This document discusses threatened medicinal plant diversity in Gujarat, India. It provides background information on the number of plants identified globally and in India/Gujarat. It then discusses 16 threatened tree species, 8 shrub species, and 12 herb species that are indigenous to Gujarat and widely used for medicine. For each species, it provides the local name, botanical name, family, habitat, parts used, traditional and classical medicinal uses, and examples of classical medicines using that plant. The document emphasizes the importance of conserving these threatened medicinal plant species and their traditional uses in Gujarat.

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Threatened Medicinal Plants Diversity
of Gujarat : Its Conservation and
Development Measures
Presentation by
Dr. A. P. Singh,Dr. A. P. Singh, IFSIFS
Conservator of Forests
Gujarat Forestry Development Project
Gujarat State, Gandhinagar

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Introduction -Introduction -
 So far, 04.13 lacs plants identified on the globe.
 Out of 04.13 lacs, 02.50 lacs are Angiosperms.
 So far, 45,364 plants identified in India.
 Out of 45,364 plants, 17,500 are Angiosperms.
 So far, 4,327 plants identified in Gujarat
 Out of 4,327 plants, 2,205 are Angiosperms.
 About 8,000 M.P. are identified in India
 Out of 8,000 M.P. about 800 are widely utilized.
 About 1,315 M.P. are identified in Gujarat.
 Out of 1,315 M.P., about 270 are widely utilized.
 There are 409 licensed Pharmacies in Gujarat
 Out of 409 Pharmacies, 47 are GMP holders.

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Historical Importance of Medicinal Plants
• Sacred literature – Vedas and many other
important collection by Great Sages & Saints
mentioned the importance of Medicinal Plants as -
• Rigveda prescribes - 67 Medicinal Plants
• Yajurveda prescribes - 81 M.P.
• Atharvveda prescribes - 290 M.P.
• Brahamana prescribes – 130 M.P.
• Charaksamhita - 400 to 450 M.P.
• Shusrutsamhita - 573 M.P.
• Dhanvantri Nighantu - 373 M.P. based drugs
• Raja Nighantu prescribes about 750 Plant based
drugs
• Madanpala & Bhavprakash prescribes about 569
Plant based drugs

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Threatened Diversity of Medicinal Plants-Threatened Diversity of Medicinal Plants-
 Out of 1,315 identified M.P. in Gujarat, 1,016 are wild and
rest 299 are cultivated as crops & plantations.
 Out of 1.315 identified M.P., 248 are Tree species ,165
Shrubs, 148 Climbers and 754 Herbs.
• Out of 270 widely utilized M.P., 201 species (74%) are
indigenous to Gujarat .
• Other 69 species (26%) are procured from other states.
• Out of 201 M.P., 148 species (74%) are growing in wild.
• Other 53 species (26%) are cultivated as crops
• Out of 148 indigenous plants, 48 species of trees (32%),
22 species of shrubs (15%), 28 species of climbers (19%)
and 50 species of herbs(34%).
• Out of 148 M.P. (50), 48 trees (16), 22 Shrubs (08), 28
Climbers (12), 50 Herbs (14) are discussed as threatened

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TreesTrees
S.No. Local Name Botanical Name Family
1 Harde Terminalia chebula Combretaceae
2 Arjun T. arjuna Combretaceae
3 Ashok* Saraca asoca Caesalpinaceae
4 Kanchnar Bauhinia variegata Caesalpinaceae
5 Sivan Gmelina arborea Verbinaceae
6 Chandan Santalum album Santalaceae
7 Patla Stereospermum suaveolens Bignoniaceae
8 Tetu Oroxylum indicum Bignoniaceae
9 Ragatrohido Tecomella undulata Bignoniaceae
10 Kadvo Sargvo Moringa concanensis Moringaceae

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S.No. Local Name Botanical Name Family
11 Kapilo Mallotus phillipinensis Euphorbiaceae
12 Bhilamo Semecarpus anacardium Anacardiaceae
13 Salai Boswellia serrata Burseraceae
14 Vai-varno Crateva nurvala Capparaceae
15 Biyo Pterocarpus marsupium Fabaceae
16 Kadayo Sterculia urens Sterculiaceae
ShrubsShrubs
1 Guggal Commiphora wightii Burseraceae
2 Vavding Embelia ribes Myrsinaceae
3 Arni Clerodendron Phlomidis Verbinaceae
4 Danti Baliospermum montanum Euphorbiaceae
5 Dhavdi Woodfordia fruticosa Lythraceae

