This data is collected by me 1991 -1992. This has a list of plants which were listed as used/ useful is Kamala in various books. (Starting from Charaka Samhita, Shushruta, Vagbhata, Bhaishaja ratnavali, useful plants of India. It is a complete list of plants used in kamala of various origins, like pre hepatic, hepatic and post hepatic jaundice. I have analyzed and given conclusion drawn according to Ayurvedic texts; followed by uses according to all texts combined. So this is a complete list of plants used in kamala.
According to Ayurvedic texts medicine used in hepatitis should have following qualities.
According to Ayurvedic texts medicine used in hepatitis should have following qualities.
Laxative and / diuretic
Bitter.
Not astringent
Irritant / Toxic
In the following list along with drugs with above I have added
Medicine that act on tumours.
Medicine that act on cirrhosis.
Which increase body resistance
Which regenerates tissues.
Which corrects the body tissues
Toxins which affects liver beneficially
There are approximately 360 plants listed as useful in kamala.
Abrus precatorius
Part Used - seed, root, leaves. Seeds are toxic. Used after detoxification- used in Paralysis.
Abutilon indicum
Part Used - Root. The plant is diuretic in action. Use of it may dilute the colour of urine
Acacia catechu
Part Used Bark. All Acacia's are useful in haemolytic jaundice i.e. - on pre Hepatic Jaundice not useful in viral hepatitis.
Acacia concinna
Part Used Bark. All Acacia's are useful in haemolytic jaundice i.e. - on pre Hepatic Jaundice not useful in viral hepatitis.
Acacia leucophloea
Part Used bark. All Acacia's are useful in haemolytic jaundice i.e. - on pre Hepatic Jaundice not useful in viral hepatitis.
Aconitum heterophyllum
Part used - Root. Useful in dysentery, diarrhoea and fever may be useful independently in hepatitis in early stages when fever is present
Adhatoda vasica
Part used - entire Plant. It is has its action on circulatory system and respiratory system. Hence it may be used with other drugs. Not singly in Viral hepatitis.
Adiantum venustum
Part used - Bark. A diuretic and used in scorpion sting independently or mixed not known (Nadakarni). Used in inflammatory disorders, tumours, ophthalmia (UPI). Since used in inflammatory lesions it can be useful in Hepatitis.
Adina cordifolia
Part used - Root / stem Bark. Febrifuge and antiseptic.
Aegle Marmelos
Part used - Root bark/stem bark. Diuretic reduces toxicity. Digestive has a definite action on liver intestine and kidneys. Useful in haemolytic or pre hepatic Jaundice. Fruit has action of reducing secretion.
Aerva lanata
Part used - whole Plant. Useful in kidney stones and gallstones Laxative hence has an action on liver.
Aglaia odoratissima
Part used - seeds useful in dysentery. Hence may not be useful in - Hepatitis.
Agrostemma githago
Part used -grains. Grains -Toxic and used as diuretic' in dropsy and jaundice. There may be an action in viral hepatitis dose of grain not known.
Ailanthus excelsa
Part used - Bark, Febrifuge, laxative, used in bronchitis, and constipation. Has action in stages of Hepatitis. Also used as an antitoxin in rat bite.
Alangium salvifolium
A very good antitoxin and used in Hepatitis Herpes [B.P.] Worth investigate)· gives different results in different seasons and different doses.
Albizzia lebbeck
A proved anti toxin and antiallergenic. Used in herpes also. Needs further study. Directly not used in hepatitis.
Aloe barbaden
All Aloe's have stimulating action on liver and leaf is anti-inflammatory when applied locally.
Aloe peryi Baker.
All Aloe's have stimulating action on liver and leaf is anti-inflammatory when applied locally.
Aloe vera
All Aloe's have stimulating action on liver and leaf is anti-inflammatory when applied locally.
Alstonia scholaris
A drug used as febrifuge and used in skin diseases, as a purgative and in tumours. And specific in diseases of blood. As a febrifuge and is used tumours may be useful in obstructive jaundice. Few pharmacy preparations contain Alstonia bark extract.
Amaranthus blitum
Leaf is used as potherb. A quantity laxative generally not preserved-as a diet in hepatitis. Not known medicinal uses.
Amaranthus spinosus
Part used whole Plant. Used in boils, burns, snakebite, skin diseases. A laxative, action dominantly on skin and digestion an in eruptive fevers.
Amorphophatlus campanulatus
A laxative used in digestive disorders, piles skin disorders, as an aphrodisiac with others.
Andrographis paniculata
Useful in fevers, in malaria Amoebic dysentery; dyspepsia. It is given in hepatitis itself. Action on viral condition like herpes not recorded.
Andropogon jwarancusa
Useful in fevers, and as a diuretic in conditions where burning is present and is more specific in Viral fevers.
Andropogon muricatus
Used in fever, to reduce burning in herpes but not a laxative. Hence may not act.
Andropogon nardus
Not used in hepatitis - only Pre hepatic Jaundice.
Aniscia matinicenis
Purgative may have action on liver more information available.
Anisochilus carnosus
Not used in hepatitis. Only in urticaria, cough; cold.
