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International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research 2011;3(3):64-73
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Research Article

Common Herbal Plant in Uttarakhand, Used in The Popular

Medicinal Preparation in Ayurveda
Rakhi Rawat* and D P Vashistha

Department of Botany, H.N.B. Garhwal University (A Central University),

Srinagar Garhwal- 246 174, Uttarakhand, India

ABSTRACT
A survey was conducted at different herbal drug stores in Uttarakhand, to list plants components of
various Ayurvedic formulations being sold. The list contained about 150 medicinal plants. The most notable
among them are Aconitum heterophyllum, Acorus calamus, Adhatoda zeylanica, Asparagus racemosus,
Aleo barbadensis, Andrographis paniculata, Boerhavia diffusa, Bergenia ligulata, Callicarpa macrophylla,
Cissampelos pareira, Eclipta prostrata, Evolvulus alsinoides, Hedychium spicatum, Picrorhiza kurrooa,
Swertia chirayita, Oroxylum indicum, Plumbago zeylanica, Ricinus communis, Sida cordifolia, Solanum
nigrum, Tribulus terrestris, Tinospora cordifolia, Valeriana jatamansi, Vitex negundo, Withania somnifera
and Zanthoxylum armatum. The listed plants are given complete description viz, taxonomy, habitat, branded
drug etc. It is also evident that few herbal plants : Acorus calamus, Aconitum hetrophyllum , Aegle
marmelos, Asparagus racemosus , Boerhavia diffusa, Callicarpa macrophylla, Eclipta prostrata, Gloriosa
superba, Hedychium spicatum, Oroxylum indicum, Picrorhiza kurrooa, Plumbago zylanica, Vitex negundo
etc, are regular constituent of several medicines, while Amaranthus polygonum, Cinnamonum zylanicum,
Coriandrum sativum, Solanum nigrum, Symplocos racemosa are used in preparation of specific drugs . The
present study assumes significance in selection of herbal plants recommended for cultivation and
emphasizes herbal potential of Uttarakhand.

Key words: Ayurvedic formulation, herbal plants, habit, medicinal demand.

INTRODUCTION Therefore, it is essential to undertake a study to

Uttarakhand Government since its enlist of various herbal plants actually used in
inception has projected itself as a herbal state in popular herbal medicines being presently marketed
recognized for its inherited rich biodiversity and to ascertain the medicinal and economic value of
ethnic herbal traditions. In view of increasing global individual plants.
popularity of herbal medicinal, cultivation of herbal In present paper a comprehensive list of
plants to ensure constant supply can be an important medicinal plants is presented in view of their
alternate source of economy in the state. Recently medicinal demand and their availability in
the state Government has introduced several Uttarakhand .
incentives for the popularization of cultivation of
herbs. However, the various efforts may go fruitless
unless a scientific and systematic study is
undertaken to support the Government efforts. The
choice of right plant selected for cultivation would
be a crucial step. The flora of Garhwal has been
already extensively explored by several botanists
(Gaur1999; Naithani 1984-85; Bawa 1993; Bhatt et
al 2007). It comprises about 18000 plants species.
Further, the perusal of available herbal reports
(CIMAP report) revealed that as many as 1784
species are having some medicinal uses.
Recommending this seemingly large number of
plants would be impracticable and considerable
discretion would have to be applied for selecting a
herb for cultivation. However, the accumulated
literature remains clueless about the selection and
Fig: 1
preference of economic cultivable herbal plants.