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S.No. Local Name Botanical Name Family
6 Ankol Alagium salvifolium Alangiaceae
7 Bharangmool Clerodendron serratum Verbinaceae
8 Mindhan Randia dumentorum Rubiaceae
ClimbersClimbers
1 Galo Tinospora cordifolia Menispermaceae
2 Patha Cyclea peltata Menispermaceae
3 Shatawari Asparagus racemosus Liliaceae
4 Vachhnag Gloriosa superba Liliaceae
5 Dodi Leptadenia reticulata Asclepiadaceae
6 Anantmool Hemidesmus indicus Asclepiadaceae
7 Malkangni Celastrus paniculata Celastraceae
8 Garni Clitoria ternatea Fabaceae

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S.No. Local Name Botanical Name Family
9 Hadsankad Cissus quadrangularis Vitaceae
10 Shikakai Acacia concina Mimosaceae
11 Vidarikand Pueraria tuberosa Fabaceae
12 Kadva Parvar Trichosanthes cucumerina Cucurbitaceae
HerbsHerbs
1 Satodi Boerhavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae
2 Kidamari Aristilochia bracteolata Aristilochiaceae
3 Neerbrahmi Bacopa monnieri Scrophulariaceae
4 Brahmi Centella asiatica Apiaceae
5 Chitrak Plumbago zeylanica Plumbaginaceae
6 Senna Cassia angustifolia Caesalpinaceae
7 Kariyatu Andorgraphis paniculata Acanthaceae
8 Bala Sida cordifolia Malvaceae
9 Shalparni Desmodium gangeticum Fabaceae

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Sr.No. Local Name Botanical Name Family
10 Prushnaparni Uraria picta Fabaceae
11 Pevto Costus speciosus Zingiberaceae
12 Shankhpuspi Convolvulus pluricaulis Convolvulaceae
13 Kamal Nelumbo nucifera Nymphaeaceae

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Habit wise utility of Medicinal PlantsHabit wise utility of Medicinal Plants
Trees :Trees :
1.1. HerdeHerde (Terminalia Chebula) :(Terminalia Chebula) :
Habitat –Throughout India, Dangs area of Gujarat, Fruit is used.
Medicinal Use – Traditional – Paste of fruit pulp with honey given in
diarrhoea of children
Classical - Rasayan, Constipation, Skin diseases, an ingredient of Triphala.
Ulcers, sore throat, anaemia, elephantiasis, indigestion, epilepsy,
leprosy, asthma and diabetes.
Classical drugs – Triphla churna, Triphla Gugal, Shivkshar Pachan churna,
Triphla Ghrit
2.2. ArjunArjun (Terminalia arjuna) :(Terminalia arjuna) :
Habitat –In plains of india with foothills of Himalayas, North, South and
Eastern Gujarat, Bark is Used.
Medicinal Use – Heart disorders, Fractures, bleeding piles, ulcers, sexual
debility
Classical Drugs – Arjunarishta, Arjuna ghriut, Arjun kwath, Arjun kshir-pak,
Prabhakar vati, Arjun churna.
33 AshokAshok (Saraca asoca) :(Saraca asoca) :
Habitat- Naturally occurring in South India, ornamental plant in Gujarat
Bark is used.
Medicinal Use - Women disorders, Diabetes, Vitiated condition of Pitta,
dysentery,
Classical Drug – Ashokarishta, Ashokavaleha, Ashoka ghrita, Ashoka Kshar,

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4.4. SivanSivan (Gmelina arborea) :(Gmelina arborea) :
Habitat –Throghout india and Gujarat, Root is used.
Medicinal Use - Used in Skin diseaese, leprosy, Ulcers etc,
Classical Drugs– Dashmularishta, Dashmula Kwath, Panchmulyadi
kwath.
5.5. ChandanChandan (Santalum album) :(Santalum album) :
Habitat – Naturally found in South India and Gujarat, Heart wood is used
Medicinal Use - Vitiated conditions of Pitta, jaundice, cough, bronchitis etc.
Classical Drugs – Chandanadi churna, Chandanadi vati, Chandanasava,
Chandanabalalakshadi taila
66 PatlaPatla (Stereospermum suaveolens) :(Stereospermum suaveolens) :
Habitat – Throughout India and South Gujarat Forests, Root is Used.
Medicinal Use – Traditional use – Flower used for purifying water.
Classical - Blood purifier, appetizer, diuretic, febrifuge, cooling,
aphrodisiac etc.
Classical Drugs – Brihat Panchmuladi Kwatha, Dashmula Kwatha,
Dashmularishta.

