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Medicinal Flora

An Herbarium of
Srinagar’s Medicinal Plants

Search plants by scientific name, common names, Kashmiri names, or therapeutic uses-presented with the same soft, modern aesthetic as the rest of the site.

Browse 51 documented species
Malvaceae

Abutilon

Abutilon theophrastii

Kashmiri Name

Dodh KondujYechkar

Common Names

AbutilonIndian MallowAmerican Jute

Health Benefits

liver supporturinary supportdigestive supportanti-inflammatoryrespiratory supportimmune supportantimicrobial supportheart and circulation support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Hepatoprotective
  2. Demulcent
  3. Astringent
  4. Diuretic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Adiantaceae

Maiden Hair Fern

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Kashmiri Name

Geowthir

Common Names

Maiden Hair FernLady FernAvencaVenus Hair Fern

Health Benefits

immune supportrespiratory supportantimicrobial supportwomen's health supportmetabolic supportanti-inflammatory

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Demulcent
  2. Hair tonic
  3. Expectorant
  4. Febrifuge

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Hippocastanaceae

Chestnut

Aesculus indica

Kashmiri Name

Handoon

Common Names

ChestnutIndian Horse Chestnut

Health Benefits

women's health supportanti-inflammatorydigestive support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Leucorrhoea
  2. Dislocated joints
  3. Rheumatism
  4. Frostbite

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Asteraceae

Absinth

Artemisia absinthium

Kashmiri Name

TethwanDamer

Common Names

AbsinthWormwood

Health Benefits

liver supportanti-inflammatory

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Chronic fever
  2. Swelling
  3. Liver inflammation
  4. Rheumatism

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Asteraceae

Drooping Sea Wormwood

Artemisia maritima

Kashmiri Name

TethwanMoorni

Common Names

Drooping Sea WormwoodWormseed

Health Benefits

digestive support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Anthelmintic
  2. Stomachic
  3. Laxative
  4. Febrifuge

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Liliaceae

Fern Asparagus

Asparagus filicinus

Kashmiri Name

HuleoonAllipalli

Common Names

Fern Asparagus

Health Benefits

liver supporturinary supportdigestive supportheart and circulation supportnervous system supportanti-inflammatoryimmune support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Hepatoprotective
  2. Demulcent
  3. Diuretic
  4. Laxative

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Berberidaceae

Barberry

Berberis lycium

Kashmiri Name

Kawdach

Common Names

Barberry

Health Benefits

liver supportimmune supportdigestive supportskin supportantimicrobial support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Hepatoprotective
  2. Tonic
  3. Purgative
  4. Antiseptic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Cannabinaceae

True Hemp

Cannabis sativa

Kashmiri Name

CharasBhang

Common Names

True HempSoft HempMarijuana

Health Benefits

anti-inflammatorynervous system support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Analgesic
  2. Antipyretic
  3. Anti-inflammatory
  4. Neuralgia

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Asteraceae

Iberian Starthistle

Centaurea iberica

Kashmiri Name

Cress

Common Names

Iberian Starthistle

Health Benefits

skin support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Anti-eczema
  2. Anti-ringworm

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Chenopodiaceae

Pigweed

Chenopodium album

Kashmiri Name

Wanmeth

Common Names

PigweedMutton TopsFrost Blite

Health Benefits

digestive supportimmune supportanti-inflammatory

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Laxative
  2. Anthelmintic
  3. Tonic
  4. Rheumatic pains

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Apiaceae

Poison Hemlock

Conium maculatum

Kashmiri Name

Moher-Katch

Common Names

Poison HemlockPoison ParsleySnake Weed

Health Benefits

nervous system supportanti-inflammatorywomen's health support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Neurotic
  2. Aphrodisiac
  3. Analgesic
  4. Inhibits estrous cycle

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Asteraceae

Horsebane

Conyza canadensis

Kashmiri Name

ShalilothZarkash

Common Names

HorsebaneFleabaneColtstail

Health Benefits

heart and circulation supporturinary supportdigestive supportrespiratory supportmetabolic support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Astringent
  2. Stimulant
  3. Haemostatic
  4. Diuretic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Cuscutaceae

Dodder

Cuscuta reflexa

Kashmiri Name

Kuklipoth

Common Names

Dodder

Health Benefits

respiratory supportdigestive supportanti-inflammatory

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Tonsillitis
  2. Chest disorders
  3. Purgative
  4. Anthelmintic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Solanaceae

Devil’s Apple

Datura stramonium

Kashmiri Name

Datur

Common Names

Devil’s AppleJimson WeedThorn Apple

Health Benefits

skin supportnervous system supportrespiratory supportanti-inflammatoryheart and circulation support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Antiseptic
  2. Anodyne
  3. Narcotic
  4. Sedative

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Apiaceae

Wild Carrot

Daucus carota

Kashmiri Name

Jangil Gazir

Common Names

Wild Carrot

Health Benefits

digestive supporturinary supportwomen's health supportmetabolic support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Stimulant
  2. Carminative
  3. Aphrodisiac
  4. Antilithic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Brassicaceae

