Table 3 List of plant taxa cited by the non-institutionally trained siddha practitioners of Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu for preparing medicinal foods
S.No | Binomial name, Voucher number & Family | Vernacular name | Parts used | Humoral propertya | Reported pharmacological action in Siddhaa | Illnesses treated | Illnesses categories | IAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench SE201 (Malvaceae) | Veṇṭaikkāy | Tender fruits | Cold | Refrigerant, Aphrodisiac, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, To treat diarrhea and dysentary | Diabetes (2), Coolant (1), Oligospermia (1) | Dia. (2), Coo. (1), Mal. (1) | 0.333 |
2. | Abutilon indicum (Link) Sweet SE193 (Malvaceae) | Tutti | Leaves | Cold | Demulcent, Tonic, Laxative, Diuretic, Sedative, To treat hemorrhoids, boils, gangrene and warts | Hemorrhoids (3) | Hem. (3) | 1.000 |
3. | Acalypha indica L. SE188 (Euphorbiaceae) | Kuppaimēṉi | Leaves | Hot | Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Expectorant, Emmenagogue, To treat toothache, burns, organic poisons, stomachache, hemorrhoids, joint pain and bronchitis | Bronchitis (1), Hemorrhoids (2), Intestinal worms (1) | Hem. (2), Kap. (1), Gas. (1) | 0.333 |
4. | Allium cepa L. SE170 (Amaryllidaceae) | Veṅkāyam | Bulbs | Hot | Stimulant, Diuretic, Expectorant, Emmenagogue, Rubefacient, Demulcent, Aphrodisiac, To treat hemorrhoids, eczema, hypertension, mouth ulcers, polydipsia and diarrhea | Hemorroids (1), Bleeding through rectum (3), Oligospermia (2), Burning sensation (1) | Hem. (4), Mal. (2), Coo. (1) | 0.666 |
5. | Allium sativum L. SE107 (Amaryllidaceae) | Veḷḷaippūṇṭu | Bulbs | Hot | Carminative, Stomahic, Tonic, Alterative, Stimulant, Expectorant, Diuretic, Anthelmintic, To treat boils, cough, wheezing, intestinal worms and hemorrhoids | Indigestion (1), Dysmenorrhea (1), Diabetes (1), Heart ailments (1), Flatulance (1) | Gas. (2), Gyn. (1), Dia. (1), Hea. (1) | 0.250 |
6. | Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. SE108 (Asphodelaceae) | Kaṟṟāḻai | Leaves | Cold | Tonic, Alterative, Purgative, Emmenagogue, To treat dermatological ailments, leprosy, hemorrhoids, anal fistula, urolithiasis | Obesity (1), Urolithiasis (1), Liver ailments (1), Dysmenorrhea (2), Metrorrhagia (1), Uteral ailments (1), Gastrointestinal ailments (1) | Gyn. (4), Obe. (1), Uri. (1), Liv. (1), Gas. (1) | 0.428 |
7. | Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. SE159 (Amaranthaceae) | Poṉṉāṅkaṇṇi | Leaves | Cold | Alterative, Coolant, Good for eyes | Menstrual migraine (1), To increase memory and vision (1) | Gyn. (1), Psy. (1), Eye. (1) | 0.000 |
8. | Amaranthus viridis L. SE117 (Amaranthaceae) | Araikkīrai | Leaves | Hot | Stimulant, Aphrodisiac | Male infertility (1), Anemia (1), General weakness (2) | Wea. (2), Mal. (1), Blo. (1) | 0.333 |
9. | Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson SE113 (Araceae) | Karuṇaikkiḻaṅku | Rhizomes | Cold | Alterative, Nutritive, Tonic, To treat pulmonary ailments, Hemorrhoids and anorexia | Hemorrhoids (3), Hypertension (1) | Hem. (3), Hpt. (1) | 0.666 |
10. | Anacardium occidentale L. SE127 (Anacardiaceae) | Muntiri | Seeds | Cold | Tonic, Aphrodisiac | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1) | 0.500 |