*Author for Correspondence

E-Mail: drrakhi.rawat@gmail.com
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Some prominent Plants of Uttarakhand

Woodfordia fruiticosa Azadirachta indica

Withania somnifer Plumbago zeylanica

Lawsonia alba Boerhavia diffusa

MATERIAL AND METHODS
A survey was undertaken of different drug
stores selling herbal product in Uttarakhand and
comprehensive list of the herbal component of
various Ayurvedic drugs was prepared. Each herbal
plant, noted as component of particular branded
drug prescribed for particular remedy, was given
complete taxonomic identification and habit and
habitat details by consulting taxonomical literature
and flora of the region viz. Flora of the District
Garhwal North West
Himalaya ,with ethnobotanical notes,(Gaur1999),
Flora of Chamoli (Naithani 1984-85), Flora of
Kumaon (Osmastone 1927).Every plant was
provided with details such as botanical name,
family,
vernacular name and habit. Notes were also
prepared on the medicinal used plants part and
Ayurvedic medicine prepared from them.
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Observation of different popular herbal
prescription drugs have revealed that less than 150

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Table.1: characterizing the herbal constituents of popular Ayurvedic drugs, summary details in the text.
Botanical name Parts use Habit Ayurvedic Formulation
Local name (Family)
1 Abies pindrow Royle Bark Tree Vigroll
Raga (Pinaceae)
2 Abrus precatorious L. Seed and Climber Tranquil
Ratti (Fabaceae) roots

3 Abutilon indicum (L.) Fruit, Shrub Diabecon

Atibalaa (Malvaceae) leaves,
bark, seed
and roots
4 Achillea millefolium L Whole plant Herb Geriforte, Bonnisan, Liv-52
Momoduru (Asteraceae)