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7.7. TetuTetu (Oroxylum indicum) :(Oroxylum indicum) :
Habitat –Throughout India and Gujarat, Root is Used.
Medicinal Use - Vitiated condition of Vata and Kapha, cancer, Dropsy,
Cough, asthma etc
Classical Drugs - Dashmula Kwath, Dashmularishta, Panchmulyadi kwath.
8.8. Ragat RohidoRagat Rohido (Tecomella undulata) :(Tecomella undulata) :
Habitat –Drier parts of India and Kachchh, Saurashtra and North Gujarat,
BarK is Used
Medicinal Use - Skin disorders, jaundice, liver disorders, diabetes, cancer,
obesity etc.
Classical Drugs – Rohitakarishta, Rohitaka grhrita, Rohitaka churna,
Rohitaka lauha, Rohitakasava.
9.9. Kadvo Saragvo (Moringa Concanensis) :Kadvo Saragvo (Moringa Concanensis) :
Habitate - All over india and Gujarat, Bark is used.
Medicinal Use – Traditional – Bark decoction in throat cancer.
Classical - Vitiated conditions of Vata and Kapha, inflammation etc.
Classical Drugs -

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10.10. Vai Varno (Crataeva nurvala) :Vai Varno (Crataeva nurvala) :
Habitat –Throughout india and south Gujarat Forests, Bark is used.
Medicinal Use – Traditional - Bark is used in family planning
Classical - Vitiated Conditions Vata and Kapha, Heart trouble, Colic, cancer,
cough, tubercular glands, inflammations etc.
Classical Drugs - Varunadi Kwatha, Varunadya taila, Extract, Varunarishta
11.11. Kapilo (Mallotus phillipinensis) :Kapilo (Mallotus phillipinensis) :
Habitat –Throughout india with foothills of Himalayas and South Gujarat, Fruit
hair is used.
Medicinal use - Vitiated Conditions Vata and Kapha, wounds, cough, ulcers,
poisonous affections, scabies, rignworm etc.
Classical Drugs – Kampillaka malhara, Krimighatini vati, Bidnughrita
1212 Bhilamo (Semecarpus anacardium)Bhilamo (Semecarpus anacardium)
Habitat – Throughout India and South Gujarat, Fruit is used.
Medicinal Use – Traditional – Bhilama oil with charoli oil applied externally
in arthritis,
Classical - vitiated conditions of Kapha and Vata, fever, diabetes, cancer
Classical Drugs - Bhallataka taila, Bhallataka avaleha, Bhallataka parpati,
Chincha bhallataka vati, Narsinh churna, Amrut bhallataka
Bhallatak manjan, Bhallatakadi lep, Bhallatak pak.

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13.13. Salai (Boswellia serrata) :Salai (Boswellia serrata) :
Habitat –Central and Northern India and North, Eastern and South Gujarat,
Gum is used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Gum is used to purify air (Dhoop)
Classical – Vitiated conditions of Pitta, Asthma, ulcers, skin diseases and
rheumatism
14.14. Kanchnar (Bauhinia variegata) :Kanchnar (Bauhinia variegata) :
Habitat – Throughout India as Natural and Ornamental Tree and Gujarat,
Bark is used.
Medicinal use - Traditional– Skin and throat knots remedy
Classical – Pitta and Kapha, diarrhoea, skin diseases, leprosy, wounds,
ulcers, inflammation, scrofula etc.
Classical Drugs – Kanchnar guggulu, Kanchnarishta, Kanchnaradi kwath,
Kanchan gutica, Tincture of B. varjegata.
1515 Biyo (Pterocarpus marsupium) :Biyo (Pterocarpus marsupium) :
Habitat –Throughout india and South Gujarat, Heart wood and bark is used.
Medicinal Use – Traditional – Gum is used in tooth ache and leave pest is
applied in wounds. Wooden glass for diabetes.
Classical – vitiated conditions of Kapha and Pitta, leprosy, skin diseases,
diabetes, ophthalmopathy, diarrhoea, Cough, sexual debility,
asthma etc
Classical Drugs - Kandasara kwatha, Bijakasav, tooth powder.