11. | Annona squamosa L. SE183 (Annonaceae) | Cītāppaḻam | Fruits | Cold | Coolant | Coolant (1), Gastric ulcers (1) | Coo. (1), Gas. (1) | 0.000 |
12. | Arachis hypogaea L. SE126 (Fabaceae) | Vērkkaṭalai | Seeds | Hot | Nutrient, laxative, Emollient | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1) | 0.500 |
13. | Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. SE200 (Cucurbitaceae) | Veṇpūcaṇi | Tender fruits | Cold | Diuretic, Styptic, Tonic, Alterative, Nutrient, To treat dysuria, fever, dermatological ailments, leucorrhea, psychological ailments | Dysuria (1), To gain weight (1) | Uri. (1), Wea. (1) | 0.000 |
14. | Beta vulgaris L. SE150 (Amaranthaceae) | Pīṭrūṭ | Rhizomes | -- | -- | Anemia (2), Male infertility (1), Hypotension (1) | Blo. (2), Mal. (1), Hpo. (1) | 0.333 |
15. | Boerhavia diffusa L. SE194 (Nyctaginaceae) | Mūkkiraṭṭai | Leaves | Hot | Expectorant, Diuretic, Laxative, Coolant, Anthelmintic, Emetic | Dysuria (3) | Uri. (3) | 1.000 |
16. | Borassus flabellifer L. SE168 (Arecaceae) | Paṉai | Inflorescence | Cold | Coolant, Diuretic | Burning sensation (3), Jaundice (1) | Coo. (3), Jau. (1) | 0.666 |
17. | Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L. SE199 | Nūkkal | Stems | -- | -- | Diabetes (2) | Dia. (2) | 1.000 |
18. | Cardiospermum halicacabum L. SE109 (Sapindaceae) | Muṭakkottāṉ | Leaves | Hot | Diuretic, Laxative, Stomachic, Rubefacient, Antirheumatic, Nutritive, To treat musculo-skeletal and dermatological ailments | Rhinitis (1), Cough (1), Somatalgia (3) | Ana. (3), Kap. (2) | 0.750 |
19. | Carica papaya L. SE182 (Caricaceae) | Pappāḷi | Fruits | Hot | Laxative, Tonic, Diuretic, Lactogogue | Constipation (1), Lactogogue (1), Joint pain (1) | Gas. (1), Gyn. (1), Vad. (1) | 0.000 |
20. | Cassia fistula L. SE197 (Fabaceae) | Carakkoṉṟai | Flowers | Hot | Vermifuge, To treat leucorrhea, anemia, jaundice, dermatological infections and diabetes | Diabetes (1) | Dia. (1) | 0.000 |
21. | Centella asiatica (L.) Urban SE157 (Apiaceae) | Vallārai | Leaves | Cold | Alterative, Tonic, Diuretic, Stimulant, Emmenagogue, To treat fever, elephantiasis, scrotal swelling, Swollen lymph nodes, eczema, wounds and swellings | To strengthen memory (2), Hypothyroidism (1) | Psy. (2), Thy. (1) | 0.500 |
22. | Cicer arietinum L. SE129 (Fabaceae) | Koṇṭaikkaṭalai | Seeds | Cold | Antibilious, Diuretic, Aphrodisiac | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1), Menstrual cramps (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1), Gyn. (1) | 0.333 |
23. | Cichorium intybus L. SE176 (Asteraceae) | Kāciṉikkīrai | Leaves | -- | -- | Male infertility (1) | Mal. (1) | 0.000 |
24. | Cissus quadrangularis L. SE137 (Vitaceae) | Piraṇṭai | Stem | Hot | Alterative, Emmenagogue, Stomachic, To treat hemorrhoids, anorexia, ulcers, diarrhea and fatigue | Obesity (1), Gastric ulcers (1), Bone fractures (1), Hemorrhoids (3) | Hem. (3), Obe. (1), Gas. (1), Bon. (1) | 0.400 |
25. | Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai SE178 (Cucurbitaceae) | Tarpūcaṇi | Fruits | Cold | Coolant, Diuretic | Hyperacidity (2), Dysuria (1) | Gas. (2), Uri. (1) | 0.500 |
26. | Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck SE167 (Rutaceae) | Elumiccai | Fruits | Hot | Carminative, Rubefacient, To treat fainting, nausea, polydipsia, psychological ailments, eye ailments | Indigestion (3), Constipation (1), Heart ailments (1), Acne (1), Diabetes (1), Arthritis (2), To increase vision (1), Hypothyroidism (1) | Gas. (4), Vad. (2), Hea. (1), Der. (1), Dia. (1), Eye. (1), Thy. (1) | 0.400 |