5 Achyranthes aspera L Roots and Herb Cystone, Nefrotec

Apamarga (Amarantacaea) leaves

6 Acorus calamus L. Rhizomes Herb Chandraprabha vati,

Vacha (Araceae) Sanjivani vati, Saraswat churn,
Ashwagandharista, Laghu vishgarbha tel,
Abana tebles, Sumento , Pigmento,
Mentat, Alarsin, M2 -Tone.
7 Aconitum heterophyllum Roots Herb Agnikumar ras, Anand bhairavras,
wall.ex. Royle Pushyanug churn, Ativisha churn,
Atis (Ranunculaceae) Chandraprabha vati.
8 Acacia catechu ( L.F.) Willd Wood bark Tree Pigmnto
Kher (Mimosaceae)
9 Acacia nilotica (L.)Delile Bark Tree Diarex, Evecare, Dental cream
Babool (Mimosaceae) (Himalaya)
10 Adhatoda zeylanica Medic. Leaves, Shrub Vasakamadu, Vasavaleha, Vasakasva,
Vasaka (Acanthaceae) roots Kasni, Kankasava Livomyn, M2-Tone,
Styplon, Diakof, Geriforte.
11 Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa Fruit, roots Tree Bilvadi kwath, Bilava churn, Bilva-
Bael (Rutaceae) bark majjadi yog, Dasamoo -larist, Tentex
forte, Lukol, Diarex, Sumento (Tablets).
12 Asparagus racemosus Willd Roots Shrub Femiplex, Neo, M2-Tone, Ojus,
Satawari (Liliaceae) Himaplasia, Tentex Geriforte, Lukol,
Renalka.
13 Aleo barbadensis (Miller) Leaves Herb Livomyn, Pigmento, Livosyp, Diabecon,
Kumari (Liliaceae) Herbolax, Reostra
14 Alternanthera sessilis (L) Leaf Herb Clarina
Matsyakshi (Amaranthaceae)
15 Allium cepa L Whole plant Herb Neo, Gerifort
Piaze (Alliaceae)
16 Allium sativum L bulb Herb Appentonic fote, Lesuna
Lasuna (Alliaceae)
17 Amaranthus polygamus acut. Leaves Herb Femiplex
non.L
Chuali (Amaranthaceae)
18 Andrographis paniculata Whole plant Herb Livomyn, Pigmento , Hepatogard, Purim,
Wall. ex.Nees Talekt
Kalmegh (Acanthaceae)
19 Anethum sowa Roxb.ex Leaves Herb Vomiteb, Mental, Himacospaze,
Fleming Bonnisan, Abana.
Sowa (Apiaceae)
20 Argyrcia nervosa (Burm.f.) Whole plant Climber Confido, Gerifort, Steman, Tentx forte
Vriddadaru(Convolvulaceae)
21 Azadirachta indica A. Juss Leaves Tree Livosyp, Hepatogard, Pilex
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seeds ,
flowers
22 Bacopa monnieri (L) Wettst Whole plant Herb Bharmi churn, Bharmi ghrit, Brahmi
Jalbirahmi(Scrophulariaceae) rasayan
23 Bauhinia variegata L. Stem bark Tree Kanchanar gugulu, Kanchnar kwath,
Kanchnar (Caesalpiniaceae) Ushirasava, Chandanasava
24 Berberis aristata (D.C.) Roots, root Shrub Femiplex, Livomyn
Kingore (Berberidaceae) bark, stem
25 Berberis lycium Royle Roots, roots Shrub Pushyanug churn, Aswagantharista,
Daruharidra (Berberidaceae) bark and Khadirarista, Patrangasava
stem
26 Bergenia ligulata (wall) Rhizomes Herb Ashmeriher kwath, Pashanbhedadi
Engle. kwath, Pushyanug churn, Vatvidhv ansak
Silpara (Saxifragaceae) ras. Cystone tablets.
27 Boerhavia diffusa L Roots Herb Punarnava kwath, Punarnava -sova,
Punarnava (Nyctaginaceae) Punarnavadi mandoor, Punarnavadi
guggulu, Abana, Crush, Lukol, Geriforte,
Livomyne,
28 Bombax malabaricum DC Bark , fruits Tree Femiplex, M2-tone (Tablets & tonic)
Semal (Bombaceae) and seeds
29 Boswellia serrata (Roxb.ex Bark and Tree Rumalaya forte, Rumalaya gel, Shallaki
Colebr) gum
Shallaki (Burseraceae)
30 Butea monosperma (Lam.) Gum, seeds Tree Krmighna churn, Krimimudgar ras,
Tabu and flowers Krmikutharras, Plashbeejj churn. Plash
Dhak (Fabaceae) ghrit, Crush Lukol
31 Butea parviflora Roxb.ex.DC. Bark ,root Tree Hair loss cream (Himalaya),Hairzone
Palashbheda (Fabaceae) and stem
32 Callicarpa macrophylla Vahl. Flowers Shrub Priyangwadi tel, Ashwagandharista,
Daiya (Verbenaceae) buds Dasamoolarist, Chandana sava,
Draksharista, Eladi churn.
33 Cassia absus L. Seeds Herb Parpaundrik kwath, Khadiradi vati and
Cheaksu (Caesalpiniaceae) Surma.
34 Cassia fistula L. Fruits and Tree Aragvadhadirsta, Aragvadhadighrita,
Amaltas (Caesalpiniaceae) roots Aragvadhadi tel, Agni- kumar churn,
Kankayan gutika.
35 Cassia occidentalis L. Leaf Herb Bonnisan, Geriforte, Liv 52, Herbolax
Kasondi (Caesalpiniaceae)
36 Cedrus deodara (Royale Wood oil Tree Devdaryadi kwath, Mahamash tel,
ex.D.Don ) and bark Khadirarista Dasant lep, M2 Tone
Devdara (Pinaceae)
37 Celastrus paniculatus Willd Seeds and Shrub Jyotismasti tel, Himcotin cream, Sexotex
Kaunya (Celastraceae) seeds oil cream Gerifort, Remem, Sumenta( Tab &
syrup)
38 Centella asiatica (L.) Urban Whole plant Herb Brahmi vati, Brahmi ghrit, Brahmi tel,
Brahmi (Apiaceae) Saraswatarista, Geriforte, Mental (Teb&
syp)
39 Cinnamomum tamala (Ham.) Leaves and Tree Lodhrasava, Vasasava, Sudarshan churh,
Nees ex.Eberm. bark Chandraprabha vati, Yograj guggulu,
Tejpatta (Lauraceae) Dasamoolarista, Aswagandharisata
40 Cissampelos pareira L.Var. Roots Shrub Pusyanug churn, Pathadi kwath,
Hirsuata Mahayograj guggulu Agnimukh churn.
Pahre (Menispermaceae)
41 Cinnamomum zeylanicum Bark Tree Vomiteb
Nees
Dalchini (Lauraceae)
42 Coriandrum sativum L Fruit Herb Livomyn
Dhaniya (Apiaceae)
43 Cuminum cyminum L. Frit Herb Ojus , Femiplex, M2- Tone, Apimore
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44 Cyperus rotundus L. Tuberous Herb Pigmento