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16.16. Kadhayo ( Sterculia urens) :Kadhayo ( Sterculia urens) :
Habitat – Throughout India and Gujarat, Gum is used.
Medicinal Use - General debility, diabetes, lumbago, strangury, diarrhoea,
dysentery,
Classical Drugs - Padarantak yog, Kasvijay Churna.
ShrubsShrubs
1.1. Guggal (Commiphora wightii) :Guggal (Commiphora wightii) :
Habitat – Pakistan, Afghanistan, India (Rajshthan and Gujarat), Gum is used
Medicinal Use –
Traditional – The gum is applied on skin wounds and irritations
Classical – Vitiated Conditions of Vata, Gout, Sciatica, Facial paralysis,
Arthritis etc
Medicines – Yograja guggulu, Sinhanada guggulu, triphla gugal, Kanchnar
guggulu, Lakshadi guggulum, Kanchnar Guggal
2.2. Vavding (Embelia ribes) :Vavding (Embelia ribes) :
Habitat –South india and South Gujarat, Fruit is used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Fruit powder is given with Jiggery for intestinal
worms in children
Classical – Vitiated Conditions of vata, piles, leucoderma, paralysis, colic,
constipation, ringworm infestation etc
Medicines – Vidangadi churna, Vidanga Taila, Vidangarishta, Sanjivani Vati,
Maha Manjishtadi kwath,

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3.3. Arni (Clerodendron Phlomidis) :Arni (Clerodendron Phlomidis) :
Habitat –Habitat – Throughout India and Gujarat, Root is used
Medicinal UseMedicinal Use ––asthma, obesity, diarrhoea, piles, rheumatism etc.
Classical Drugs - Dashmula kwatha, Dashmularishta, Agnimantha kwatha,
Ointment (lep) and essential oil.
4.4. Danti (Baliospermum montanum) :Danti (Baliospermum montanum) :
Habitat –Throughout India, North and South Gujarat, Roots is used.
Medicinal Use - flatulence,constipation, jaundice, leprosy, vesical calculi,
wounds, anaemia, leucoderma, fever and vitiated condition
of Vata.
Classical Drugs - Dantyarishta, Dantyadi churna, Danti haritaki
5.5. Dhavdi (Woodfordia fruticosa) :Dhavdi (Woodfordia fruticosa) :
Habitat –Throughout India and South Gujarat, Flowers are used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Flowers used fermentation
Classical – Vitiated Condition Kapha and Pitta, bleeding, infertility, skin
diseases, diarrhoea, diabetes,
Classical Drugs – Dhatakyadi taila, Dhatakyadi churna, Pushyanug churna,
Dhatakyadi Kwath, Rasamrut ras

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6.6. Ankol (Alagium salvifolium) :Ankol (Alagium salvifolium) :
Habitat –Throughout India and Gujarat, Seed oil is used.
Medicinal Use – Traditional – Fruits eaten to enhance eye sight.
Classical -Rheumatism, Leprosy etc.
Classical Drugs - Ankoladi taila, Tincture of A. Salvifolium
7.7. Bharangmool (Clerodendron serratum) :Bharangmool (Clerodendron serratum) :
Habitat –Throughout India and Gujarat (Dangs), Root is used.
Medicinal Use - Vitiated conditions of Kapha and Vata, scrofula, piles,
cough,asthma, bronchitis, dropsy, constipation, chronic
nasitis, leucoderma, leprosy, fevers, epilepsy etc.
Classical Drugs - Bharangyadi kwatha, Bharangyadi ghrita, Bharangyadi lep,
Kanakasava. Ashwagandhadi churna. Bharangyadi
avieha, Bharangyasav
8.8. Mindhan (Randia dumentorum) :Mindhan (Randia dumentorum) :
Habitat – Throughout india and North Gujarat, Fruit is used.
Medicinal Use - Tradition – Causing Vomiting in emergency and on
snake bite.
Classical - Vitiated conditions of Pitta and Kapha, inflammations,
leprosy, skin diseases, wounds, ulcers, tumours, cough,
asthma, debility, fever etc.
Classical Drugs - Randia oil, Madanadi churna, Madan lepa, Madan

