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Table 2 Medicinal plant species used by the local communities of River Chenab and its surrounding areas

From: Ethnomedicinal uses of the local flora in Chenab riverine area, Punjab province Pakistan

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Plant species and accession number

Family

Local name

Common name

Life Habits/ Life formsa

Part(s)/mode of utilizationb

Application mode

Therapeutic uses

Quantitative indicesc

Previously usedd

FC

RFC

UR

UV

RIL

FL

CFL

1.

Justicia adhatoda L.

ISNI-RC-86

Acanthaceae

Baykr

Vasak

P

S

W

LE. powder, decoction, juice; FL. decoction; RT. decoction

Oral, Gargle

Malaria, diabetes, asthma, abortion, toothache

43

0.13

28

0.65

0.91

83.7

75

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6■7♦89♦10■1112♦13♦14♦15■16♦17♦18■19♦20♦21♦22♦

2.

Trianthema portulacastrum L.

ISNI-RC-88

Aizoaceae

Itst

Horse parslane

P

H

W

WP. powder; RT. powder, decoction; LE. extract

Oral

Anthelmintic, liver infection, asthma, diuretic, jaundice,

27

0.08

11

0.41

0.57

63.0

35

1■2♦3■4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13■14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

3.

Achyranthes aspera L.

ISNI-RC-01

Amaranthaceae

Puth kanda

Prickly-Chaff flower

P

H

W

WP. decoction, extract; ST. powder; LE. paste, powder; RT. decoction; RT. juice

Topical, Oral and as Toothbrush

Kidney stone, pneumonia, chest pain, puncture wounds, ulcer, dysmenorrhea, aerodontalgia, asthma

42

0.13

26

0.62

0.89

83.3

73

1♦2■3■45♦6■78♦9♦10■11♦12♦13♦1415♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20■21♦22♦

4.

Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC.

ISNI-RC-128

Amaranthaceae

Waglon

Alligator weed

A/P

H

W

LE. juice, cooked, juice; WP. paste; RT. decoction; ST. decoction

Topical, Oral

Eye pain, galactagogue, leucorrhea, snake bite, diarrhea

25

0.08

10

0.40

0.53

56.0

29

1♦234♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

5.

Amaranthus spinosus L.

ISNI-RC-02

Amaranthaceae

Gnar

Spiny Pigweed

A

H

W

LE. cooked, juice, extract; RT. juice, decoction; SD. powder; BA. decoction

Gargle, Oral

Vermifuge, dyspepsia, diuretic, odontalgia, cataract, constipation

27

0.08

12

0.44

0.57

59.3

33

1♦23♦4■56♦7■89♦10♦11♦12■13♦14♦15♦16■17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

6.

Amaranthus viridis L.

ISNI-RC-03

Amaranthaceae

Ganhar

Slender amaranth

A

H

W

LE. extract, cooked, juice, paste; SD. powder; RT. decoction

Oral and Topical

Painful urination, eye pain, constipation, piles, snakebite, cough and asthma

35

0.11

19

0.54

0.74

68.6

50

1♦23♦45♦67■8♦9♦10■1112■13■14■15♦16■17♦1819♦20♦21♦22■

7.

Mangifera indica L.

ISNI-RC-04

Anacardiaceae

Aamb

Mango

P

T

C

BA. and LE. latex; LE. decoction, paste, infusion; FR. juice; SD. extract

Topical, Oral

Heel fissures, dysentery, febricity, hypoglycemia, blood pressure, snake bite

29

0.09

14

0.48

0.61

62.1

38

1♦23♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9■10♦11♦12♦1314■15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22■

8.

Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.) Hook.f. & Thomson *

ISNI-RC-25

Annonaceae

Ultha ashok

Mast Tree

P

T

C

BA. juice, decoction; LE. Paste

Topical, Oral

Stomachache, body pain, fever, liver tonic

35

0.11

18

0.51

0.74

71.4

52

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

9.

Anethum graveolens L.

ISNI-RC-82

Apiaceae

Sowa

Dil

A/P

H

W/C

SD. powder; LE. infusion, powder

Oral

Gastritis, chronic bronchitis, carminative

39

0.12

22

0.56

0.82

74.4

60

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10■11♦12♦13■14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21■22♦

10.

Nerium oleander L.

ISNI-RC-87

Apocynaceae

Kunair

Oleander

P

S

W

RT. powder; ST.; LE. Juice

Oral, Toothbrush and as Eardrops

Aborficient, toothache, ear infection

41

0.13

25

0.61

0.87

85.4

73

12♦345♦6■7♦8♦9♦10♦1112♦13♦14♦15■16♦17♦1819■20■21■22♦

11.

Pistia stratiotes L.*

ISNI-RC-127

Araceae

Sabs booti

Water lettuce

P

H

W

WP. decoction; LE. juice, extract; RT. paste

Topical, Oral and as Anal

Painful urination, piles, swelling joint, eczema and leprosy, cough and asthma

37

0.12

22

0.59

0.78

73.0

56

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

12.

Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Hayata ex Merr. *

ISNI-RC-89

Araliaceae

Choti chatri

Dwarf schefflera

P

H

C

FR.; RT. extract; RT. paste; WP. decoction

Topical, Oral

Ingestion, blood circulation, cut and wounds, abdominal pain

33

0.10

21

0.64

0.70

69.7

48

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

13.

Calotropis procera W.T.Aiton

ISNI-RC-05

Asclepiadaceae

Akh

Milk weed

P

S

W

LE. extract, paste, poultice. Latex; ST. and LE. decoction; ST. latex

Topical, Oral and as Inhale

Cut and wounds, asthma, odontalgia, hepatitis, T.B., malaria, skin burns, lice-infestation

44

0.14

28

0.64

0.93

86.4

79

1■2■3■4♦5♦6♦78♦9♦10■1112■13■1415■16♦1718♦19♦20■21■22■

14.

Caralluma edulis Benth. ex Hook.f.

ISNI-RC-90

Asclepiadaceae

Chonga

Caralluma

P

H

W

LE. juice, extract; WP. powder

Oral

Anthelmintic, diuretic, diabetes

31

0.10

17

0.55

0.66

67.7

44

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9♦10■11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

15.

Ageratum conyzoides L.

ISNI-RC-06

Asteraceae

Knar

Goat weed

A

H

W

LE. paste, juice, extract; FL. decoction; ST. powder; WP. juice; RT. juice

Topical, Oral and as Eye drop

Jaundice, wounds, febricity, cough, flu, sexual dysfunction,, hair fall, cataract, indigestion

40

0.12

19

0.48

0.85

72.5

60

1♦2■34♦56♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14■15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

16.

Artemisia scoparia Waldst. & Kit.