Motha (Cyperaceae) roots
45 Datura stramonium L. Leaves, Herb Kankasava, Maha laxmi vilas ras,
Dhatura (Solanaceae) flowering Asthma relief Alarex, Spasmolin
tops and
seeds
46 Daucus carotaL. Seed Herb Lip balm, Oxitard
Gajar (Apiaceae)
47 Didymocarpus pedicellata Leaf Herb Cystone, Nefrotec
R.Br
Shilapuspha (Gesneriaceae)
48 Dioscorea bulbifera L. Roots Herb Chayavanpras, Mahamash tel, Narsingh
Genthi (Dioscoreaceae) tel, Grabbdharin vati,
49 Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. Whole Herb Bhringrajasava, Sutsekherras Anand
Bhringraja (Asteraceae ) plants bhairas ras,Acidocid syrup, Geriforte
Mahabhringraj tel, Gandhak rasayana,
Livomyn, Neo, Ojus, M2- tone,
Hepatogard.
50 Elettaria cardamomum Maton Seed Herb Abana, Bonnisan,, Geriforte, Koflet
Elaechi (Zingiberaceae) lozenge, Luol, Mentat, Renalka,
Anxocare, Digyton, Bresol,
Chyavanaprasha
51 Emblica officinalis Gaertn. Fruit Tree Amlaki churn, Triphala chrn, Triphala
Amla (Euphorbiaceae) ghrit, Brahmi amla tel, Fresh fruit pulp
52 Embelia ribes Burm.f. Seed , fruit Shrub Abana, Diakof, Mentat, Purim, Talekt,
Vidanga (Myrsinaceae) and bark Dental cream (Himalaya), Anxocare,
Appetonic forte,
53 Ephedra gerardiana Wall ex. Stem Shrub Som kalp, Swankalp.
Stopf.
Tutgautha (Ephedraceae)
54 Eucalyptus globules Labill. Leaf, bark Tree Cold balm (Himalaya), Erina, Savon
Lyptus (Myrtaceae) and, oil
55 Eugenia jambolana.Lam Bark and Tree M2-Tone
Jamun (Myrtaceae) seed
56 Evolvulus alsinoides L. Whole plant Herb Sumento
Sankhpuspi (Convolulaceae)
57 Ficus caraca L. Fruit and Tree Refreshing fruit pack (Himalaya)
Fig (Moraceae) latex
58 Ficus glomerata Roxb., Pl. Fruit, Bark Tree Femiplex.
Corom and roots
Gular (Moraceae)
59 Ficus benghalensis (Linn) Fruits, Tree M2-Tone
Bargad (Moraceae) barks and
leaves
60 Foeniculum vulgare Mill Whole plant Herb Abana, Mentat, Anxocare, Galactin,
Sanuf (Apiaceae) Hiora-mouthwash
61 Fumaria indica (Haussk.) Whole plant Herb Arvindasava,Chandrakala ras,
Pugsley Chandanasava, Mahasudorshan kwath
Pit papra (Fumariaceae) Livomyn drops
62 Gaultheria fragrantissima Leaf and Shrub Rumalaya gel, Rumalaya liniment, Pain
Wall fruit balm (Himalaya)
Jalan-thrait (Ericaceae)
63 Gloriosa superba L. Rhizomes Herb Mohavishgarbh tel, Nirundi tel,
Kalihari and seeds Rumalaya cream, Langali rasayan.
Liliaceae
64 Glycyrrhiza glabra L. Stem and Herb Abana, Diabecon, Diakof, Geriforte,
Muleti (Fabaceae) root Herbolax, Himcocid, Koflet,Menosan,
Septillin, Rumalaya forte, Himpyrin,
Regurin, Yastimadhu, Bleminor,
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Gambhari (Verbenaceae) flower and