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ClimbersClimbers
1.1. Galo (Tinospora cordifolia) :Galo (Tinospora cordifolia) :
Habitat –Throughout India and Gujarat, Stem is Used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional –Stem extractions use for all kinds of
fevers, Stems are fed to cattles to increase
milk production
Classical – Vitiated conditions of vata, arthritis, cancer, liver disorders,
leprosy, cough, genreal debility. It is also a important Rasayana.
Classical Drugs – Rasayana Churna, Samshamani Vati, Amrita kwath,
Amrita Guggulu, Amritarishta, Bal sogathi, Guduchi satva,
Guduchi ghrpt, Guduchi extract, Galo Ghanvati
2.2. Shatawari (Asparagus racemosus) :Shatawari (Asparagus racemosus) :
Habitat –Throughout India and Gujarat, Roots are used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional Juice of roots is fed to mothers to increase milk.
Classical – nervous disorders, acidity, diarrhoea, inflammations, tumours,
Vitiated condition and Vata and Pitta, Scalding of urine
Medicines – Shatavari Ghrita, narayan taila, Shatavari Syrup, Shatavari
Churna
3.3. Dodi (Leptadenia reticulata) :Dodi (Leptadenia reticulata) :
Habitat –North & South India and Gujarat, Whole Plant is used.
Medicinal Use -Traditional – A very good remedy for eye diseases and poor
vision. Leaves and Tender Fruits are used as
vegetable to decrease eye numbers.
Classical – Ophthalmopathy, cough, night blindness, fever.
Medicines –Jivantyadi Ghrita, Jivantyadi Lep, Jivantanti Churna.

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4.4. Anantmool (Hemidesmus indicus) :Anantmool (Hemidesmus indicus) :
Habitat –Throughout and Gujarat, Root is used.
Medicinal Use - Leprosy, Skin diseases, asthma, fever and general debility
Classical Drugs – Sarivadyasava, Sarivadi vati, Sarivadyavaleha,
5.5. Malkangni (Celastrus paniculata)Malkangni (Celastrus paniculata)
Habitat –Throughout india and Gujarat, Seed oil is used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Flowers eaten as vegetable and fruits pickled.
Classical – Good antidote for opium poisoning, stimulant, digestive, anti-
inflammatory, brain tonic
Classical Drugs - Jyotishmati Taila, Jyotishmati Gutica and Jyotismati Lep.
6.6. Vachhnag (Gloriosa superba) :Vachhnag (Gloriosa superba) :
Habitat – Southern and Eastern India and Central and South Gujarat,
Roots are used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Root paste applied externally in eczema
overnight
Classical – Vitiated conditions of Kapha and vata, Fever, cancer,
inflammations Promoting labour pain and expulsion of placenta
Medicines – Langli Rasayan, Kanakadi vati, Kashisadi taila

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7.7. Patha (Cyclea peltata) :Patha (Cyclea peltata) :
Habitat –Throughout India and Gujarat, Roots is used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Good drug for all types of fever and urinary
tract diseases.
Classical – Vitiated conditions of Kapha, Dysentery, fever, wounds, vomiting,
and cardiac disorders
Classical Drugs – Pathadi churna, pathadi ghrita, pathadi taila,
8.8. Garni (Clitoria ternatea) :Garni (Clitoria ternatea) :
Habitat – Throughout India and Gujarat, Whole Plant is used.
Medicinal Use - Ophthalmopathy, Piles, Migraine, insanity, Skin
diseases, vitiated conditions of Pitta and fevers
9.9. Hadsankad (Cissus quadragularis) :Hadsankad (Cissus quadragularis) :
Habitat –North and South India, Whole Plant is used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Used for bone fractures and dislocations.
Classical – Vitiated conditions of Vata and kapha, asthma, colic, leprosy,
epilepsy, fractures, swellings
Classical Drugs– Asthisandhan lepa, Narayan mandur, Loknath ras,
Lakshadi gugglu.

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10.10. Shikakai (Acacia Sinuata)Shikakai (Acacia Sinuata)
Habitat –Throughout India and North & South Gujarat, Fruits are used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Used for washing hair in combination with
amla and aritha.
Classical – Vitiated conditions of Pitta, burning sensation, leucoderma and
eczema
Classical use– Shikakai Soap and shampoo
11.11. Vidarikand (Pueraria tuberosa)Vidarikand (Pueraria tuberosa)
Habitat –Throughout and Gujarat, Root is used.
Medicinal Use – A good Rasayan used in Rheumatism, Swellings, ulcers,
diarrhoea, sexual debility, liver disorders.
Classical Drugs - Vidarikand churna, Kamdev modak
12.12. Kadva Parvar (Trichosanthes cucumerina) :Kadva Parvar (Trichosanthes cucumerina) :
Habitat –Throughout India and Gujarat, Whole plant is used.
Medicinal Use - Vitiated conditions of Pitta, burning sensation, fever, piles,
leprosy, jaundice, toxiemia, acidity etc.
Classical Durgs - Patoladi Kwath, Patoladi ghrita, Patoladi churna.