ISNI-RC-91

Asteraceae

Chaou

Wormwood

B

H

W

LE. extract;WP. powder; FL.; SH. Decoction

Topical, Oral

Hair tonic, antidote, malarial fever, laxative

45

0.14

27

0.60

0.95

84.4

79

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9♦1011♦1213♦14♦15■16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21■22

17.

Carthamus oxyacantha M.Bieb.

ISNI-RC-92

Asteraceae

Pholi

Wild safflower

A

H

W

SD. oil; FL.

Oral

Jaundice, obesity, ulcer, male infertility, bronchitis, thrombosis

32

0.10

15

0.47

0.68

71.9

48

12♦3♦4♦5♦67♦8♦9♦1011♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

18.

Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop.

ISNI-RC-07

Asteraceae

Kandaal

Creeping thistle

P

H

W

LE. Juice; FL.; RT. decoction; ST.

Topical, Oral

Ringworm, hepatic ulcer, body tonic, cough, asthma

34

0.11

15

0.44

0.72

73.5

52

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦1718♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

19.

Conyza bonariensis L. Cornq.

ISNI-RC-08

Asteraceae

Gider booti

Hairy fleabane

A/P

H

W

WP. Extract; RT. decoction; LE. Infusion, juice

Oral

Irregular menstruation, diarrhea, rheumatoid, hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, dysentery

38

0.12

19

0.50

0.80

76.3

60

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12■13♦14■15♦16♦17♦18♦19■20■21♦22♦

20.

Lepidium didymum L.

ISNI-RC-09

Asteraceae

Jangli halon

Swine cress

A/B

H

W

ST. powder; LE. infusion; WP. Juice; SH. extract; FL. decoction

Topical, Oral

Bone fracture, tumors, rheumatism, blood purifier, nerve tonic, cold, flu and fever

36

0.11

19

0.53

0.76

77.8

58

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

21.

Eclipta prostrata L.

ISNI-RC-10

Asteraceae

Sofed banghara

Trailing eclipta plant

P

H

W

WP. poultice, powder, decoction; LE. juice/tea, powder; RT. decoction

Topical, Oral

Blood purifier, malaria, skin burns, hepatic tumor, hair oil

30

0.09

14

0.47

0.63

70.0

44

1♦234♦5♦67■8♦9♦10♦11♦12■13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

22.

Launaea procumbens Roxb. Ramayya & Rajagopal

ISNI-RC-94

Asteraceae

Pili dodhak

Creeping launaea

P

H

W

LE. paste, extract, juice, decoction; WP. decoction

Topical, Oral and as Bath

Sexual disorder, skin infection, febricity, blood purification, renal disorder

25

0.08

9

0.36

0.53

52.0

27

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦78♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16■17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

23.

Parthenium hysterophorus L.

ISNI-RC-14

Asteraceae

Gandi boti

Feverfew

A/P

H

W

RT. Juice; FL. powder; WP. decoction, juice; LE. juice, extract

Oral

Laxative, emmenagogue odontalgia, anthelminthic, hyperglycemia, body tonic

29

0.09

12

0.41

0.61

58.6

35

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦67■8♦9♦10■111213■14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦192021♦22♦

24.

Sonchus asper Hill.

ISNI-RC-11

Asteraceae

Asgandh, Dodak

Spiny leaved Sowhistle

A

H

W

WP. powder; LE. paste; SH. decoction; RT. and L.E. decoction

Topical, Oral

Febricity, cough, bronchial asthma, purgative, wounds, indigestion

27

0.08

12

0.44

0.57

55.6

31

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦78♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13■14■15■16■17♦1819♦20♦21♦22

25.

Taraxacum campylodes G.E.Haglund

ISNI-RC-93

Asteraceae

Peeli booti

Dandilion

A

H

W

LE. paste, powder, decoction; RT. decoction

Topical, Oral

Antidote, diabetes, constipation, liver disorder

28

0.09

11

0.39

0.59

57.1

33

1♦2♦3♦4♦56■7♦89♦1011♦12♦13♦14♦15♦1617♦18■19■20♦21♦22■

26.

Xanthium strumarium L.

ISNI-RC-13

Asteraceae

Chhota Dhatura

Cocklebur

A

H

W

RT. powder; FR. decoction; LE. powder, decoction

Topical, Oral and as Toothbrush

Malaria, skin ulcer,

spinal trauma, indigestion, small pox, scrofulous tumors, odontalgia

26

0.08

11

0.42

0.55

57.7

31

1♦2♦34♦5♦67■8♦9♦10♦11♦1213♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21■22■

27.

Heliotropium strigosum Willd.

ISNI-RC-95

Boraginaceae

Gorkh paan

Hairy heliotrope

A/P

H

W

WP. powder, extract; LE. extract

Oral

Blood purifier, urinary tract infection, liver tonic

31

0.10

16

0.52

0.66

71.0

46

12♦3♦4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9♦10■11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

28.

Trichodesma indicum (L.) Lehm.

ISNI-RC-96

Boraginaceae

Kulfa

Tricodescum

A

H

W

LE. decoction, extract, paste

Topical, Oral

Fever, diarrhea, antidote, rheumatism, diuretic

39

0.12

19

0.49

0.82

71.8

58

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15■16♦17♦18■192021♦22♦

29.

Brassica rapa L.

ISNI-RC-16

Brassicaceae

Sarsoon

Field mustard

B

H

C

SD. powder; WP. cocked; LE. decoction

Topical, Oral

Eczema, blood purification,

body tonic

33

0.10

16

0.48

0.70

78.8

54

12♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦1314♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

30.

Sisymbrium irio L.

ISNI-RC-15

Brassicaceae

Khoob Kalan

London rocket

A

H

W

SD. poultice; FR. powder, decoction, infusion; WP. juice

Topical, Oral

Ophthalmia, indigestion, mumps and measles, skin ulcer, wounds

37

0.12

17

0.46

0.78

78.4

60

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦78♦9♦1011♦1213■14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21■22♦

31.

Cannabis sativa L.

ISNI-RC-83

Cannabaceae

Bhang

Marijuana

P

S

W/C

LE. paste, extract, infusion; WP. powder; SD. decoction; LE. and SD. juice

Inhale,Topical and as Oral

Constipation, dysentery sedative, snake bite intoxicant, lice infestation, diuretic, purgative, asthma,

46

0.14

29

0.63

0.97

82.6

79

12♦3♦4♦5♦6■789♦10■11♦12■13■14♦15♦16♦17♦1819♦20♦21■22■

32.

Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew

ISNI-RC-18

Capparidaceae

kerda, kair

Caper plant

P

T

W

LE. paste; ST. and FL. powder; SH. decoction; BA. powder; SD and FL. decoction; FR.; RT. powder

Topical, Oral

Male sexual dysfunction, hemolytic anemia, anthelminthic, indigestion, hepatic disorder, boils, sciatic and joint pain

35

0.11

17

0.49

0.74

77.1

56

1♦2♦3♦45♦6♦7■8♦9■10■11■12♦13♦14■15♦16♦17■18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

33.