leaf
66 Hedychium spicatum Ham.ex Rhizomes Herb Shatyadi chrun, Dasamoolarista,
smith Kankayan gutika, Vomiteb, Chikara,
Banhaldi (Zingiberaceae) Lahmina,Jivahakalpa, Himanshu tel.
67 Hemidesmum indicus(L.)R.Br Root Shrub Evecare, Renalka
Anantamul (Asclepiadaceae)
68 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Fruit Shrub Erina plus,
Gudehal (Malvaceae)
69 Holarrhena antidysenterica Barks and Shrub Kutajarista, Kutajahan vati, Kutajawteha
Wall. ex.A.DC seeds ras, Karpur ras
Karu (Apocynaceae)
70 Hygrophila auriculata Root, leaf Herb Confido, Lukol, Speman, Tentex royal,
(Schumach) Heine and seed Spemanvet
Talimkhana (Acanthaceae)
71 Hyoscyamus niger L. Seed Herb Muscle & Joint rub (Himalaya),
Parasika yavani (Solanaceae)
72 Hygrophila spinosa T Leaves, Herb Femiplex, Crush
Talimkhana (Acanthaceae) seeds and
roots
73 Hyssopus officinalis L. Whole plant Shrub Diakof, Koflet
Jufa (Laminaceae)
74 Juglans regia L. Leaves , Tree Amritpras ghrit , Dantasodhak, Yavih
Akhrot (Juglandaceae) stem bark
and fruits
75 Lawsonia alba Lam. Leaves Shrub Femiplex
Mehandi (Lythraceae)
76 Leptadenia reticulate (Retz.) Leaf and Shrub Confido, Speman, Galactin,
Dori (Asclepiadaceae) root Chyvanprasaha
77 Linum usitatissimum L. Seed Herb Canisep, Scavon
Atasi (Linaceae)
78 Mangifera indicia L. Fruits , Tree M2-tone
Aam (Acanthaceae) seeds and
Bark
79 Mallotus philippensis (Lamk.) Ripe fruits Tree Krimikuthar ras , Krimighatini vati,
Kmbhal (Euphorbiaceae) Kshisadi ghrit, Herbinol cream
80 Melia azedarach L. Leaves Tree Pigmento
Daikan (Meliaceae) barks and
fruits
81 Mentha arvensis L. Leaf Herb Rumalaya gel, Muscle & joint rub
Pudina (Mimosaceae) (Himalaya)
82 Mentha spiata L Leaf Herb Muscle & joint rub (Himalaya)
Pahari pudina (Mimosaceae)
83 Mimosa pudica L. Root Herb Pilex, Styplon
Lajjalu (Mimosaceae)
84 Moringa pterygosperma Root Tree Septilin , Rumalaya, Pain massage oil
Gaertn (Himalaya), HimRop vet, Himfertin
Shigru (Morignaceae)
85 Mucun pruriens (L.) DC. Roots and Climber Kawanch pak, Kawanch churn, Kamdev
Kauch hairs on ghrit, Ashwagandha churn, Musli pak,
(Fabaceae) pods Dhatupaustic churn, Agstya haritaka,
Badam pak, Strenex, Tentax forte,
Speman tab.
86 Myrica esculenta Ham. Barks and Tree Katphaladi churn, Purhyanug churn,
ex.D.Dun. fruits Khadiradi gutika, Irimedadi tel,
Kaphal (Myricaceae) Brihatphal ghrit.
87 Nardostachys jatamansi DC Whole plant Herb Abana, Mentat, Rumalaya, Anxocare
Jatamansi (Valerianaceae)
88 Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn Rhizome, Herb Arvindasava, Pushyanug churn, Sarivadi
Kamal (Nelumbonaceae) flowers and vati, drakshavleha.

