4. FAMILY Lamiaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Ocimum sanctum
COMMON
NAME
Holy Basil
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Tulsi
Telugu-Tulasi
SPECIES TYPE O. tenuiflorum
USES Pain Killer, Antioxidant, Antihyperlipidemic
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5. FAMILY Asphodelaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Barbadensis miller
COMMON
NAME
Aloe vera
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Gheekumari
Telugu-Kalabanda
SPECIES TYPE A. vera
USES
Antioxidant, antibacterial, accelerates wound healing,
reduces dental plaque.
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9. FAMILY Malvaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
COMMON
NAME
China rose
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Jasum
Telugu-Ettagomguru
SPECIES TYPE H. rosa-sinensis
USES Hair care, lower blood pressure, antioxidant
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10. FAMILY Rubiaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Ixora coccinea
COMMON
NAME
Flame of the woods,
Jungle flame
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Rugmini
Telugu-Koranan
SPECIES TYPE I. coccinea
USES Antiseptic, astringent, sedative, antidiarrhoeal.
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12. FAMILY Apocynaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Nerium oleander
COMMON
NAME
Oleander
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Kaner
Telugu-Ganneru
SPECIES TYPE N. oleander
USES
Treatment of cardiac illness, asthma, diabetes,
cancer.
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13. FAMILY Asphodelaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Haworthiopsis limifolia
COMMON
NAME
White Fairy washboard
LOCAL NAME _
SPECIES TYPE H. limifolia
USES
Herbal medicine for fertility problems, sores, purifying
blood, skin rashes and gastro-intestinal.
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15. FAMILY Arecaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Cocos nucifera
COMMON
NAME
Coconut tree
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Nariyal
Telugu-Kobbari kaya
SPECIES TYPE C. nucifera
USES To treat fever and headaches.
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16. FAMILY Meliaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Azadirachta indica
COMMON
NAME
Neem
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Neem
Telugu-Vepa
SPECIES TYPE A. indica
USES
Used for leprosy, eye disorders, bloody noise,
intestinal worms and liver problems.
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17. FAMILY Magnoliaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Magnolia champaca
COMMON
NAME
Champa
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Champa
Telugu-Champangi
SPECIES TYPE M. champaca
USES
To treat diarrhea, cough, fever, dysmenorrhea and
inflammation
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19. FAMILY Rutaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Murraya koenigii
COMMON
NAME
Curry leaf
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Kari patta
Telugu-Karepaku
SPECIES TYPE M. koenigii
USES
Treating piles, inflammation, itching, fresh cuts,
dysentery and edema.
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20. FAMILY Moringaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Moringa oleifera
COMMON
NAME
Drumstick tree
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Senjana
Telugu-Mochakamu
SPECIES TYPE M. oleifera
USES
Help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, prevent
inflammation, reduce fatigue
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21. FAMILY Anacardiaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Mangifera indica
COMMON
NAME
Mango
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Am
Telugu-Mamidi
SPECIES TYPE M. indica
USES
Anti-inflammatory, combat diabetes, anticancer, treat
stomach ulcers, support healthy skin.
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22. FAMILY Musaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Musa acuminata
COMMON
NAME
Dwarf Banana
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Kela
Telugu-Arati
SPECIES TYPE M. acuminata
USES
Treatment of various diseases, dysentery, allergic
infections.
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23. FAMILY Rutaceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Citrus limon
COMMON
NAME
Lemon
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Nimbu
Telugu-Nimmakaya
SPECIES TYPE C. limon
USES
Relieves sore throat, aids in digestion, helps blood
sugar, prevents kidney stones.
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24. FAMILY Lythraceae PICTURE
BOTANICAL
NAME
Lawsonia inermis
COMMON
NAME
Henna
LOCAL NAME
Hindi-Mehendi
Telugu-Goranta
SPECIES TYPE L. inermis
USES
Antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anticancer,
wound healing, hepatoprotective.
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