27. | Citrus medica L. SE184 (Rutaceae) | Nārattai | Fruits | Cold | Aromatic, Stomachic, Astringent, Sedative, Digestive, Good to treat hypertension | Hyperacidity (1), Heart ailments (2), Gastric ulcers (2), Hypertension (2), Anorexia (2), Dermatological ailments (1) | Gas. (5), Hea. (2), Hpt. (2), Der. (1) | 0.666 |
28. | Citrus reticulata Blanco SE185 (Rutaceae) | Ārañcu | Fruits | -- | -- | Heart ailments (1) | Hea. (1) | 0.000 |
29. | Cleome gynandra L. SE190 (Cleomaceae) | Nalla vēḷai | Leaves | Hot | Rubefacient, Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic | Joint pain (1), Rhinitis (2), Fever (1), Heart ailments (1) | Kap. (2), Fev. (1), Vad. (1), Hea. (1) | 0.250 |
30. | Coccinia grandis (L.) Voigt SE147 (Cucurbitaceae) | Kōvaikkāy | Tender fruits | Cold | Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Febrifuge, To treat anorexia, fever, bronchitis and eczema | Gastric ulcers (3), Mouth ulcers (2), Oliguria (1), Diabetes (5), Burning sensation (2), Bronchitis (1) | Gas. (5), Dia. (5), Coo. (2), Uri. (1), Kap. (1) | 0.692 |
31. | Cocculus hirsutus (L.) Diels SE139 (Menispermaceae) | Kaṭṭukkoṭi | Leaves | Hot | Alterative, Laxative, Demulcent, Coolant, To treat diarrhea, metrorrhagia, dysuria and gastric ulcers | Oligospermia (1), Coolant (1) | Mal. (1), Coo. (1) | 0.000 |
32. | Cocos nucifera L. SE154 (Arecaceae) | Tēṅkāy | Endosperm | Cold | Coolant, Aperient, Nutrient, Diuretic, To treat mouth ulcers | Male infertility (1), Hypotension (1), Gastric ulcers (1), Mouth ulcers (1) | Gas. (2), Mal. (1), Hpo. (1) | 0.333 |
33. | Cucumis sativus L. SE174 (Cucurbitaceae) | Veḷḷarikkāy | Tender fruits | Cold | Diuretic, Nutrient, Demulcent, Coolant | Hyperacidity (2) | Gas. (2) | 0.000 |
34. | Cuminum cyminum L. SE134 (Apiaceae) | Cīrakam | Seeds | Cold | Carminative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Astringent, To treat hypertension, liver ailments, urolithiasis, dysentery, wheezing, rhinitis, insomnia | Somatalgia (1), Anemia (1), Anorexia (1), Coolant (2), Hypertension (1), Gastric ulcers (2) | Gas. (3), Coo. (2), Ana. (1), Blo. (1), Hpt. (1) | 0.428 |
35. | Daucus carota L. SE153 (Apiaceae) | Kāraṭ | Rhizome | -- | -- | Male infertility (1), Hypotension (1), Bloating (1), Nausea (1) | Gas. (2), Mal. (1), Hpo. (1) | 0.333 |
36. | Digera muricata (L.) Mart. SE192 (Amaranthaceae) | Toyyakkīrai | Leaves | Cold | Coolant | Diarrhea (1), Dysentery (1) | Gas. (2) | 1.000 |
37. | Echinochloa frumentacea Link SE123 (Poaceae) | Kutiraivāli | Seeds | -- | -- | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1) | 0.500 |
38. | Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. SE177 (Asteraceae) | Karicalāṅkaṇṇi | Leaves | Hot | Cholagogue, Tonic, Alterative, Emetic, Laxative, Deobstruent, Hepatoprotective, To treat throat ailments, jaundice, leprosy, ascites, anemia and toothache | To increase memory (1) and vision (1), Liver ailments (2), Anemia (2) | Liv. (2), Blo. (2), Psy. (1), Eye. (1) | 0.400 |
