Showing posts with label Bhubaneswar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bhubaneswar. Show all posts

July 23, 2022

Hyptis suaveolens Family : Lamiaceae Common name : Ganga tulsi (Odia) Habit : Shrub

Hyptis suaveolens
Family : Lamiaceae
Common name : Ganga tulsi (Odia) 
Habit : Shrub
Habitat : Along roadside & waste grounds

Medicinal uses :
✔ Leaf extracts cure swellings, abscesses and haemorrhoids. 
✔ Roots are chewed with betel nuts as a stomachic and its decoction is used as an appetizer.
✔ Tea made from the roots is used to purify the blood, and is also used as a remedy for the diseases of women. 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Justicia betonica L. Family : Acanthaceae Common name : Squirrel Tail, Hadpat (Hindi)

Justicia betonica L. 
Family : Acanthaceae
Common name : Squirrel Tail, Hadpat (Hindi) 
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India
Habit : Under shrub
Habitat : Found along roads and stream banks

Medicinal uses :
✔ Crushed leaves used against pain and swelling. 
✔ The aerial parts are used in diarrhoea and inflammation and swelling. 
✔ Inflorescence is given orally to treat vomiting and constipation. 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Ficus semicordata Family : Moraceae Common name : Bhuin dimri Habit : Medium sized tree

Ficus semicordata
Family : Moraceae
Common name : Bhuin dimri 
Habit : Medium sized tree
Habitat : Hill slope

Medicinal uses :
✔ Fruits are edible and a mixture made from the fruit and bark is used as bath to cure leprosy. 
✔ Bark soup after boiling in water is taken against dysentery. 
✔ Juice of stem bark is used for treating boil. 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Evolvulus nummularius (L.) L. Family : Convolvulaceae Common name : Roundleaf, Bichamalia (Odia)

Evolvulus nummularius (L.) L. 
Family : Convolvulaceae
Common name : Roundleaf, Bichamalia (Odia) 
Habit : Herb
Habitat : Found along the roadsides, wastelands, grasslands

Medicinal uses :
✔ The whole plant is used as a medicine for hysteria, to cure burns, cuts, wounds and scropion stings.
✔ The paste of the plant is used to treat scabies. . 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. Family : Rahmnaceae Common name : Indian jujube, Barakoli (Odia)

Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.
Family : Rahmnaceae
Common name : Indian jujube, Barakoli (Odia) 
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India 
Habit : Tree
Habitat : In dry habit

Medicinal uses :
✔ Dried fruits are used in stomachache and tonic. 
✔ The root is used in the treatment of dyspepsia. 
✔ A decoction of the root has been used in the treatment of fevers.

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Blepharis maderaspatensis (L.) Heyne ex Roth Family : Acanthaceae Common name : kolagahama (Odia)

Blepharis maderaspatensis (L.) Heyne ex Roth
Family : Acanthaceae
Common name : kolagahama (Odia) 
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Medicinal Uses :
✔ It is used to treat headache. 
✔ Seeds are used as dysuria, diseases of nervous system. 
✔ It is used to cure cuts and wounds, juice extracted from leaf is used to heal wound. 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

July 22, 2022

Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees Family : Acanthaceae Common name : Bhuin neem, kalmegh

Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees
Family : Acanthaceae
Common name : Bhuin neem, kalmegh
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Medicinal uses :
✔ The whole plant has been used as anti-dote for snake-bite and poisonous stings of some insects, and to treat dyspepsia, influenza, dysentery, malaria and respiratory infections. 
✔ The plants are also recommended for the use in cases of leprosy, gonorrhea, scabies, boils, skin eruptions, and chronic and seasonal fever
for its high “blood purifying” properties. 

Sweta Mishra 
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Abrus precatorius L. Family : Fabaceae Common name : Kaincha Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Abrus precatorius L.
Family : Fabaceae
Common name : Kaincha
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Medicinal uses: 
✔ It is used to treat rabies, sores and wounds. 
✔ The leaves are used to cure fever, cough and cold.
✔ Root is potential against jaundice. 
✔ Dry seeds are powdered and taken one teaspoonful once a day for two days to cure worm infection 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Dioscorea oppositifolia L. Family : Dioscoreaceae Common name* : Chinese Yam, Pani aalu (Odia) Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Dioscorea oppositifolia L.
Family : Dioscoreaceae
Common name* : Chinese Yam, Pani aalu (Odia) 
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India 
Date : 5th Dec 2020

Medicinal uses :
✔ Tuber is boiled is given to women once a day for nearly a month after delivery to revive their strength.
✔ Powered root mixed with cow urine is applied on scorpion bite.
✔ Leaves are mixed with leaves of clematis and 2–3 drops of juice put in the nose of affected person to get relief after sneezing in fits and epilepsy.
✔ Boiled _D. oppositifolia_ is given to women one time a day for nearly a month after delivery to revive their strength. 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Bauhinia purpurea L. Family : Fabaceae Common name : Purple orchid tree, Borda (Odia) Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Bauhinia purpurea L.
Family : Fabaceae
Common name : Purple orchid tree, Borda (Odia) 
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Medicinal uses :
✔ It is widely used as an antidiabetic agent. 
✔ It is also used against diarrhoea, dysentery, goitre.
✔ The bark, leaves and flowers is useful in the cure of gall bladder, kidney stones . 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