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HerbsHerbs
1.1. Satodi (Boerhavia diffusa) :Satodi (Boerhavia diffusa) :
Habitat –Throughout India and Gujarat, Root is used.
Medicinal Use -Traditional – Kwath given in internal and external pain and
swellings.
Classical – Inflammations, leucorrhoea, ophthalmia, lumbago, jaundice,
anaemia, cough and general debility
Classical Drugs – Punarnavashtak kwatha, Punarnavasava,
Punarnavadi Kwath
2.2. Kidamari (Aristilochia bracteolata) :Kidamari (Aristilochia bracteolata) :
Habitat –Bengal and South Gujarat, Leaves are used.
Medicinal Use – Traditional – Leaf juice to expel worms from ear.
Classical - with honey.Vitiated conditions of Kapha and Vata, intestinal
worms, foul ulcers, boils, skin diseases and intermittend fevers
3.3. Neerbrahmi (Bacopa monnieri) :Neerbrahmi (Bacopa monnieri) :
Habitat –Throughout India and Central & South Gujarat,
Tender shoots are used.
Medicinal Use -Insanity, tumours, ulcers, skin diseases, vitiated conditions of
Kapha and vata, to increase memory power
Classical Drugs - Brahmi panaka, Brahmi taila, Sarasvatarishta,
Sarasvata ghrita and Brahmi churna and syrup.

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4.4. Brahmi (Centella asiatica)Brahmi (Centella asiatica)
Habitat – Eastern and Southern India, Whole plant is used.
Medicinal Use - Vitiated conditions of Pitta, Insomnia, cardiac debility,
epilepsy, hoarseness, leprosy and to increase memory
power, It is also a Rasayan.
Classical Drugs- Brahmi Rasayan, Brahmi Vati, Brahmi Taila.
5.5. Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica) :Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica) :
Habitat –Western and Southern India and Gujarat, Root is used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Root paste applied on eczema.
Classical – Indigestion, worms, obesity, inflammations, leprosy,
itchy skin problems.
Classical Drugs - Chitrakadi vati, Chitraka ghrita, Chitrakadi Churana
6.6. Senna (Cassia angustifolia) :Senna (Cassia angustifolia) :
Habitat –South India, North Gujarat and Saurashtra. Leaves are used.
Medicinal Use - Constipation, leprosy, leucoderma, cough, typhoid fever and
vitiated conditions of Pitta and vata
Classical Drugs - Yashtyadi Churna, Dindayal Churna, Malasuddhi Churna,
Senna Tea and Senna churna

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7.7. Kariyatu (Andrographis paniculata) :Kariyatu (Andrographis paniculata) :
Habitat –Throughout Indian plains and Central and Northern Gujarat. Whole
plant used
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Decoction is given in all kinds of fever
Classical – Buring sensation, ulcers, all types of fevers, cough, skin
diseases, leprosy,
colic, and vitiated conditions of Pitta
Classical Drugs - Kalmegh Churna, Kalmeghasava, Sudarshan churna.
8.8. Bala (Sida cordifolia) :Bala (Sida cordifolia) :
Habitat – India – Throughout india and Gujarat, Root and seeds are used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Brush prepared from roots chewed in ashthma
and rheumatism and to release milk from
breast in mothers.
Classical – Leucorrhoea, asthma, sexual debility, general debility, arthrits,
insanity, rheumatism, diabetes
Classical Drugs - Baladi Kwath, Baladi Ghrita, Baladi Taila.
9.9. Shalparni (Desmodium gangeticum) :Shalparni (Desmodium gangeticum) :
Habitat – Throughout india and Gujarat, Whole plant is used.
Medicinal Use- Important ingredient of Dashmulla, used in vitiated
conditions of Vatta, Indigestion, dyspepsia, dysentery, fever,
coughs and a tonic.
Classical Drugs - Shalaprnyadi kwath, Dashmularishta, Dashmoola kwath