39. | Eleusine coracana Gaertn. SE118 (Poaceae) | Kēḻvaraku | Seeds | Cold | Nutrient, Astringent, To treat diabetes | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1), Diabetes (1), To strengthen memory (1), Anemia (2) | Wea. (2), Blo. (2), Fat. (1), Dia. (1), Psy. (1) | 0.333 |
40. | Erythrina variegata L. SE138 (Fabaceae) | Kalyāṇamuruṅkai | Leaves | Hot | Diuretic, Laxative, Emmenagogue, Lactogogue | Bronchitis (1) | Kap. (1) | 0.000 |
41. | Ferula assa-foetida L. SE136 (Apiaceae) | Peruṅkāyam | Resin | Hot | Stimulant, Carminative, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Laxative, Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Aphrodisiac, Emmenagogue | Somatalgia (1) | Ana. (1) | 0.000 |
42. | Ficus benghalensis L. SE142 (Moraceae) | Āl | Fruits | Cold | Astringent, Tonic, Aphrodisiac | Oligospermia (1) | Mal. (1) | 0.000 |
43. | Ficus racemosa L. SE140 (Moraceae) | Atti | Fruits | Cold | Astringent, Laxative, Good to treat diarrhea, hemorrhoids and anemia | Oligospermia (1), Anemia (2), Male infertility (1), Constipation (1), Wheezing (1), Gastric ulcers (1), Hemorrhoids (1) | Mal. (2), Blo. (2), Gas. (2), Hem. (1), Kap. (1) | 0.428 |
44. | Ficus religiosa L. SE141 (Moraceae) | Aracu | Fruits | Cold | Laxative, Coolant | Oligospermia (1) | Mal. (1) | 0.000 |
45. | Foeniculum vulgare Mill. SE114 (Apiaceae) | Peruñcīrakam | Seeds | Hot | Carminative, Stomachic, To treat uteral ailments, fever, indigestion, bloating, cough, liver ailments, wheezing, rhinitis | Heart ailments (1) | Hea. (1) | 0.000 |
46. | Garcinia gummi-gutta (L.) Roxb. SE101 (Clusiaceae) | Koṭampuḷi | Fruits | Hot | Carminative, Digestive | Obesity (1) | Obe. (1) | 0.000 |
47. | Gossypium spp. SE169 (Malvaceae) | Parutti | Seeds | Hot | Laxative, Expectorant, Aphrodisiac | General weakness (1), Somatalgia (1) | Wea. (1), Ana. (1) | 0.000 |
48. | Hibiscus cannabinus L. SE202 (Malvaceae) | Puḷiccakīrai | Leaves | Hot | Emollient, Laxative, To treat anorexia and hypertension | Anorexia (1) | Gas. (1) | 0.000 |
49. | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. SE102 (Malvaceae) | Cemparattai | Flowers | Cold | Laxative, Aphrodisiac, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Demulcent, Coolant, To treat leucorrhea, metrorrhagia and hypertension | Male infertility (1), Heart ailments (2) | Hea. (2), Mal. (1) | 0.500 |
50. | Hybanthus enneaspermus (G.Don) R.Br. ex Arn. SE162 (Violaceae) | Oritaḻtāmarai | Flowers | Cold | Nutritive, Aphrodisiac | Oligospermia (1), Hypothyroidism (1) | Mal. (1), Hpo. (1) | 0.000 |
51. | Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. SE191 (convolvulaceae) | Vaḷḷaikkīrai | Leaves | Cold | Coolant, Lactogogue, Aphrodisiac, Antidiabetic | Mouth ulcers (1), Gastric ulcers (2), Oligospermia (2) | Gas. (3), Mal. (2) | 0.750 |
52. | Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. SE104 (Cucurbitaceae) | Curaikkāy | Tender fruits | Cold | Coolant, Diuretic, Nutritive, Antibilious | Obesity (1), Coolant (1), To strengthen memory (1), Swelling of the limbs (1), Dysuria (2) | Uri. (3), Obe. (1), Coo. (1), Psy. (1) | 0.500 |
53. | Leucas aspera (Willd.) Link SE112 (Lamiaceae) | Tumpai | Leaves | Hot | Laxative, Expectorant, Stimulant, Emmenagogue, To treat headache, throat ailments, polydipsia, cough, bronchitis, sinusitis, leucorrhea, fatigue, somatalgia | Rhinitis (1), Cough (1), Somatalgia (1) | Kap. (2), Ana. (1) | 0.500 |
