Dictionaryofmedicinalplants-malayalamnames

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DICTIONARY OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL PLANTS. PROF: P.T.R A J A S E K H AR A N NAIR Transliteration Key. A=A, A - , Ai, Am, Ah. B= Ba Bha. C= Ca, Cha. D= D - a, D - ha, Da, Dha. E= E, E - . F= --, G= Ga, Gha. H= Ha. I=I, I - . J= Ja, Jha. K= Ka, Kha, Ksa. L= La, L . a. M= Ma. N= Na, , N - a. N . a, N - a. O= O, O - , OU. P= Pa, Pha. Q =--. R= R, Ra. S= Sa. T= T - a, T - ha, Ta, Tha. U= U, U - . V= Va. W=--. X=--.Y= Ya. Z= --. Sl. No. Malayalam Name Botanical Name Family Parts 1. A - lila kkallu - r vanchi Rotula acquatica Lour. Boraginaceae Whole 2. A - llam Careya arborea Roxb. Barrigtoniac eae Leaves 3. A - lmond Prunus amygdalus L. Rosaceae Fruits 1

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DICTIONARY OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL PLANTS.

PROF: P.T.R A J A S E K H AR A N NAIR

Transliteration Key. A=A, A-, Ai, Am, Ah. B= Ba Bha. C= Ca, Cha. D= D-a, D-ha, Da, Dha. E= E, E-. F= --, G= Ga, Gha. H= Ha. I=I, I-. J= Ja, Jha. K= Ka, Kha, Ksa. L= La, L.a. M= Ma. N= Na, , N-a. N.a, N-a. O= O, O-, OU. P= Pa, Pha. Q =--. R= R, Ra. S= Sa. T= T-a, T-ha, Ta, Tha. U= U, U-. V= Va. W=--. X=--.Y= Ya. Z= --.

Sl. No. Malayalam Name Botanical Name Family Parts used in Ayurveda

1. A- lila kkallu-r vanchi Rotula acquatica Lour. Boraginaceae Whole plant

2. A- llam Careya arborea Roxb. Barrigtoniaceae Leaves, bark

3. A- lmond Prunus amygdalus L. Rosaceae Fruits

4. A- mbal Nymphaea nouchali Burm. f. Nymphaceae Rhizome, Flowers &seeds

5. A- na choriyannam Girardina zeylanica L. Urticaceae Leaves

6. A- na chunda Solanum torvum L. Solanaceae Fruits, Roots

7. A- na chuvadi Elephantopus scaber L. Asteraceae Roots, bark, leaves&flowers

8. A- na kuruntho- tti Sida spinosa L. Malvaceae Whole plant

9. A- na ppana Caryota urens L. Palmae Buds, leaves, nuts

10. A- na thippalli Scindapsus officinalis Schott. Araceae Inflorenscence

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11. A- na yadiyan Elephantopus scaber L. Asteraceae Roots, bark, leaves&flowers

12. A- nan-erin-il Pedalium murex L. Pedaliaceae Whole plant

13. A -njili Artocarpus hirsuta Lam. Moraceae Whole plant

14. A- ral Clitoria ternatea L. Papilionaceae Roots, leaves, seeds.

15. A- rogyapacha Trichopus zeylanicus Gaertn. Dioscoriaceae Whole plant

16. A- ru ve-ppu Azadirachta indica Juss. Meliaceae Whole plant

17. A- rukam Prunus domestica L. Rosaceae Fruts

18. A- rya ve-la Cleome viscosa L. Capparidaceae Whole plant

19. A- rya ve-ppu Azadirachta indica Juss. Meliaceae Whole plant

20. A- sa- li Lepidium sativum L. Cruciferae Seeds

21. A- tan mula Capparis deciduas Forsk. Capparidaceae Roots & Fruits

22. A- tha chakka Annona squamosa L. Anonaceae Whole plant

23. A- tt.u kott.appa- la Aristolochia bracteata Retz. Aristolochiaceae Roots & W.Plant

24. A- tthi Sesbania grandiflora Pers. Papilionaceae Roots, bark, leaves&flowers

25. A- ttu maruthu Terminalia arjuna Roxb. Combretaceae Bark, fruits

26. A- ttu pe-zhu Barringtonia acutangula Gaertn.

Barringtoniaceae Whole plant

27. A- ttu vanchi Salix tetrasperma Roxb. Salicaceae Bark of roots, leaves, fruits

28. A -tu na-rive-la (var) Cleome viscosa L. Capparidaceae Whole plant

29. A- val Holoptelea integrifolia Pl. Ulmaceae Bark, leaves

30. A- van.ak Ricinus communis L. Euphorbiaceae Leaves, roots, flrs, seeds&0il.

31. A- var thaki Cassia auriculata L. Caesalpiniaceae Roots, bark, leaves

32. A- vara Cassia auriculata L. Caesalpiniaceae Roots, bark, leaves

33. A- vil Holoptelea integrifolia Pl. Ulmaceae Bark, leaves

34. Acha-ramkolli Polycarpae corymbosa L. Caryophyllaceae Whole Plant

35. Acla-ri the-nga Lodoicea maldivica Poir. Arecaceae Husk, endosperm.

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36. Agasi Linum usitatissimum L. Linaceae Flrs, seeds, oil.

37. Agasthi Capparis decidua Forsk. Capparidaceae Roots, fruits.

38. Agathi Sesbania grandiflora Pers. Papilionaceae Roots, leaves, bark, flrs.

39. Agnima-nda Clerodendrum phlomoids L. Verbenaceae Whole Plant

40. Aivirali kko-va Diplocyclos palmata L. Cucurbitaceae Whole plant

41. Ajapriya Zizyphus numularia W&A Rhamnaceae Fruits

42. Aka-ra karabha Anacyclus pyrethrum DC. Asteraceae Whole plant

43. A-kasa garud.akkodi Cuscuta reflexa Roxb Convolvulaceae Whole plant

44. A-kasa valli Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. Convolvulaceae Whole plant

45. A-kasavalli Cassytha filiformis L. Lauraceae Whole Plant

46. Akassi Linum usitatissimum L. Linaceae Flowers, seeds, oil.

47 Akathi Sesbania grandiflora Pers. Papilionaceae Wood

47. Akathi (var) Sesbania aegyptica L. Papilionaceae Roots, Whole Plant

48. Akho-ri Flacourtia indica. L. Flacourtiaceae Whole plant

49. Akil Aquilaria agallocha Roxb. Thymediaceae Whole plant

50. Akkaramkolli Polycarpae corymbosa L. Caryophyllaceae Whole Plant

51. Akka-ramkolli Polycarpae corymbosa L. Caryophyllaceae Whole Plant

52. Akki kkaruka Anacyclus pyrethrum DC. Asteraceae Whole plant

53. Akkra-ve Anacyclus pyrethrum DC. Asteraceae Whole plant

54. Akkrott. Juglans regia DC. Juglandaceae Fruit

55. Akshoda vrusham Juglans regia L. Juglandaceae Whole Plant

56. Akso-dam Juglans regia L. Juglandaceae Whole Plant

57. Alakku che-ru Semecarpus anacardium L. Anacardiaceae Fruits

58. Alambbu Lagenaria vulgaris L. Cucurbitaceae Roots

59. Alari Plumeria rubra L. Apocynaceae Roots, Bark, Flowers.

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60. Alassipoo-maram Delonix regia Rot. Caesalpiniaceae Bark,Leaves

61. Ama Arundo donax L. Poaceae Roots

62. Ama Saccharum arundinaceum Retz.

Poaceae Roots &stem

63. Ama e-tta Arundo donax L. Poaceae Roots

64. Amal ppori Rauvolfia serpentina L. Apocynaceae Roots &leaves

65. Amalave-dasa Garcinia pedunculata Roxb. Clusiaceae Whole Plant

66. Amarcha kkodi Cayratia carnosa Wall. Vitaceae Whole plant

67. Amari Indigofera tinctoria L. Papilionaceae Whole plant

68. Amba- zham Spondias pinnata L. Anacardiaceae Bark &fruits

69. Ambazham Spondias pinnata L. Anacardiaceae Bark &fruits

70. Amburi ppachila Securinega leucopyrus Willd.

Euphorbiaceae Whole plant

71. Ampott.al Saccharum arundinaceum Retz.

Poaceae Roots &stem

72. Amruth Tinospora cordifolia Willd. Menispermaceae Stem

73. Amruth valli Tinospora cordifolia Willd. Menispermaceae Stem

74. Amukkuram Withania somnifera Dun. Solanaceae Roots & leaves

75. A-nakkaitha Agave americana L. Liliaceae Whole Plant

76. Anali ve-gam Alstonia venenata R. Br. Apocynaceae Roots & Fruits

77. Anana- s Ananas comosus (Linn.) Merr.

Bromeliaceae Fruits

78. Ango-lam Alangium salvifolium Wang. Alangiaceae Roots, fruits.

79. A-njali Artocarpus hirsuta Lam. Moraceae Whole plant

80. Anjila tha-li Ipomoea mauritiana Jacq. Convovulaceae Tuberous roots

81. Anna kka-ra Garuga pinnata Roxb. Burseraceae Whole plant

82. Anthimalari Mirabilis jalapa L. Nyctaginaceae Roots,Leaves

83. Appa Ageratum conyzoides L. Asteraceae Roots &leaves

84. Appa kkadukka Cochlospermum religiosum Cochlospermacea Leaves, flowers.

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L. e85. Apricot. Prunus armeniaca L. Rosaceae Fruits

86. Arabi kundaricum Liquidamber orientalis Mill. Hamamelidaceae Resin [Balsm]

87. Arali Nerium odorum Ait. Apocynaceae Whole plant

88. Arali Nerium oleander-roseum L. Apocynaceae Whole Plant

89. Aram puli Bauhinia racemosa Lam. Caesalpiniaceae Bark, Leaves

90. Aran.a maram Polyalthia longifolia Hk .f. & T.

Anonaceae Bark

91. Arani. Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. Simarubaceae Bark, Flowers.

92. Aratha Alpinia galanga L. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

93. Araya- val Cleome viscosa L. Cruciferae Leaves, Seeds

94. Araya-l Ficus religiosa L. Moraceae Whole plant

95. Arga-thi Sesbania grandiflora Pers. Papilionaceae Roots, Bark, Leaves &Flowers

96. Ari Oryza sativa L Poaceae Grains

97. Arime-dam Acacia furnesiana Willd. Mimosoideae Bark,Leaves

98. Arinelli

Phyllanthus acidus (Linn.) Skeels

Euphorbiaceae Fruits

99. Arippu Lantana camara var. aculeate L.

Verbenaceae Whole plant

100. Aristaka Sapindus trifolia L. Sapindaceae Bark, Roots.

101. Arive-lam Acacia furnesiana Willd. Mimosoideae Bark,Leaves

102. Aruni Nerium oleander-album L. Apocynaceae Whole Plant

103. Arutha Ruta graveolens L. Rutaceae Whole plant

104. Asho-kam Saraca asoca (Roxb.) de Wilde

Caesalpiniaceae Bark, Leaves, Flowers.

