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A. Drugs of Plant Origin |
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Unani
Names |
English Names |
Scientific
Names |
Actions |
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1. Amba Haldi |
Mango Ginger |
Curcuma amada |
Bruises,
Sprains, Wounds |
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2. Aamla |
Emblic
Myrobalan |
Emblica
officinalis |
Astringent, Refrigerant |
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3. Aaqarqarha |
Pellitory,
Pyrethrum Root |
Anacyclus
pyrethrum |
Cough, Dysurea,
Epilepsy, Sexual debility, Nervous debility etc., Used for
salivation, Mild Anesthetic |
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4. Abhal (Aarar) |
Juniper
Berries, Mountain Cyperus |
Juniperus
communic |
Nervine Tonic, Antipyretic |
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5. Adas (Masoor) |
Lentil |
Lens esculenta
Moench |
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6. Adrak |
Ginger |
Zingiber
officinale |
Digestive, Carminative, Expectorants |
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7. Afsanteen |
Worm Wood,
Southern Wood |
Artemisia absinthium |
Hepatitis, Indigestion,
Jaundice, Hepatic disorders, Appetizer, Malaria etc., Antipyretic,
Antiseptic, Appetizer |
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8. Aftimoon |
Dodder or
Cuscuta |
Cuscuta
epithymum |
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9. Amaltas |
Indian Lebernum,
Drum, Stick Plant, Golder Shower, Purging Cassia |
Cassia fistula |
Anti-inflammatory, Purgative |
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10. Anar |
Pomegranate |
Punica granatum |
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11. Anba (Aam) |
Mango |
Mangifera
indica |
Astringent,, Antipyretic, Refrigerant |
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12. Angoor |
Grape |
Vitis vinifera |
Haemetinic |
13. Anjeer,
Anjra
(Khushk Dashti) |
Dried Fig |
Ficus carica |
Blood Purifier, Purgative detergent |
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14. Anjabar |
Bistort,
Adderwort, Snake Weed |
Polygonum
bistorta |
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15. Anisoon |
Anise, Aniseed |
Pimpinella
anisum |
Carminative, Digesting, Analgesi |
16. Aqaqia
(Kikar, Babul, Mughilan) |
Acacia |
Acacia arabica |
Diabetes
mellitus, Gonorrhea, Leucorrhoea, Sexual debility, Catarrh,
Cough etc. |
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17. Asaroon |
Asarbacca,
Hazelwort |
Asarum
europaeum |
Demulcent, Sedatives |
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18. Aspaghol |
Ispaghul,
Spogel Seeds |
Plantago ovata |
Nervine Tonic, Anti-inflammatory |
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19. Asl-us-Soos |
Liqourice |
Glycyrrhiza
glabra |
Antisecretary, Antacids, Demulcent, Mucolytic |
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20. Atees |
Monk's Hood,
Aconite |
Aconitum
heterophyllum |
Convalescence,
Cough, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, General Debility etc |
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21. Azaraqi (Kuchla) |
Nux Vomica |
Strychnos
nux-vomica |
Nervine Tonic, Stimulant |
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22. Babchi |
Babachi Seeds (Psoralia) |
Psoralia
corylifolia |
Blood Purifier, Stimulant |
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23. Badam (Shireen-o-Talkh) |
Almond |
Prunus
amygdalus |
Brain Tonic,
Laxative, Detergent, Mucolytic,
Anti-inflammatory, |
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24. Badiyan (Saunf) |
Fennel |
Foeniculum
vulgare |
Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Diuretic |
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25. Baharangi (Bharangi) |
Glory Tree,
Blue Flower, Beetle Killer |
Clerodendrum
serratum |
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26. Bakayin |
Persian Lilac,
Bead Tree |
Melia azedarach |
Antispasmodic,
Stimulant |
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27. Balela (Bahera) |
Beleric
Myrobalan |
Terminalia
bellirica |
Absorbient &
expellant, Brain Tonic |
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28. Baloot |
Acorn, Chestnut
Tree, Oak |
I.