July 21, 2022

Argemone mexicana L. Family : Papaveraceae Common name : Kantakusuma (Odia) Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Argemone mexicana L.
Family : Papaveraceae
Common name : Kantakusuma (Odia) 
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Habit : Herb 
Habitat : Roadsides and fields 

Medicinal uses :
✔ Roots of the plant is used to cure fever and maintain normal blood circulation. 
✔ Juice of plant is used in the treatment of jaundice.
✔ Powder of leaves is used to cure diabetes. 
✔ Oil extracted from seeds is used to cure injuries, ulcers, dysentery and intestinal problems.
✔ Flowers have been used to cure cough problem. 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene Family : Verbenaceae Common name : Jalapippali (Odia) Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene
Family : Verbenaceae
Common name : Jalapippali (Odia)  
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Habit : Herb
Habitat : Stream banks and in grassy places

Medicinal uses :
✔ The aerial parts were used in treatment of wounds, asthma. 
✔ The infusion of leaves and tender stalks was used in children for indigestion. 
✔ Chutney made from the plant leaves and fruits were eaten to relive the irritation of internal piles.

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L. Family : Convolvulaceae Common name : Visnukrantha Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L.
Family : Convolvulaceae
Common name : Visnukrantha
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Medicinal uses:
✔ Leaves are used for asthma and mental disturbance. 
✔ The plant is bitter and decoction is useful in the treatment of fever. 
✔ The oil promotes growth of hair. 
✔ Decoction of the drug, with Ocimum sanctum is used in indigestion or
diarrhea. 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre Family : Fabaceae Common name : Karanja Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India

Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre
Family : Fabaceae
Common name : Karanja
Location : Bhubaneswar, Odisha India 

Medicinal uses :
✔ Seed oil is especially used for the treatment of ulcers, rheumatism and scabies.
✔ The root is effective for treating gonorrhea, cleaning gums, teeth and skin diseases. 
✔ Flowers are potential against glycosuria for diabetes. 
✔ The bark is used internally for bleeding piles and beriberi. 

Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Ayurveda and Treatment

“Ayurveda” is being recognized as a holistic system of medicine, Which holds that the body is the foundation of all Wisdom and Source of all Supreme Objectives of life.Ayurveda” have effective treatment for, Asthma, Mental Tension , Spinal Disorders , High blood pressure , Mental Stress, Spondylosis , High Cholesterol , Fatigue , Obesity , Headaches , Respiratory Problems , Heart Diseases , Migraine , Gastric Complaints , Chest Pain , Arthritis , Weight Loss , Osteoarthritis , Body Purification , Gynecological Disorders , Rheumatism , Anti-ageing , Chronic Constipation , Speech Disorders , Piles , Back Pain , Nervous Disorders , Hair Loss , Gout , Premature Graying , Skin Diseases , Psoriasis , Insomnia , Memory Loss , Pain , Gastric Problems , Immunity Problems , Anemia , Acne , Anorexia , Anxiety , Acidity , Bronchitis, Diabetes , Dyspepsia , Dysentery , Dandruff , Depression , Diarrhea , Dengue , Chikungunya , Indigestion , Urinary bladder disorder , Fungal infection , Nasal Congestion , Gum and Tooth diseases , Vitiation of blood , Burning Sensation , Oedema , Emaciation , Impotency , Inflammation , Ulcer , Thirst , Chloasma of face , Tastelessness , Pleurodria , Intercostal neuralgia , Pthisis , Vitiation of semen , Sciatica , Filariasis , Tumour , Intermittent fever , Lassitude , Hoarseness of voice , Mole , Conjunctivitis , Glaucoma , Myopia , Repeated Abortion , Duodenal ulcer , Malabsorption syndrome , Eczema , Flatulence , Fever , General Debility , Irregular Menstrual Cycle , Jaundice , Hepatitis , joint Pain , Kidney stone , Leucorrhea , Leukoderma , Liver Disorder , Menopause , Premenstrual Tension , Pyorrhea , Peptic Ulcer , Palpitation , Rheumatism , Ringworm , Stress Management , Sinusitis , Sore Throat , Skin Allergy , Sciatica , Sleeplessness ,Toothache , weight , Urinary Diseases , Vertigo , infection , Restlessness , Hypertension , Malarial Fever , Cough , Cold , Pimples , Black Heads , Appetite problem , Vomit , Eye problems , Abdominal fever , Abdominal lump , Swelling , Fibroid , Cyst , Bleeding , Infertility in men and women , Pneumonia , Curing Dryness , wounds, cuts, & burns . Consult a certified Doctor for more details on Ayurvedic Treatment.

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