54. | Limonia acidissima Groff SE148 (Rutaceae) | Viḷā | Fruit bulbs | Cold | Aromatic, Coolant, To treat anorexia, bloating, polydipsia, cough and bronchitis | Diabetes (3), Polydipsia (1), Hypertension (1) | Dia. (4), Hpt. (1) | 0.750 |
55. | Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc. SE100 (Fabaceae) | Koḷḷu | Seeds | Hot | Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic | Obesity (1) | Obe. (1) | 0.000 |
56. | Mangifera indica L. SE181 (Anacardiaceae) | Mā | Fruits | Hot | Laxative, Diuretic, Tonic, Aphrodisiac | Male infertility (2), Heart ailments (4), Anorexia (3), To increase vision (1) | Hea. (4), Mal. (2), Gas. (3), Eye. (1) | 0.666 |
57. | Marsilea quadrifolia L. SE195 (Marsileaceae) | Āraikkīrai | Leaves | Cold | Coolant, Polyuria | Polyuria (2), Ulcers in urinary tract (2) | Dia. (2), Uri. (2) | 0.666 |
58. | Melochia corchorifolia L. SE189 (Malvaceae) | Puṇṇākkukkīrai | Leaves | Cold | Diuretic, Laxative | Pain during menopause (1) | Gyn. (1) | 0.000 |
59. | Mentha arvensis L. SE171 (Lamiaceae) | Putiṉā | Leaves | Hot | Stomachic, Diuretic, Stimulant, Carminative, Antispasmodic | Anemia (1), Anorexia (1) | Blo. (1), Ana. (1) | 0.000 |
60. | Momordica charantia L. SE149 (Cucurbitaceae) | Pākaṟkāy | Tender fruits | Hot | Tonic, Stomachic, Stimulant, Antibilious, Laxative, Alterative, Anthelmintic | Diabetes (1), Bloating (1), Intestinal worms (1) | Gas. (2), Dia. (1) | 0.500 |
61. | Moringa oleifera Lam. SE111 (Moringaceae) | Muruṅkai | Leaves | Cold | Antispasmodic, Stimulant, Expectorant, Diuretic, To treat anorexia, headache, fainting and eye ailments | Rhinitis (1), Cough (1), Somatalgia (2), Anemia (5), General weakness (1), To increase vision (1), Hypertension (2), Diabetes (1), Obesity (1), Anorexia (1), Menstrual migraine (2) | Blo. (5), Ana. (2), Hpt. (2), Gyn. (2), Kap. (2), Wea. (1), Eye. (1), Dia. (1), Obe. (1), Gas. (1) | 0.470 |
62. | Mukia maderaspatana (L.) M.Roem. SE160 (Cucurbitaceae) | Mucumucukkai | Leaves | Hot | Expectorant, To treat cough, bronchitis, wheezing, rhinitis | Asthma (2), Bronchitis (2), Cough (1) | Kap. (5) | 1.000 |
63. | Murraya koenigii (L.) Sprengel SE106 (Rutaceae) | Kaṟivēppilai | Leaves | Hot | Tonic, Stomachic, Diarrhea, Nausea, Fever, Psychological ailments | Indigestion (2), Dysmenorrhea (1), Diabetes (1), Anemia (1), Obesity (1), Anorexia (1), Bloating (1) | Gas. (4), Gyn. (1), Dia. (1), Blo. (1), Obe. (1) | 0.428 |
64. | Musa paradisiaca L. SE145 (Musaceae) | Vāḻai | Tender fruits, Flowers | Hot | Demulcent, Laxative, Nutritive, To treat hemorrhoids | Menstrual cramps (3), Gastric ulcers (3), Mouth ulcers (1), Hyperacidity (1), Hemorrhoids (2), Bleeding through rectum (1) | Gas. (5), Hem. (3), Gyn. (3) | 0.800 |
65. | Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. SE105 (Nelumbonaceae) | Tāmarai | Flowers | Cold | Coolant, Astringent, Expectorant, Sedative, To treat fever, polydipsia and liver ailments | Heart ailments (1) | Hea. (1) | 0.000 |
66. | Nigella sativa L. SE135 (Ranunculaceae) | Karuñcīrakam | Seeds | Hot | Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Lactogogue, Anthelmintic, Stomachic, Antibiotic, Emmollient, To treat eczema, headache, cough, vomiting, nausea and jaundice | Somatalgia (1), Amenorrhea (1) | Ana. (1), Gyn. (1) | 0.000 |