Stellaria media (L.) vill.

ISNI-RC-19

Caryophyllaceae

Gandhar

Chickweed

A

H

W

LE. paste, poultice, extract WP. decoction; SD.

Topical, Oral

Bone fracture, constipation, itching, wounds, joint pain

30

0.09

14

0.47

0.63

70.0

44

1♦2♦3♦4♦56♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16■17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

34.

Ceratophyllum demersum L.*

ISNI-RC-129

Ceratophyllaceae

Kind-e-Hill

Common contail

P

H

W

LE. juice, decoction, paste

Topical, Oral

Gastric ulcer, diarrhea

Biliousness, scorpion stings

40

0.12

27

0.68

0.85

87.5

73

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

35.

Chenopodium album L.

ISNI-RC-20

Chenopodiaceae

Bathu

Lamb’s quarter

A

H

W/C

SH. and FL. juice; WP. cooked; RT. decoction; LE. juice, infusion

Oral

Purgative, indigestion, hepatic disorder, urodynia, rheumatic pain, anthelminthic

47

0.15

31

0.66

0.99

80.9

79

12■3♦4♦5♦6■78♦9■10■11♦12■13■14■15♦16■17■18♦19♦20♦21■22■

36.

Chenopodium ambrosioides L.

ISNI-RC-21

Chenopodiaceae

Chandan bathwa

Sweet pigweed

A/P

H

W

SH. and FL. juice; WP. juice; LE. decoction, powder, infusion

Topical, Oral

High blood pressure, irregular menstruation, piles, odontalgia, laxative, indigestion

32

0.10

15

0.47

0.68

71.9

48

1♦23♦4♦56♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22■

37.

Chenopodium murale L.

ISNI-RC-22

Chenopodiaceae

Karund

Australian-spinach

A

H

W

SD. powder; ST. and LE. paste; WP. decoction; LE. powder, decoction

Topical, Oral and as Snuff

Indigestion, backbone pain, cold and cough, sexual dysfunction, anthelminthic

38

0.12

17

0.45

0.80

76.3

60

12♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9■10♦1112■1314■15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

38.

Bassia indica (Wight) A.J.Scott

ISNI-RC-24

Chenopodiaceae

Boi

Indian bassia

A/B

H

W

LE. oil, decoction; FR.

Gargle, Oral

Heart oil, urodynia, odontalgia, tumors

36

0.11

16

0.44

0.76

77.8

58

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦78♦9♦10♦1112♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

39.

Suaeda vermiculata Forssk. ex J.F.Gmel.

ISNI-RC-23

Chenopodiaceae

Khaari

Akali seepweed

P

S

W

WP. decoction; ST. ash, decoction; LE. decoction, juice

Topical, Oral

Urodynia, blood purifier, hepatic tumor, snakebite, kidney and bladder stone, hair oil

34

0.11

17

0.50

0.72

79.4

56

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦1011♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

40.

Convolvulus arvensis L.

ISNI-RC-25

Convolvulaceae

Lehli/Vahri

Deer’s Foot

A/P

H

W

LE. paste, juice; WP. extract, cooked; RT.

Topical, Oral

Laxative, blood purifier, joint pain, hair oil, ulcer

29

0.09

9

0.31

0.61

65.5

40

12♦3♦4♦5♦67■8♦9■1011■121314■1516♦1718♦19♦20♦21■22♦

41.

Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken

ISNI-RC-97

Crassulaceae

Zakhm-i-hayat

Air Plant

P

H

C

LE. extract, paste, juice; RT. infusion

Topical, Oral

Wound healing, dysentery, kidney and pancreatic stone, epilepsy

27

0.08

9

0.33

0.57

63.0

35

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9♦10■11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

42.

Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.

ISNI-RC-98

Cucurbitaceae

Tuma

Bitter apple

P

H

W

FR.; SD. oil

Topical, Oral

Laxtive, amenorrhea

Stomachaches, hair tonic constipation, jaundice

25

0.08

8

0.32

0.53

60.0

31

1■2♦3♦4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9■10■11♦12♦13■14■15♦16♦17■18♦19♦20♦21■22

43.

Cucumis melo L.

ISNI-RC-99

Cucurbitaceae

Jangli Kharboza

Pickling melon

A

H

W

FR. decoction; LE. paste; FR.

Topical, Oral

Dysuria, leucorrhea

Eczema, purgative

28

0.09

8

0.29

0.59

64.3

38

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10■11♦12♦1314♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

44.

Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.

ISNI-RC-100

Cuscutaceae

Neeli Taar

Giant dodder

A

H

W

SD.; WP. decoction, paste; ST. decoction

Topical, Oral

Urinary disorder, headache, carminative and anodyne, constipation

26

0.08

8

0.31

0.55

61.5

33

12■3♦4♦5♦6■7♦89♦1011♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦1718♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

45.

Cyperus rotundus L.

ISNI-RC-26

Cyperaceae

Daila

Nut grass

P

H

W/C

RH. paste, powder, decoction; LE. decoction, paste; RT. infusion

Topical, Oral

Urodynia, anthelminthic, dermatitis, indigestion, lactation, hypersplenism

47

0.15

32

0.68

0.99

80.9

79

1♦23♦4♦5♦6■789♦10■11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

46.

Chrozophora tinctoria (L.) A.Juss.

ISNI-RC-27

Euphorbiaceae

Neeli Booti

Giradol

A

H

W

ST. juice; LE. extract decoction, juice

Eye drop, Oral

Indigestion, Throat ache, vomiting, eye redness

39

0.12

25

0.64

0.82

74.4

60

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

47.

Croton bonplandianus Baill.

ISNI-RC-32

Euphorbiaceae

Ban tulsi

Herbel piment

P

H

W

WP. juice, decoction; RT. powder; LE. juice, decoction, poultice; ST. juice

Topical, Oral

Bone Fracture, gastric ulcer, hemorrhage, hair tonic, dermatitis, dengue fever, cardiac tonic

31

0.10

21

0.68

0.66

67.7

44

1♦23♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

48.

Euphorbia dracunculoides Lam.

ISNI-RC-31

Euphorbiaceae

Bamburi

Dragon spurge

A/P

H

W

FR. juice; LE. powder, paste, juice

Topical, Oral

Lice infestation, head ache, snakebite, skin parasites, epilepsy

35

0.11

23

0.66

0.74

71.4

52

1♦2♦3♦45♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

49.

Euphorbia helioscopia L.

ISNI-RC-28

Euphorbiaceae

Chhatri Dodak

Sun euphorbia

A

H

W

WP. powder, latex, juice; SH.; RT.; SD.