Aphanamyxis polystachya
Has definite action. Used as Rohitaka. Used in enlargement of liver extensively. Laxative used in later stages of Hepatitis.
Apium graveolens
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Aporosa lindleyana
Anti inflammatory stops secretion but antibacterial
Aqualegic vulgaris
Roots diuretic - hence less action on liver. Seed oxytoxic hence causes contraction of muscle, used as a counter irritant in jaundice because it is a toxin not used in Viral Hepatitis.
Areca catechu
In Pre hepatic jaundice and Haemolytic jaundice.
Argemone mexicana
Highly toxic is causes inflammation of intestine if taken internally for more than a week. Used as counter irritant in very low dose/ not tolerated by all. Oil is supposed -to cause dropsy. Better not used.
Aristolochia indica
A good anti toxic used in various poisons. Used in virulent type of jaundice.
Artemesia absinthum
Used in fever with cold and swellings inflammation of liver. As a vermifuge, in rheumatism since it is used in inflammatory disorders might be useful in viral hepatitis.
Artemesia vulgaris
Stimulant used in acute condition, as an anti toxin in liver disorders but oral administration is not adviced. B.P
Artemisia annua
A good stomachic diuretic and used in Jaundice and ft skin disease
Asparagus officinalis
Diuretic reduces inflammation of excretory organs. As a diuretic reduces concentration of B.S. & B.P. in Urine.
Asparagus racemosus
Diuretic reduces inflammation of excretory organs. As a diuretic reduces concentration of B.S. & B.P. in Urine.
Asplenium falcatum
Used in tapeworms. Used in enlargement of spleen, liver, calculi, Jaundice, malaria.
Asplenium adiantum
is supposed to cause sterility in women
Asteracantha longifolia
Diuretic-reduces concentration of Urine contents. Action not directly on liver.
Atylosia goensis
Suppose to be useful in rheumatic fever ft (GIMP) No concrete evidence nor in other texts.
Azadirecta indica
Used in viral hepatitis with good results.
Bacopa monnieri
Used as an antitoxin useful in haemolytic jaundice.
Baliospermum monatanum
Useful in post hepatic jaundice due to cirrhosis. Also in hepatitis with great care since it is a drastic purgative.
Balsamodendron mukul Commiphora mukul
Useful in all viral infections where fat metabolism gets involved. But contra indicated for Alcoholics.
Bambusa arundinacea
Bamboo manna. Bamboo manna is used in hepatitis/jaundice with other medicines, not independently.
Baringtonia acutangela
Used in snake with other medicines. Termed Hepatitis of Alcoholics.
Barlaria prionitis.
Part used - whole Plants, Laxative useful in haemorrhoids cirrhosis of liver, varicose veins, and Jaundice due to cirrhosis of liver.
Bauhiinia tomentosa
Bark used in tumours. Not a laxative But has a definite anti inflammatory action usefulness in viral hepatitis not recorded.
Bauhimia acuminata
It is used in ulcers and as an anti-inflammatory agent and locally, After injury. Recorded use in Jaundice not present.
Belamcanda Chinensis
Rhizomes Recorded as diuretic, expectorant, used as antidote for snake poison. Used in laryngeal tumour, breast cancer.
Bennicasa hispida
Used as diet in jaundice. After jaundice specific condition of use is bleeding from various orifices in the body. Variety of jaundice in which it is of useful is not known.
Berberis aristata
It is definitely useful in infection of the ENT and in gastritis, recommended in prehepatic jaundice with other drugs. Since it is highly anti-bacterial anti viral activity can be studied.
Berbris asiatica
Used in haemolytic Jaundice.
Berbris lycium
Used in haemolytic Jaundice.
Bixa orella
Used as anti-toxin, anti emetic. Recorded use in jaundice absent.
Blepharis persiea
Laxative & diuretic, Used in liver disorders, leucoderma. In ENT Disorders, in irregular menses. Used in jaundice can be used in hepatitis is a laxative with diuretic action.
Boerhaavia diffusa
Diuretic, all other actions can explained through diuretic action, hence action on liver is not much.
Boswellia serrta
Used in prehepatic / haemolytic jaundice.
Brassica oleracea capitata
Generally used in diet but leafy vegetables are not permitted for jaundice person because causing charges in fat metabolism or if they cause irritation due to fibre content.
Brassica rapa
Used in tumours supposed to cause liver damage.
Bridelia stipularis
It is used in prehepatic /haemolytic jaundice because the other member [Bridelia retuse] is used in haemolytic Jaundice and they leaves are not laxative which is a must in hepatitis [not an antipyretic, anti emetic nor laxative.
Butea monosperma
Used in enlargement of liver in hepatitis and also to prevent hepatitis if there is a reported attack. It prevents appearance of symptoms.
Caesalpinia crista
/ bonducella Laxative - and has a definite action viruses. Proved action in hydrocele /enlarged testis after or with mumps. Also has definite action liver and toxins present in the body works on cirrhosis.
Calamus rotang
In fever Used as vegetables when young but recorded use in jaundice is absent.
Calamus travancorius
In fever Used as vegetables when young but recorded use in jaundice is absent.
