The document discusses various plant species that are used as tonics for human health and immunity. It provides information on over 50 plant species, organized by family, with details on locality, parts used, and functions as tonics. Many of the plants discussed are from Asia, North America, and Europe, and are used to fight infections, strengthen tissues, and improve mental health and harmony. The document advocates for further research on formulations using these plants for immune boosting and as affordable herbal tonics.
14. Peucedanum ostruthium
Also called Masterwort
Family: Apiaceae
Native of Eurasia
Rich in Coumarin dervatives
Good tonic for improving health &
mental harmony
PPRC/INDIA 13
16. Pimpinella saxifraga
Also called Black caraway
Family: Apiaceae
Locality: Mediterranean region
Coumarin-rich tonic
Improves mental health
PPRC/INDIA 15
18. Asarum caudatum
Also called Wild ginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Native of Western Washington State
Boiled leaves used as tonic tea
PPRC/INDIA 17
20. Centaurea nigra
Also called Knap weed
Family: Asteraceae
Native of Europe, North America,
Himalayas, Kashmir
Root tonic
Helps in nervous depression
PPRC/INDIA 19
22. Doronicum pardalianches
Family: Asteraceae
Native of Europe
Considered as cardiac tonic
Useful in nervous depression and
melancholia
PPRC/INDIA 21
28. Jeffersonia diphylla
Also known as Twinleaf
Family: Berberidaceae
Locality: New York to Iowa
Roots used as stimulant and tonic
PPRC/INDIA 27
30. Mahonia aquifolium
Also known as Oregon grape
Family: Berberidaceae
Native of Western North America
Useful plant part: Rhizomes & roots
Bitter tonic
PPRC/INDIA 29
32. Cochlospermum niloticus
Family: Cochlospermaceae
Native of Sudan (Nuba mountains)
Underground swollen parts of the
plant are chewed as tonic
PPRC/INDIA 31
36. Ipomoea digitata
Also known as Fingerleaf morning
glory
Family: Convolvulaceae
Native of India to Malaya
Useful plant part as tonic: Roots
Possesses aphrodisiac property
PPRC/INDIA 35
42. Caesalpinia bonduscelia
Also known as Moluccabean
Family: Fabaceae
Native of India
Useful part: Seeds
Seeds + black pepper = good tonic
Nice to investigate further
PPRC/INDIA 41
54. Leonurus cardiaca
Also known as Common motherwort
Family: Lamiaceae
Locality: Eurasia
Pecularities: Herbal tonic for heart,
ailments, female weakness and
hysteria
PPRC/INDIA 53
56. Hypoxis aurea
Family: Liliaceae
Native of Tropical Asia
Pecularities: Herb considered
rejuvenating, reconstructive, tonic
and aphrodisiac
PPRC/INDIA 55
60. Smilax china
Family: Liliaceae
Vernacular name: China root
Locality: China, Japan
Root decoction used as stimulant and
aphrodisiac
PPRC/INDIA 59
64. Cyclea peltata
Family: Menispermaceae
Locality: China
Part for tonic: Tuber
Nice tonic needs to be investigated
further for more potent tonic /
immunity booster
PPRC/INDIA 63
66. Corydalis govaniana
Family: Papaveraceae
Native of India
Roots as tonic, diuretic alternative
Detailed investigations about this
plant to be carried out further
PPRC/INDIA 65
68. Dicentra canadensis
Also known as Squirrel corn
Family: Papaveraceae
Native of Eastern North America
Dried tubers considered as tonic
PPRC/INDIA 67
74. Piper methysticum
Also known as Kava
Family: Piperaceae
Native of Oceania
Cold water extract of roots used as
tonic and stimulant
PPRC/INDIA 73
88. Ptelea trifoliata
Family: Rutaceae
Vernacular name: Common hoptree
Native of North America
Menominees and Meskwakis
Considered bark as sacred medicine
and panacea
PPRC/INDIA 87