780 | Kipchen | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Allays nasal and ear infections. Also used as cleansing (detergents) agent. |
Soroseris hookeriana | srol-gong-ser-po | 4050 | Kheregewa | R-U | Herb | Whole | Relieves fever (poisoning), heals bone fracture and prevents infection and sepsis. |
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Spiraea arcuata Hook.f. (Rosaceae) | Smag-shed | 3000 | Tshotshom | A-NU | Shrub | Leaves | Heals wound, subsides fever arising from bone infections, and drains out infected serous fluid (chuser). |
Stellaria sp. (Caryophyllaceae) | byi-shang-dkar-mo | 4100 | Chalichung | AB-NU | Herb | Flower | Heals chronic fever arising due to lung disorders and tumor. |
Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg. (Asteraceae) | khur-mong | 4020 | Kheregewa | AB-U | Herb | Whole | Removes toxin from the body (detoxifier). Allays fever arising from stomach disorders. |
Thalictrum reniforme Wall. (Ranunculaceae) | sngo-sprin | 2870 | Tshotshom | A-U | Herb | Whole | Antidote, antimicrobial, antimalarial and analgesic. |
Usnea sp. (Parmeliaceae) | dngul-skud | 4190 | Chalichung | A-NU | Lichen | Whole | Heals lung, liver, nerve and poison related diseases. |
Valeriana wallichii DC. (Caprifoliaceae) | rgya-spos | 4180 | Chalichung | R-U | Herb | Whole | Febrifuge. Alleviates epidemic and communicable diseases, severe inflammation of the nose, throat and windpipe (trachea), swelling caused by allergens, painful spleen infections, and heals pus/abscess. |
Veratrilla baillonii Franch. (Gentianaceae) | rgu-drus | 4380 | Hammanyi | R-NU | Herb | Root | Vasoconstrictor and allays wound, colic, stomachache and infectious diseases. Heals hollow organ and poisoning. |
Veronica cephaloides Pennell (Plantaginaceae) | ldum-nag-dom-phri | 4020 | Kheregewa | R-U | Herb | Whole | Heals wound, ulcer and stops hemorrhage. |
Vincetoxicum hirundinaria Medik. (Apocynaceae) | sno-dug-mo-nung | 2900 | Kipchen | R-NU | Herb | Whole | Febrifuge for bile disorders, anthelmintic, dysentery and throat swelling. |