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89 Nepeta hindostana (heyne ex Whole plant Herb Abana
Roth)Haines
Billilotin (Lamiaceae)
90 Nerium odorum Blanc Leaf and Shrub Inflamin vet
Kaner (Apocynaceae) root
91 Ocimum sanctum L Whole plant Herb Abana, Diabecon, Diakof, Koflet,
Tulsi (Lamiaceae) Ophthacare, Rumalaya, Canisep,
Scavonvet, Hiora-K-mouthwash, Bresol,
Dabecon
92 Onosma bracteatum Wall Root Herb Cyston, Diakof, Koflet, Nefrotec
Bal-jari (Boraginaceae)
93 Operculina turpethum Root Climber Herbalax
(L)Manso
Triputa (Convolvulaceae)
94 Oroxylum indicum (L.) vent Root bark Tree Dasomoolarista, Dasamooll kwath,
Tantia (Bignoniaceae) Pushyanug churn, Amritarista,
Mahanarayan tel Chayavanpras etc.
95 Phyllanthus fraternus Webster Whole plant Herb Chyavranpras, Swanshar kwath, Kashhar
Jarmala (Euphorbiaceae) kwath, Satpatradi churn, Tonali
Livomyn, Livomap (tab & syrup).
96 Picrorhiza kurrooa Royle ex Rhizomes Herb Arogyavardhi vati, Laxmi narayan ras,
Benth. and roots Mahayogray guggulu, Amritarista,
Kutaki (Scrophulariaceae) Cruminillsyrup, Livertone,Carminex,
Pigmeto, Livomyn, Hepatogard, Calcury
Apimore ( Teb& tonic)
97 Pinnus roxburghii Sarg Bark and Tree Rumalaya gel/ Rumalaya vet, Cold balm,
Chir (Pinaceae) resin Pain balm (Himalaya)
98 Pistacia khinjuk Socks. Leaves, Tree Shringyandi churn, Dashmularista,
Kakarsingi (Anacardiaceae) petiole and Kantakari Avaleha, Chyavanpras
branches Nokufcough, Kasni.
99 Plumbago zeylanica L. Roots Shrub Chitrakadi vati, Chitrak haritake, Chitrak
Chitrak (Plumbaginaceae) ghrit Mahasankh vati, Mahamritaunjay
ras, Pigmento, Liv-52, Alarsin, Vigiroll.
100 Polygonatum verticillatum (L) Rhizomes Herb Chyavanpras, Triphala ghrit, Bramh
All rasayan, Mahanarayan tel
Kantula (Liliaceae)
101 Pongamia pinnata (L). Flower and Tree Erina plus
Karanjua (Fabaceae) seed
102 Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb Gum leaf Tree Diabecon, Diabetes, Nourishing cream
Bijesar (Fabaceae) and flower (Himalaya)
103 Pueraria tuberosa (Roxb. Tuber Shrub Vidari churn, Laxamivilasras, Narsing
Ex.Willd) churn, Ashwagandha churn, Saraswatista,
Siralu (Fabaceae) Chyvanpras.
104 Punica granatum L. Fruits Shrub Dadimastak churn, Dadimadi ghrit,
Dadim (Punicaceae) Lavanbhaskar churn Eladi churn.
105 Rauwolfia serpentine (L) Root Shrub Confido, Lukol, Serpira
Sarpgandha (Apocynaceae)
106 Rheum australe D. Don Rhizomes Herb Lavanbhaskar churn, Mahajwarankush
Chukri (Polygonaceae) and roots ras, Gurukulbal ghutti, Livertone,
Uteronol
107 Ricinus communis L. Roots, root Shrub Erand pak, Erand tel Balarista,
Arandi (Euphorbiaceae) bark , Pradrantak lauh, Bishgorbh tel, Cibolic
leaves and capsules.
seeds
108 Rubia cordifolia L. Roots Climber Mahamanjisthadyarista,
Majethi (Rubiaceae) herb Mahamanjisthadi ark, Manjisthadi tel,
Mahanarayan tel, Ashwagandharista.
109 Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn Fruits Tree Maha laxadi tel
Ritha (Sapindaceae)