105. Ashtagandha Withania aswaganda L. Solanaceae Roots

106. Ashtagandhamaram Aquilaia malacienisis Lam. Thymediaceae Leaves Roots

107. Astama-nthaka Ficus rumpjii L. Moraceae Bark

108. At.a pathiyan Holostemma ada-kodien Schul.

Asclepiadaceae Roots

109. At.a pothiyan Holostemma ada-kodien Asclepiadaceae Roots

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Schul.110. At.akka- maniyan Sphaeranthus indicus L. Asteraceae Whole plant

111. At.akka- maram Areca catechu L. Arecaceae Fruits

112. At.akka-pazham Psidium guajava L. Myrtaceae Roots, leaves, fruits

113. At.akka-ppa-nal Desmodium triquetrum L. Papilionaceae Whole plant

114. At.akodiyan Holostemma ada-kodien Schul.

Asclepiadaceae Roots

115. At.ambbu valli Ipomoea pes- caprae L. Convovulaceae Whole plant

116. At.ambu Ipomoea pes- caprae L. Convovulaceae Whole plant

117. At.ambuvalli Butea parviflora Roxb. Papilionaceae Bark,Gum,Leaves

118. At.avi kacho-lam Angelica glauca L. Apiaceae Whole plant

119. A-t.una- rive-la Cleome gynandra L. Capparidaceae Whole Plant

120. A-talot.akam

Adhatoda vasica Nees. Acanthaceae Whole plant

121. Athassipo-maram Delonix regia Rot. Caesalpiniaceae Bark,Leaves

122. Athi vit.ayam Aconitum heterophyllum Wall.

Ranunculaceae Roots

123. Athibala Abutilon racemosum L. Malvaceae Roots

124. Att.a-ni parippu Lens culinaris Medicas. Papilionaceae Seeds

125. Atthi Ficus recemosa L. Moraceae Whole plant

126. Atthi chakka Ananas comosus (Linn.) Merr.

Bromeliaceae Fruits

127. Atthi thippalli Scindapsus officinalis Schott. Araceae Inflorescence

128. Atthine-r Ficus racemosa L. Moraceae Latex

129. A-ttu derbha Imperata cylindrica Beauv. Poaceae Roots.

130. A-ttu punna Calophyllum apetalum Linn. Clusiaceae Bark, seeds

131. A-ttu the-kku Neolamarckia cadamba Roxb.

Rubiaceae Bark, leaves, fruits

132. A-ttuvanchi (Var) Salix caprea L. Salicaceae Wood

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133. A-tu thinna-ppa-la

Aristolochia bracteata Retz. Aristolochiaceae Roots & W.Plant

134. A-tuthoda-ppa-la Aristolochia indica L. Aristolochiaceae Roots, Leaves

135. Avara Lablab purpureus L. Papilionaceae Leaves, Seeds

136. Avaram Cassia auriculata L. Caesalpiniaceae Fruits,Leaves,Roots.

137. Ave- n Papaver somniferum L. Papavaraceae Petals, Fruits, Seeds.

138. A-ve-rum Cassia auriculata L. Caesalpiniaceae Roots, bark, leaves

139. Avil Elaeocarpus serratus L. Elaeocarpaceae Leaves, Fruits

140. Avilppori Ophiorrhiza mungo L. Rubiaceae Roots

141. Ayamo-dakam Trachysermum ammi L. Apiacae Fruits

142. Ayamo-dakam ((var) Trachyspermum roxburghianum DC.

Apiaceae Fruits

143. Ayani Artocarpus hirsuta Lam. Moraceae Whole plant

144. Ayani ppla-vu Artocarpus hirsuta Lam. Moraceae Whole plant

145. Ayyabba-na Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl. Asteraceae Whole plant

146. Ayyappa-la Wrightia tinctoria Roxb. Apocynaceae Bark & leaves

147. Ayyappa-na Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl. Asteraceae Whole plant

148. Azhinjil Alangium salvifolium Wang. Alangiaceae Roots, Flowers.

149. Azhukanni Cressa cretica L. Convolvulaceae Whole plant

150. Bada-m Prunus dulcis DA. Rosaceae Kernel oil

151. Bada-m kotta Prunus dulcis DA. Rosaceae Kernel oil

152. Bala vacha Iris versicolour L. Iridaceae Rhizome

153. Balbaja ppullu Pollinidium angustifolium L. Poaceae W.plant

154. Ballado-na Atropa bella-dona L. Solanaceae W.plant

155. Ba-na ppu-v Catheranthus roseus L. Apocynaceae W.plant

156. Ba-rli Hordeum vulgare L. Poaceae Grain

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157. Basala chi-ra Basella alba var. rubra L. Basellaceae W.plant

158. Bensoin Styrax benzoin L. Stryraceae Latex

159. Bhuja pathram Betula utilis D. Don. Betulaceae Bark.

160. Bhumicha kkarai Maerua arenaria Hook. Capparidaceae Roots

161. Bhurja maram Betula utilis D. Don. Betulaceae Bark.

162. Bhuthangu-sam Croton oblongifolius Roxb. Euphorbiaceae Bark.

163. Bi-di yila Diopyros verginiana L. Ebnaceae Leaves

164. Bi-tt root Beeta vulgaris L. Chenopodiaceae Tap root, leaves

165. Brahmi Bacopa monieri L. Scrophulariaceae W.plant

166. Branga ra-ja Weddelia calendulaca L. Asteraceae Whole Plant

167. Celary Apium graveolens L. Apiaceae Seeds

168. Chadachi Grewia tilifolia Vahl. Teliaceae Bark, leaves

169. Chadayan Passiflora foetida L. Passifloraceae Whole Plant

170. Chakari pazham Grewia hirsuta Vahl. Teliaceae Fruits

171. Chakkara kolli Gymnema sylvestre R.B. Asclepiadaceae W.plant

172. Chakkara thakara Cassia tora L. Caesalpiniaceae W.plant

173. Chakkaramullu Acanthus ilicifolius L. Acanthaceae Whole Plant

174. Chakrathakara Cassia tora L. Caesalpiniaceae Leaves

175. Cha-ma Panicum millare L. Poaceae Grains

176. Chamatha Butea monosperma L. Papilionaceae Bark, Leaves

177. Chanam Corchorus capsularis L. Teliaceae W.plant

178. Chanam (var) Crotalaria juncea L. Papilionaceae Seeds, Bark

179. Chandana ve-ppu Toona ciliata Roem. Meliaceae W.plant

180. Chandi ppayar Canavelia gladiata Jacq. Papilionaceae Seeds

181. Changalam peranda Cissus quadrangularis L. Vitaceae W.plant

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182. Chanjusakam Corchorus fasicularis L. Teliaceae W.plant

183. Channa ku-va Costus speciosus L. Zingiberaceae Leaves

184. Chappagam Caesalpinia sapan L. Caesalpiniaceae Heartwood

185. Charalam Pinus longifolia Roxb. Pinaceae Resin

186. Charalam (var) Pinus roxburghii L. Pinaceae Oil

187. Charmalanda Acacia sinuata L. Mimosoideae Pods

188. Chathura kkalli Euphorbia antiquorum L Euphorbiaceae Latex

189. Chathura mulla Myxopyrum serratum L. Oleaceae W.plant

190. Chathura ppuli Averhoa carambola L. Oxallidaceae Fruits

191. Chathura valli Myxopyrum serratum L. Oleaceae W.plant

192. Chavyam Piper chaba L. Piperaceae Roots

193. Che- la maram Ficus arnottiana L. Moraceae Bark

194. Che- mbu Colocasia esculenta L. Araceae Corm.

195. Che- rkkuru Semicarpus anacardium L. Anacardiaceae Fruits

196. Che- ru Semicarpus anacardium L. Anacardiaceae Fruits

197. Che-laeam Parmelia perlata Huds. Parmeliaceae W.plant

198. Chem paruthi Gossipium arboreum L. Malvaceae Cellulose fibre

199. Chembarathi Hibiscus rosa- sinensis L. Malvaceae Leaves, flowers

200. Chembathi Hibiscus rosa- sinensis L. Malvaceae Leaves, flowers

201. Chemmaram Aphanamixis polystachya Wall.

Meliaceae Bark, seeds

202. Chempakam Michelia champaca L. Magnoliaceae Leaves, flowers

203. Chen chandanam Pterocarpus santalinus Lin.f. Papilionaceae Heartwood

204. Chen chi-ra Beeta vulgaris L. Chenopodiaceae Taproot, leaves

205. Chen kat.uk Brassica compestries L. Brassicaceae Seeds

206. Chen tha-mara Nelumbo nucifera Gartn. Nymphaceae W.plant

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207. Che-na Amorphophallus companulatus L.

Araceae Corm.

208. Chee-nappa-ve Smilax glabera Roxb. Liliaceae Roots

209. Chee-nappa-ve (var) Smilax macrophylla L. Liliaceae Roots

210. Chee-nappa-ve (var) Smilax prolifera L. Liliaceae Roots

211. Chee-nappa-ve (var) Smilax zeyanica L. Liliaceae Roots

212. Chendu-rakam Carthamus tinctorius L Asteraceae Seeds

213. Chengazhineer Kaemferia rotunda L. Zingiberaceae Tubers

214. Chengazhineer Kizhag

Kaempferia rotunda L. Zingiberaceae Tubers

215. Chengazhineer ku- va

Kaempferia rotunda L. Zingiberaceae Tubers

216. Chengillyam Shorea robusta Gartn. Dipterocarpaceae Resin

217. Chenkan.a pullu Cymbopogon citratus DC. Poaceae W.plant

218. Chenni na-yakam Aloe barbadensis Mill. Liliaceae Solidified cell sap

219. Cheriya At.a kothimbala

Holostemma ada-kodien Schul.

Asclepiadaceae Roots

220. Cheriya E-tha Phoenix dactylifera L. Palmae Fruits

221. Cheriya Ka- ttu vellari

Cucumis callosus L. Cucurbitaceae Roots, fruits

222. Cheriya Karpu- rathulasi

Ocimum kilimandscharicum Gartn.

Lamiaceae Leaves

223. Cheriya landa Ziziphus oenoplia L. Rhamnaceae Roots

224. Cheriya Mu-nja Premna corymbosa R ottl. Verbenaceae W.plant

225. Cheriya Ra- mathulassi

Ocimum basilicum L. Lamiaceae Leaves

226. Cheriya Ukamaram Salvadora oleoides D. Don. Salvadoraceae Fruits, leaves

227. Cheriya ulli Allium cepa L. Liliaceae Bulb

228. Cherry Prunus erasus L. Rosaceae Fruits

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229. Cheru chana Linum usitatissimum L. Linaceae Flrs, seeds

230. Cheru Chi- ra Amaranthus spinosus L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

231. Cheru chunda Solanum anguivi Lam. Solanaceae Roots

232. Cheru chu-ral Calamus travencoricus L. Palmae W.plant

233. Cheru kacho-lam Hedychium spicatum Buch. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

234. Cheru Kadali Osbeckia glauca L. Melastomaceae W.plant

235. Cheru Ka-ra Canthium parviflorum Lam. Rubiaceae Roots, leaves

236. Cheru Kat.ala-di Cyathula prostrata L. Amaranthaceae Roots

237. Cheru kat.uk Brassica junceae L Cruciferae Seeds

238. Cheru Kla-v Carissa carandas L. Apocynaceae Roots, fruits

239. Cheru Kumbalanga Benincasa hispida L. Cucurbitaceae Fruits

240. Cheru Kumble Salvadora oleoides D. Don. Salvadoraceae Fruits, leaves

241. Cheru- la Aerva lanata L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

242. Cheru Na-gadendi Baliospermum montanum Willd.

Euphorbiaceae Roots, leaves, seeds

243. Cheru N-ara Syzygium caryophyllatum L. Myrtaceae Flr.buds

244. Cheru Na-rekam Citrus limon L. Rutaceae Fruits

245. Cheru Naruvari Cordia dichotoma Forst. Boraginaceae W.plant

246. Cheru payar Vigna radiata L. Papilionaceae Seeds

247. Cheru-la Aerva lanata L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

248. Cheru pullat.i Adiantum lanulatum L. Fern W.plant

249. Cheru punna Celastrus paniculatus L. Celastraceae Bark, leaves

250. Cheru te-k Clerodendrum seratum L. Verbenaceae Roots, leaves

251. Cheru thulasi Ocimum cannum L. Lamiaceae W.plant

252. Cheru vazhuthanaga Solanum anguivi Lam. Solanaceae Roots

253. Cheru vidukol Vigna tilobata L. Papilionaceae Whole Plant

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254. Cheruche-ra Alternanthera versicolor L. Amaranthaceae Leaves

255. Cherukaruva Cinnamomum wightii L. Lauraceae Bark

256. Cheruna- ragam Citrus aurantifolia L. Rutaceae Fruits

257. Cherupanicha Diospyros tomentosa Roxb. Ebnaceae Whole Plant

258. Cherupullat.i (var) Desmodium trifolium L. Papilionaceae Roots, Leaves259. Cherupullat.i (var) Justicia diffusa Willd. Acanthaceae Leaves