Aesculus hippocastanum
II. Quercus incana
III. Quercus infectoria Olivier |
Astringent, Absorbent |
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29. Banafsha |
Sweet Violet |
Viola odorata |
Demulcent,
Diaphoretic, Laxative |
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30. Baobarang (Babrang) |
Embelia |
Embelia ribes
Burm |
Vermecidal,
Bilogogue |
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31. Batrang |
Plantain Tree |
I.
Plantago lanceolata
II. Plantago major |
Analgesic |
32.
Bazr-ul-Banj
(Khorasani Ajwayin) |
Henbane |
Hyoscymus niger |
Anesthetic |
33. Beesh
(Mitha Zahar, Atees) |
Aconite, Monk's
Hood |
I.
Aconitum napellus
II. Aconitum heterophyllum Wall |
Ittitative,
Local Anesthetic, Analgenic |
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34. Behidana (Behi) |
Quince |
Cydonia oblonga |
Demulcent,
Antitussive, Anticatarrhal, Anti-tuberculosis, Antipyretic |
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35. Behman
Safaid |
White Behen |
Centaurea behen |
Cardio tonic,
Aphrodisiac |
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36. Behman
Surkh |
Red Behen
(Sage) |
Salvia
haematodes |
Cardio tonic,
Aphrodisiac |
37. Behroza
(Biroza, Gandah Birozah) |
Pine |
Pinus
longifolia |
Disinfections,
Absorbent for ulcers |
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38. Biranj
Sathi (Chawal) |
Rice (Var.
Sathi) |
Oryza sativa |
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39. Bisbasa (Javetri) |
Mace |
Myristica
fragrans |
Carminative,
Exhilarant, Aphrodisiac, Melanagogal & phlegmegogue |
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40. Bisfayej |
Common Polypody |
Polypodium
vulgare |
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41. Brahmdandi |
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I.
Lamprachaenium micro-
cephalum
II. Tricholepis angustifolia |
Blood purifier,
Antipyretic, Bilogogue |
42. Buzidan
(Saleb, Khus-yat-us-Saleb) |
Saleb (Orchid) |
I.
Orchis latifolia
II. Orchis laxiflora
III. Orchis mascula |
Anti-inflammatory |
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43. Chaksu |
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Cassia absus |
Anti-inflammatory, Detergent |
44. Chameli
(Yasmeen, Yasmaan) |
Jasmine |
Jasminum
grandiflorum |
Exillerent,
Flavourinfagent |
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45. Chilghoza |
Edible Pine |
Pinus
gerardiana |
Nutrient,
Aphrodisiac |
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46. Chiraita |
Chirata (Indian
Gentian) |
Swertia chirata
Buch-Ham |
Blood Purifier,
Anthelmintic, Antipyretic, Laxative, Galactagogue |
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47. Chobchini |
China Root |
Smilax china |
Blood purifier,
Anti-inflammatory, Absorbent for ulcer |
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48.
Damm-ul-Akhwain |
Dragon's Blood |
Dracaena
cinnabari |
Absorbent,
Astringent |
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49. Darchini |
Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum
zeylanicum Blume |
Cardio tonic,
Carminative, Antiseptic, Mucolytic |
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50. Dhamaya (Dhamasa) |
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Fagonia cretica |
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51. Dirmana
Turki |
Sontonica
(Worm-seed) |
Artemisia
maritima |
Anthelmintic,
Vermicidal |
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52. Filfil
Daraz, Filfil Moya |
Long Pepper |
Piper longum |
Mucolytic,
Appetizer, Carminative |
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53. Filfil (Safaid/Siyah) |
Pepper (Black &
White) |
Piper nigrum |
Digestent,
Carminative, Antidote, Nervice Tonic |
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54. Funduq |
Hazel Nut |
Corylus
avellana |
Brain Tonic,
Nervice Tonic, Anabolic |
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55. Gandana |
Shallot |
I.