Callicarpa tomentosa
Useful in fever, hepatic obstruction, herpes and skin diseases, all of these are due to liver malfunction hence has a action on liver and Jaundice.
Calotropis procera
The milk /latex is advised in case of hepatitis because it is an (counter) irritant and laxative. Useful to remove obstruction, tumours, corns etc. Increases secretion of bile and has sedative action on muscle of intestine used in syphilitic affection. (
Capparis decidua
[Aphylla] Purgative but causes sweating. Hence it is not advisable in hepatitis.
Capparis spinosa
Laxative and stimulant but induces sweating hence not advisable in Hepatitis.
Carathamus tintorus
Part used - flowers. Used in jaundice. Varity of jaundice not known.
Carum copticum
Used in enlarged condition of liver not otherwise.
Casearia esculenta
Used in liver enlargement and piles - A Laxative
Cassia angustifolia
Laxative. Not used in Hepatitis singly but with other drugs only, in constipated person.
Cassia fistula
Laxative. Used in active condition of Hepatitis extensively, worth studying.
Cassia occidentalis
Laxative, Used in cough with digestive upsets. Directly not used in Jaundice- only with other medicines.
Cassia sophera
A laxative leaves used as food in jaundice, variety of jaundice not known.
Cassia tora
Used as -food in digestive upsets. The fruit is useful in diseases caused due to reduced secretion directly not useful in jaundice Varity not known.
Cassytha filiformis
Stops secretions. Hence not useful in acute viral hepatitis-can be used as an anti-inflammatory.
Cedrus deodara
It has an anti-inflammatory action when used externally and internally and has stimulating action on digestive system. Worth studying as an anti-inflammatory.
Centaurea behen
Origin from Iran recorded as useful in jaundice and aphrodisiac.
Centella asiatica
Used as an anti toxin in -fevers more specifically in viral fevers but only fresh extract is advised.
Ceratophyllum demersum
Used in fever use in jaundice not recorded. Only used in biliousness
Ceterach officinarum D.C
Acts as a diuretic due to which it has actin on spleen and liver.
Chionachne endivia
Cooling does not increase secretion, not a laxative may act in hepatitis.
Chionachne Koenigii
Laxative and stimulant. Used in digestive disorders.
Cichorium intybus
Not used in hepatitis.
Cinnamomum camphora
Used-in viral infections to prevent spread. Anti fungal, anti bacterial, May be tried on virus.
Cinnamomum obtusifolium
Used in dyspepsia, prehepatic jaundice.
Cissampelos pareira
Used in hepatitis, ant toxic, corrects digestive system.
Citrulus colocynthis
Purgative acts in hepatitis, to be used with great care.
Citrus aurantifolia
anti emetic
Citrus aurantium
Fruit rind is used in diet for 'jaundice. Acts as an anti emetic due to sour taste.
Citrus limethoides
Used as cooling in fevers. Hence not a laxative direct action absent in jaundice.
Citrus medica
It is useful in correcting disorders of digestion - but plant is controversial
Citrus sinensis
Used as a nutrient in jaundice as prevent vomiting and nausea.
Clerodendron infortunatum
Used in tumours, cirrhosis, more in prehepatic. Jaundice.
Clerodendron phlomidis
Anti bacterial and used in inflammatory lesion.
Clerodendron serratum
A laxative and anti toxin, used in snakebite, also in dropsy due to liver cirrhosis and jaundice.
Coccina cordifolia
The stem and roots are advised locally for jaundice, diuretic.
Cocculus hirsutus
Acts on brain. Roots laxative, Used in jaundice variety not known. Causes sweating hence not used in hepatitis.
Cocos nucifera
Used in prehepatic jaundice or chronic jaundice not in acute hepatitis.
Colchicum lutem
An anti-inflammatory agent synovial membranes of joints, used as Collyrium. Stated as useful in liver disorders but method, and condition, not mentioned.
Combretum decandrum
West African plant - No comments.
Commelina obliqua
Useful in snake bite/ laxative.
Cordia macleachi
Bark used in jaundice (GMPI). No other information available.
Coriandrum sativum
Useful in viral hepatitis but as a palliative not curative. Prevents eruptions of pustules in measles and chicken pox.
Crataeva nurvala
Laxative and diuretic, Anti inflammatory, Anti toxic. Useful in all inflammatory lesion worth investigating.
Crinum asiatieum
Emetic-emetics cannot be used in hepatitis.
Crocus sativus
Used as a preventive in inflammatory degenerative with other medicine.
Cryophytum crystallium
Laxative - used in ascites since used in ascetics and laxative should be useful in hepatitis.
Cucumis trigonus
(Vishala) drastic purgative used in hepatitis with other drugs and with care.
Cuminum cyminum
Used with other medicine in jaundice generally in pre/jaundice.
Curculigo orchioides
In prehepatic jaundice or after Jaundice to prevent weakness due disease as it increases resistance. It is anti bacterial /anti fungal (leucorrhoea}.
Curcuma domstica
It is used only in prehepatic Jaundice.