260. Cheruvallal Hydrocotyle javanica L. Apiaceae Leaves

261. Cheruvayana Cinnamomum tamala L. Lauraceae Bark

262. Cheruvula Aerva lanata L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

263. Chethi Ixora coccinea L. Rubiaceae W.plant

264. Chethi kot.ive-li Plumbago indica L. Plumbaginaceae Roots

265. Chi -na ppa-v Smilax china L. Liliaceae Roots

266. Chi- vikka Acacia sinuata Lour. Mimosoideae Pods

267. Chica- ca Acacia sinuata L. Mimosoideae Pods

268. Chinna- mukki Cassia angustifoli L. Caesalpiniaceae Leaves

269. Chithira ppa-la Euphorbia hirta L. Euphorbiaceae W.plant

270. Chithirppa-la (var) Euphorbia thymifolia L. Euphorbiaceae Whole Plant

271. Chittae-lam Elettaria cardamomum Matrn.

Zingiberaceae Fruits

272. Chittaratha Alpinia calcarata L. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

273. Chitta-t.a lot.akam Adhatoda beddomei L. Acanthaceae W.plant

274. Chitta-thirani Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl. Asteraceae Whole Plant

275. Cho- lam Zea mays L. Poaceae Grains

276. Chokkan chi- ra Rumex vesicarius L. Polygonaceae Leaves

277. Chokkan ka-ya Bixa orellana L. Bixaceae Leaves

278. Chokkan ki-ra Rumex vesicarius L. Polygonaceae Leaves

279. Chonna- mukki Cassia senna L. Caesalpiniaceae Leaves

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280. Chori valli Cayratia carnosa Wall. Vitaceae W.plant

281. Chori yannam Tragia involucrata L. Euphorbiaceae Roots, Leaves

282. Chorikkotta Grewia microcos L. Teliaceae Roots Bark.

283. Chowwalli kot.i Rubia cordifolia L. Rubiaceae Roots

284. Chu- ral Calamus rotang L. Palmae W.plant

285. Chukku Zingiber officinale Roxb. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

286. Chukru mani Souropus androguinus L. Euphorbiaceae Leaves

287. Chu-lamaruth Terminalia travancorensis W&Arn

Combretaceae Bark

288. Chulli Hygrophylla auriculata Schum.

Acanthaceae W.plant

289. Chunda Solanum anguivi Lam. Solanaceae Roots

290. Chunda (var) Solanum erianthum D.Don Solanaceae Roots, Flowers

291. Chu-nda ppana Caryota urens L. Arecaceae Seeds, leaves

292. Chura Lagenaria vulgaris L. Cucurbitaceae Fruits, stem

293. Churali Mesua nagassarium Burn f. Clusiaceae Flowers, oil

294. Chut.u kalpuram Cinnamomum camphora L. Lauraceae Bark.

295. Chutti thirutha-li Ipomoea sepiaria Koen. Convolvulaceae W.plant

296. Chuvanna - Chegazhineer

Kaempferia rotunda L. Zingiberaceae Roots

297. Chuvanna a-l Ficus lacor Buch &Ham Moraceae Bark

298. Chuvanna amalpori Rauvolfia serpentina L. Apocynaceae Roots

299. Chuvanna atambu Argyreia nervosa Burm f. Convolvulaceae Roots

300. Chuvanna kat.aladi Cyathula prostrata L Amaranthaceae Roots

301. Chuvanna kot.uve-li Plumbago indica / rosea L. Plumbaginaceae Roots

302. Chuvanna kunni Abrus precatorius L. Papilionaceae Roots

303. Chuvanna mulak Capsicum annum L. Solanaceae Fruits

304. Chuvanna velutha Nerium indicum Mill. Apocynaceae Bark of roots, leaves

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arali

305. Chuvanna mantha-

ramBauhinia variegata L. Caesalpiniaceae Roots, bark

306. Chuvanna-thrikolpakkonna

Operculina turpethum L. Convolvulaceae Roots

307. Chuvannulli Allium cepa L. Liliaceae Bulb

308. Chuzhali pa- rakam Xanthium strumarium L. Astraceae W.plant

309. Chuzhalipa-rakam Xanhium strumarium L. Asteraceae Whole Plant

310. Cincho-na Cinchona officianalis L. Rubiaceae Bark

311. Daiva ppa-la Alstonia scholaris L. Apocynaceae Bark, leaves

312. Danda ppa-la Wrightia tinctoria Roxb. Apocynaceae Roots, leaves

313. Dandi Baliospermum montanum Willd.

Euphorbiaceae W.plant

314. Dandika Baliospermum montanum Willd.

Euphorbiaceae W.plant

315. Darba ppullu Desmostachya bipinnata L. Poaceae Roots

316. Darbha Desmostachya bipinnata L. Poaceae Roots

317. De-vada-ram Cedrus deodara Roxb. Pinaceae Heart wood

318. Dhanua ya-ssam Fagonia cretica L. Zygophyllaceae W.plant

319. Dhanuana vruksham Grewia tilifolia Vahl. Teliaceae Bark.

320. Duktha fe-ni Taxacum officinale L. Asteraceae W.plant

321. Dura labha Fagonia cretica L. Zygophyllaceae W.plant

322. E- zhilam pa-la Alstonia scholaris L. Apocynaceae Bark, leaves

323. E-ka nayakam Salacia reticulata Wight. Hippocrataceae Roots

324. E-la va-lukam Prunus cerasoides D.Don. Rosacae Fruits

325. Elakkalli Euphorbia nerifolia L. Euphorbiaceae Roots , Leaves, Latex

326. E-lam Elettaria cardamomum Matrn.

Zingiberaceae Seeds, Oil

327. Elangi Mimosops elengi L. Sapotaceae Bark, flrs, seeds

328. Elavangam Cinnamomum verum Presl. Lauraceae Bark, oil

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329. Elavangam (var) Cinamomum zylanicum L. Lauraceae Bark

330. Elave Salmalia malabarica Schott. Bombacaceae Latex, Bark

331. Elavu Bombax cieba L. Bombacaceae Whole plant

332. Eli chevi Merremia emarginata Burm f.

Convolvulaceae Whole plant

333. Eli ppongu Mesua nagasarium Burm f. Clusiaceae Flowers, leaves

334. Eli tadiyan Rhaphidophora laciniata Burm f.

Araceae Stem

335. Eli chuzhiyan Didymocarpus tomentosa L. Gesneriaceae Whole plant

336. Ellenna Sesamum indicum L Pedaliaceae Seeds, oil

337. Ellu Sesamum indicum L Pedaliaceae Roots, leaves, seeds

338. Enna ppana Eleas guanensis L. Arecaceae Pericarp, seeds

339. Ephedra Ephedra geradiana Wall. Ephedraceae Whole Plant

340. Eratt.a a- ni Leea indica Burm f. Leeaceae Roots, Leaves

341. Eratt.i madhuram Glycyrrhiza glabra L. Papilionaceae Roots

342. Eringium Eringium foetida L. Apiaceae Whole Plant

343. Eroppa kaitha Agave americana L. Lilliaceae Whole Plant

344. Eru kkizhag Zingiber officianale Roxb. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

345. Eruka ppullu Typha angustata B &Ch. Typhaceae Whole plant

346. Erukku Calotropis gigantea L. Asclepiadaceae Whole plant

347. Eruma kkalli Argemon mexicana L. Papavaraceae Whole plant

348. Eruma na-kku Ficus hispida L. Moraceae Root, bark, leaves

349. Eru ppacha Spilanthus calva L. Asteraceae Flower buds

350. E-zha chembakam Plumeria acutifolia L Apocynaceae Bark

351. E-zhal Embelia tjerm-cottam L Myrsinaceae Roots

352. Ganapathi na- rekam Citrus medica L. Rutaceae Fruits

353. Gandha je-rakam Plantago ovata Forsk. Plantaginaceae Seeds

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354. Gandha ko- kila Aganosma dichotoma Roth. Apocynaceae Latex, Flowers

355. Gandha nachet.i Achillea millefolium L. Asteraceae Whole Plant

356. Ganga thulasi Hyptis suaveolens L. Lamiaceae Leaves

357. Gantha prasa- rani Paederia foetida L. Rubiaceae W.plant

358. Gantha ra-jan Gardenia gummifera L. Rubiaceae Resin

359. Garuda kkot.i Aristolochia indica L. Aristolochiaceae W.plant

360. Garuda ppacha Selaginella rupestris L. Selagnellaceae Whole Plant

361. Gaveduka Coix lacryma – jobi L. Poaceae W.plant

362. Ghuda sarkara Grewia hirsuta Vahl. Teliaceae Whole Plant

363. Go- gibra Onosma bracteatum Wall. Boraginaceae Whole Plant

364. Go- puramthangi Andrographis echioides Nees.

Acanthaceae Whole Plant

365. Go- raksha Dalbergia lanceolaria L. Papilionaceae Bark

366. Go-tamb Triticum aestivum L. Poaceae Grains

367. Gra-mbu Syzygium aromaticum L. Myrtaceae Dried flower buds

368. Granthi ka-keram Limnanthemum cristatum Gris.

Gentianaceae W.plant

369. Guggulu maram Commiphora wightii L. Burseraceae Whole Plant

370. Gulgulu Commiphora mukul Hook. Burseraceae Latex

371. Gulkhera cheti Althea officianalis L. Malvaceae Whole Plant

372. Ha pusha Juniperus communis L. Pinaceae Cones

373. Harmal Peganum harmala L. Zygophyllaceae Leaves, seeds

374. He-mandha haritham Gaultheria fragrantissima Wall.

Ericaceae Leaves

375. Himgu pathri Gardenia gummifera L. Rubiaceae Fruits

376. Hiranya thutham Colchicum luteum L. Liliaceae W.plant

377. I la kalli Euphorbia lingularia Roxb. Euphorbiaceae Whole plant

378. I la mulachi Kalanchoe pinnata (Lamk.) Crasulaceae Leaves

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Pers.379. I lakkanni Smithia conferta SM. Papilionaceae Whole plant

380. I landa Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk. Rhamnaceae Leaves, bark, fruits.

381. I landa pazham Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk. Rhamnaceae Fruits

382. I langam Cinnamomum verum Presl. Lauraceae Bark, oil

383. I langi Mimosops elengi L. Sapotaceae Bark, flrs.fruits&seeds

384. I lave Bombax ceiba L. Bombacaceae Whole plant

385. I lavin pasa Bombax ceiba L. Bombacaceae Cell sap

386. I layimmel thai Kalanchoe pinnata (Lamk.) Pers.

Crasulaceae Leaves

387. I lippa Madhuca longifolia Koenia. Sapotaceae Bark, heart wood

388. I lippa poovu Madhuca longifolia Koenia. Sapotaceae Bark, heart wood

389. I lli Bambusa arundinacea Retz. Poaceae Whole plant

390. I- nth Cycas circinalis L. Cycadaceae Whole plant

391. I- ra Ochlandra Rheedei Gamb. Poaceae Stem, roots

392. I- ra kkathira Vernonia arborea Ham. Asteraceae Whole plant

393. I- ran pana Caryota urens L. Arecaceae Bud, leaves, nuts

394. I sda goal Plantago ovata Forst. Plantaginaceae Seeds

395. I spa khal Plantago ovata Forst. Plantaginaceae Seeds

396. I- swara mu- li Aristolochia indica L. Aristolochiaceae Whole plant

397. I- swara mulla Aristolochia indica L. Aristolochiaceae Whole plant

398. I- tha Phoenix dactylifera L. Arecaceae Fruits

399. I- tha ppana Phoenix dactylifera L. Arecaceae Fruits

400. I- thil pana Cycas circinalis L. Cycadaceae Whole plant

401. I- tt.i Dalbergia latifolia Roxb. Papilionaceae Wood

402. I- tta Ochlandra Rheedei Gamb. Poaceae Stem, roots

403. I-cha pidiyan Drosera peltata Linn. Droceraceae Whole plant

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404. Iiviral Schefflera stellata L. Araliaceae Roots, Bark

405. Ikan.a Toona ciliata Roem. Meliaceae Bark, flrs.

406. Indrani Vitex negundo L. Verbenaceae Leaves,Roots,Fruits.

407. Inja Acacia caesia W. & A. Mimosoideae Bark

408. I-nja Acacia caesia W. & A. Mimosoideae Bark

409. Inji Zingiber officinale Roxb. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

410. Injipullu Cymbopogon citrates D C. Poaceae Whole plant

411. I-rapullu Typha elephantine L. Typaceae Whole Plant

412. Iratt.a nambia- -rvattum

Tabernamontana divaricata(Linn.) R. Br.

Apocynaceae Roots, latex, flrs.

