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Sl. number | Species name | Voucher number | Common name | Family | Parts used | Ethnobotanical Use |
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1 | Achillea millefolium L. | UHF-11713 | Chuang | Asteraceae | Leaves | Leaves crushed and used for curing indigestion, cough, cold, and toothache problems. |
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2 | Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle | UHF-11754 | Patrees | Ranunculaceae | Roots | Used as antipyretic and astringent. Roots are ground and mixed with sugar and eaten with water to relieve stomach pain. |
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3 | Aconitum violaceum Jacq. Ex Stapt | UHF-11702 | Pattees | Ranunculaceae | Roots | A small piece of tuberous roots is given with hot water in cases of fever due to cold. |
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4 | Aconogonum molle (D. Don) H. Hara | UHF-11768 | Tarodi | Polygonaceae | Leaves, stems | Leaves are cooked as vegetable. Young stems are sour and quench thirst in case of nonavailability of water. |
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5 | Allium victorialis L. | UHF-12376 | Happu | Amaryllidaceae | Leaves, roots | Leaves are used as vegetable and substitute for garlic. Roots are not harvested so as to allow plants to regrow. |
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6 | Ainsliaea aptera DC. | UHF-11703 | Sathjalari/Sathjalori/Karvibooti | Asteraceae | Roots | Roots powder is applied on cut and wounds, and also stomachache, diuretic. |
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7 | Anaphalis nubigena DC. | UHF-11777 | Bhujlu | Asteraceae | Leaves | Fibre collected from backside of leaves is rubbed with runka (iron instrument) to produce fire. |
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8 | Angelica glauca Edgew. | UHF-12305 | Chora | Apiaceae | Roots | (i) The root is dried and roasted in ghee and powdered. The powder is used as spice. (ii) Root powder with black salt (kala namak) is given in flatulence and dyspepsia. (iii) Dry roots powder mixed with oil is applied to cure oedema. |
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9 | Arenaria festucoides Benth. | UHF-12775 | Mumri | Caryophyllaceae | Leaves | Considered best fodder for sheep. |
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10 | Artemisia vulgaris L. | UHF-12310 | Chharmar Hindi: Nagdauna | Asteraceae | Leaves | Fresh juice of leaves cures itching in eyes, occurring during summer months. |
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11 | Aster himalaicus C. B. Clarke | UHF-12394 | Raktjadi | Asteraceae | Roots | Any person having blood problem during stools is given the decoction of its roots. |
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12 | Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene | UHF-11741 | Greene | Polygonaceae | Rhizome | Lal chai the coloured rhizome is cut in small pieces. |
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13 | Cannabis sativa L. | UHF-11763 | Bhang | Cannabaceae | Seed | Seeds powder mixed with oil for typhoid, jaundice, malaria, and fever. |
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14 | Chaerophyllum reflexum Lindl. | UHF-12390 | Sojuga, bhai | Apiaceae | Roots, seeds | Roots are used for stomach complaints. Seeds infusion used in body pain, cold, and cough. |
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15 | Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Don) Soó | UHF-11706 | Salam panja | Orchidaceae | Roots | Energetic, health tonic, and nervine tonic. Root is eaten in case of headache. Tubers paste applied on cut and wounds. |
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16 | Datura stramonium L. | UHF-9888 | Dhaintura | Solanaceae | Seed | Seed is dried and ground. The powder of seeds is mixed with mustard oil and boiled. After cooling, it is applied to pained joints to relieve pain. |
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17 | Dioscorea deltoidea Wall. Ex Grieseb. | UHF-12383 | Khaldri | Dioscoreaceae | Roots | Roots are powdered and put in wooden pot with holes to protect woolen clothes from insect attack. |
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18 | Foeniculum vulgare Mill. | UHF-12391 | Saunf | Apiaceae | Seed | Used as condiment. |
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19 | Fragaria vesca L. | UHF-11712 | Bubal | Rosaceae | Fruits, roots | Fruits are edible. Roots infused with ghee butter and honey is used to cure dysentery. |
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20 | Gentiana kurroo Royle | UHF-11761 | Kadoo | Gentianaceae | Leaves | Leaves are eaten during fever. |
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21 | Heracleum candicans Wall. ex DC. | UHF-11711 | Patala | Apiaceae | Roots | Root is ground and the paste is used in case of snake bite. Sour lassi is mixed with paste and given to patient. |
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22 | Impatiens balsamina L. | UHF-9894 | Tilpar | Balsaminaceae | Seed, whole plant | When young, the plant is used for mehandi. It produces very dark colour. Seeds are very tasty. |
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23 | Meconopsis aculeata Royle | UHF-11759 | Kalkotti | Papaveraceae | Root | Root is ground and given to animals along with salt for creating resistance to diseases. |
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24 | Mentha longifolia (Linn.) Huds. | UHF-12393 | Pudina | Lamiaceae | Root, leaves | Fresh root is dried, powdered, mixed with pepper, and then given to patient suffering from piles. Leaf extract is used to cure vomiting, dysentery, stomachache, and headache. |
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25 | Origanum vulgare L. | UHF-11721 | Marua | Lamiaceae | Whole plant | Utensils of milk and ghee are washed using this plant as it gives good aroma to the utensil. |
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26 | Oxalis corniculata L. | UHF-11709 | Amblu/Malori | Oxalidaceae | Leaves | Shoots are crushed and juice extract is used in boils, cuts, wounds, fever, and dysentery. |