Flixweed

Descurainia sophia

Kashmiri Name

Charilasij

Common Names

FlixweedTansy Mustard

Health Benefits

respiratory support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Astringent
  2. Antiscorbutic
  3. Expectorant
  4. Bronchitis

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Scrophulariaceae

Grecian Foxglove

Digitalis lanata

Kashmiri Name

Digitalis

Common Names

Grecian FoxgloveWooly Foxglove

Health Benefits

liver supportheart and circulation supportantimicrobial supportmetabolic support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Hepatoprotective
  2. Cardioprotective
  3. Cytotoxic
  4. Antidiabetic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Euphorbiaceae

Sanpanth

Euphorbia hispida

Kashmiri Name

-

Common Names

Sanpanth

Health Benefits

immune supportskin support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Tonic
  2. Antidermatotic
  3. Antileprosy
  4. Lenitive

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Moraceae

Fig

Ficus carica

Kashmiri Name

Anjoor

Common Names

Fig

Health Benefits

liver supportdigestive supportimmune supportrespiratory supportskin support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Hepatoprotective
  2. Demulcent
  3. Aperient
  4. Emollient

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Fumariaceae

American Fumitory

Fumaria indica

Kashmiri Name

Shahtar

Common Names

American Fumitory

Health Benefits

liver supportdigestive supporturinary supportnervous system supportanti-inflammatory

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Hepatoprotective
  2. Anthelmintic
  3. Diuretic
  4. Diaphoretic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Gentianaceae

Gentian

Gentiana carinata

Kashmiri Name

Maidan Kalveoth

Common Names

Gentian

Health Benefits

digestive supportrespiratory support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Stomach ache
  2. Antipertussis

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Illecebraceae

Rupture Wort

Hernaria hirsuta

Kashmiri Name

Tcheri Saban

Common Names

Rupture Wort

Health Benefits

respiratory supporturinary supportheart and circulation support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Throat sore
  2. Diuretic
  3. Cardiac dropsy
  4. Nephritic dropsy

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Hypericaceae

St. John’s Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Kashmiri Name

Basant

Common Names

St. John’s Wort

Health Benefits

liver supportrespiratory supporturinary supportantimicrobial supportanti-inflammatory

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Hepatoprotective
  2. Expectorant
  3. Diuretic
  4. Antiviral

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Iridaceae

Himalayan Iris

Iris decora

Kashmiri Name

Sosan

Common Names

Himalayan Iris

Health Benefits

skin supportanti-inflammatory

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Bilious obstruction
  2. Sores
  3. Pimples
  4. Anti-rheumatic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Iridaceae

Himalayan Iris

Iris kashmiriana

Kashmiri Name

Mazar Mund

Common Names

Himalayan Iris

Health Benefits

anti-inflammatory

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Anti-rheumatic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Iridaceae

Japanese Iris

Iris lactea

Kashmiri Name

Krashim

Common Names

Japanese Iris

Health Benefits

liver supporturinary support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Alterative
  2. Blood purifier
  3. Venereal affections
  4. Liver complaints

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Juglandaceae

Walnut

Juglans regia

Kashmiri Name

Doon

Common Names

Walnut

Health Benefits

liver supportdigestive supportanti-inflammatoryantimicrobial support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Hepatoprotective
  2. Anthelmintic
  3. Astringent
  4. Anti-rheumatic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Malvaceae

Mallow

Malva neglecta

Kashmiri Name

Kashmir Satchel

Common Names

Mallow

Health Benefits

digestive supportrespiratory support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Laxative
  2. Anti-cough
  3. Colds
  4. Gravel

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Malvaceae

Common Mallow

Malva sylvestris

Kashmiri Name

Aurum Satchel

Common Names

Common Mallow

Health Benefits

anti-inflammatoryrespiratory support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Demulcent
  2. Emollient
  3. Anti-inflammatory
  4. Cough

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Lamiaceae

White Horehound

Marrubium vulgare

Kashmiri Name

Troper

Common Names

White Horehound

Health Benefits

liver supportrespiratory supporturinary supportdigestive supportmetabolic support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Hepatoprotective
  2. Expectorant
  3. Diuretic
  4. Carminative

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Moraceae

Black Mulberry

Morus nigra

Kashmiri Name

Shahtul

Common Names

Black Mulberry

Health Benefits

immune supportdigestive supportmetabolic support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Nutritive
  2. Refrigerant
  3. Laxative
  4. Hypoglycaemic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Amaryllidaceae

Narcissus

Narcissus tazetta

Kashmiri Name

Yemberzal

Common Names

Narcissus

Health Benefits

digestive supporturinary supportantimicrobial support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Emetic
  2. Headache relief
  3. Anemia
  4. Purgative

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Lamiaceae

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

Kashmiri Name

Gandh Sooi

Common Names

Catnip

Health Benefits

digestive supportimmune supportnervous system support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Carminative
  2. Tonic
  3. Diaphoretic
  4. Sedative

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Lamiaceae

Sacred Basil

Ocimum sanctum

Kashmiri Name

Baber-i-Booil

Common Names

Sacred Basil

Health Benefits

respiratory supportdigestive supportmetabolic support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Expectorant
  2. Diaphoretic
  3. Antipyretic
  4. Anthelminthic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Oxalidaceae