Topical, Oral

and as Eye drop

Anthelminthic, athlete’s foot, eye sores, asthma, constipation, cholera

39

0.12

23

0.59

0.82

74.4

60

1♦2♦3♦45♦6♦7■8♦9■10■1112■13■14■15♦16♦17♦18♦19■20■21♦22♦

50.

Euphorbia pilulifera L.

ISNI-RC-29

Euphorbiaceae

Aam dodak, Doddak

Asthma weed

A

H

W

WP. juice, latex, decoction; SD.and FL. powder; LE. juice

Topical, Oral and as Eye drop

Cough, bronchial asthma, indigestion, diarrhea, eye pain, skin burns, cut and wounds

33

0.10

22

0.67

0.70

66.7

46

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦1213♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

51.

Euphorbia prostrate Aiton.

ISNI-RC-30

Euphorbiaceae

Doodi Buti

Creeping spurge

P

H

W

LE. infusion, latex, decoction; WP. extract

Topical, Oral

Dysentery, hepatic ulcer, eczema, blood purifier, hyperglycemia, bladder stone, diarrhea

37

0.12

22

0.59

0.78

67.6

52

1♦23♦45♦67■89■10■11♦12♦13■14■15♦16♦17♦18■19♦20♦21♦22♦

52.

Acacia modesta Wall.

ISNI-RC-42

Fabaceae

Phulai

Amritsar gum

P

T

W

ST. extract, gum; ST. and LE. latex; LE. extract; BA. ash, powder

Topical, Oral and as Toothbrush

Aerodontalgia, flatulence, tonic, body tonic, joint pain, bronchitis

32

0.10

21

0.66

0.68

65.6

44

12♦3♦4♦5♦6■7■8♦9■10■11■12♦13■14♦15■16♦1718♦19♦20♦21■22♦

53.

Acacia nilotica (L.) Delile

ISNI-RC-41

Fabaceae

Kikar

Babul acacia

P

T

W

FL. powder; LE. decoction, paste; BA. powder, ash, decoction; ST. gum;

Oral, Anal and as Toothbrush

Hyperglycemia, indigestion, dysentery, backbone and joints pain, odontalgia, piles, jaundice

45

0.14

31

0.69

0.95

82.2

77

123♦4♦5♦6■78♦9■10■11■1213■14♦1516♦17■18■19♦20♦21♦22♦

54.

Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.

ISNI-RC-104

Fabaceae

Sharin

Lebbeck tree

P

T

W

FL.; SD.; ST. (Branches); FR. Decoction

Oral

Sexual disorders, impotency

tonic, diuretic, blood purifier, asthma

34

0.11

22

0.65

0.72

67.6

48

1♦2♦34♦5♦6■7♦8♦9♦10♦111213♦14♦15♦16♦17■18♦19■20■21♦22♦

55.

Alhagi maurorum Medik.

ISNI-RC-58

Fabaceae

Jawansa

Camel thorn

P

S

W

BA. decoction, powder; BA. ash; LE. decoction, paste; FL. powder; ST. gum

Oral, Toothbrush and as Anal

Hyperglycemia, indigestion, dysentery, backbone and joints pain, odontalgia, piles, jaundice

38

0.12

25

0.66

0.80

76.3

60

12♦3♦4♦5♦678♦9■1011♦12♦13♦14■15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21■22♦

56.

Cassia fistula L.

ISNI-RC-105

Fabaceae

Amaltas

Golden shower

P

T

W

SD. powder; FL. powder; RT. extract; LE. poultice

Topical, Oral

Gastric, diarrhea, hyperglycemia, pustule

46

0.14

29

0.63

0.97

87.0

83

1♦23■4♦5♦6♦789♦10♦11♦12■13■14♦1516♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22■

57.

Dalbergia sissoo DC.

ISNI-RC-57

Fabaceae

Tali

Indian rose wood

P

T

W

WP. decoction; RT. decoction; LE. decoction; FR. powder; RT. infusion; SD. powder

Topical, Oral

Bladder and kidney stone, laxative, piles, bronchial asthma, cough, rheumatism, skin burn, blood purifier

43

0.13

28

0.65

0.91

81.4

73

12♦34♦5♦678♦9■10111213■14■1516♦17■18♦19■20■21♦22♦

58.

Indigofera linifolia (L.f.) Retz.

ISNI-RC-107

Fabaceae

Gorakh pan

Common

Indigo

A

H

W

WP. decoction; LE. extract; RT. paste; SD.

Topical, Oral

Skin eruption, emollient, swelling joints, tonic

36

0.11

21

0.58

0.76

69.4

52

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦67♦8♦9♦10♦11♦1213♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

59.

Melilotus indicus (L.) All.

ISNI-RC-108

Fabaceae

Sinjahi

Sweet clover

A

H

W

LE. paste; WP. powder

Oral

Emollient, diarrhea swellings, bowl complaints, carminative, digestive, skin rash

20

0.06

6

0.30

0.42

40.0

17

1♦2♦3♦4♦5■6♦7♦8♦9■10♦11♦12■13♦14■15♦16■17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

60.

Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre

ISNI-RC-56

Fabaceae

Such chain

Pongam oiltree

P

T

C

LE. powder; FL. powder; BA. decoction; RT. juice, SD. oil; ST.

Topical, Oral

Tooth pain, rheumatic pain, anthelminthic, flatulence, hyperglycemia, wounds and skin ulcer

30

0.09

12

0.40

0.63

60.0

38

1♦23♦4♦5♦6■7■8♦9♦10■11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

61.

Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce

ISNI-RC-43

Fabaceae

Jhand

Prosopis

P

S

W/C

FR. powder, paste; ST. decoction; BA. powder; FL. powder; LE. paste, juice

Topical, Oral and as Eye drop

Bladder stone, skin boils, scorpion sting, eye infection, leucorrhoea, dysentery, hepatic ulcer

28

0.09

9

0.32

0.59

57.1

33

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9■1011♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

62.

Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.

ISNI-RC-40

Fabaceae

Mosquet pod

Honey mesquite

P

T

W

BA. powder; LE. poultice, juice; FL. infusion; WP. decoction; ST.

Toothbrush, Topical and as Oral

Bladder stones, tooth pain, breast tumor, bronchial asthma, galactagogue, boils

26

0.08

9

0.35

0.55

53.8

29

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21■2♦

63.

Trifolium resupinatum L.

ISNI-RC-55

Fabaceae

Loosin

Reversed clover

A

H

W

FL. powder; WP. infusion, decoction

Gargle, Oral

Throat ache, cough, skin ulcer, sedative, liver tonic, indigestion

22

0.07

9

0.41

0.47

45.5

21

1♦2♦3♦4♦56♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

64.