Allium ascalonicum
II. Asphodelus tenuifolius |
Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Analgeric, Lithotriptic,
Antipyretic |
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56. Gaozaban |
Cow's Tongue
Plant, Borage |
Borago
officinalis and other species of Boraginaceae |
Toxic, diuretic, Astringent, demulcent, General Tonic,
Aphrodisie |
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57. Gazar (Gajar) |
Carrot |
Baucus carota
sativa |
Expectorant,
Diuretic, Litho tropic |
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58. Ghafis (Gul-e-Ghafis) |
Persian Gentian |
Gentiana
olivieri |
Anti-inflammatory, Diphoretic, Blood purifier |
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59. Ghariqoon |
Agaricus (Mashroom) |
Agaricus alba |
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60. Gheekawar |
Aloe plant |
Aloe barbadenis |
Arthritis,
Asthma, UTI, Immunity, Hyperlipdermia, Arteriosderosis etc. |
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61. Gilo |
Moon Creeper,
Bile Killer |
Tinospora
cordifolia (Willd.) Miers |
Blood purifier,
Antipyretic |
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62. Gulnar (Gulnar
Farsi) |
Pomegranate
(Male variety) |
Punica granatum |
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63. Gul-e-Surkh
(Ward, Gulab) |
Rose |
Rosa damascena |
Laxative,
Exilerent,
Anti-inflammatory, |
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64. Gular |
Cluster Fig |
Ficus racemosa |
Antidierrhoeal |
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65. Gurmar Buti |
Small Indian
Ipecac |
I.
Gymnema sylvestre
II. Cephael's ipecacuanha (Brot.) |
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66.
Habb-ul-Neel (Kaladana) |
Indigo,
Pharbitis Nil |
I.
Indigofera tinctoria
II. Ipomoea hedracea |
Anthelmintic |
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67.
Habb-ul-Qilt (Kulthi) |
Horse Gram |
Dolichos
bilflorus |
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68.
Habb-ul-Rashaad
(Tukhm-e-Taratezak, Haloon) |
Garden Cress,
Rocket Plant |
Lepidium
sativum |
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69.
Habb-us-Salateen |
Croton |
Croton tiglium |
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70. Halela (Siyah,
Zard Kabuli) |
Chebulic
Myrobalan
(Black, yellow, brown) |
Terminalia
chebula |
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71. Hanzal |
Colocynth |
Citrullus
colocynthis |
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72. Heel Kalan |
Greater
Cardamom, Wild Cardamom |
Amomum
subulatum |
Hyperacidity,
Collie, Abdominal distention etc. |
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73. Heel Khurd |
Lesser Cardamom |
Elettaria
cardamomum Maton |
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74. Hilteet (Hing) |
Asafoetida |
Ferula foetida
Regel |
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75. Hina |
Henna |
Lawsonia
inermis |
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76. Hulba (Methi) |
Fenugreek |
Trigonella
foenum-graecum |
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77. Hummaz |
Sorrel |
Rumex
vesicarius |
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78. Inderjao
Shireen |
Dyer's Oleander, Blue Dying
Roseberry |
Wrightia
tinctoria |
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79. Inderjao
Talkh |
Conesse Bark
tree |
Holarrhena
antidysenterica |
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80. Ispand |
Wild Rue |
Peganum harmala |
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81. Izkhar |
Lemon Grass |
I.