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10.10. Prushnaparni (Uraria picta) :Prushnaparni (Uraria picta) :
Habitat –Open forests of india and Gujarat, Whole plant is used.
Medicinal Use Important ingredient of Dashmulla, used in swellings, Heart
troubles, fevers, rheumatism, piles, fractures, skin diseases
Classical Drugs - Dasamoola Kwath, Dashmularishta and Mahasudarshan
churna
11. Pevto (Costus speciosus) :11. Pevto (Costus speciosus) :
Habitat – Throughout india and Gujarat, Root is used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional - Eaten as food in scarcity by Tribals of Bastar
in Chhatisgadh.
Classical – General debility, in Worms,, Sexual debility, Skin deseases,
and in the treatment of lumbago
Classical Drugs – Churna
12.12. Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) :Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) :
Habitat –Throughout india and Gujarat , Whole plant is used.
Medicinal Use – A good rasayan, used in High blood pressure, sexual
debility, diabetes, swellings, to increase memory power,
insanity, hair disorders, skin disordrs and heart trouble.
Classical Drugs - Sarasvat churna, Shankhpushpi churna, Medhya
Rasayana, Shankhvali churna, Shankhpushpi syrup

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13.13. Kamal (Nelumbo nucifera) :Kamal (Nelumbo nucifera) :
Habitat –Throughout india and Gujarat, Root and seed is used.
Medicinal Use - Traditional – Seed churna is given in smallpox.
Classical –Vitiated conditions of pitta, vomiting, leprosy, smallpox, dysentery,
Cough, burning sensation, fever, leprosy
Classical Drugs – Aravindasava, Kamal kakdi churna.

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Conservation and Development measuresConservation and Development measures
• Govt. of India vide its notification No. Z. 18020/19/97- MP Cell dated
24.11.2000 created NMPB,New Delhi for the Development of this
sector.
• As per the guidelines of NMPB, Govt. of Gujarat also established
SMPB vide its Notification No. F. No. 18020/9/2001 MP Board dated
27.11.2001.
• There are two schemes namely Promotional and Contractual
farming are under implementation.
• Under the Promotional Schemes Govt. institutions are involved for
the conservation of Medicinal Plants and Projects are sanctioned in
the limit of Rs. 30.00 lacs
• Under the Contractual Farming Scheme of Medicinal Plants, 30%
subsidy in the upper limit of Rs. 09.00 lacs is provided.
• The Guggal Plantation is kachchh and saurashtra and Asoka
Plantation is south Gujarat is being taken up on large scale.
• There are 10 herbal garden are maintained by this Directorate.
• The details of Promotional and Cotractual Framing Projects under
implementation by SMPB is given below -

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Promotional Projects: (Rs. in lacs)
Year Projects
submitted
Submitted
Projects
Cost
Projects
Sanctioned
Projects
Sanctioned
Cost
Amount
released
2001-02 00 00 03 40.00 12.00
2002-03 00 00 05 65.00 48.00
2003-04 05 67.40 02 16.00 11.00
2004-05 16 388.69 02 30.00 20.00
2005-06 17 328.37 09 113.50 50.50
2006-07 23 458.45 08 135.25 72.50
2007-08 15 1184.02 03 792.00 324.20
Total 76 2426.93 32 1191.75 538.20

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Contractual Farming Projects: (Rs. in lacs)
Year Projects
submitted
Submitted
Projects
Cost
Projects
Sanctioned
Projects
Sanctioned
Cost
Amount
released
2003-04 30 234.80 06 14.14 10.97
2004-05 83 92.22 02 01.45 00.74
2005-06 30 109.58 11 30.00 15.17
2006-07 121 298.33 28 13.487 6.743
2007-08 07 313.40 - - -
Total 271 1048.33 47 59.08 33.62

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Herbal Gardens InformationHerbal Gardens Information
Name of
Herbs
Garden s
Area
(in acre)
Year of
Estab.
No. of Species Total
Tree Shrub Climber Herbs
Gandhinagar 30 1976 94 50 27 63 234
Jeetnagar 200 1976 25 04 10 10 49
Vadiapalace 20 1975 47 17 18 38 117
Antarsuba 20 1976 29 17 21 35 102
Vashidanta 07 1979 24 03 05 09 41
Saputara 16 1979 25 06 09 17 57
Kukma 100 1979 05 01 02 02 10
Varod 20 1988 41 07 17 27 92
Rupvel 10 1988 45 24 16 05 90
Sasangiri 27 1988 113 45 39 47 244
Total 450 120 50 45 75 300

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