Fumaria indica (Hausskn.) Pugsley

ISNI-RC-101

Fumariaceae

Papra

Indian fumitory

A

H

W

WP. decoction; FL. decoction; FR. Juice; LE. Infusion, tea

Oral

Malaria, constipation, cancer, flu, blood purifier

24

0.07

9

0.38

0.51

50.0

25

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10■111213♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19■20■21■22■

65.

Najas graminea Delile*

ISNI-RC-12

Hydrocharitaceae

Naiad

Ricefield Waternymph

A

H

W

WP.; LE. paste

Topical

Goiter and boils, anticancer

29

0.09

16

0.55

0.61

55.2

33

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

66.

Vallisneria spiralis L.*

ISNI-RC-122

Hydrocharitaceae

Sawala

tape grass

P

H

W

WP.; LE. paste

Topical, Oral

Leucorrhea, rheumatism

27

0.08

16

0.59

0.57

51.9

29

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

67.

Lemna minor L.*

ISNI-RC-17

Lemnaceae

Cheetri

Duck weed

A

H

W

LE. poultice; WP. decoction, powder

Topical, Oral

Skin rashes, antipyretic, diuretic

23

0.07

9

0.39

0.49

47.8

23

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

68.

Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet.

ISNI-RC-102

Malvaceae

Pelae

Indian mallow

A/B

H

W

LE. paste, decoction; SD.; WP. powder

Topical, Oral

Syphilis, laxative, piles,

bronchial asthma

40

0.12

26

0.65

0.85

82.5

69

1♦2■34♦5♦67♦8♦9♦1011♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

69.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

ISNI-RC-37

Malvaceae

Gurhal

Rose mallow

P

S

C

RT. powder; LE. tea, juice, paste; FL. juice, powder; FL.

Topical, Oral

Sexual dysfunction, leucorrhoea, asthma, skin ulcer, cardiac pain, carminative, diarrhea

41

0.13

25

0.61

0.87

80.5

69

1♦23♦4♦5♦67■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13■14■15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

70.

Malva parviflora L.

ISNI-RC-34

Malvaceae

Sonchal

Cheese-weed

A

H

W

SH. and SD. decoction; SH.; LE. decoction, extract, poultice

Topical, Oral

Constipation, abortifacient, sore throat, cough, febricity, scorpion bite

25

0.08

7

0.28

0.53

44.0

23

12♦3♦4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9♦10■1112♦1314♦15♦16■17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

71.

Malvastrum coromandelianum (L.) Garcke

ISNI-RC-35

Malvaceae

Dhamni Buti

False mallow

A

H

W

WP. powder; LE. poultice, decoction, paste

Topical, Oral

Skin sores, eczema, wounds, diarrhea, asthma

40

0.12

23

0.58

0.85

42.5

35

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12■1314♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19■20■21♦22♦

72.

Malvaviscus arboreus Cav.

ISNI-RC-36

Malvaceae

Max mallow

Sleeping hibiscus

P

S

C

LE. juice, decoction; FL. infusion, decoction

Topical, Oral

Throat ache, diarrhea, febricity, Skin eruption

30

0.09

17

0.57

0.63

40.0

25

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■89♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

73.

Marsilea minuta L.*

ISNI-RC-103

Marsiliaceae

Chopatti

Water clover

P

F

W

LE. juice, decoction; FL. infusion, decoction

Topical, Oral

Throat ache, diarrhea, febricity, lice-infestation

38

0.12

21

0.55

0.80

76.3

60

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

74.

Azadirachta indica A. Juss.

ISNI-RC-39

Meliaceae

Neem

Neem

P

T

W/C

LE. decoction, infusion, paste; SD. oil; ST; BA. decoction; LE. paste

Oral, Toothbrush and as Topical

Hyperglycemia, malarial fever, Blood purifier, vermifuge, headache, small pox, aerodontalgia, hepatic ulcer, rheumatic pain

82

0.26

61

0.74

1.00

100.0

100

1■2■34♦5♦6♦789♦10♦11♦1213■14♦15♦16♦17■18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

75.

Melia azedarach L.

ISNI-RC-38

Meliaceae

Dhraikh

Chinaberry

P

T

W/C

ST. decoction; BA. powder; LE. juice, decoction, paste, infusion, extract

Topical, Oral and as Bath

Malaria, itching, wound healing, urinary stones, hypertension, hyperglycemia, blood purification

32

0.10

18

0.56

0.68

75.0

50

1♦23♦4♦5♦6789♦10■11■12■13■14♦15■16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22■

76.

Ficus benghalensis L.

ISNI-RC-106

Moraceae

Bohr

Banyan tree

P

T

W

ST. latex; LE. decoction

Oral

Premature ejaculation, syphilis and gonorrhea, male sexual power

73

0.23

53

0.73

1.00

95.9

96

1■23♦4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9♦1011♦1213■14♦15♦16♦1718♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

77.

Ficus benjamina L.

ISNI-RC-44

Moraceae

Kabar

Weeping Fig

P

T

W

ST. decoction; BA. and LE. cocked; LE. decoction; FR.; WP. powder

Topical, Oral

Stomachache, skin ulcers, flatulence, rheumatic pain, blood purification

36

0.11

19

0.53

0.76

66.7

50

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦15

78.

Ficus racemosa L.

ISNI-RC-45

Moraceae

Gular

Cluster tree

P

T

W/C

ST. latex; FR.; BA. decoction, powder; LE. juice

Topical, Oral and as Anal

Diarrhea, adiposity, flatulence, piles, ulcer and boils

34

0.11

16

0.47

0.72

64.7

46

1♦2■3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

79.

Ficus religiosa L.

ISNI-RC-46

Moraceae

Pipal

Sacred Fig

P

T

W

RT. extract; ST. powder; FR. powder; LE. infusion, paste, decoction

Topical, Oral

Body tonic, bronchial asthma, heart blockage, leucorrhea, ulcer, hypoglycemia

31

0.10

15

0.48

0.66

67.7

44

1♦23♦4♦5♦6♦78♦910♦11♦12■1314■15♦16♦1718♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

80.

Ficus virens Aiton

ISNI-RC-47

Moraceae

Palakh

White Fig

P

T

W

ST. latex; BA. infusion; FR. powder

Oral

Hyperglycemia, ulcer, breast tumor

39

0.12

20

0.51

0.82

74.4

60

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

81.

Morus alba L.

ISNI-RC-48

Moraceae

Shahtoot

White mulberry

P

T

C

LE. and BA. decoction; WP. decoction; ST. latex; LE. juice; FR. juice, decoction

Topical, Oral

Cough, constipation, hepatic ulcer, tonsils, snake bite, hypoglycemia

74

0.23

54

0.73

1.00

94.6

95

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9■10■11♦12■13■14■15■16♦1718■19♦20♦21■22■

82.

Morus nigra L.