413. Iravi Garcinia morella Desr. Clusiaceae Fruits

414. Irin-il Alangium salvifolium Wang. Alangiaceae Roots, Fruits

415. Irippa Madhuca longifolia Koenia. Sapotaceae Bark, heartwood

416. Iru mullu Xylia xylocarpa Taub. Papilionaceae Roots, leaves, bark

417. Irul Xylia xylocarpa Taub. Papilionaceae Roots, leaves, bark

418. Irumban puli Averrhoa carambola L. Oxallidaceae Leaves, fruits

419. Iruv-eli Plectranthus vettiveroides Lour.

Lamiaceae Whole plant

420. Iruvil Xylia xylocarpa Taub. Papilionaceae Roots, leaves, bark

421. It. ana Cinamomum inermis L. Lauraceae Bark

422. It.ampiri valampiri Helicteres isora L. Sterculiaceae Whole plant

423. It.avakam Malaxis muscifera Lindl. Orchidaceae Swollen stem

424. It.ichakka Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb. Moraceae Fruits

425. It.ithil Commiphora wightii L. Burseraceae Roots, leaves

426. Ithil Loranthus longiflorus L. Loranthaceae Leaves .

427. Itthi Ficus microcarpa L. Moraceae Bark, leaves, roots

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428. Itthi kanni Loranthus falcatus Linn. f. Loranthaceae Whole plant

429. Itthikanni Dendropththae falcata L. Lorantaceae Whole Plant

430. Itthiyal Ficus microcarpa L. Moraceae Bark, leaves, roots

431. Iyya-mpullu Typha angustata B. & Ch. Typhaceae Whole plant

432. Ja- thi pathri Myristica fragrans Houtt. Myristicaceae Seeds, aril

433. Ja- thikka Myristica fragrans Houtt. Myristicaceae Seeds, aril

434. Ja- thikka maram Myristica fragrans Houtt. Myristicaceae Seeds, aril

435. Jada-ma-msi Nardostachys grandiflora DC.

Valerianaceae Rhizome

436. Jada-ma-nji Nardostachys grandiflora DC.

Valerianaceae Rhizome

437. Jala thippalli Phyla nodiflora L. Verbenaceae Fruits

438. Jamandhi Chrysanthemum indicum L. Asteraceae Flowers

439. Ja-thi Myristica fragrans Houtt. Myristicaceae Seeds, aril

440. Je- rakam Cuminum cyminum L. Apiaceae Fruits

441. Je- vakam Malaxis acuminata D.Don. Orchidaceae Swollen stem

442. Je- vanthi Leptadenia reticulata L. Asclepiadaceae Roots

443. Jupha Hissopus officianalis L. Lamiaceae Whole Plant

444. Ka-njeram Strchynose nux-vomica L. Loganiaceae Seeds

445. Ka -chil Dioscorea alata L. Dioscoriaceae Tubers

446. Ka- kka palunk Coix lacryma-jobi L. Poaceae Roots, seeds

447. Ka- kka thondi Trichosanthus tricuspidata L.

Cucurbitaceae Whole plant

448. Ka- kka thudali Toddalia asiatica L. Rutaceae Whole plant

449. Ka- li ppana Caryota urens L. Arecaceae Cell sap, seeds

450. Ka- na kavug Areca dioksoni L. Arecaceae Fruits

451. Ka- nthal Gloriosa superba L. Liliaceae Rhizome.

452. Ka- ppi Coffea arabica L. Rubiaceae Seeds

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453. Ka- r thotti Hugonia mystax L. Linaceae Roots

454. Ka- ra chulli Catunaregum spinosa L Rubiaceae Bark, fruits

455. Ka- ra mullu Canthium parviflorum Lam. Rubiaceae Roots, leaves

456. Ka- rakil Aquilaria agallocha Roxb. Thymeleaceae Wood

457. Ka- ratt (Carrot) Daucus carota L. Apiaceae Roots, seeds

458. Ka- ri lavu Crotalaria retusa L. Papilionaceae Whole plant

459. Ka- rko-kil Psoralea corylifolia L. Papilionaceae Seeds

460. Ka- rko-kilari Psoralea corylifolia L. Papilionaceae Seeds

461. Ka- ru ve-ppu Garuga pinnata Roxb. Burseraceae Whole plant

462. Ka t.amaram Xylia xylocarpa Taub. Mimosoideae Bark, Seed oil

463. Ka- th Acacia catechu L. Mimosoideae Bark

464. Ka- tt.amaruth Tinospora malabarica Lam. Menispermaceae Stem

465. Ka- tt.arakk Crotalaria juncea L. Papilionaceae Whole plant

466. Ka- tt.u che- ru Holigarna arnotiana L Anacardiaceae Fruits

467. Ka- tt.u cheera Amaranthus viridis L. Amaranthaceae Whole plant

468. Ka- tt.u cherupayar Vigna pilosa Baker. Papilionaceae Roots

469. Ka- tt.u chura Lagenaria siceraria L. Cucurbitaceae Whole plant

470. Ka- tt.u go-thamp Coix lacryma – jobi L. Poaceae Roots, seeds

471. Ka- tt.u ja- thi Myristica malabarica Lam. Myristicaceae Seeds, aril

472. Ka- tt.u jeerakam Vernonia anthelmintica Willd.

Asteraceae Fruits

473. Ka- tt.u kadukka Terminalia travancorensis W &Arn.

Combretaceae Fruits

474. Ka- tt.u kalinjan Garunga pinnata Roxb. Burserace Whole plant

475. Ka- tt.u kanaka- mbaram

Crosandra unduliformis L. Acanthaceae Whole plant

476. Ka- tt.u kasthu-ri Abelmoschus moschatus L. Malvaceae Fruits

477. Ka- tt.u kurumulak Piper brachystachyum Wall. Piperaceae Roots, Fruits

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478. Ka- tt.u majal Curcuma aromatica Salis. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

479. Ka- tt.u mallika Jasminum angustifolium L. Oleaceae Roots, leaves

480. Ka- tt.u mulak Piper brachystachyum Wall. Piperaceae Roots, Fruits

481. Ka- tt.u mulla Jasminum angustifolium L. Oleaceae Roots, leaves

482. Ka- tt.u mundiri Annona reticulata L. Anonaceae Fruits

483. Ka- tt.u munja Premna corymbosa Rottl. Verbenaceae Roots, leaves

484. Ka- tt.u muthira Cassia absus L. Caesalpinaceae Seeds

485. Ka- tt.u n-arinnil Pedalium murex L. Pedaliaceae Whole plant

486. Ka- tt.u pado-lam Trichosanthus lobata Roxb. Cucurbitaceae Whole plant

487. Ka- tt.u paruthi Gossipium arborium L. Malvaceae Leaves

488. Ka- tt.u payar Vigna pilosa Baker. Papilionaceae Roots

489. Ka- tt.u peeram Luffa cylindrica Roxb. Cucurbitaceae Whole plant

490. Ka- tt.u peranda Cayratia carnosa Wall. Vitaceae Whole plant

491. Ka- tt.u pi- chil (var) Luffa cylindrica Roxb. Cucurbitaceae Whole plant

492. Ka- tt.u pu- varas Hibiscus cannabinus L. Malvaceae Whole plant

493. Ka- tt.u punna Calophyllum elatum L. Clusiaceae Bark

494. Ka- tt.u tha- li Ipomoea muricata Jacq. Convolvulaceae Whole plant

495. Ka- tt.u thritha-v Ocimum americanum L. Lamiaceae Leaves, seeds

496. Ka- tt.u thulasi Ocimum americanum L. Lamiaceae Leaves, seeds

497. Ka- tt.u thumba Trichodesma indica L. Boraginaceae Whole plant

498. Ka- tt.u va- zha Musa superba L. Musaceae Fruits

499. Ka- tt.u vellari Citrullus colocynthus L. Cucurbitaceae Roots, fruits

500. Ka- tt.u vellari (small)

Cucumis trigonus L Cucurbitaceae Roots, fruits

501. Ka- tt.u zhunnu Teramnus labialis Spreng. /Vigna radiatus L.

Papilionaceae Roots, seeds

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502. Ka- tt.ulli Urginea indica Kanth. Liliaceae Bulb

503. Ka- tt.uthippalli Piper longum L. Piperaceae Dried spikes

504. Ka- tt.uvellari (Big) Citrullus colocynthus L. Cucurbitaceae Roots, fruits

505. Ka- tta-di maram Casurina equisetifolia L. Casurinaceae Seeds

506. Ka- ttu. Ramathulasi Ocimum americanum L. Lamiaceae Leaves, seeds

507. Ka- vu-th Dioscoria alata L. Dioscoriaceae Tubers

508. Ka- yal ppoov Euryale ferox L. Euryataceae Fruits

509. Ka- yam Ferula asafoetida L. Apiaceae Resin

510. Ka- yam (var) Ferula northax L. Apiaceae Resin

511. Ka- ya-mbu Mimyxylon edule L. Melastomaceae Flowers

512. Kacho-lam Kaempferia galanga L Zingiberaceae Leaves, roots

513. Kacho-ram Kaempferia galanga L Zingiberaceae Leaves, roots

514. Kachu-ri Kaempferia galanga L Zingiberaceae Leaves, roots

515. Kadali pu-ve Osbeckia triquatrum L. Melastomaceae Whole plant

516. Kadali va-zha Musa paradisiaca L. Musaceae Stem, fruits

517. Ka-dallari Homonnia riparia Lour. Euphorbiaceae Roots, leaves, fruits

518. Kai na-ri Pandanus odoatissimus Lin f.

Pandanaceae Root, leaves, flrs.

519. Kaippa Mormodica charantia L. Cucurbitaceae Whole plant

520. Kaippan ko-va Coccinia grandis L. Cucurbitaceae Roots, leaves, fruits.

521. Kaippan pado-lam Trichosanthes lobata Roxb. Cucurbitaceae Whole plant

522. Kaippan ve-ppu Azadirachta indica Juss. Meliaceae W. Plant

523. Kaitha Pandanus odoatissimus Lin f.

Pandanaceae Root, leaves, flrs.

524. Kaitha chakka Pandanus odoatissimus Lin f.

Pandanaceae Root, leaves, flrs.

525. Kaiyya-lapuliyan Begonia malabarica Lam. Begoniaceae WholePlant

526. Ka-kana-ssini Capparis sepiaria L. Capparidaceae Whole Plant

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527. Kakari Cucumis sativus L. Cucurbitaceae Whole Plant

528. Ka-kka panicha Diospyros tomentosa Roxb. Ebnaceae Leaves

529. Ka-kka pu- ve Torenea fourneri L Scrophulariaceae Whole plant

530. Ka-kkamullu Pedalium murex L. Pedaliaceae Whole Plant

531. Ka-kkapalunk Coix lacryma- jobi L. Poaceae Roots,Seeds

532. Ka-kkappo-la Monochoria vaginalis Burnf. Pontederiaceae Whole Plant

533. Kakkarica (var) Cucumis melo L. Cucurbitaceae Fruits, seeds

534. Ka-kkathondi Capparis sepiaria L. Capparidaceae Whole Plant

535. Kakkumka-ya Enteda scandens L. Mimosoideae Seeds

536. Ka-koli Fritillaria roylei Hook. Liliaceae Bulb

537. Kal kandam Saccharum officianarum L. Poaceae Stem

538. Kal pa-sam Parmelia perlata Huds. Parmeliaceae W.plant

539. Kal payil Dipterocarpus alatus Gartn. Dipterocarpaceae Gum

540. Kal pine Dipterocarpus alatus Gartn. Dipterocarpaceae Resin

541. Kal pu- ve Parmelia perlata Huds. Parmeliaceae Whole plant

542. Kal tha-mara Nervilia aragoana Gartn. Orchidaceae Leaves

543. Kalas Lannea coromandelica Vahl. Anacardiaceae Bark, leaves

544. Kalla-l Ficus arnotiana L. Moraceae Bark

545. Kallaraya-l Ficus arnotiana L. Moraceae Bark

546. Kalli Euphorbia lingularia Roxb. Euphorbiaceae Wholeplant

547. Kalli chet.i Euphorbia nerifolia L. Euphorbiaceae Latex

548. Kallithi (var) Ficus amplissima J.E.Sm Moraceae Bark, Leaes

549. Kallithi (var) Ficus banjamina L. Moraceae Bark, Leaes

550. Kallithi (var) Ficus lacor Buch & Ham Moraceae Bark, Leaes

551. Kallu rukki Scoparia dulsis L. Scrophulariaceae Whole plant

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552. Kallu ruvi Ammania baccifera L. Lythraceae Whole plant