67. | Oldenlandia umbellata L. SE161 (Rubiaceae) | Impūral | Leaves | Cold | Expectorant, Styptic, Cholagogue, Good to treat internal bleeding | Productive cough (1), Bronchitis (1), Sinusitis (1) | Kap. (3) | 1.000 |
68. | Oryza sativa L. SE130 (Poaceae) | Arici | Seeds | Cold | Nutrient, Demulcent, Coolant | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1), Diabetes (1), Anemia (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1), Dia. (1), Blo. (1) | 0.250 |
69. | Oxalis corniculata L. SE203 (Oxalidaceae) | Puḷiyārai | Leaves | Cold | Stomachic, Coolant, Astringent, To treat fainting, diarrhea, bleeding through anus and hemorrhoids | Hypertension (2), Insomnia (1) | Hpt. (2), Psy. (1) | 0.500 |
70. | Panicum sumatrense Roth ex Roem. & Schult. SE121 (Poaceae) | Cāmai | Seeds | Cold | Demulcent, Tonic, To treat polydipsia, fever and musculo-skeletal disorders | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1) | 0.500 |
71. | Paspalum scrobiculatum L. SE120 (Poaceae) | Varaku | Seeds | Cold | Chologogue | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1) | 0.500 |
72. | Pennisetum glaucum (L.)R.Br. SE119 (Poaceae) | Kampu | Seeds | Cold | Tonic | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1), Anemia (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1), Blo. (1) | 0.333 |
73. | Phoenix dactylifera L. SE156 (Arecaceae) | Pērīṭcai | Fruits | Hot | Tonic, Nutritive, Demulcent, Laxative, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Coolant, Expectorant, Aphrodisiac, Good to treat polydipsia, anorexia and diabetes | Male infertility (1), Hypotension (1), General weakness (1) | Mal. (1), Hpo. (1), Wea. (1) | 0.000 |
74. | Phyllanthus emblica L. SE152 (Phyllanthaceae) | Nellikkāy | Fruits | Cold | Astringent, Coolant, Diuretic, Laxative, To treat bronchitis, sinusitis, nausea, vomiting, giddiness and hypertension | Heart ailments (2), Anemia (2), Constipation (1), Wheezing (1), Burning sensation (1), Diabetes (1), Anorexia (2), Rheumatalgia (1), To increase vision (2), Hypothyroidism (1) | Gas. (3), Hea. (2), Blo. (2), Eye. (2), Kap. (1), Coo. (1), Dia. (1), Vad. (1), Hpo. (1) | 0.384 |
75. | Piper longum L. SE133 (Piperaceae) | Tippili | Seeds | Hot | Stimulant, Carminative, To treat cough, gastric ulcers, wheezing, anemia, fainting, anorexia, bloating, headache, sinusitis, throat ailments and oligospermia | Somatalgia (1) | Ana. (1) | 0.000 |
76. | Piper nigrum L. SE132 (Piperaceae) | Miḷaku | Seeds | Hot | Acrid, Carminative, Febrifuge, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Resolvent, Antidote | Somatalgia (1), Anemia (1), Anorexia (1) | Ana. (1), Blo. (1), Gas. (1) | 0.000 |
77. | Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. SE143 (Lamiaceae) | Ōmavalli | Leaves | Hot | Stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant | Rhinitis (1), Bronchitis (1) | Kap. (2) | 1.000 |
78. | Portulaca quadrifida L. SE173 (Portulacaceae) | Ciṟu pacalai | Leaves | Cold | Diuretic, Stomachic, Aphrodisiac, Antibilious | Dysuria (2), Gastric ulcers (2), Hypertension (1), Anemia (1) | Uri. (2), Gas. (2), Hpt. (1), Blo. (1) | 0.400 |
79. | Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb SE128 (Rosaceae) | Vātumai | Seeds | Cold | Demulcent, Emollient, Nutrient | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1) | 0.500 |