ISNI-RC-49

Moraceae

Kala toot

Black mulberry

P

T

C

RT. Powder; LE. infusion, decoction; FR. juice, decoction; WP. decoction

Gargle, Oral

Sore throat, cough, asthma, flu, aerodontalgia, hypoglycemia, constipation, vermifuge, carminative

75

0.23

52

0.69

1.00

97.3

97

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦67■8♦9♦10■1112♦13■14♦15■16♦17♦18■19♦20♦21♦22■

83.

Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh.

ISNI-RC-51

Myrtaceae

Safaida

River red-gum

P

T

W

LE. oil, extract, juice, decoction

Gargle, Oral

Sinusitis, sore throat, cold, cough, febrifuge, flu

37

0.12

18

0.49

0.78

73.0

56

1■2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10■11♦12♦1314♦15♦16♦17■18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

84.

Psidium guajava L.

ISNI-RC-50

Myrtaceae

Amrud

Guava

P

S

C

FL. decoction; LE. extract, decoction, infusion; FR.

Gargle, Oral

Diarrhea, hyperglycemia, urodynia, carminative, cough, vermifuge, aerodontalgia, febricity, flu

33

0.10

15

0.45

0.70

69.7

48

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■89♦10■11♦12♦13■14■15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

85.

Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.*

ISNI-RC-118

Nelumbonaceae

Sacred lotus

Kanwal

P

H

W

RT. paste; FL. Juice; LE. paste; RH. paste

Oral, Topical

Piles, diarrhea, headache, ring worm, cardio-tonic

35

0.11

18

0.51

0.74

71.4

52

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

86.

Boerhavia diffusa L.

ISNI-RC-52

Nyctaginaceae

Itsit

Horse-purslane

A/P

H

W

RT. powder, decoction; LE. paste; WP. infusion

Topical, Oral

Dysmenorrhea, cough, snake bite, bronchial asthma, kidney failure, flu

21

0.07

6

0.29

0.44

38.1

17

12♦3■4♦5♦6♦78♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

87.

Nymphaea lotus L.*

ISNI-RC-119

Nymphaeaceae

Kamiyan

Lotus

P

H

W

LE. and BA. decoction; WP. powder; RT.

Oral

Malarial fever, diuretic, enteritis

29

0.09

13

0.45

0.61

51.7

31

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

88.

Jasminum officinale L.

ISNI-RC-53

Oleaceae

Malti

Poet’s jasmine

P

S

C

LE. extract; FL. decoction; WP. extract; ST. extract, juice

Topical, Oral

Febricity, cough, anthelmintic, scabies, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, heart burn

47

0.15

28

0.60

0.99

85.1

83

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15■16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

89.

Jasminum sambac (L.) Ait.

ISNI-RC-54

Oleaceae

Motia

Arabian jasmine

P

S

C

RT. decoction; LE. paste, juice, decoction, extract; FL. juice

Topical, Oral

Conjunctivitis, wound and cuts, emmenagogue, febricity, breast cancer, ulcer, insomnia

45

0.14

26

0.58

0.95

86.7

81

1♦2■3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

90.

Oxalis corniculata L.

ISNI-RC-33

Oxalidaceae

Khatti Buti

Clover sorrel

P

H

W

RT. decoction; WP. powder, decoction; LE. paste, cooked

Topical, Oral and as Eye drop

Diarrhea and dysentery, hepatitis C, wounds, eye inflammation, vermifuge, sexual dysfunction

21

0.07

9

0.43

0.44

42.9

19

1♦2♦34♦56789♦10■11♦1213■1415■161718■19♦20♦21♦22

91.

Argemone mexicana L.

ISNI-RC-109

Papaveraceae

Stianasi

Mexican poppy

P

H

W

FL. powder; LE. extract

Topical, Oral

Sexual problems, premature ejaculation, spermatoria, emollient, purgative

44

0.14

24

0.55

0.93

86.4

79

1♦2♦34♦56■7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

92.

Avena sativa L.

ISNI-RC-110

Poaceae

Jungli jai

Common oat

A

G

W

WP. powder; LE. infusion

Oral

Nerve tonic, antispasmodic, diuretic

25

0.08

9

0.36

0.53

48.0

25

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9■10♦11♦1213■14■15♦16♦1718♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

93.

Cenchrus pennisetiformis

Hoschst. & Steud.

ISNI-RC-60

Poaceae

Cheetah gha

White buffel grass

A/P

G

W

ST. juice; FR. decoction; LE. infusion, juice, extract

Topical, Oral

Eczema, cough, T.B., asthma, skin irritation, epilepsy, piles

27

0.08

11

0.41

0.57

51.9

29

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

94.

Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.

ISNI-RC-61

Poaceae

Khanbal gha

Bermuda grass

P

G

W

RT. infusion; WP. juice, paste, decoction; RH. Decoction, oil

Topical, Oral and as Eardrops

Stomachache, bladder stones, eye inflammation, high blood pressure, itching, earache

23

0.07

11

0.48

0.49

47.8

23

1♦23♦4♦5♦67■89■101112■1314♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

95.

Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) Willd.

ISNI-RC-62

Poaceae

Madhana gha

Crow’s foot grass

A

G

W

WP. paste; RT.; SD.

Topical, Oral

Uterine prolapse, kidney stones, indigestion, ulcer and wounds

30

0.09

14

0.47

0.63

46.7

29

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

96.

Dichanthium annulatum (Forssk.) Stapf

ISNI-RC-63

Poaceae

Murgha gha

Ringed dichanthium

P

G

W

ST. and LE. decoction; ST. powder; LE. juice, infusion, paste;

Topical, Oral

Abortifacient, diarrhea, indigestion, piles, antispasmodic, scabies

22

0.07

7

0.32

0.47

40.9

19

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9■10♦11♦12♦13♦1415♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

97.

Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.

ISNI-RC-64

Poaceae

Madhani

Goose grass

A

G

W

LE. juice; RT. powder; RH. extract; WP. decoction, tea, infusion

Topical, Oral

Febricity, dysentery, irregular menstruation, hyperglycemia, hair tonic, food poisoning

26

0.08

10

0.38

0.55

42.3

23

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦1213♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦15

98.

Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeusch.

ISNI-RC-65

Poaceae

Dabh gha

Cogon grass

P

G

W

RT. decoction; RH. decoction; LE. paste; SH. and LE. paste

Topical, Oral

Body tonic, hypertension, wounds and cuts, urodynia, febricity

24

0.07

9

0.38

0.51

50.0

25

1♦2♦34♦5♦6♦7■89♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

99.

Panicum antidotale Retz.

ISNI-RC-123

Poaceae

Sonali

Giant panic

A

G

W

ST. decoction; LE. juice, infusion

Topical, Oral

Respiratory tract infection, appetite, gonorrhea, skin diseases

28

0.09

13

0.46

0.59

46.4

27

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10■11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

100.