553. Kallu va- zha Musa superba L. Musaceae Fruits

554. Kallu-r vanchi Rotula aquatica Lour. Boraginaceae Whole plant

555. Kalluruki (var) Pouzolzia zeylanica L. Urticaceae Whole Plant

556. Kallya-n.a sougathigam

Hedychium coronarium L. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

557. Kalpine (var) Dipterocarpus tubinatus Gartn.

Dipterocarpaceae Bark, Oleoresin

558. Kambili mo-ss Citrus decumana L. Rutaceae Fruits

559. Kammalpo-ve Tithonia diversifolia L. Asteraceae Whole Plant

560. Kammathi Amischophacelus axillaris L. Commelinaceae Whole Plant

561. Kammatt.i Jatropha curcus L. Euphorbiaceae Leaves, seeds, oil

562. Kampi ppa-la Euphorbia thiukalli L. Euphorbiaceae Whole plant

563. Kampi ppa-la Euphorbia tirukalli L. Euphorbiaceae Latex, bark of root

564. Kamuk Areca catechu L. Arecaceae Fruits

565. Kamung Areca catechu L. Arecaceae Fruits

566. Kana ka-mbaram Barleria prionites L. Acanthaceae Roots

567. Kana ve-rum Nerium oleander L. Apocynaceae Whole plant

568. Kanda ka-ra Canthium parviflorum Lam. Rubiaceae Roots, leaves

569. Kanda ka-ri chunda Solanum surattense Burn f. Solanaceae Whole plant

570. Kandaka- ri varzuthanga

Solanum surattense Burn f. Solanaceae Whole plant

571. Kandalachet.i Agave Americana L. Liliaceae Whole Plant

572. Kandan kathiri Argemon mexicana L. Papavaraceae Whole plant

573. Kande-ra Ranunculus scleratus L. Ranunculaceae Whole Plant

574. Kani konna Cassia fistula L. Caesalpinaceae Whole plant

575. Kanja- v Cannabis sativa L. Cannabinaceae Whole plant

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576. Kanjan kora Canscora decussata Roxb. Gentianaceae Whole plant

577. Kannam pott.i Jatropha gossipifolia L. Euphorbiaceae Whole plant

578. Kanna-mthali Exacum bicolour L Gentianaceae Whole Plant

579. Kann-i ku-rka Plectranthus ambonicus Lour.

Lamiaceae Leaves

580. Kanni ku-rka (var) Plectranthus vettiveroides Lour.

Lamiaceae Leaves

581. Kanpott.i Symplocos cochinchinensis Lour.

Symplocaceae Bark

582. Ka-ntha-ri mulak Capsicum frutescens L. Solanaceae Fruits

583. Kapila Mallotus philippensis Lam. Euphorbiaceae Hairs of the husk.

584. Kappa Manihot esculenta Gartn. Euphorbiaceae Tubers

585. Kappa chakka Annanas comosus L. Bromeliaceae Leaves, fruits

586. Kappal mulaku Capsicum annum L. Solanaceae Fruits

587. Kappa mulak Capsicum frutescens L. Solanaceae Fruits

588. Kappa parangi Capsicum frutescens L. Solanaceae Fruits

589. Kappa thumba Alhagi camelorum Fisch. Fabaceae Whole Plant

590. Ka-ppuvila Catheranthes pusillus D.Don Apocynaceae Whole Plant

591. Ka-ra Canthium parviflorum Lam. Rubiaceae Roots,Leaves

592. Kara veerum Nerium oleander L. Apocynaceae Whole plant

593. Karalakam Aristolochia indica L. Aristolochiaceae Whole plant

594. Karalayam Aristolochia indica L. Aristolochiaceae Whole plant

595. Kara-mbu Sysygium aromaticum L. Myrtaceae Dried flower bud

596. Karanda Carrisa carandas L. Apocynaceae Roots, fruits

597. Karandavalli Aristolochia indica L. Aristolochiaceae Roots,Leaves

598. Karappu Papaver somniferum L. Papavaraceae Petal, fruits, seeds

599. Karas Lannea coromandelica, Vahl.

Anacardiaceae Leaves, fruits

600. Karayam Lannea coromandelica Vahl. Anacardiaceae Bark, leaves

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601. Karaya-mbu (var) Ludwigia octovalvis Jacq. Onangraceae Whole Plant

602. Karaya-mbu Sysygium aromaticum L. Myrtaceae Dried flower bud

603. Kare- ra Capparis decidua Forsk. Capparidaceae Whole Plant

604. Kareeram Capparis decidua Forsk. Capparidaceae Roots, fruits0

605. Kari bba-yal Ceratophyllum demersum L. Ceratophyllaceae Whole plant

606. Kari bolam Trapa natans L. Trapaceae Whole plant

607. Kari cheera Portulaca oleracea L. Portulacaceae Whole plant

608. Kari kka-yam Ferula asafoetida L. Apiaceae Resin

609. Kari maruth Termanalia crenulata Roth. Combretaceae Bark

610. Kari mulli Capparis decidua Forsk. Capparidaceae Roots, fruits

611. Kari mullu Capparis decidua Forsk. Capparidaceae Roots, fruits

612. Kari va-ka Albizia odoratissima L. Mimosoideae Bark

613. Kari ve-lam Acacia nilotica L. Mimosoideae Bark

614. Kari ve-ppu Murrya koenigii L. Rutaceae Root, bark, leaves

615. Karikkolla Cassia absus L. Caesalpiniaceae Leaves, seeds

616. Karim bbana Borassus flabellifer L. Arecaceae Whole plant

617. Karim je- rakam Nigella sativa L. Ranunculaceae Seeds

618. Karim kat.uk Brassica oleratia L. Cruciferae Leaves, seeds

619. Karim kurinji Nilgirianthus ciliatus Nees. Acanthaceae Whole plant

620. Karim ku-valam Monochoria vaginalis Burnf. Pontederiaceae Whole plant

621. Karim n-otta Samadera indica Gartn. Simarubaceae Bark, wood, seeds

622. Karim thakka-li Solanum nigram L. Solanaceae Bark, wood, seeds

623. Karim thumba Anisomeles malabarica L. Lamiaceae Whole plant

624. Karim thumba (var) Adenosma capitata L. Lamiaceae Whole plant

625. Karimaruth Terminalia crenulata Roth. Combretacea Bark

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626. Karimb Saccharum officianarum L. Poaceae Stem

627. Karimbo-lam (var) Trapa bispinosa Roxb. Trapaceae Whole Plant

628. Karimje-rakam Carum curvi L. Apiaceae Fruits

629. Karimn-otta Samadera indica Gartn. Simarubaceae Bark, wood, seeds

630. Karimuringa Moringa pteryge L Moringaceae Bark

631. Karimuthanga Cyperus rotundus L Cyperiaceae Tuberous Roots

632. Karinga-li Acacia catechu L. Mimosoideae Heart wood, bark

633. Karive-ppilakkurigi Cosmostigma racemosa L. Asclepiadaceae Leaves

634. Kariyalanji Smilax zeylanica L. Liliaceae Roots

635. Karkat.aka srunki Pistacia chinensis Richt. Anacardiaceae Leaf galls

636. Karkata sranki Acacia nilotica L. Mimosoideae Bark

637. Karmathi Carica papaya L Caricaceae Fruits, latex

638. Karmu-s Carica papaya L Caricaceae Fruits, latex

639. Karni ka- ram Pterospermum acerifolium L.

Sterculiaceae Flrs.

640. Karpo-rachet. i Artemisia nilagirica L. Compositae Flowers

641. Karpu-ra Dryobalanops camphora L. Dipterocarpaceae Wood

642. Karpu-ra thulasi Ocimum kilimandscharicum Gartn.

Lamiaceae Leaves

643. Karpu-ra cyprus Juniperus communis L. Coniferae Cones,Resin

644. Karpu-ram Cinnamomum camphora L. Lauraceae Bark

645. Karpu-ramaram Cinnamomum camphora L. Lauraceae Wood

646. Ka-rthotti Hugonia mystax L. Linaceae Roots

647. Karu no’chi Vitex negundo L. Verbenaceae Whole plant

648. Karu va-ka Albizia odoratissima L. Mimosoideae Bark

649. Karu ve-lam Acacia nilotica L. Mimosoideae Bark

650. Karu ve-ppu Murrya koenigii L. Rutaceae Root, stem, leaves

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651. Karuka Cynodon dactylon L. Poaceae Whole plant

652. Karuka ppullu Cynodon dactylon L. Poaceae Whole plant

653. Karuppa kkodi Naravelia zeylanica L. Ranunculaceae Whole plant

654. Karutha amalpori Rauwolfia tetraphylla L. Apocynaceae Whole Plant

655. Karutha a-mbal Monochoria vaginalis Burnf. Pontederiaceae Root stock

656. Karutha ka-ttutulassi Ocimum gratissimum L. Lamiaceae Whole Plant

657. Karutha kudakappa-

laWrightia tomentosa Roem. Apocynaceae Bark

658. Karutha manikanjakam

Ocimum kilimandscharicum Gartn.

Lamiaceae Whole plant

659. Karutha thrikolpa konna

Marsdenia tenacissima W & A.

Asclepiadaceae Stem

660. Karutha thritha-v Ocimum tenuifolium L. Lamiaceae Whole plant

661. Karuthacheruthulassi

Ocimum americanum L. Lamiaeae Whole Plant

662. Karuthummam Datura metel L Solanaceae Leaves

663. Karuva Cinnamomum verum Presl. Lauraceae Bark, oil

664. Kasa kasa Papaver somniferum L. Papavaraceae Petal, fruits, seeds

665. Kase- ruka Cyprus grossus L. Cyperaceae Rhizome

666. Kashmir pe-zh Onosma bracteatum Wall. Boraginaceae Whole Plant

667. Ka-si thumba Impatiens balsamina L. Balsaminae Whole Plant

668. Kassabu-l Onosma bracteatum Wall. Boraginaceae Whole Plant

669. Kasthu-ri manjaal Curcuma aromatica Salis. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

670. Kasthu-ri venda Abelmoschus moschatus L. Malvaceae Fruit

671. Kasu ma-v Anacardium occidentale L. Anacardiaceae Seeds

672. Kat.a chakka Artocarpus communis Forst. Moraceae Latex, Leaves

673. Kat.a ppila-v Artocarpus communis Forst. Moraceae Latex

674. Kat.al thenga Lodoicea maldivica Poir. Araceae Husk, endosperm

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675. Kat.ala Cicer arietinum L. Papilionaceae Seeds

676. Kat.ala- vanak Jatropha curcus L. Euphorbiaceae Leaves, seeds, oil

677. Kat.alasupu-ve Bougainvillea spectabilis L. Nyctaginaceae Roots

678. Kat.ala-t.i Achyranthus aspera L . Amaranthaceae Whole plant

679. Kat.ampu Anthocephalus cadamba L. Rubiaceae Bark, leaves, fruit

680. Kat.asam Millingtonia hortensis L. Bignoniaceae Bark

681. Ka-t.t.a tthi Ficus arnotiana L. Moraceae Bark

682. Kat.u rohini Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora L.

Scrophulariaceae Dried rhizomes

683. Kat.uk Brassica juncea L. Cruciferae Seeds

684. Kat.ukka Terminalia chebula Retz. Combretaceae Seeds

685. Kat.uku rhohin.i Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora L.

Scrophulariaceae Dried rhizomes

686. Kat.urohini Pichrorhiza kurrou Royle. Scrophulariaceae Whole Plant

687. Kat.bhalam Myristica nagi Thumb. Myristicaceae Fruits

688. Kathiri Cucumis sativus L. Cucurbitaceae Whole Plant

689. Ka-tt. -van.ak Jatropha curcus L. Euphorbiaceae Leaves, seeds, oil

690. Ka-tt.inji Zingiber zeramber L. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

691. Ka-tt.u karaya-mbu Ludwigia octovalvis Jacq. Onangraceae Fruits

692. Ka-tta mari Tephrosia purpurea L. Papilionaceae Whole plant

693. Ka-tta ppa Ageratum conyzoides L. Asteraceae Leaves

694. Katta-r va-zha Aloe barbadensis Mill. Liliaceae Leaves

695. Ka-ttaya mo- dakam Chenopodium ambrosiodes L.

Chenopodiaceae Seeds

696. Ka-ttu ka-chil (var) Dioscoria sativa L. Dioscoriaceae Bulb

697. Ka-ttu kavung Pinanga dicksonii L. Arecaceae Fruits

698. Ka-ttu kodi Cocculus hirsutus L. Menispermaceae Whole plant

699. Ka-ttu nellu Oryza malapuzhensis L. Poaceae Grains

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700. Ka-ttu rhohini Helleborus niger L. Ranunculaceae Roots