80. | Psidium guajava L. SE179 (Myrtaceae) | Koyyā | Fruits | Hot | Tonic, Astringent | Hyperacidity (1), Constipation (2), Diabetes (1) | Gas. (3), Dia. (1) | 0.666 |
81. | Punica granatum L. SE166 (Lythraceae) | Mātuḷai | Fruits | Cold | Astringent, Coolant | Bromhirdosis (1), Hyperacidity (1), Constipation (1), Gastric ulcers (1), Anorexia (2), Wheezing (1), Rheumatalgia (1), To increase vision (1), Hypothyroidism (1) | Gas. (5), Der. (1), Kap. (1), Vad. (1), Eye. (1), Thy. (1) | 0.444 |
82. | Senna auriculata (L.) Roxb. SE103 (Fabaceae) | Āvārai | Flowers | Cold | Astringent, Tonic, Good to treat Diabetes | Male infertility (1), Lumbago (1), Diabetes (2), Burning sensation (1) | Mal. (1), Vad. (1), Dia. (2), Coo. (1) | 0.000 |
83. | Sesamum indicum L. SE116 Pedaliaceae | Eḷ | Seeds | Hot | Emmenagogue, Stimulant, Tonic, Diuretic, Lactogogue, Laxative | Male infertility (1), Diabetes (1), Amenorrhea (1) | Mal. (1), Dia. (1), Gyn. (1) | 0.000 |
84. | Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Poiret SE165 (Fabaceae) | Akatti | Leaves | Cold | Antidote, Coolant, Laxative, Vermifuge | Obesity (1), Gastric ulcers (3), Hemorrhoids (1), Burning sensation (1), Dysuria (1), Hypertension (1) | Gas. (3), Obe. (1), Hem. (1), Coo. (1), Uri. (1), Hpt. (1) | 0.285 |
85. | Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauvois SE122 (Poaceae) | Tiṉai | Seeds | Hot | Nutrient, Diuretic, Astringent, Appitizer | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1) | 0.500 |
86. | Solanum americanum Mill. SE158 (Solanaceae) | Maṇattakkāḷi | Leaves | Cold | Alterative, Diuretic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, To treat mouth ulcers and bronchitis | Menstrual migraine (1), Strength bones (1) and nerves (1), Bronchitis (1), Somatalgia (2), Heart ailments (1), Wheezing (1), Gastric ulcers (2), Mouth ulcers (2), Fever (1), Fatigue (1), Convulsions (1), Headache (1), Liver diseases (1), Jaundice (1), Mumps (1), Cough (1), Dermatological ailments (1), Hypertension (1), Constipation (1) | Gas. (5), Kap. (3), Der. (2), Neu. (2), Ana. (2), Gyn. (1), Bon. (1), Hea. (1), Fev. (1), Fat. (1), Hed. (1), Liv. (1), Jau. (1), Hpt. (1) | 0.409 |
87. | Solanum lycopersicum L. SE180 (Solanaceae) | Takkāḷi | Fruits | Cold | Tonic, Coolant, To treat anemia | Constipation (1), Heart ailments (1), Diabetes (1), Anorexia (1), Rheumatalgia (1), To increase vision (1) | Gas. (2), Hea. (1), Dia. (1), Vad. (1), Eye. (1) | 0.200 |
88. | Solanum torvum Sw. SE146 (Solanaceae) | Cuṇṭaikkāy | Dried fruits | Hot | Expectorant, Germicide, Stomachic, To treat bloating, bronchitis, anorexia, intestinal worms and indigestion | Hypotension (1), Heart ailments (1), Bronchitis (1), Anemia (1), Wheezing (1), Diarrhea (1), Diabetes (1) | Kap. (2), Hpo. (1), Hea. (1), Blo. (1), Gas. (1), Dia. (1) | 0.166 |
89. | Solanum trilobatum L. SE110 (Solanaceae) | Tūtuvaḷai | Leaves | Hot | Stimulant, Expectorant, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, To treat bronchitis, cough and rhinitis | Rhinitis (1), Cough (1), Somatalgia (1), To increase memory (1), Male infertility (2), Oligospermia (1) | Mal. (3), Kap. (2), Ana. (1), Psy. (1) | 0.500 |
90. | Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench SE124 (Poaceae) | Veḷḷaiccōḷam | Seeds | Cold | Nutrient, Laxative | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1) | 0.500 |
