4. Dwarf Gonatanthus, Gonatanthus pumilus(D.Don) H.Li & A.Ha
Family: Araceae (Arum family)
Bengali : Gachkachu
A paste from the rhizome is applied on the chest for chest pain.
Juice from crushed leaves is used as an antibiotic for wounds in
humans and animals.
20. Love-in-a-mist, Passiflora foetida
Family: Passifloraceae (passion flower family)
Bengali Name : Sankha chacra gada padma /ঝু মকা লতা
This species can be helpful in treating digestive problems,
including dyspepsia and diarrhea; or used as an astringent and
expectorant for nervous conditions and spasms.