701. Ka-ttucheera Amaranthus viridis L. Amaranthaceae Whole Plant

702. Ka-ttuche-mb Colocasia esculenta L. Araceae Corm

703. Ka-ttuche-na Amorphophallus sylvastricus L.

Araceae Corms

704. Ka-ttuche-na Arisaema tortuosum L. Araceae Corm

705. Ka-ttuka-chil Dioscorea bulbifera L. Dioscoriaceae Fruits, Roots

706. Ka-ttukadali Osbeckia aspera Blume Melastomaceae Whole Plant

707. Ka-ttukadukka Terminalia travancorensis W&A

Combretaceae Fruits

708. Ka-ttuka-ppi Diplospora sphaerocarpa Hook.

Rubiaceae Seeds

709. Ka-ttuku-va Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

710. Ka-ttulanda Zizyphus rugosa L. Rhamnaceae Fruits

711. Ka-ttu mulak (var) Piper retrofactum Vahl. Piperaceae Fruits

712. Ka-ttumuringa Moringa pteryge L Moringaceae Bark

713. Ka-ttu muthira Atylosia scarabaleoides L. Papilionaceae Whole Plant

714. Ka-ttu niru-ri Brynia rhamnoides Muell. Euphorbiaceae Bark,Leaves

715. Ka-ttupayar (var) Phaseolus trilobus L. Papilionaceae WholePlant

716. Ka-ttupi- chil (var) Luffa aegyptica Mill. Cucurbitaceae WholePlant

717. Ka-ttupi- chil (var) Luffa leucantha Buch. Cucurbitaceae WholePlant

718. Ka-ttu pokala Lobelia nicotianifolia Roth. Lobeliaceae Seeds, Leaves

719. Ka-ttu pu-chet.i

Lantana camara var. aculeate L.

Verbenaceae Whole Plant

720. Ka-ttu thritha- v Ocimum gratissimum L. Lamiaceae WholePlant

721. Ka-ttu thritha-ve (var)

Orthosiphon thymiflorus L. Lamiaceae Leaves

722. Ka-ttu thumbi Lagenaria leucantha Duch. Cucurbitaceae WholePlant

723. Ka-ttuzhunnu Atylosia goensis L. Papilionaceae Whole Plant

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724. Kavungu Areca catechu L. Arecaceae Seeds

725. Ka-ya-v Linum usitassimum L. Linaceae Flrs, seeds

726. Kayyo-nni Eclipta prostrata L. Astraceae Whole plant

727. Kayyula Helicteres isora L. Sterculiaceae Fruits,Roots

728. Kayyunni Eclipta prostrata L. Astraceae Whole plant

729. Kazhanji Caesalpinia bonduc L. Caesalpinaceae Wholeplant

730. Kazhi muthanga Cyperus esculentus L. Cyperaceae Tubers

731. Ke-saram Crocus sativus L. Iridaceae Dried stigma

732. Khaju-ra Phoenix sylvestris L. Arecaceae Fruits

733. Khara pushpa Ocimum pilosum Benth. Lamiaceae Whole Plant

734. Ki- zha- nelli Phyllantus amarus Schum. Euphorbiaceae W.Plant

735. Ki- zha-r nelli Phyllantus amarus Schum. Euphorbiaceae W.Plant

736. Kili thi-ni ppanji Celastrus paniculatus Willd. Celastraceae Seeds, oil

737. Kilu kiluppa (var) Crotalaria retusa L. Papilionaceae W.Plant

738. Kilu kiluppa Crotalaria pallida L. Papilionaceae Whole Plant

739. Kiriya-th Andrographis paniculata Vahl.

Acanthaceae W.Plant

740. Kirutha- nelli Phyllantus amarus Schum. Euphorbiaceae W.Plant

741. Kizhuka- nelli Phyllantus amarus Schum. Euphorbiaceae W.Plant

742. Kizhuka-m thumba Trichodesma indica L. Boraginaceae W.Plant

743. Kla-v Carissa carandas L. Apocynaceae Roots, fruits

744. Ko- la shimbi Chandipayar

Canavelia gladiata Jacq. Papilionaceae Seeds

745. Ko- va Coccinia grandis L. Cucurbitaceae Roots, leaves, fruit

746. Ko- val Coccinia grandis L. Cucurbitaceae Roots, leaves, fruit

747. Ko- zhi chi- ra Celosia cristata L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

748. Kochi ku- va Maranda arundinaceae L. Marandaceae Rhizome

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749. Kodasa- ri Cassia hirsuta L. Caesalpiniaceae Seeds

750. Kokkam Garcinia indica L. Clusiaceae Fruits

751. Kokku mantha-ram Bauhinia racemosa Lam. Caesalpiniaceae Bark, leaves, fruits

752. Koko (Cocao) Teobroma cacao L. Sterculiaceae Fruits

753. Ko-l puli Tamarindus indicus L. Caesalpiniaceae Roots, leaves

754. Ko-la Cola acuminata B.Schott. Sterculiaceae Cell sap, Bark

755. Ko-la shimbi Canavelia gladiata Jacq. Papilionaceae Seeds

756. Ko-la varavalli Merremia umbellate L. Convolvulaceae Leaves, Seeds

757. Kolla ka-ya Anamirta coculus L. Menispermaceae Stem, fruits

758. Kolli kizhag Manihot esculenta Gartn. Euphorbiaceae Tubers

759. Kong Bauhinia variegata L. Caesalpiniaceae Fruit, bark

760. Kongini Lanthana camara var. aculeate L.

Verbenaceae WholePlant

761. Kongu mantha-ram Bauhinia variegata L. Caesalpiniaceae Fruit, bark

762. Konna Cassia fistula L. Caesalpiniaceae W.plant

763. Koppa- la Palaquinum ellipticum Engler.

Sapotaceae Guttapercha

764. Ko-ra Eleusine coracana L. Poaceae Grain

765. Korandi Salacia reticulata Wight. Salvadoraceae Bark, leaves

766. Koratta Rhodomyrtus tomentosa Hassk.

Myrtaceae Fruits

767. Korukka ppuli Pithecellobium dulce Roxb. Mimosoideae WholePlant

768. Kot.a ppuli Garcinia gummi-gutta L. Clusiacaeae Fruits

769. Kot.akka ppuli Garcinia gummi-gutta L. Clusiacaeae Fruits

770. Kot.i kozhijil Tephrosia purpurea L. Papilionaceae W.plant

771. Kot.i nn-ali Piper betele L. Piperaceae W.plant

772. Kot.i thuvva Tragia involucrata L. Euphorbiaceae Roots, leaves

773. Kot.u thuvva Tragia involucrata L. Euphorbiaceae Roots, leaves

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774. Kot.u ve-li Plumbago indica L. Plumbaginaceae Roots

775. Kotha malli Coriandrum sativum L. Apiaceae Fruits, leaves

776. Kotha mara Cyanopsis tetragonoloba L. Papilionaceae Pods

777. Kotha vara Cyamopsis psoralioides DC. Papilionaceae Fruits, Seeds.

778. Kotha vara (var) Cyanopsis tetragonoloba L. Papilionaceae Pods

779. Kothambba-la Coriandrum sativum L. Apiaceae Fruits, leaves

780. Kothambba-lari Coriandrum sativum L. Apiaceae Fruits, leaves

781. Ko-thamp Triticum aestivum L. Poaceae Grain

782. Kott.a ppayar Vigna unguiculata L. Papilionaceae Seeds

783. Kott.am Saussurea lappa C.B.Clark. Astraceae Roots

784. Kotta- ssa- ri Apama siliqusa Lamk. Aristolochiaceae Roots,Leaves

785. Kottamullu Zizyphus xylophyrus Retz. Rhamnaceae Fruits, Bark.

786. Ko-vibha- ram Bauhinia purpurea L Caesalpiniaceae Bark,Seeds

787. Ko-vibha- ram (var) Bauhinia racemosa Lam. Caesalpiniaceae Bark,Seeds

788. Ko-vibha- ram (var) Bauhinia variegata L Caesalpiniaceae Bark,Seeds

789. Koyya Psidium gaujava L. Myrtaceae Roots, leaves

790. Kozhijil Tephrosia purpurea L. Papilionaceae W.plant

791. Ko-zhi mu-nja (var) Clerodendron multiflorum L. Verbenaceae Leaves

792. Kozhuppa Portulaca oleracea L. Portulacaceae Stem, leaves

793. Kozhuppa (var) Onosma bracteatum Wall. Boraginaceae Leaves

794. Kozhuppa chi-ra Portulaca oleracea L. Portulacaceae Stem, leaves

795. Kozhuppa kki- ra Portulaca oleracea L. Portulacaceae Stem, leaves

796. Kozhuva Tephrosia purpurea L. Papilionaceae W.plant

797. Kra-li Dodonaea viscosa L. Anacardiaceae Bark, leaves

798. Krimi sathru Vernonia anthelmintica Willd.

Astraceae Fruits

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799. Krishna bi-jam Ipoemea nil L. Convolvulaceae W. Plant

800. Krishna kra-nthi Evolvulus alsinoides L. Convolvulaceae W. Plant

801. Krishna sariba Cryptolepis buchanani L. Asclepiadaceae W. Plant

802. Krishna thulassi Ocimum kilimandscharicum Gartn.

Lamiaceae Leaves

803. Krishnabhi-ja Ipomoea hedracea Jacq. Convolvulaceae WholePlant

804. Krishnakiri-dam Clerodendron inerme Gaertn Verbenaeae Roots

805. Kshe-ra ka-koli Fritillaria roylei Hook. Liliaceae W.plant

806. Kshe-ra vidwa- ri Ipomoea palmata L. Convolvulaceae Tubers

807. Kshe-thra kadali Musa paradisiaca L. Musaceae Fruits

808. Kshe-thra parpat.i Fumaria parviflora Lam. Fumariaceae Whole Plant

809. Kshi-ra ka- ko-li Lillium polyphyllum D.Don Liliaceae Bulb

810. Kshudra pathra Orthosiphon pallidus L. Lamiaceae Leaves

811. Kshudra pathram Orthosiphon pallidus L. Lamiaceae Leaves

812. Kshudra pathram Orthosiphon pallidus L. Lamiaceae Leaves

813. Ku- la kam Aegle marmelos L. Rutaceae Root, leaves

814. Ku- mulle Caealpinia mimosoides Lamk.

Caesalpiniacee WholePlant

815. Ku- mullu Wagatia spicata L. Caesalpiniaceae W.plant

816. Ku- n Agaricus compestris L. Agaricaceae W.plant

817. Ku- ra madak Mallotus philippensis Lam. Euphorbiaceae Husk of fruits

818. Ku- rka Coleus parviflora L. Lamiaceae Tubers

819. Ku- valam Aegle marmelos L. Rutaceae Root, leaves

820. Ku- vva Maranta aruntinacea L. Marantaceae Rhizome

821. Kudagappa-la Holarrhena pubescens L. Apocynaceae Bark,Seeds

822. Kuina Cinchona officianalis L. Rubiaceae Bark

823. Kuina Cinchona officianalis L. Rubiaceae Bark

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824. Kukkuram Blumea lacera DC. Astraceae W.Plant

825. Kukura vrusham Blumea lacera DC. Astraceae W.Plant

826. Kulakko-zhi thandu Costus speciosus L. Zingiberaceae Leaves

827. Kulava-zha Eichhornia crassipes Mart. Pontederiaceae Flowers

828. Kulir che-mbu Toona ciliata Roem. Meliaceae Bark, flrs.

829. Kumayu-n O-kke Quercus incana Roxb. Cupuligerae Periderm

830. Kumbalam (var) Benincasa cerifera L. Cucurbitaceae Fruits

831. Kumbalam (var) Benincasa hispida L. Cucurbitaceae Fruits

832. Kumbekala Sisygium irio L. Myrtaceae Bark, Seeds

833. Kumble Gmelina arborea Roxb. Verbenaceae W.plant

834. Kumil Gmelina arborea Roxb. Verbenaceae W.plant

835. Kumkuma kalli Plumeria rubra Burm f. Apocynaceae Bark, leaves, latex

836. Kumkuma pu -v Crocus sativus L. Iridaceae Dried stigma

837. Kumkumam Crocus sativus L. Iridaceae Dried stigma

838. Ku-nanppa-la Tabernaemontana dichotoma Roxb.

Apocynaceae Roots, Bark

839. Kundu rukam Boswellia serata Roch. Burseraceae Bark, gum

840. Kunni Abrus precatorius L. Papilionaceae W.plant

841. Kunni va-ka Albizia odoratissima L. Mimosoideae Bark

842. Kuppa mani Acalypha indica L. Euphorbiaceae W.plant

843. Kuppa manjal Bixa orellana L. Bixaceae Root, bark, seeds

844. Kuppa me-ni Acalypha indica L. Euphorbiaceae W.plant

845. Kura ssa-ni Hyoscyamus niger L. Solanaceae Leaves, seeds

846. Kuramaruth Terminalia crenulata Roth. Combretaceae Bark

847. Kuramulle Caealpinia mimosoides Lamk.

Caesalpiniacee WholePlant

848. Kurangu manjal Bixa orellana L. Bixaceae Roots, bark

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849. Kuri-chulli Cosmostigma racemosa L. Asclepiadaceae Leaves

850. Kuri-l Connarus monocarpus L. Connaraceae Fruits

851. Kuriji Nilgirianthus ciliatus Nees. Acanthaceae Roots, leaves, bark

852. Kuri-l (var) Uvaria narum Wall. Annonaceae Roots, leaves

853. Kuru mulak Piper nigram L. Piperaceae Fruits

854. Kuru pparuthi Gossipium herbaceum L. Malvaceae W.plant

855. Kurukuthi mulla Jasminum multiflorum Burm f.

Oleaceae Leaves, flrs.