Cymbopogon jwarancusa
II. Sun. Andropogon jwarancusa Jones, |
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82. Jadwar |
Delphinium |
Delphinium
denudatum |
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83. Jamun |
Black Plum |
Syzygium cumini
Skeels |
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84. Jao |
Barley |
Hordeum vulgare |
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85. Jauzbuwa |
Nutmeg |
Myristica
fragrans |
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86. Kababchini (Kankol) |
Cubeb |
Piper cubeba |
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87. Kachnal (Kachnar) |
Mountain Ebony |
Bauhinia racemosa |
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88. Kaddu |
Pumpkin, Musk Melon |
Cucurbita moschata |
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89. Kafoor |
Camphor |
Cinnamomum
camphora Nees |
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90. Kahruba |
Ambar |
Pinus
succinifera |
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91. Kahu |
Lettuce |
Lactuca sative |
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92. Kaknaj |
White Cherry,
Night Shade |
Physalis
alkekengi |
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93. Kakronda |
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Blumea
balsamifera |
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94. Kalonji (Kamazarius) |
Small Fennel |
Nigella sativa |
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95. Karafs |
Celery |
Apium
graveolens |
UTI, Digestive,
Hepatic disorders, Anxiety, Arthritis etc. |
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96. Karanj |
Indian Beach
Physic |
Pongamia
pinnata |
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97. Karanjwa |
Physic Nut,
Mulacca Bean, Nicker Nuts |
Caesalpinia
bonducella |
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98. Kasni |
Chicory |
Cichorium
intybus |
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99. Katan |
Lin Seed |
Linum
usitatissimum |
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100. Kateera (Katira) |
Gum Tragacanth,
Tragacanth |
Cochlospermum
religiosum Alston |
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101. Kath Safaid |
White Catechu |
Acacia
leucophloea |
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102. Kela (Mouz) |
Banana |
Musa
paradisiaca |
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103. Kharbuza |
Sweet Melon |
Cucumis melo |
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104. Khardal (Rai) |
Black Mustard |
Brassica nigra
Hook |
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105. Kharnob-e-Shami |
Carob Tree,
Locust Tree |
Ceratonia
siliqua |
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106. Khashkhassh
(Safaid/Siyah) |
Poppy seeds |
Papaver
somniferum |
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107. Khatmi |
Marsh Mallow,
Holly Hock |
Althaea
officinals |
Asthma,
Bronchitis, Common cold, Obesity etc. |
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108. Khiyar (Khira) |
Cucumber |
Cucumis sativus |
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109. Khubbazi |
Common Mallow |
Malva
sylvestris |
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110. Khulanjan |
Galangal,
Greater Galangal, Siamese Ginger |
Alpinia galanga |
Common cold,
Sexual debility, Gastric troubles etc. |
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111. Khufra |
Purslane |
Portulaca
oleracea |
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112. Khurma (Khajoor) |
Dates |
Phoenix
dactylifera |
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113. Kishniz |
Coriander |
Coriandrum
sativum |
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114. Koknar |
Opium |
Papaver
somniferum |
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115. Kundur |
Olibanum |
Boswellia
serrata |
Arthritis,
Asthma, Bronchitis, High LDL Cholesterol level, Myositis
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116. Kunjad (Siyah/Safaid),
(Till) |
Sesame,
Gingelly |
Sesamum indicum |
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117. Kutki |
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Picrorhiza
kurroa Royle |
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118. Leemu |
Lemon, Lime |
Citrus
aurantifolia Swingle |
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119. Lodh Pathani |
Lodh Tree, Lodh |
Symplocos
racemosus |
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120. Madar (Aak) |
Madar Tree |
Calotropis
gigantea |
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121. Maror Phali |
Indian Screw
Tree |
Helicteres
isora |
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122. Mastagi |
Mastich |
Pistacia
lentiscus |
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123. Mayeen Kalan |
Tamarix Galls
(Large) |
Tamarix gallica |
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124. Mughas (Maida Lakdi) |
Wild
Pomegranate |
I.