Phragmites karka (Retz.) Trin. ex Steud.

ISNI-RC-120

Poaceae

Nur

Common reed

P

G

W

RT. paste; WP. decoction

Topical, Oral

broken bones, rheumatic pain, diaphoretic

41

0.13

25

0.61

0.87

48.8

42

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦1213♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

101.

Saccharum spontaneum L.*

ISNI-RC-124

Poaceae

Kahn

Wild cane

P

G

W

RT. decoction; WP. powder; LE. paste

Topical, Oral

Skin eruption, fever, body pain, vermifuge, wounds

35

0.11

19

0.54

0.74

71.4

52

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

102.

Setaria glauca (L.) P.Beauv.

ISNI-RC-66

Poaceae

Bajra

Yellow foxtail

A/P

G

W

SD.; LE. infusion, juice; ST. decoction

Topical

Wound healing, dermatitis, ring worm, tonic, hair tonic

31

0.10

17

0.55

0.66

77.4

50

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

103.

Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers.

ISNI-RC-67

Poaceae

Baru

Johnson grass

P

G

W

ST. juice; SD. powder; RT. decoction

Topical, Oral

Stomachache, emollient, boils, cough

33

0.10

19

0.58

0.70

69.7

48

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

104.

Triticum aestivum L.

ISNI-RC-59

Poaceae

Kanak

Wheat

A

G

C

SH. decoction; SD. decoction, paste, powder; RT. decoction

Topical, Oral

Colon cancer, wound healing, anemia, asthma, late puberty, hyperglycemia

37

0.12

21

0.57

0.78

59.5

46

12♦3♦4♦5♦6♦789♦10♦11♦12■13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

105.

Polygonum plebeium R. Br.

ISNI-RC-68

Polygonaceae

Hind rani

Small knotweed

A

H

W

RT. decoction, LE. extract; SH. decoction; WP. powder, paste

Topical, Oral

Eczema, galactagogue, pneumonia, liver-tonic, heartburn, regular bowl

70

0.22

50

0.71

1.00

91.4

91

1♦2♦34♦5♦67■8♦9♦1011♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

106.

Rumex dentatus L.

ISNI-RC-69

Polygonaceae

Jangli palak

Toothed dock

A

H

W

WP. decoction; LE. and RH. poultice; RT. powder, decoction

Topical, Oral

Eczema, wounds and cuts, constipation, body tonic

35

0.11

21

0.60

0.74

74.3

54

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14■15■16■17♦18♦19■20■21♦22■

107.

Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms.

ISNI-RC-111

Pontederiaceae

Dasi Kulfa

Water-hyacinth

A

H

W

LE. infusion, paste; ST. powder

Topical, Oral

Piles, constipation, cold, flu, respiratory diseases, vermifuge, antiseptic

32

0.10

18

0.56

0.68

68.8

46

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦67♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

108.

Portulaca quadrifida L.

ISNI-RC-112

Portulacaceae

Kulfa

Common purslane

A

H

W

WP. powder, LE. infusion

Oral

Jaundice, liver and spleen problems

44

0.14

26

0.59

0.93

81.8

75

1♦2♦34♦5♦67♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦1617♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

109.

Anagallis arvensis L.

ISNI-RC-70

Primulaceae

Bilibooti

Scarlet pimpernel

A

H

W

ST. powder; LE. and FL. decoction; WP. juice, paste

Topical, Oral

Skin ulcer, leprosy, hepatitis C, epilepsy

36

0.11

20

0.56

0.76

63.9

48

1♦2♦34♦5♦6♦7■8♦910♦11♦12■13♦1415♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

110.

Ranunculus laetus wall. ex Hook. f. & J.W. Thomson*

ISNI-RC-113

Ranunculaceae

Sarsoon booti

Celery-leaved buttercup

A

H

W

LE. paste; FL. extract; SD.; RT. extract

Topical, Oral

Skin infection, conjunctivitis, body tonic, antirheumatic

38

0.12

20

0.53

0.80

73.7

58

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

111.

Ranunculus sceleratus L.

ISNI-RC-71

Ranunculaceae

Gul-e-ashrafi

Blister buttercup

A/B

H

W

WP. infusion, juice, decoction; RT. paste; SD.

Topical, Oral

Febricity, body tonic, asthma, muscle hamstring, urinary incontinence, anthelmintic

34

0.11

18

0.53

0.72

58.8

42

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦78♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

112.

Oligomeris linifolia (Vahl ex Hornmen) J.F. Macbr.*

ISNI-RC-114

Resedaceae

Shootk

Lineleaf oligomeris

A

H

W

SD.; WP. infusion, juice; LE. tea

Oral

Diarrhea, jaundice, throat pain and cough, menstrual problems

30

0.09

16

0.53

0.63

53.3

33

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

113.

Ziziphus nummularia (Burm. f.) Wight and Arn.

ISNI-RC-73

Rhamnaceae

baer

Jujube

P

S

W

LE. paste, decoction; BA. decoction; FR. powder

Topical, Oral

Body tonic, hyperglycemia, constipation, scabies, sore throat and cold

28

0.09

13

0.46

0.59

50.0

29

1♦2♦3■4♦5♦67■8♦9♦10■11■12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18■192021■22♦

114.

Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.

ISNI-RC-72

Rhamnaceae

bairi

Chinese apple

P

T

W

BA. and LE. decoction; BA. powder; LE. decoction, extract, juice; RT. decoction

Topical, Oral, Bath and as Gargle

Chicken pox, ulcers, diarrhea, asthma, toothache, jaundice

40

0.12

24

0.60

0.85

40.0

33

1♦234♦5♦6♦7■89♦10♦11121314♦15♦16♦17■18♦19♦20♦2122♦

115.

Murraya koenigii (L.) spreng.

ISNI-RC-74

Rutaceae

Kari patta

Curry leaf

P

T

C

LE. decoction, juice, infusion, paste; BA. powder; SD.

Topical, Oral

Hyperglycemia, skin eruption, diarrhea, rheumatic pain, eye inflammation, hair oil

38

0.12

21

0.55

0.80

65.8

52

1♦23■4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦1213♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

116.

Salvadora oleoides Decne.

ISNI-RC-115

Salvadoraceae

Pelo

Toothbrush tree

P

S

W

ST (Branches); FR.

Oral, Toothbrush

Tonic, stomachache, toothache

34

0.11

16

0.47

0.72

61.8

44

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9■10■11♦12♦13♦14■15♦16♦17■18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

117.

Veronica polita Fr.

ISNI-RC-75

Scrophulariaceae

Veroni

Greyfield speedwell

A

H

W

ST. and LE. cooked; LE. tea, juice; ST. and LE. decoction

Oral

Stomachache, blood purifier, nerve-tonic, cough

42

0.13

4

0.10

0.89

45.2

40

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦78♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

118.