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110 Sarca asoca (Roxb.) Bark and Tree Evercare, Menosan

Ashoka (Caesalpiniaceae) leaf
111 Shorea robusta Roxb. ex. Leaves and Tree Arshonyte forte.
Sal (Dipterocarpaceae) bark
112 Sida cordifolia L. Leaves and Herb M2 -Tone
Balu (Malvaceae) roots
113 Sphaeranthus indicus L. Whole plant Herb Geriforte, Diabecon
Mundi (Asteraceae)
114 Spinaciae oleracea Leaves and Herb Manoll
Palak (Chenopodiaceae) fruits
115 Solanum nigrum L. Whole plant Herb Pigmento
Makoi (Solanaceae)
116 Solanum surattense Burm. F. Whole Herb Kantakariavleha, Kantakari ghrit,
Kantakari (Solanaceae) plants Vyaghiharitaki, Chyavanpras,
Dasamoolarist, Dasamool kwath
117 Solanum anguivi Lamk. Whole plant Shrub Brahtyadi kwath, Dasamoolarista ,
Kandyari (Solanaceae) Dasamool kwath, Chyavanpras ,
Mahasudarshan churn, Mahanarayan tel
118 Strychnos nux- vomica L. Seed Tree Tentex forte
Kuchla (Loganiaceae)
119 Symplocos racemosa Roxb Bark Shrub Evercare, Styplon, Himfertin
Lodhra (Symplocaceae)
120 Swertia chirayita Roxb. ex. Whole plant Herb Pigmento and Diabacon.
Fleming
Chiraita (Gentianaceae)
121 Symplocos racemosa Roxb. Bark and Shrub M2- Tone
Ladha (Symplocaceae) leaves
122 Tagetes minuta L. Flowering Herb Essential oil
Jangali genda (Asteraceae) tops
123 Taxus baccata auct. (Non L.) Leaves and Tree Talisadi churn, Lavanbhaskar churn,
Thuner (Taxaceae) bark Sudarshan churn, Kanksava
124 Tecomell undulate (D.Don) Bark Shrub Liv-52
Rohitaka (Bignoniaceae)
125 Terminalia bellirica (Gaerth.) Fruits Tree Triphala churn, Triphala kwath,
Roxb. Sanjivani vati, Kutajavaeleha, Herbotone
Bahera (Combretaceae) Hepatogard
126 Terminalia chebula (Gertn.) Frits Tree Haritaki churn, Triphala churn, Agastgy
Retx haritaki aveleha, Abhyarista, Triphala
Harrd (Combretaceae) ghrti, Chitrak, Haritaki, M2 tone,
Hepatogard, Ojus, Mentat, Liv-52 ,
Herbolax Pilex, Menosan, Gerforte,
Abana
127 Terminalia arjuna (Roxb) ex. Bark Tree Sumenta, Mental, Menosan, Geriforte,
DC Reosta, Liv-52 Mentat.
Arjuna (Combretaceae)
128 Tephrosia purpurea Pers. Whole plant Herb Livomyn, Pigmento
Pal (Fabaceae)
129 Thalictrum foliolosum DC. Roots Herb Surma (Yogi Pharmacy)
Kirmuri (Ranunculaceae)
130 Tribulus terrestris L. Seeds Herb Manoll, Calcury
Gukhru (Zygophyllaceae)
131 Trigonella foenumgraecum L Seed and Herb Foot cream (Himalaya), Revitalizing hair
Methi (Fabaceae) fruit oil, Geriforte aqua, Immunol
132 Tinspora cardifolia (Willd.) Stem Climber Giloy satva, Amritasava, Amritarista,
Hook Fr Ashwaganda churn, Chandra, prabha
Giloy (Menispermaceae) Vati, Guduchi tel, Livonyn, Calcury,
Pigmento Livosyp Dibecon,
Mentat,Rumalaga Gasex, Geriforte, Liv-
52. Diakof, Manoll, Apimare
133 Valeriana jatamansi Jones. Rhizomes Herb Tagardi kwath, Chandana lodhrasava,