Litsea chinesis
II. Litsea sebifera |
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125. Muqil |
Bdellium |
Commiphora
mukul |
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126. Mur Makki |
Myrrh |
Commiphora
myrrha |
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127. Musli Safaid |
White Musale |
Chlorophytum
arundina-ceum Baker |
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128. Musli Siyah |
Black Musale |
Curculigo
orchioides |
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129. Nana (Pudina) |
The Marsh Mint
Weed |
Mentha arvensis |
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130. Nankhwah (Ajwayin) |
Ajowa seed,
Bishop's Weed |
Ptychotis
ajowan |
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131. Narjeel (Naryal) |
Coconut Tree |
Cocos nucifera |
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132. Narmushk (Nagkesar) |
Iron Wood Tree |
Mesua ferrea |
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133. Neel Kanthi
(Pashanbheda) |
Indian Gentian |
Gentiana Kurroo
Royle |
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134. Neem |
Margosa Tree |
Azadirachta
indica |
Blood purifier,
Antiseptic, Antibacterial etc. |
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135. Nilofar |
Water Lily |
I.
Nymphaea alba
II. Nymphaea lotus |
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136. Nishasta-e-Gandum |
Wheat Starch |
Triticum
aestivum |
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137. Ood-e-Balsan |
Balsam Wood |
Commiphora
opobalsamum |
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138. Ood-e-Hindi (Agar) |
Eagle Wood,
aloe Wood |
Aquilaria
agallocha |
General
Debility, Rheumatism, Asthma, Hypertension |
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139. Palaspapra (Dhak) |
Bengal Kino
Tree, Flame of the forest |
Kuntze |
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140. Pambadana
(Habb-ul-Qutn) |
Cotton Plant |
Gossypium
herbaceum |
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141. Panwar |
Sickle Senna |
Cassia tora |
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142. Peepal Chab |
Pepper Chaba |
Piper chaba
Hunter |
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143. Piyaz |
Onion |
Allium cepa |
Angina
pectoris, Sexual debility, Common cold, Hypertension |
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144. Qaranful (Laung) |
Clove |
Syzygium
aromaticum |
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145. Qimbeel (Kamila) |
Indian Kamila |
Mallotus
philippensis |
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146. Qirfa (Taj) |
Casia, Chinese
Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum
cassia Blume |
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147. Qurtum |
Safflower,
Bastard Saffron |
Carthamus
tinctorius |
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148. Qust |
Costus |
Saussurea lappa
C.B. Clarke |
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149. Qust Tulkh |
Costus |
Costus
speciosus |
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150. Raal |
White Damar,
Indian Copal Tree |
Vateria indica |
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151. Rasaut |
Indian Barberry |
Berberis
aristata |
Anemia,
Leucorrhoea, Menorrhegia, Vit. C deficiency etc. |
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152. Ratanjot |
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Onosma echiodes |
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153. Rewand Chini |
Rhubard, Rheum |
I.
Rheum Officianale Baillon
II. Rheum palmatum
III. Rheum emodi |
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154. Rubb-us-Soos |
Liquorice,
Sweet Wood |
Glycyrrhiza
glarba |
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155. Rufi |
Nut Grass |
Cyperus
rotundus |
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156. Sakbeenaj |
Sagapunum |
Ferula persica |
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157. Salab Misri
(Khusyat-us-Salab) |
Salep |
Orchis
latifolia |
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158. Saleekha (Taj) |
Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum
cassia Blume |
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159. Samagh-e-Arabi (Babool) |
Gum Acacia |
Acacia arabica |
Diabetes
mellitus, Sexual debility, Catarrh, Cough, Diarrhoea etc. |
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160. Samagh-e-Dhak (Palas) |
Bengal Kino,