Misopates orontium (L.) Raf.*

ISNI-RC-116

Scrophulariaceae

Kutta Phool

Snapdragon

A

H

W

WP. extract; LE. poultice, Juice

Topical, Oral and as Eye drop

Contusions, tumors and ulcers, eye inflammation

24

0.07

13

0.54

0.51

45.8

23

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

119.

Datura innoxia Mill.

ISNI-RC-79

Solanaceae

Datura

Thorn apple

P

S

W

WP. powder; SD. paste; LE. decoction, extract; FR.; ST. infusion; RT. decoction

Oral, Inhale and as Topical

Rabies, piles, cough, asthma, lice-infestation, premature ejaculation, purgative, narcotic and sedative

29

0.09

15

0.52

0.61

55.2

33

1♦2♦345♦67■8♦9♦10♦11■12♦1314♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

120.

Solanum nigrum L.

ISNI-RC-76

Solanaceae

Mako

Night shade

A

H

W

LE. powder, cocked, decoction; LE. extract; LE. and FL. juice; RT. pate; WP. Decoction

Topical, Oral and as Eye drop

Breast cancer, diarrhea, febricity, ulcer, chicken pox, hyperglycemia, piles, cardiac pain, sore eyes, cuts and wounds

85

0.26

69

0.81

1.00

100.0

100

1♦2345♦6789■10■11♦12♦13■14■15■16■17■18■19♦20♦21♦22■

121.

Solanum surattense Burm.f.

ISNI-RC-77

Solanaceae

Kundiari

Thorny nightshade

P

H

W

WP. cooked, decoction; FR. paste; RT. decoction; LE. and FR. decoction

Oral, Topical

Kidney stones, febricity, heel cracks, anthelmintic, asthma, wound healing, liver tonic, rheumatic arthritis

90

0.28

74

0.82

1.00

94.4

94

12345♦67■89■10■1112♦13♦14■15■16♦171819♦20♦21♦22

122.

Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal.

ISNI-RC-78

Solanaceae

Asgandh

Winter cherry

P

H

W

LE. paste, decoction, powder; WP. powder; FR.; FL. powder; RT. powder

Oral, Topical and as Snuff

Malarial fever, stomachache, night mare, hyperglycemia, asthma, irregular menstruation, breast cancer, wounds

95

0.30

80

0.84

1.00

100.0

100

1■2♦3♦4■5♦6■7■8♦9■10■11■12■13■14■15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

123.

Pterospermum acerifolium (L.) Willd

ISNI-RC-80

Starculiaceae

Kanakchanpa

Maple-leaved Bayur tree

P

T

W/C

FL. paste, infusion, decoction; BA. powder

Topical, Oral

Piles, vermifuge, impotency, body tonic, swellings

25

0.08

12

0.48

0.53

40.0

21

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

124.

Tamarix aphylla (L.) H.Karst.

ISNI-RC-81

Tamaricaceae

Athel tamarisk

Rukh

P

T

W

LE. poultice, paste, decoction; BA. ash

Topical, Oral

Febricity, wound and boils eye infection, cough and cold

34

0.11

17

0.50

0.72

67.6

48

12♦3♦4♦5♦6♦78♦9■10■11♦12♦13♦14■15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

125.

Tamarix dioica Roxb. ex Roth

ISNI-RC-117

Tamaricaceae

Rukh

Tamarisk

P

S

W

BA. powder; LE.

Oral

Pile, tonic, cough, diarrhea, antiseptic, spleen disorder and liver problems

32

0.10

15

0.47

0.68

68.8

46

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6■7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17■18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

126.

Trapa bispinosa Roxb.*

ISNI-RC-126

Trapaceae

Singhara

Water chestnut

A

H

W/C

FR.; SD. powder, paste

Oral

Diarrhea and dysentery, dysuria, body energizer, menstrual disorder

37

0.12

19

0.51

0.78

73.0

56

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦11♦12♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

127.

Typha angustata Bory & Chaub.

ISNI-RC-121

Typhaceae

Kundar

Long Cattails

P

H

W

RH. paste; FL.

Oral

Diarrhea and dysentery, mumps and measles, gonorrhea

33

0.10

18

0.55

0.70

69.7

48

1♦2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7♦8♦9♦10♦1112♦13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

128.

Lantana camara L.

ISNI-RC-84

Verbenaceae

Lantana

Lantana

P

S

W

RT. extract; FL. extract; LE. juice, decoction, paste

Topical, Oral

Ringworm, headache, aerodontalgia, malarial fever, rheumatoid arthritis, cuts and wounds, injuries, cough, cold,

43

0.13

25

0.58

0.91

81.4

73

1♦2♦3♦4♦56♦7■8♦9■10♦11♦12■13♦14♦15♦16♦17♦18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

129.

Tribulus terrestris L.

ISNI-RC-85

Zygophyllaceae

Gukhro

Puncture vine

A/B

H

W

FR. powder, decoction; LE. paste; WP. powder, decoction

Topical, Oral

Dysentery and diarrhea, urodynia, irregular menstruation, wounds, dyspepsia

61

0.19

41

0.67

1.00

90.2

90

1■2♦3♦4♦5♦6♦7■8♦9■10■11♦12♦13■14♦1516♦17■18♦19♦20♦21♦22♦

  1. aLife habits/life forms: C cultivated, W wild, G grass, S shrubs, H herbs, T trees, P perennial, B biennial, A annual
  2. bPlant parts: RH rhizome, BA bark, FL flower, SD seed, WP whole plant, SH shoot, ST stem, RT root, FR fruit, LE leaf
  3. cQuantitative indices: FC frequency of citation, RFC relative frequency of citation, UR use report, UV use value, RIL relative importance level, FL fidelity level, CFL corrected fidelity level
  4. *Plants species which are newly reported in this study
  5. (■) = Plant with similar use(s); () = plant with dissimilar use (s); (♦) = plant not reported in previous study
  6. Previously used: (1) Ullah et al. [62]; (2) Mollik et al. [79]; (3) Verma et al. [80]; (4) Rahman et al. [72]; (5) Chaitanya et al. [73]; (6) Mahmood et al. [15]; (7) Umair et al. [13]; (8) Luitel et al. [74]; (9) Ahmed et al. [75]; (10) Malik et al. [76]; (11) Murad et al. [46]; (12) Zahoor et al. [61]; (13) Rehman et al. [77]; (14) Ahmed et al. [78]; (15) Ahmed et al. [81]; (16) Abbasi et al. [82]; (17) Mussarat et al. [83]; (18) Rashid et al. [84]; (19) Amjad et al. [43]; (20) Shaheen et al. [85]; (21) Aziz et al. [86]; (22) Hussain et al. [87]