Cuscuta reflexa
Laxative but property depends plant it grows. It is supposed to be abortificient. It is anti inflammatory used in conjunctivitis, enlarged liver and spleen.
Cyamosen tetragonoloba
Fruits not useful in hepatitis, Since it reduces food absorption and not a laxative.
Cynodon dactylon
used in asceties / general anasarca. Good antiviral agent and in chicken pox to reduce intensity of disease, diuretic, anti-inflammatory agent worth investigating for antiviral. It is a dose dependent drug in various doses qualities vary.
Cyperus triceps
Relives purites (itching) Hence has a action on liver action in case of acute viral hepatitis condition not known.
Cyperus rotundus
Scariosus A good amoebicidal drug. Not a laxative but used with other medicine as it is good anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral properties not known; always used in all feverish conditions.
Dalbergia sisoo
The heart wood tract is used in chronic fevers and acts as a diuretic. Anti bacterial. Used for repair of damage to the tissues. Abortificient
Delphinim zalil
Laxative, diuretic used in jaundice variety not known. Since it is a laxative and diuretic action on Jaundice / liver is present. Used in dropsy.
Dendrobium ovatum
Laxative but action on liver is doubtful it is supposed to exit bile.
Desmodium pulchellum
It has action on liver but not independently as it is not alaxative.
Desmodium tiliaefolium
Diuretic carminative. Not mentioned as useful in Jaundice. It is a laxative.
Desmodium gangetieum
Diuretic, and anti-toxic. It is used in vomiting and diarrhoea. It increases resistance.
Desmostachya bipinnata
Stops bleeding, anti inflammatory and anti-toxic, diuretic, corrects the tissues. Not a laxative directly not used in hepatitis. Since it has property of repair and regeneration it may be used.
Diospyros paniculata
Decoction of fruit as nutrient. Bark is used in rheumatism and ulcers. It has anti bacterial proper-ties. May be useful in hepatitis.
Diploclisia glaucescens
Leaves anti inflammatory used in gonorrhoea, syphilis, used as carminative.
Dolichos biflorus
Diuretic useful as a nutrient advised in post hepatic jaundice generally jaundice due to gall stones.
Dorema ammoniacum
used in enlargement of liver and spleen anti-inflammatory used in bronchitis, expectorant increased secret ions .
Ecbollium elateium
Narcotic. Mediterranean Plant / Nadakarni Used in Hydrophobia.
Ecbollium viride
Roots -' Anti inflammatory, diuretic leaves used in stricture dysuria, jaundice and menorrhagia. Has a action on liver.
Eclipta alba
/ erecta / prostrata - used in anaemia, jaundice prehepatic jaundice/haemolytic jaundice, laxative and stimulant. diuretic, emetic. stimulant of bone marrow. Advised in tetanus (Nadakarni).
Eettaria cardamomm
A laxative and stimulant, recommenced with other medicines.
Elaeocarpus tuberculatus
The fruits have a wide range of action on circulatory sys-tem when taken internally. They act as anti inflammatory, brain stimulants recorded as used in epilepsy, typhoid, rheumatism-worth study.
Elusine coracana
Used as food; In treatment not recorded.
Embelia ribs
De-worming agent, laxative, stimulant and anti inflammatory agent used in jaundice with other medicines; individual use jaundice is not given, advised in skin disorders and psoriasis.
Embelica officinalis
Useful in metabolic many disorders. Laxative corrective and rejuvenation. Useful in hepatitis, mode of action not known.
Enhydra fluctuans
Jala Brahmi. Recorded as used in morbidity of liver laxative, used as food and also in skin and nervous disorders.
Erytina stricta
Anti-inflammatory and lax/live and used in inflammatory disorders and epilepsy mode of use in jaundice not known. Used in place of Erytrina varigata Nadakarni.
Erytrina varigata
Leaves are laxative antihelmintic, vermifuge acts on CNS. Diuretic, galactagogue. Anti-inflammatory and healing used for washing ulcers. Stimulant Nadakarni
Euonymus atropurpureus
Laxative, liver stimulant imported drug. Increases flow of bile (Nadakarni).
Eupatorium cannabinum
Diuretic, in Holland used in jaundice.
Euphrasia officinalis
Anti inflammatory used in eye diseases specially in conjunctivitis used in Homeopathy.
Fernula foetida
Used in digestive disorders ,mild laxative, stimulates peristalsis. Slightly toxic according to texts.
Feroma cretea
Diuretic, bitter, antiseptic [P. brupeien] used to prevent small pox (Nadakarni], used in tumours.
Ficus glomerata
Not used in hepatitis. All Ficus family members are astringent are not used in hepatitis since they reduce secretion of bile.
Ficus asperima.
used- in glandular enlargement of-liver -and to remove tartar and cleanse the teeth. Use in hepatitis not given
Ficus dalhousiae
Not used in hepatitis [Astringent].
Ficus retusa
Not used in hepatitis.
Flacourtia jangomas
Used in liver disorders- when secretions are more or altered.
Flacourtia indica
(Flacourtia ramnochi) Used in jaundice, enlarged liver and spleen (worth studying).
Fuaaria parviflora
Laxative used in acute fevers and diuretic, primary drug in case of pyrexia due to any origin Specific in viral fevers.