91. | Spinacia oleracea L. SE175 Amaranthaceae | Pālakkīrai | Leaves | -- | -- | Hypertension (1) | Hpt. (1) | 0.000 |
92. | Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels SE151 (Myrtaceae) | Nāval | Fruits | Cold | Stomachic, Diuretic, Tonic, Astringent, coolant, To treat polyuria, polydipsia and dysuria | Diabetes (2) | Dia. (2) | 1.000 |
93. | Tamarindus indica L. SE198 (Fabaceae) | Puḷi | Fruits | Hot | Laxative, To treat vomiting and hypertension | Anorexia (1), Nausea (1) | Gas. (2) | 1.000 |
94. | Trachyspermum ammi Sprague. SE115 (Apiaceae) | Ōmam | Seeds | Hot | Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Antiseptic, Stimulant, Tonic, Sialogogue, to treat Cough, Diarrhea, Wheezing and Toothache | Heart ailments (1), Somatalgia (1) | Hea. (1), Ana. (1) | 0.000 |
95. | Trianthema portulacastrum L. SE187 (Aizoaceae) | Cāraṇai | Leaves | Hot | Laxative, Diuretic, To treat jaundice, swelling, anemia and bronchitis | Heart ailments (1) | Hea. (1) | 0.000 |
96. | Tribulus terrestris L. SE196 (Zygophyllaceae) | Ciṟu neruñcil | Leaves | Cold | Coolant, Diuretic, Demulcent, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, To treat dysuria, fever, urolithiasis, enlargement of prostate, leucorrhea and polydipsia | Dysuria (2), Oligospermia (2), Burning sensation (1) | Uri. (2), Mal. (2), Coo. (1) | 0.500 |
97. | Trichosanthes cucumerina L. SE172 (Cucurbitaceae) | Puṭal | Tender fruits | Cold | Coolant, Aphrodisiac | Oliguria (1) | Uri. (1) | 0.000 |
98. | Trigonella foenum-graecum L. SE163 (Fabaceae) | Ventayam | Seeds | Cold | Coolant, Laxative, Diuretic, Demulcent, Astringent, Emollient, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Tonic, To treat diarrhea, burning sensation, hypertension, fever, polydipsia and cough | Diabetes (1), Burning sensation (1), Anemia (2) | Blo. (2), Dia. (1), Coo. (1) | 0.333 |
99. | Triticum aestivum L. SE164 (Poaceae) | Kōtumai | Seeds | Cold | Nutritive, Demulcent, Aphrodisiac, Antirheumatic | Diabetes (1) | Dia. (1) | 0.000 |
100. | Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper SE144 (Fabaceae) | Uḷuntu | Seeds | Cold | Demulcent, Coolant, Aphrodisiac, Lactogogue, Nervine tonic, Nutritive, Good to strengthen pelvic bones | General weakness (3), Burning sensation (1), Cervicalgia (1), Lumbago (1), Ovulation problems (1), As supplement after puberty (1), Diabetes (1), Anemia (1) | Wea. (3), Vad. (2), Gyn. (2), Coo. (1), Dia. (1), Blo. (1) | 0.444 |
101. | Vitis vinifera L. SE155 (Vitaceae) | Tirāṭcai | Fruits | Cold | Laxative, Coolant, Diuretic, Nutritive, to treat anemia, bleeding and heart ailments | Male infertility (1), Hypotension (1), Anemia (2), Anorexia (2), Constipation (1), Wheezing (1), Rheumatalgia (1) | Gas. (3), Blo. (2), Mal. (1), Hpo. (1), Kap. (1), Vad. (1) | 0.375 |
102. | Zea mays L. SE125 (Poaceae) | Makkāccōḷam | Seeds | Cold | Tonic, Aphrodisiac | General weakness (2), Fatigue (1) | Wea. (2), Fat. (1) | 0.500 |
103. | Zingiber officinale Roscoe. SE131 (Zingiberaceae) | Iñci | Rhizomes | Hot | Carminative, Stomachic, Sialogogue, Digestive, Stimulant, Rubefacient | Somatalgia (1), Bloating (1) | Ana. (1), Gas. (1) | 0.000 |
104. | Ziziphus jujuba Mill. SE186 (Rhamnaceae) | Ilantai | Fruits | Cold | Astringent, Emollient, Appitizer, Antiemetic | Anorexia (3), Nausea (1), Diabetes (1) | Gas. (4), Dia. (1) | 0.750 |