Shamrock

Oxalis corniculata

Kashmiri Name

Jangil Chokchin

Common Names

ShamrockWood Sorrel

Health Benefits

anti-inflammatorydigestive supportskin support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Analgesic
  2. Antiemetic
  3. Anti-inflammatory
  4. Antipyretic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Polygonaceae

Knotweed

Polygonum amplexicaule

Kashmiri Name

Machren

Common Names

Knotweed

Health Benefits

antimicrobial support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Antibacterial
  2. Antifungal
  3. Antimalarial

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Euphorbiaceae

Castor

Ricinus communis

Kashmiri Name

Arandi

Common Names

Castor

Health Benefits

digestive supportwomen's health supportheart and circulation support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Constipation
  2. Colic
  3. Diarrhoea
  4. Dysentery

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Papilionaceae

Black Locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

Kashmiri Name

TikarKikar

Common Names

Black Locust

Health Benefits

urinary supportdigestive supportnervous system supportimmune support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Astringent
  2. Diuretic
  3. Emetic
  4. Laxative

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Rosaceae

Rose

Rosa damascena

Kashmiri Name

Kashur Gulab

Common Names

Rose

Health Benefits

immune supportheart and circulation supportliver supportanti-inflammatorynervous system support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Astringent
  2. Cardiotonic
  3. Hepatoprotective
  4. Anti-inflammatory

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Polygonaceae

Indian Sorrel

Rumex dentatus

Kashmiri Name

Obug

Common Names

Indian Sorrel

Health Benefits

urinary supportanti-inflammatorymetabolic support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Diuretic
  2. Antipyretic
  3. Astringent
  4. Anti-inflammatory

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Alismataceae

Wapatoo

Sagittaria trifolia

Kashmiri Name

Keow

Common Names

Wapatoo

Health Benefits

urinary supportskin supportrespiratory support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Diuretic
  2. Antiscorbutic
  3. Cutaneous troubles
  4. Sore throat

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Salicaceae

White Willow

Salix alba

Kashmiri Name

Vier

Common Names

White Willow

Health Benefits

immune supportanti-inflammatory

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Tonic
  2. Astringent
  3. Antirheumatic
  4. Antipyretic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Salicaceae

Weeping Willow

Salix babylonica

Kashmiri Name

VirGuir Biasa

Common Names

Weeping Willow

Health Benefits

digestive supportanti-inflammatorywomen's health support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Antipyretic
  2. Anthelmintic
  3. Antirheumatic
  4. Anti-implantation

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Lamiaceae

Sage

Salvia moorcroftiana

Kashmiri Name

Sholar

Common Names

Sage

Health Benefits

digestive supportheart and circulation supportrespiratory support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Emetic
  2. Antihemorrhoidal
  3. Antipyretic
  4. Relieves cough

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Asteraceae

Common Groundsel

Senecio vulgaris

Kashmiri Name

-

Common Names

Common Groundsel

Health Benefits

urinary supportimmune supportdigestive support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Diaphoretic
  2. Diuretic
  3. Tonic
  4. Purgative

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Asteraceae

Siegesbeckia

Siegesbeckia orientalis

Kashmiri Name

-

Common Names

Siegesbeckia

Health Benefits

immune supportheart and circulation supportanti-inflammatoryantimicrobial supportmetabolic support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Depurative
  2. Cardiotonic
  3. Anti-inflammatory
  4. Analgesic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Brassicaceae

London Rocket

Sisymbrium irio

Kashmiri Name

Danda Haak

Common Names

London Rocket

Health Benefits

respiratory support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Expectorant
  2. Stimulant
  3. Febrifuge
  4. Anti-asthmatic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Solanaceae

Black Nightshade

Solanum nigrum

Kashmiri Name

Kambai

Common Names

Black Nightshade

Health Benefits

urinary supportanti-inflammatoryskin support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Diuretic
  2. Anti-inflammatory
  3. Analgesic
  4. Anti-dermatitis

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Lamiaceae

Wooly Woundwort

Stachys floccosa

Kashmiri Name

-

Common Names

Wooly Woundwort

Health Benefits

immune supportwomen's health supporturinary support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Tonic
  2. Emmenagogue
  3. Diuretic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Asteraceae

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Kashmiri Name

Haandh

Common Names

Dandelion

Health Benefits

urinary supportimmune supportliver supportanti-inflammatoryantimicrobial support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Diuretic
  2. Tonic
  3. Liver disorders
  4. Anti-rheumatic

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Scrophulariaceae

Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Kashmiri Name

Jangil Tamok

Common Names

Mullein

Health Benefits

anti-inflammatoryantimicrobial support

Therapeutic Properties

  1. Febrifuge
  2. Aphrodisiac
  3. Anti-inflammatory
  4. Demulcent

Parts Used

RootLeavesFlowers
Source

Data Source: International Journal of Botany Studies (ISSN: 2455-541X), Volume 5, Issue 6, 2020. "Medicinal flora of Srinagar, Kashmir" by Gowher Guna, Department of Botany, Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Hawal, Srinagar, Kashmir.

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