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27 | Oxyria digyna (Linn.) Hill | UHF-12340 | Chhoti Chukri | Polygonaceae | Leaves | Leaves are very sour and are used as digestive and purgative by making chutney. |
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28 | Panicum miliaceum L. | UHF-11704 | Chowla | Poaceae | Seed | Seed is edible. |
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29 | Picrorhiza kurroa Royle ex Benth. | UHF-12354 | Karoo | Plantaginaceae | Roots | Roots powder consumed during stomachache, jaundice, and diarrhea. Chewing of 2-3 leaves acts as antipyretic. Decoction of leaves is sprinkled in field of wheat which prevents insect attack. |
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30 | Plantago lanceolata L. | UHF-11748 | Isabgol | Plantaginaceae | Husk | Husk is good for some stomach ailments. |
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31 | Pleurospermum candollei(DC.) Clarke | UHF-11776 | Baandi | Apiaceae | Seed | Seeds are boiled along with tea to escape cold and substitute for fennel. |
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32 | Podophyllum hexandrum (Royle) Wedd. | UHF-11716 | Bankaakdu | Berberidaceae | Rhizome, fruits, roots | Rhizome used for kidney problem and as health tonic. Fruit is eaten by Gaddis to cure chronic constipation. Roots are ground and mixed with sugar and decoction is given to patient. |
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33 | Potentilla argyrophylla Wallich | UHF-11773 | Tama | Rosaceae | Leaves | Decoction of leaves is used to treat diarrhea, arthritis, and kidney stones. |
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34 | Potentilla nepalensis Hook. | UHF-12389 | Dori | Saxifragaceae | Roots | Roots powder is used to cure stomach disorder. |
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35 | Primula denticulata Sm. | UHF-12350 | Palak/Jalkutral | Ranunculaceae | Leaves | Leaf paste is used for abdomen pain. |
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36 | Primula floribunda Wall. | UHF-12386 | Baasdu | Primulaceae | Flower | Flowers are believed to have supernatural power to ward off devils and people knowing witchcraft. Flowers increase beauty of hair of ladies. |
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37 | Prunella vulgaris L. | UHF-11745 | Gudli | Lamiaceae | Stems | Young stems of plants are kept in cluster in living rooms to expel mosquitoes and flies. |
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38 | Ranunculus laetus Wall. | UHF-11722 | Bariyara | Ranunculaceae | Leaves and flower juice | Leaves and flowers juice are used for curing eye diseases. |
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39 | Rheum australe D. Don. | UHF-9878 | Chuchchi/Rewandchini | Polygonaceae | Roots | Roots and rhizomes paste/powder/infusion/decoction are used in boils, headache, muscles injury, gastric problems, and also as tooth powder. |
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40 | Rosa moschata Miller | UHF-9897 | Kojai | Rosaceae | Fruits | Fruit is eaten because of its vermicidal properties |
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41 | Selinum vaginatum C. B. Clarke | UHF-11756 | Bhootkaisi | Apiaceae | Roots | Roots are ground with wheat flour. Seed is also added and then good quality wine is prepared. |
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42 | Saussurea gossypiphora D. Don | UHF-11719 | Ghuggi | Asteraceae | Flower | Considered very auspicious and kept for worship along with baan and also used in havan and is known to purify air. |
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43 | Saussurea taraxifolia Wall. | UHF-9880 | Shivjata | Asteraceae | Roots | Little quantity of root is ground and mixed in boiling milk and given to pregnant lady before delivery. This prevents pain and helps in easy delivery. People with falling hair are advised to use root powder for washing hair. Dhuni is also given to ward off evil spirits |
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44 | Saussurea lappa (Decne.) Sch. Bip. | UHF-9876 | Kuth | Asteraceae | Seed | Oil of the seeds is applied on aching joints to relieve pain. |
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45 | Sedum ewersii Ledeb. | UHF-11760 | Kirti | Crassulaceae | Whole plant | Whole plant is ground after drying. One teaspoon of powder is mixed with hot milk and given to patient suffering from piles. |
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46 | Sempervirens sedoides Decaisne | UHF-11789 | Chidi di Pinnadi | Crassulaceae | Leaves | Paste of leaves helps to remove pimples. |
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47 | Swertia speciosa D. Don | UHF-11752 | Bambiri | Gentianaceae | Roots | Roots are ground with water and put into eyes like surma to relieve snow burnt eyes. |
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48 | Thymus serpyllum L. | UHF-11732 | Ban-ajwain | Lamiaceae | Whole plant | Flavouring agent is also eaten for stomach ailments. |
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49 | Urtica dioica Linn. | UHF-12382 | Ain/Bichhu buti | Urticaceae | Roots | Roots are wrapped in black cloth to get rid of ill will. Leaves are boiled in hot water and then cooked as vegetable. |
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50 | Valeriana jatamansi Jones | UHF-11789 | Nak Nahani | Valerianaceae | Roots | Roots and stems are used for havan (incense). |
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51 | Verbascum thapsus Linn. | UHF-11714 | Hanuman ra lingna | Scrophulariaceae | | Used for havan and scaring evil spirits. |
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52 | Viburnum cylindricum Buch.-Ham. ex. D. Don | UHF-12369 | Karneh | Sambucaceae | Seeds | Seeds are eaten with water. Good for relieving constipation. |
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53 | Viola pilosa Blume | UHF-11726 | Banaksha | Violaceae | Flower | Decoction of flowers is used in case of cough and cold. |
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54 | Viola serpens Wall. ex. Roxb. | UHF-11743 | Napalu | Violaceae | Flower | Decoction of flowers is used in case of cough and cold. |
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