856. Kurum tho-tt.i Sida rhombifolia L. Malvaceae W.plant

857. Kurutt.u pa-val Mormodica dioica L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

858. Kuruvi kkizhag Melothria heterophylla L. Cucurbitaceae Leaves

859. Kuruvikkizhag Saccharum spontaneum L. Poaceae Stem

860. Kuruvilla kkat.uka Terminania chebula Retz. Combretaceae Fruits

861. Kusa Saccharum spontaneum L. Poaceae Roots

862. Kusa ve-ru Saccharum spontaneum L. Poaceae Roots

863. Kut.a mulla Jasminum sambac L. Oleaceae Roots, flrs.

864. Kut.a ppuli Garcinia gummi-gutta L. Clusiaceae Fruits

865. Kut.agal Centella asiatica L. Apiaceae W.plant

866. Kut.aja zhuk Leea indica Burmf. Leeaceae Roots, leaves

867. Kut.aka ppa-la Holarrhena pubescens L. Apocynaceae Bark, seeds, leaves

868. Kut.aka ppa-layari Holarrhena pubescens L. Apocynaceae Seeds

869. Kut.akan Centella asiatica L. Apiaceae W.plant

870. Kut.al churukki Spermacoce hispida L. Rubiaceae W.plant

871. Kut.appana Corypha umbraculifera L. Arecaceae Buds

872. Kutt.a Nambia- r vattam

Tabernamontana divaricata (Linn.) R. Br.

Apocynaceae Root, leaves, flrs.

873. Kutt.i ppa-nal Glycosmis arborea DC. Rutaceae W.plant

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874. Kuttippa-nal Glycosmis pentaphylla L. Rutaceae Leaves, Bark

875. Kuttiyavanak Croton sparciflorus L. Euphorbiaceae Cell sap

876. Kuyamb Carthamus tinctoria L. Astraceae W.plant

877. Kuyimb Carthamus tinctoria L. Astraceae W.plant

878. Kuzhinakha ppa-la Ervatamia coronaria L. Apocynaceae Latex

879. Lantha (var) Ziziphus sativa Gartn. Rhamnaceae Fruits

880. Lichi Lichi chinensis L. Sapindaceae W.plant

881. Lichi (var) Litsea chinensis Lamk. Lauraceae Whole plant

882. Ma- msa rho-hini Somimida febrifuga A.Juss. Meliaceae Whole plant

883. Ma- n jiyam Acacia mangium L. Mimosoideae Wood

884. Mada girive-mb Toona ciliata Roxb. Meliaceae Bark, flrs.

885. Madanapo-ve Catunaregum spinosa L. Rubiaceae Thorns,Roots,Flowers

886. Madhavi Hiptage bengalensis L. Malpigiaceae W.plant

887. Madhu- kka Madhuca longifolia Koenia. Sapotaceae Bark, Fruits

888. Madhu na-sini Gymnema sylvestre R.B. Asclepiadaceae W.plant.

889. Madhura cho-lam Acer sachara L. Chenopodiaceae Seeds

890. Madhura kkizhag Ipomoea batatas L. Convolvulaceae Tubers

891. Madhura na-ranga Citrus reticulata L. Rutaceae Fruits

892. Madhurachi-ra Sauropus androguinus L. Euphorbiaceae Leaves

893. Magga maram Schrebera swietenioides Roxb.

Oleaceae Root, bark, leaves

894. Maha- me-da Polygonatum verticillatum L. Liliaceae Root stock

895. Mahishaksha gulgulu Commiohora mukul Hook. Burseraceae Resin

896. Mai la-nchi Lawsonia inermis L. Lythraceae Roots, leaves

897. Majjana Mallotus philippensis Lam. Euphorbiaceae Husk of fruits

898. Makka cho-lam Zea mays L. Poaceae Grains

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899. Makki ppu-v Artemisia nilagirica L. Asteraceae Leaves

900. Makkippu-ve (var) Artemisia fragrance L. Asteraceae Whole Plant

901. Makkippu-ve (var) Artemisia martima L. Asteraceae Whole Plant

902. Makkippu-ve (var) Artemisia strenyvaleia L. Asteraceae Whole Plant

903. Makkippu-ve (var) Artemisia vulgaris L. Asteraceae Whole Plant

904. Mala incha Acacia pennata Willd. Mimosoideae Fibrous bark

905. Mala maravatt.i Hydnocarpus alpina L. Flacourtiaceae Seed Oil

906. Mala thangi Cissampelos pariera L. Menispermaceae W.plant

907. Mala ve-ppu Melia azadirachta L. Meliaceae W.plant

908. Mala yuka maram Juglans regia L. Juglandaceae Fruits

909. Malam bla-s Schrebera swietenioides Roxb.

Oleaceae Roots bark.

910. Malam ka-ra Catunaregum spinosa L. Rutaceae Bark, fruit

911. Malam kat.ala Pisum sativum L. Papilionaceae Seeds

912. Malam kat.amp Haldinia cordifolia Roxb. Rubiaceae Roots, bark

913. Malam ppunna Calophyllum inophyllum L. Clusiaceae Bark

914. Malambba vatta Caseoria tomentosa L. Flacourtiaceae Roots

915. Malampayatta Casearia esculenta Roxb. Flacourtiaceae Roots, Leaves

916. Malamva-la parathi Aclisia secundiflora Bl. Commelinaceae Whole Plant

917. Malankka-ra Randia dumeforum Lam. Rubiaceae Bark

918. Malar Oryza sativa L. Poaceae Fried grains

919. Mala ukamaram Juglans regia L. Juglandaceae Fruits, seeds

920. Malave-nga Melia azadirachta L. Meliaceae W.plant

921. Malayakathi Bauhinia variegata L. Caesalpiniaceae Roots & Bark.

922. Mala yakrutt. Aleurites molucana L. Juglandaceae Fruits

923. Malaya mothi Pavetta indica L. Rubiaceae Seeds

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924. Malaya mukki Clitoria ternatea L. Papilionaceae W.plant

925. Malayikam chamba Syzygium jambos L. Myrtaceae Bark, fruits

926. Malayinji Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

927. Malli Coriandrum sativum L. Apiaceae Leaves, seeds

928. Ma-m bbuli Spondias pinnata L. Anacardiaceae Bark, seeds

929. Mame-ra Talictrum foliolosum DC. Ranunculaceae Whole Plant

930. Man ja-ti Adenanthera pavonia L. Mimosoideae W.plant

931. Man jatt.i Rubia cordifolia L. Rubiaceae Roots

932. Man tha-ram Bauhinia variegata L. Caesalpiniaceae Leaves

933. Manali Indigofera aspalathoides L. Papilionaceae W.plant

934. Ma-nga na-ri Limnophylla aromatica L. Scrophulariaceae W.plant

935. Ma-nga yinji Curcuma amada Roxb. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

936. Mangutt.a ppayar Phaseolus aconitifolius L. Papilionaceae Seeds

937. Mani kanjakam Ocimum kilimandscharicum Gartn.

Lamiaceae Leaves

938. Mani maruth Lagerstomia flos-reginae L. Lythraceae Bark.

939. Mani perandi Leea indica Burm f. Leeaceae Roots, leaves

940. Manichi-ra Amaranthus viridis L. Amaanthaceae Whole Plant

941. Manikku-va Curcuma oligantha L. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

942. Manila ka-ra Mimosops kauki L. Sapotaceae Seeds

943. Manja kanaka- -baram

Barleria pri-onites L. Acanthaceae Roots

944. Manja kanjunni Wedelia chinensis Merril. Asteraceae W.plant

945. Manja kkadamp Haldina cordifolia Roxb. Rubiaceae Bark, flrs.

946. Manja kkayyo-nni Wedelia chinensis Merril. Asteraceae W.plant

947. Manja kkurimozhi Jasminum humile L. Oleaceae Leaves, flrs.

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948. Manja kku-va Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

949. Manja mantha-ram Bauhinia variegata L. Caesalpiniaceae Roots bark.

950. Manja mullangi Daucus carota L. Apiaceae Roots, seeds

951. Manja ppa-vitta Morinda pubescens J.E.Smith

Rubiaceae Roots, leaves

952. Manja thakka-li Solanum nigram L. Solanaceae W.plant

953. Manja kkadambu Adina cordifolia Hook. Rubiaceae Rubiaceae

954. Manja kka-nda Dracaena ternifolia L. Liliaceae Roots

955. Manja ko-lambi Allaanda cathartica L. Apocynaceae Roots

956. Manjal Curcuma longa L. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

957. Manjamula Bamboosa vulgaris L. Poaceae Seeds, Roots

958. Manji Nardostachys grandiflora DC.

Valerianaceae Rhizome

959. Mano- ranjini Artabotrys hexapetalus R.Br Anonaceae Leaves

960. Mantha- ram (var) Bauhinia variegata L. Caesalpiniaceae Whole Plant

961. Mantha-ram (var) Bauhinia purpurea L. Caesalpiniaceae Whole Plant

962. Mara che-ni Manihot esculenta Gartn. Euphorbiaceae Tubers

963. Mara kkozhunnu Majorana hortensis Moch. Lamiaceae W.plant

964. Mara manjal Coscinium fenestratum Gartn.

Menispermaceae Stem

965. Mara ppuli Garcinia gummi-gutta L. Clusiaceae Fruits

966. Mara vatti Hydnocarpus laurifolia L. Flacourtiaceae Seeds, oil

967. Mara va-zha Vanda roxburghii L. Orchidaceae W.plant

968. Maral Sansevieria roxburghiana. Schult.

Liliaceae Leaves

969. Mara manjal Berberis aristata L. Berbedaraceae Bark

970. Ma-ra-n che-mbu Alocasia indica L. Araceae Rhizome

971. Maro-tt.i Hydnocarpus laurifolia L. Flacourtiaceae Seeds, oil

972. Maru kkunni Argyreia nervosa Burn f. Convolvulaceae Roots

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973. Maru kut.ari Argyreia nervosa Burn f. Convolvulaceae Roots