Flame of the Forest |
Butea
monosperma |
Diarrhoea,
Dysentery, Leucorrhoea, Sexual debility etc. |
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161. Sambhalu |
Negundo |
Vitex negundo |
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162. Sana (Mecca Senna) |
Senna,
Tinnevelly Senna |
Cassia
angustifolia |
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163. Sandal Safaid |
Sandal Wood |
Santalum album |
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164. Sapistan (Lasora) |
Common
Sebestens |
Cordia
dichotoma |
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165. Saqmonia |
Scammony |
Convolvulus
scammonia |
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166. Sarphuka |
Purple
Tephrosia |
Tephrosea
purpurea |
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167. Sarson |
Mustard |
Brassica
campestris |
Back pain,
Headache, Constipation, Muscular cramp, Rheumatism etc. |
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168. Satwar |
Asparagus |
Asparagus
racemous |
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169. Sazaj |
Indian Cassia
Lignea |
Cinnamomum
tamala Nees & Eberm |
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170. Seb |
Apple |
Malus
sylvestris |
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171. Shahtara |
Fumitory |
Fumaria
parviflora |
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172. Shalgham |
Turnip |
Brassica rapa |
Cough,
Diarrhoea, Sexual debility, Sneezing, Stress etc. |
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173. Shaqaq-ul-Misri |
Wild Parsnip |
Pastinaca
secacul |
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174. Sheetraj Hindi |
Ceylon Lead
Wort |
Plumbago
zeylancia |
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175. Sibr |
Aloe Plant |
Aloe
barbadensis |
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176. Singhara |
Water Chest
Nut, Singhara Nut |
Trapa bispinosa |
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177. Sumaq |
Sumach, Japan
Wax Tree |
Rhus coriaria |
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178. Sumbul-ut-Teeb |
Indian Valerian |
Nardostachys
jatamansi |
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179. Suranjan Talkh |
Colchicum
(Bitter) |
Syn. aleriana
jatamansi |
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180. Tabasheer |
Bambu Manna |
Colchicum
luteum Baker |
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181. Talmakhana |
Gorgan Nut |
Bambusa bambos |
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182. Tamar Hindi |
Tamarind |
Euryale ferox |
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183. Tambol (Paan) |
Betel Leaf |
Tamarindus
indica |
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184. Tarbuz |
Water Melon |
Piper beetle |
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185. Tudri (Safaid/Surkh/Zard) |
Wall Flower
(White, Red, Yellow) |
I.
Lepidium iberis
II. Cheiranthus cheiri
III. Marhiola icana |
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186. Turanj |
Citron |
Citrus medica |
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187. Turb |
Radish |
Raphanus
sativus |
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188. Turbud |
Turpeth |
Operculina
turpethum
Silva-Manso |
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189. Unnab |
Jujube |
I.
Zizyphus jujuba
II. Zizyphas sativa |
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190. Usara Rewand |
Rhubarb, Rheum |
I. Rheum
emodi
II. Garcinia hanburri |
|
|
191. Ushba Maghrabi |
Medican Sarsaparilla |
Smilax aristolochaefolia Miller |
|
|
192. Ustukuddus |
French Lavender |
Lavandula stoechas |
|
|
193. Waj-e-Turki |
Sweet Flag |
Acorous calamus |
Amenorrhea,
Asthma, Sexual debility, Hysteria, Hepatic disorders |
|
194. Zafran |
Saffron |
Crocus sativus |
Cardiotonic,
Detergent,
Anti-inflammatory |
|
195. Zanjabeel |
Ginger |
Zingiber officianale |
Carminative,
Digestive |
|
196. Zarambad |
Zedoary |
I. Curcuma zedoaria
II. Zingiber zerumber |
Stimulant,
Carminative,
Expectorant, Demulcent,
Diuretic |
|
197. Zar-e-Ward |
Rose |
Rosa alba |
Astringent |
|
198. Zarishk |
Barberry |
Berberis aristata |
Anemia,
Gastritis, Hepatitis, Malaria,
Anti-inflammatory,
Astringent, Refrigerant,
Carminative, Appetizer |
|
199. Zeera Safaid |
Caraway |
Cuminum cyminum |
Carminative,
Digestive,
Amenogoggue |
|
200. Zeera Siyah |
Black Caraway |
Carum carvi |
Digestive,
Carminative,
Amenogoggue |