Garcinia
Fruit are used as medicine in inflammatory disorders, eruption. Diet in all disorders except dysentery /diarrhoea.
Garcinia jasminoides
Used as antipyretic and wormifuge (No comments.)
Garcinia xanthochymus
Fruit pulp is used in bilious disorders. Used as a substitute for Garcinia indica, for, same as Garcinia India. (Nadakarni]
Gelonium multiflorum
Purgative Used in Hepatitis. Also in gingivitis.
Geranium robertanum
Diuretic. Used in jaundice. UPI
Gissikia pharnaceaides
antihelmintic -substitute for Elavaluka
Glycosmis pentaphylla
Anti pyretic supposed to be useful in snakebite.
Glycyrrhiza glabra
A laxative healing, anti toxic increases resistance and corrects the tissue damage.
Gmelina arborea
Laxative, anti toxic, diuretic and healing used with the other medicines.
Grewia subinaequalis
Fruit is used in jaundice not hepatitis.
Grewia tenax
Used in jaundice not hepatitis
Haekelochola granularis
Recorded as useful in enlarged liver and spleen.
Headychium spicatum
used in inflammatory lesion /disease of Head, respiratory tract, not useful independently in liver disorders.
Hedyotis corymbose
(Oladenlandia) action given is not proven or properly recorded controversial drug [ B. P ]
Hedyotis diffusa
Action controversial. Recorded as useful in bacterial infection [gonorrhoea]
Heleiters isora
Not used in hepatitis But anti inflammatory when applied locally, but anti-inflammatory when applied locally.
Hemidesmus indicus
Used in prehepatic jaundice and as an anti toxin.
Hibiscus cannabinus
Not useful in hepatitis as it reduces secretions.
Hibiscus sabdarifa
Laxative, diuretic, reduces blood pressure, hence may not be useful in infective hepatitis.
Hiptage bengalensis
Used in skin diseases and rheumatism, laxative.
Hollerhina antidysentrica
Anti bacterial, anti dysenteric, laxative. Used in prehepatic jaundice.
Humboldtia vahliana
Used .in epilepsy, leprosy (skin diseases, ulcers hence useful in liver disorders.
Hydnophytum andamanese
The decoction is supposed to be useful in liver complaints available in Andaman islands.
Hydrocarpua laurifolia
Useful in all liver disorders when skin is affected. Very potent nerve stimulant.
Hydrocotyle silethorpioides
supposed to be useful in rheumatism,, pulmonary and digestive
Ilex aquifolium
Fruits -purgative, emetic, diuretic, leaves used in jaundice and dropsy,. Since it is a emetic and purgative it is toxic.
Indigofera tinctoria
Purgative, diuretic, antitoxin, used in epilepsy, nervous disorders, dysuria, hepatitis Ref Borieka met.
Ipomea digitata
Laxative, stimulant, inflammatory used in liver disorders which an due to lack of nourishment. Used in enlarged spleen and liver.
Iris germanika
Imported purkaramoola. Used as an anti inflammatory in bronchitis, dropsy and liver problems. Pain in the side's is a must.
Iris ensata
Used in liver complaints general not known.
Iris genera
Action better in diseases where respiratory system is affected due to change in liver function.
Iris nepalensis
Diuretic, useful in bilious obstruction (Nadakarni)
Jasminum officinale
Useful as anti toxic but stops secretions. Leaves are anti bacterial and causes healing of damaged tissues when applied externally.
Juniperus communis
Fruit is used as diuretic, bactericidal (Nadakarni) 711. Used in gonorrhoea, dropsy, anti inflammatory anti microbial - /(berries) and for fumigation
Justicia picta
Substituted for Adhatoda vasaka
Juticia gendarusa
Substituted for Adathoda vasaka.
Kyllinga triceps
used as a substitute for Sausurea lappa . Anti toxic, useful in diabetes and torpor of liver (Nadakarni, Kirtikar and Basu)
Lactaca remetiflora
Diuretic, useful in liver obstruction.
Lagenaria vulgaris
Lagenaria siceraria Laxative, diuretic used as a single drug in viral hepatitis.
Lannea coromandelica
Antiseptic, stops diarrhoea. Not laxative.
Lavandula stoechas
oil is used for stomach upsets, Smoothening and for colic, headache, biliousness. Exact action not known.
Lawsonia inermis
Mehendi Tender leaves used in jaundice, epilepsy and asthma. reduces burning when applied externally by stimulating circulation(Sa.) Used in small pox to prevent eruption in the eyes. [Nad.7313 ] Anti inflammatory -gonorrhoea. Bark is used
Lepedium latifolium
Contains sulphur, diuretic, used in skin affections, and hepatic and renal troubles (UPI).
Lepedium sativum
Anti diarrhoeal used in gout, increases lactation, normalises intestine secretions, stimulant.
Leptadenia reticulata
Increases lactation, prevents abortion, anti toxic, normalises body function.
Limnanthemum cristatum
Used as a substitute for Swertia chirayata which is used in Jaundice. Used as food
Lindernia crustacea
Anti dysenteric, stops secretions, anti fungal. anti bacterial diuretic,
lpomea turpethum
Laxative used in Hepatitis.