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Sumaya (Valeriancaceae) and Sarivadyasava, Chandrasekhar ras,

roots lets Newrocardine, Nervoplex Mondo-
valerian, Neocardial liquid, Sumenta.
134 Vernonia cinerea(L) Less Leaf, flower Herb Cystone, Nefrotec
Kalijiri (Asteraceae) and seed
135 Viola pilosa Blume Whole Herb Kafsina, Kofteb, Bans cough syrap,
Vanfsa (Violaceae) plants Cheston, Mehasudarsan ark.
136 Vitex negundo L. Leaves Shrub Nirgundi ghrit, Nirgundi kwath, Nirgundi
Siwain (Verbenaceae) roots and tel, Bishagarbh tel, Rumalagy cream,
fruits Himcolin cream.
137 Vitis vinifera L. Whole plant Climber Ojus
Angoor (Vitaceae)
138 Withania somnifera (L.) Roots Shrub Asbwagandha churn, Ashwa gnadha
Dunal rasayan, Ashwagan dharista, Kamdev
Aswagandha (Solanaceae) ghrit, Chyaranpras, Phalaghrit Mahamash
tel, Manoll, M2 tone.
139 Woodfordia fruiticosa (L.) Flowers Shrub Gangadher churn, Pushyanug churn,
Kurz (Luthraceae) Abhyarista, Ashokarista, Arvidiasava,
Femiplex
140 Zanthoxylum armatum DC Whole Shrub Bharmi Vati, Panchtikta guggula,
Timroo (Rutaceae) plants Madusnhi rasayan, Dantmanjan.
141 Zingiber officinale Roscoe Rhizome Herb Livomyn, Vomiteb
Aadarak (Zingiberaceae)
plants are being used in the herbal industry (Dabur, on herb based trade and commerce. In the face of
Himalaya, Charak) currently (Tab.1). The summery rich repository of the biodiversity, the state of
of detailed results of the survey is presented in the Uttarakhand can make its place in herbal trade and
appended table. It follows that plants such as : earn substantial economy. Out of the most
Aconitum heterophyllum, Acorus calamus, marketable herbs, a sizable number are either native
Adhatoda zeylanica, Asparagus racemosus, Aleo to Uttarakhand or can be successfully introduce in
barbadensis, Andrographis paniculata, Boerhavia the state. However, to preserve the biodiversity, the
diffusa, Bergenia ligulata, Callicarpa macrophylla, promotion of herbal exploitation will have to be
Cissampelos pareira, Eclipta prostrata, Evolvulus paralleled with the systematic introduction of herbal
alsinoides, Hedychium spicatum, Picrorhiza cultivation at large scale, which will avoid over
kurrooa, Swertia chirayita, Oroxylum indicum, indiscriminate exploitation and ensure constant and
Plumbago zeylanica, Ricinus communis, Sida authentic supply. The result of the above study will
cordifolia, Solanum nigrum, Tribulus terrestris, decidedly guide the herbal trade and related activity
Tinospora cordifolia, Valeriana jatamansi, Vitex in the state.
negundo, Withania somnifera Zanthoxylum
armatum etc, some of the plants being used as ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
herbal medicine. Among the listed plant being used, Grant support from University Grant commission
about 28% are tree, 22% are shrub, 45% are herb New Delhi, India is thankfully acknowledged.
and rest 7 % are climber (Fig.1). These plants have
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