Luffa acutangula
Var. Amara. Laxative, diuretic, purgative. Used as a snuff in jaundice Ref. Nadakarni 7533.
Luffa cylindrica var. amara
Action is on the blood vessels and blood. Laxative, diuretic.
Luffa echinata
Purgative and diuretic. Anti inflammatory.
Lychnis coronaria
Used for infraction of lymph glands.
Lycopodium clavatum
A laxative [spores] Ref. Materia medica.
Maduka malabarica
Bark. Not laxative, used in consumption and biliousness and rheumatism. Flower diuretic used in kidney complaints (GIMP-1).
Mallotus phlippenses
Purgative and antihelmintic used in skin disorders and increases secretions of liver and anti toxic.
Malpigia glabuea
Rich in Vitamin C, anti dysenteric others properties not recorded.
Malus sylvertris
Bark. Laxative antipyretic; root hypnotic-use in Jaundice not mentioned.
Melastoma pecenyidum
Root laxative, stimulant used in general debility and vertigo.
Melissa parviflora
Antipyretic /and used in diseases of brain , liver and heart and anti toxic. Part used -Fruit and plant. Anti tubercular /antipyretic.
Melothric madraspatna
Shoots used in biliousness and vertigo other properties not known.
Michilia champaka
Flowers diuretic, anti toxic. Anti fungal antibacterial-dried root bark purgative and abortificient.
Momordica charartia ;
Useful in hepatitis. Laxative but long term use not advised (ref. profile)
Momordica cochinchinensis
GIMP-2 Seeds for treatment of sores, ulcers, obstruction or liver and spleen.
Monochoria vaginalis
UPI- Used for liver complaints.
Moringa olifera;
(W.I.) It is an anti inflammatory and healing, diuretic laxative, used in circulatory disorders, bone injuries. Leaves - emetic. Seeds antipyretic anti rheumatic Flower ; tonic, diuretic, cholagogenic. All parts in ascites. [UPI Used in headache
Musa paradisiaca
The core of pseudostem is used as medicine also the rhizome and unripe inflorescenes. Uses laxative. Used to alter secretion tumours, blocked Vessels.
Mussaenda glabrata
The white (leaves) calyx is used in jaundice - dose 2 tola in milk.
Myricaria germanica
Bark - is used in Spain for Jaundice.
Myrtus communis
UPI Leaves used in' epilepsy, respiratory disorders. diseases of liver, diuretic Nadakarni
Nargamia alata
Cholagogue, emetic used in bronchitis. Used in biliousness. UP1
Nelumbium speciosum
Used to reduce burning in herpes, Recorded direct use in hepatitis not available.
Nelumbo nucifera
Nelumbium speciosum
Nigella cativa
The bitter variety is used as an antitoxin and to prevent infections. W.I.
Nycthanthes arboratritis
Decoction of leaves used in diabetes, it is laxative, diuretic cholagogue also used in. jaundice.
Nymphoides indicum
Used as a substitute for Chirayata in fever and jaundice.
Opliopogon japonicum
Substitute for- ginseng, galactagogue anti-inflammatory used in problems of lungs, liver kidney intestine.
Oroxylum indicum
Anti dysenteric and anti bacterial. Used in pre hepatic Jaundice.
Orygia decunbens
Leaves eaten as food in biliousness [Other factors not known]
Ougeinia oojinemmis
The barks useful in jaundice[prehepatic], ulcers and infections.
Oxalis acetosella
Diuretic, haemostatic used in cancerous growth [wart on lips ref. Nadakarni]
Oxystelma esculestum
Secamone antiseptic, galactagogue Fresh root is used in jaundice in Orissa.
Paederia foetida
Laxative used in gout, Leaves Diuretic, used in calculi, Roots in inflamed spleen and pain is chest and liver. Anti toxic.
Paeonia emodi
laxative & toxic. Causes vomoting on over dose.
Pandanus adaratissimus
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Passiflora foetida
Fruits emetic used in asthma and hysteria.
Pedalium murex
Whole plant in diuretic, tonic, used in gonorrhoea etc, and in biliousness.
Peltigua canina
Lichen, purgative, used in liver complaints. No other information.
Pentapetes phoenicea
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Peucedanum graveolens
Laxative, anti-emetic, [See Apium graveolens]
Phlogacanthus jenkinsii.
Anti pyretic used in disease of liver and spleen.
Phyllanthus fraternus
Used in jaundice extensively i.e. hepatitis
Physochlania pracalta
Narcotic and emetic not useful in hepatitis.
Picrorhiza krurroa
Cholagogue, laxative, and purgative used in dropsy, (UPI) used in hepatitis with good results but slightly toxic independent use for long not advised.
Piper longum
Used in prehepatic Jaundice, laxative, used in enlarged spleen and liver and in obstructive jaundice, direct use in viral hepatitis not mentioned. dose dependent drug.
Pithecelobiummmmm bigeminum
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Plumbago indica
Raw plant is used in enlarged liver, prehepatic jaundice. Laxative The action is dependent on the associated medicine, independently not used. A dose dependent drug toxic. Increases secretion of bile.
Polycarpaea corymbosa
Anti-inflammatory. Used in jaundice, boils, and swellings.
Polygola elongata
UPI. Laxative, used in biliousness and constipation.
Polygonum glabrum
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Polypodium querefolium
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Pongamia pinnata
Used in herpes, anti bacterial, anti microbial, anti fungal and anti viral. Used in liver disorders extensively, it is laxative and stimulant. W.I.
Portulaca oleracea
Contains potassium and oxalic acid diuretic and laxative, healing and anti inflammatory in action. Used in diseases where diuretic action helps like liver spleen, cardiac disorders haematuria dysentery, mouth ulcers, inflammatory swellings.
Prangos pabularia
Roots diuretic, in irregular menses, fruits laxative, diuretic liver tonic and uterine contractor.
Premna intengrifolia
It is laxative, and anti inflammatory in action but not be used in hepatitis.
Prunus cerasus
Controversial drug contains cyanic acid. Used in Hyper pyrexia.
Pseudarthria viacida
Anti inflammatory in action and diuretic. Used in rheumatism diarrhoea, asthma cardiac troubles , worms, piles and biliousness substitute for Desmodium gangeticum.
Pterocarpus marsupium
Used in haemolytic Jaundice.
Pterocarpus santalinus
Used in haemolytic Jaundice.
Punica granatum
Used in-early stages of jaundice, prevent vomiting and use in haemolytic jaundice
Pupalia lappacea
Diuretic anti tonic used as anti inflammatory. Used in jaundice. Worth investigating.
Putrajeeva roxburghii
Laxative and tonic. And anti toxic. dose dependent drug. Ref. B.P. Used in cold, fever and rheumatism UPI
Randia dumetorum
emetic used in skin diseases, anti swelling, inflammatory lesions, piles, etc. Used as preventive in circulatory disorders.
Randia uliginosa
Anti toxic, diuretic .UPI. Used in diarrhoea, dysentery during pregnancy.
Raphanus sativus
Used in jaundice. Since it gives results in other intestinal disorders also extensively advised by CS.
Ricinus communis
Used in jaundice [specific viral hepatitis] Many preparations are in the market which give good result.
Roripa inlandica
Anti toxin, used in hyper secretion of digestive system.
Rosa centifolia
Anti toxic, used in hyper secretions of digestive system.
Rosa damascena
Buds are used in disorders of liver like hyper acidity.
Rosa moschata
Laxative, tonic anti toxic, corrects digestive system.
Rubia tinctorum
Diuretic, used in disorders of liver. Spleen and gall bladder, arthritis.
Rubia cordifolia
Fruit; is used in liver disorders. antitoxin, diuretic, anti toxic, liver stimulant .
Ruta graveolens
Antihelmintic, anti bacterial? Anti toxic, used in treatment snake bite. Stimulates circulation?
Saccharum spontoneum
Diuretic - used in bleeding disorders and in removal of clogged material from the systems.
Sachiebra sweetenioides
Used in prehepatic jaundice; not in viral hepatitis.
Salvadora pusuea
Laxative increases intestine movements, disorder A f liver.
Santalum album
Used in prehepatic jaundice not in viral hepatitis
Saponaria officinalis
Contains saponin, diuretic. used in rheumatism, jaundice, hepatic and venereal ulcers.
Saraca asoca
Not useful in viral hepatitis.
Sauasurea lappa
Digestive stimulant.
Saxifraga lingulata
Diuretic controversial drug.
Scoparia dulcis
Used in viral fevers, diabetes.
Senecia vulgaris
Purgative, diuretic, diuretic action similar to ergot. Externally anti inflammatory.
Sesmum indicum
Has a property of regeneration.
Shorea robusta
Used in prehepatic jaundice not in viral hepatitis.
Sida acuta
Diuretic, Tonic.
Sida cordifolia
Diuretic & tonic.
Sida rhombifolia
Diuretic & tonic.
Sida spinosa
Diuretic & tonic. Above four Sida are used in pre hepatic jaundice.
Silybum marianum
recorded as useful in fever, jaundice dropsy, urinary problems, cancer, and it is galactagogue
Smithia conferta
Laxative used in rheumatism and biliousness.
Snecio scandens
Emetic - Used in jaundice-part used and dose not known.
Solanum torum
Diuretic, digestive. Used in liver and spleen enlargement But it is poisonous.
Solanum dulcamara
Used in skin diseases and liver disorders, rheumatism. Diuretic increases all secretions.
Solanum melongea
not used in hepatitis.
Solanum nigrum
Used in liver disorders and hydrophobia (GIMP-1).
Solanum surathens
Diuretic, febrifuge, anti inflammatory-(Nadakarni).
Solarium indicum
Diuretic used in prehepatic jaundice.
Sonchus arvensis
Recorded as used in jaundice. It is anti inflammatory and diuretic.
Sonchus oleraceus
Galactagogue, vermifuge. Anti cancerous. Gum is laxative. Used in hydro thorax and ascites and it is anti opiate. UPI.
Sophora flavencens
Roots used in jaundice and dysentery. Anti inflammatory.
Sorbus auenparia
Diuretic and laxative. Used in liver malfunction.
Sphaearanthus indicus
Laxative, diuretic-used to correct liver disorders. Anti cancerous.?
Spinacia oleracea
Leaf and seeds laxative, diuretic, anti-inflammatory. Used in jaundice and inflammation of lungs.
Spondias pinnata
Anti fungal, anti inflammatory, anti bacterial, action in case of hepatitis not recorded.
Sterospermum suavelolens
Anti inflammatory, anti toxic in action, used in throat infection and as a preventive.
Strychnos potatorum
Used as a water purifier, anti toxic, anti inflammatory and diuretic.
Sutherladia frutescins
Leaves are used in stomach, intestinal, liver & uterus troubles. A laxative and diuretic.
Swertia chirayata
Used in viral hepatitis. Antipyretic.
Symplocos
laurina Anti inflammatory and anti bacterial, reduces secretions
Symplocos racemosa
Used in pre hepatic Jaundice.
Syzygium cerasodium
Recorded use in viral hepatitis is absent.
Syzygium cumini
reduces secretions hence may not be useful in viral hepatitis
Syzygium hemispericum
reduces secretions hence may not be useful in viral hepatitis
Syzygium jambo
reduces secretions hence may not be useful in viral hepatitis
Tamarindus indica
Leaves are advised in jaundice. They have anti inflammatory action.
Taraxacum officinale
Rhizome is a laxative increases flow of bile, diuretic, hepatic stimulant.
Taxus baccata
Diuretic, used in epilepsy, hysteria, headache giddiness, entire plant is poisonous.
Tectona grandis
Used in skin ailments, stimulate hair growth, oil is anti-inflammatory and diuretic.
Tephrosia purpurea
It has action in case of viral hepatitis and is marketed by some companies.
Terminalia arjuna
Act as a diuretic. Used in prehepatic jaundice and post hepatic also.
Terminalia belerica
Has wide range of action- used hepatitis.
Terminalia chebula
Has wide range of action. Used in hepatitis.
Terminalia tometosa
Substitute for Terminalia arjuna.
tharmum crystallinum
diuretic and anti -inflammatory, (native of Africa) used in ascities, dysentery, and diseases of liver and kidney
Thymus serphyllum
Corrects vision, liver and stomach; Diuretic and laxative.
Tinospora cordifolia
Used in hepatitis with good results has a wide range of action including anti cancerous.
Tragopogon porrifolius
Roots are diuretic, and expectorant. Used as anti biliouis (UPI) specific for jaundice and obstructed gall bladder GIMP-1.
Tragopogon pratensis
Diuretic used in place of Tragopogon porrifolius and as a substitute for Arnica montana (GIMP-1).
Trewia nudifofa
Anti inflammatory, anti toxic recorded use in jaundice is absent. But used as a substitute for Gmelina arborea.
Trianthema decandra
A substitute drug for Punarnava. Diuretic and laxative. Used in hepatitis and asthma.
Trianthema portulacastrum
Same as Trianthema decandra. (Refer BP.)
Tribulus terrestris
Diuretic, preventive, stimulant, increases body resistance and anti inflammatory. And a dose dependent drug.
Trichosanthus cucumaina
Anti viral to some extent used for Alopasia. It is anti pyretic and used by companies as liver tonic.
Trichosanthus anguina
They act as preventive and used as diet in hepatitis. Also advised as diet in all diseases.
Trichosanthus cordata
Roots are used in hepatitis and disorders of visara.
Tunera ulmifolia
Anti-inflammatory used in dysentery, rheumatism and biliousness.
Tylophora tenuis
Used in urticaria, small pox, and swellings. Antidote for arsenic poisoning.
Uraria crinita
Used as a fish and lice poison. Recorded as useful in diarrhoea, dysentery, enlarged liver and spleen tumours and fistulae.
Uraria picta
Enhances healing used in cough, cold, fevers, laxative and diuretic.
Urtica dioica
Used as a diuretic, laxative anti-inflammatory, haemostatic, used in hepatitis, cholengitis, cholecystitis.
Uvaria narum
Used in jaundice, fever and rheumatism.
Vanda spathula
Anti inflammatory in action used in rheumatism. It has anti bacterial and anti tubercular properties.
Vanda tessellata
used in rheumatism. It has anti bacterial and anti tubercular properties.
Vateria indica
Used in various inflammatory disorders externally.
Vepris bilocularis
Used in prehepatic jaundice not in hepatitis.
Vetivera ziziniaides
See Andropogon muricatus.
Viola odorata
Diuretic, lax/five, used in cancerous growths, and it is hypotensive.
Viola patrinii
Anti inflammatory and cancerous purgative.
Viscum album
Diuretic, purgative, used for enlarged spleen and liver epilepsy, piles and lumbago.
Vitex negundo
Has a wide range of action and also dose dependent action laxative.
Vitis quandrangularis
Increases rate of healing, increases resistance.
Vitis vinifera
Used in many liver tonic advised as A medicine and food. It is a diuretic, laxative.