974. Maru thut.ari Argyreia nervosa Burn f. Convolvulaceae Roots

975. Maruth Lagerstomia speciosa L. Lythraceae Bark.

976. Maruva Marsdenia tenacissima W & A.

Asclepiadaceae Roots

977. Ma-si pathri Artimisia nilagirica L. Asteraceae Leaves

978. Ma-sikka Quercus infectoria L. Fagaceae Galls

979. Mat.a thakka-li Solanum nigram L. Solanaceae Roots, Fruits

980. Ma-thala na-rakam Punica granatum L. Punicaceae Fruits, bark

981. Ma-thala na-ranga Punica granatum L. Punicaceae Fruits, bark

982. Ma-thalam Punica granatum L. Punicaceae Fruits, bark

983. Matthan Cucurbita maxima Lam. Cucurbitaceae Fruits, seeds

984. Mathil ppanna Drynaria quercifolia L. Polypodiaceae Rhizome

985. Mathru kha-thini Crotalaria retusa L. Papilionaceae W.plant

986. Matt.i Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. Simarubaceae Bark.

987. Ma-v Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae Bark, seeds

988. Ma-veithil Helicanthes elastica L. Loranthaceae Leaves

989. Ma-ya kkam Hibiscus cannabinus L. Malvaceae Flowers

990. Ma-yak Quercus infectoria L. Fagaceae Galls

991. Mayi llellu Vitex ultissima L Verbenaceae Bark

992. Mayila-dum shikha Actiniopteris dichotoma Bedd.

Polypodiaceae W.plant

993. Mayilo- shika Celosia argentea L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

994. Mayilo-shika (var) Celosia argentia L. Amaranthaceae Seeds

995. Mayu-ra shika Actiniopteris dichotoma Bedd.

Polypodiaceae W.plant

996. Mazha maram Entrolobium saman L. Mimosoideae Bark

997. Mazhu ka-ngiram Anogeissus latifolia Wall. Combretaceae Bark, wood

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998. Mazu-ri pparippu Ervum lens L. Papilionaceae Seeds

999. Me-dha Polygonatum verticillatum L. Liliaceae Root stocks

1000. Me-khala ppullu Saccharum arundinaceum Retz.

Poaceae Roots, stems

1001. Me-mthonni Gloriosa superba L. Liliaceae Rhizome

1002. Me-n dho-nni Gloriosa superba L. Liliaceae Rhizome

1003. Mi-ra Commiphora myrrha L. Burseraceae Resin

1004. Mi-ra (var) Balsamodendron myrrha L Burseraceae Resin

1005. Mi- nanga-ni Alternanthera sessilis L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

1006. Mi-nanga-ni vishe- sham

Alternanthera sessilis L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

1007. Mo-dakam Fagrea ceilanica Thumb. Loganiaceae Leaves, Roots.

1008. Momgo sti- n Garcinia mangostiana L. Clusiaceae Fruits

1009. Mo-thirakanni Huginia mystax L. Linaceae Roots

1010. Mott.a kruse Brassica oleraceae L. Cruciferae Leaves

1011. Muchu kundam Pterospermum canescens Roxb.

Sterculiaceae Heart wood

1012. Mu-dillatha-li Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. Convolvulaceae Whole plant

1013. Mukka- pi-ram Mukia madraspatana L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

1014. Mukka-l pi-ram Mukia madraspatana L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

1015. Mukkannan pere-a Allophyllus seratus Roxb. Sapindaceae W.plant

1016. Mukkannan peruk Allophyllus seratus Roxb. Sapindaceae W.plant

1017. Mukkannan pe-zhu Allophyllus seratus Roxb. Sapindaceae W.plant

1018. Mukka-ppiri Mukia madraspatana L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

1019. Mukku-tt. i Biophytum sensitivum L. Oxallidaceae W.plant

1020. Mul kiri-tam Euphorbia splendens L. Euphorbiaceae W. Plant

1021. Mul muruk Erythrina variegata J.E.Smith.

Papilionaceae Roots, leaves

1022. Mul ppulanji Fluggia leucopyrus L. Euphorbiaceae W. Plant

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1023. Mula Bambusa arundinacea Retz. Poaceae W.plant

1024. Mula (var) Ochlandra Rheedii Gamb. Poaceae Roots

1025. Mula karpu- ram Bambusa arundinacea Retz. Poaceae W.plant

1026. Mula kkallu Bambusa arundinacea Retz. Poaceae W.plant

1027. Mulak Capsicum annum L. Solanaceae Fruits

1028. Mulaku thakka-li Solanum nigram L. Solanaceae W.plant

1029. Mulaku tha-li Toddalia asiatica L. Rutaceae W.plant

1030. Mulaku tha-nni Toddalia asiatica L. Rutaceae W.plant

1031. Mulam kku-mbu Bambusa arundinacea Retz. Poaceae Buds

1032. Mulamplash Ficus cordifoli L. Moraceae Bark

1033. Mulappu mararuth Shorea robusta Gartn. Dipterocarpaceae Bark

1034. Mulayari Bambusa arundinacea Retz. Poaceae Grains

1035. Mulberry Morus alba L. Moraceae Roots, leaves, fruits

1036. Mu-le-ri Smilax china L. Liliaceae Rhizome

1037. Mulkkizhag Dioscoria sativa L. Dioscoriaceae Bulb

1038. Mulla Jasminum sambac L. Oleaceae Roots

1039. Mulla katthi Sebania bispinosa Jacq. Papilionaceae Seeds, bark

1040. Mullan vellari Cucumis sativus L. Cucurbitaceae Whole plant

1041. Mullangi Rhaphanus sativus L. Brassicaceae Roots, leaves

1042. Mullanppazham Ziziphus oenoplea L Rhamnaceae Roots, Fruits

1043. Mullen chi-ra Amaranthus spinosus L. Amaranthaceae W. Plant

1044. Mullilam Xanthoxyllum retza DC. Rutaceae Fruits

1045. Mullilav Bombax ceiba L. Bombacaceae W. Plant

1046. Mullulla katta Flacourtia indica L. Flacourtiaceae W. Plant

1047. Mundakam Jambosa mundagam Gamble.

Myrtaceae Bark

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1048. Mundiri Vitis venifera L. Vitaceae W.plant, fruits

1049. Mu-nga- pezhu Buchanania lanzan Spreng. Anacardiaceae Roots, leaves

1050. Munja Premna corymbosa Rottl. Verbenaceae Roots, leaves

1051. Munja ppullu Saccharum arundinaceum Retz.

Poaceae Roots, stem

1052. Mupparan ppullu Typha angustata L. Typhaceae W.plant

1053. Mural Buchanania lanzan Spreng. Anacardiaceae Roots, leaves

1054. Mu-ral maram Callicarpa macrophylla Vahl.

Verbenaceae Bark

1055. Muri ku-tti Bryophyllum calycinum Salisb.

Crassulaceae W. Plant

1056. Muri pparuthi Gossipium arboreum L. Malvaceae Leaves

1057. Murikko-tti Zornia gibbosa L. Papilionaceae Root

1058. Muriko-tti (var) Zornia diphylla L. Papilionaceae Root

1059. Muringa Moringa oleifera Lam. Moringaceae Root, bark, leaves

1060. Muriyan pacha Ageratum conyzoides L. Asteraceae Roots, leaves

1061. Muruk Erythrina variegata J.E.Smith.

Papilionaceae Roots, leaves

1062. Murva Clematis gouriana Roch. Ranunculaceae W. Plant

1063. Musa-nda Musaenda frondosa L. Rubiaceae Leaves

1064. Mushkaka vrusham Schrebera swieteniodes Roxb.

Oleaceae Roots, bark, leaves

1065. Musli Asparagus adscedens Roxb. Liliaceae Root tubers

1066. Musli(var) Chlorophytum tuberosum L. Liliaceae Roots

1067. Mut.iye- ndra ppacha Synedrella nodiflora L. Asteraceae Leaves

1068. Muthakk Modecca palmata Lam. Passifloraceae Roots

1069. Muthala kkizhagu Ipomoea mauritiana Jacq. Convolvulaceae Tuberous roots

1070. Muthalaka-nda Adenia palmata L. Passifloraceae Roots

1071. Mutthanga Cyperus rotundus L. Cyperaceae Tubers

1072. Mutthil Centella asiatica L. Apiaceae W.plant

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1073. Muthira Macrotyloma uniflorum L. Papilionaceae Seeds

1074. Muthuk Pueraria tuberosa DC. Papilionaceae Roots

1075. Mutta ppazham Laccuma nervosa L. Sapotaceae Fruits

1076. Muttatu-ri Baccaurea courtallensis M.Arg.

Euphorbiaceae Fruits

1077. Muttha-ri Eleusine coracana L. Poaceae Grains

1078. Mu-vila Pseudarthria viscida L. Papilionaceae W.plant

1079. Muyal chevi Emilia sonchifolia L. Asteraceae W.plant

1080. N -aeng Leea indica Burm.f. Leeaceae Roots, leaves

1081. N -ama Anogeissus latifolia Wall. Combretaceae Bark, wood

1082. N- ankku Leea indica Burm.f. Leeaceae Roots, leaves

1083. N- azhak Leea indica Burm.f. Leeaceae Roots, leaves

1084. Nongana ppullu Hedyotis herbacea L. Rubiaceae W.plant

1085. Na- kha mallika Acacia sinuata Lour. Mimosoideae Pods

1086. Na- nge (var) Mesua nagassarium Burn f. Clusiaceae Flowers, oil

1087. Na-ga chambakam Mesua nagassarium Burn f. Clusiaceae Flowers, oil

1088. Na-ga dandi Baliospermum montanum Willd.

Euphorbiaceae W.plant

1089. Na-ga ke-saram Mesua ferrea L. Clusiaceae Flowers, oil

1090. Na-ga mallika Jasminum arborescens L. Oleaceae Leaves

1091. Na-ga mulla Rhinacanthus nasuta L. Acanthaceae W.plant

1092. Na-ga pu -v Mesua nagassarium Burn f. Clusiaceae Flowers, oil

1093. Na-ga tha-li Ruta chalepensis L. Rutaceae W.plant

1094. Na-ga thumbi Ceropegia bulbosa Roxb. Asclepiadaceae W.plant

1095. Na-gabala Sida veronicaefolia Lam. Malvaceae Whole Plant

1096. Na-gadandi (var) Croton oblongifolius Roxb. Euphorbiaceae Whole Plant

1097. Na-gaka-ra Elaeocarpus tuberculatus L. Elaeocarpaceae Leaes, Fruits

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1098. Na-gake-sara (var) Ochrocarpus longifolius Benth.

Clusiaceae Whole Plant

1099. Na-i karimb Saccharum spontaneum L. Poaceae Roots

1100. Na -i karimbu Saccharum spontanium L. Poaceae Roots

1101. Na-i kurana Mucuna pruriens L. Papilionaceae Roots, seeds

1102. Na-ikorana Mucuna pruriens L. Papilionaceae Roots, seeds

1103. Na-ikumbil Callicarpa tomentosa L. Verbenaceae Roots,Leaves

1104. Na-ivela Cleome viscosa L. Capparidaceae W.plant

1105. Nakshathramulla Ipomoea quamoclit L. Convolvulaceae Leaves

1106. Nakshatra mulla(syn.)

Quamoclit pinnata L. Convolvulaceae W.plant

1107. Na-like-ram Cocos nucifera L. Palmae Inflorescence

1108. Na-lkolpa konna Operculina turpethum L. Convolvulaceae W.plant

1109. Nallaka-ra Elaeocarpus seratus L. Elaeocarpaceae Leaes, Fruits

1110. Nallamulak Piper nigram L. Piperaceae Roots, Seeds.

1111. N-allu Leea indica Burm.f. Leeaceae Roots, leaves

1112. Na-lumani chedi Mirabilis jalapa L. Nyctaginaceae W.plant

1113. Na-muka ppullu Actiniopteris dichotoma Bedd.

Polypodiaceae W.plant

1114. Nanche Croton tiglium L. Euphorbiaceae Seeds,Bark.

1115. Nandya-r vartham Tabernaemontana divaricata (Linn.) R. Br.

Apocynaceae W. Plant

1116. Nandya-r vattam Tabernaemontana divaricata (Linn.) R. Br.

Apocynaceae W. Plant

1117. Na-nge Mesua ferrea L. Cluiaceae Roots,Bark,Fruits,Flowers.

1118. Nanjaruppan Tylophora tenuis L. Asclepiadaceae Roots

1119. N-ankan.a Saccharum spontaneum L. Poaceae Roots, stems

1120. Nanna-ri Hemidesmus indicus L. Asclepiadaceae Roots

1121. N-arala vally Vitis pallida L. Vitaceae W.plant

1122. Naranam puli Hibiscus aculeatus Roxb. Malvaceae Roots, leaves

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1123. Nari kumbalanga Benincasa hispida L. Cucurbitaceae Fruits

1124. Nari venka-yam Urginea indica Kanth. Liliaceae W. Plant

1125. N-arra Syzygium cumini L. Myrtaceae Bark, seeds

1126. Naru nendi Hemidesmus indicus L. Asclepiadaceae Roots

1127. Naru ni-ndi Hemidesmus indicus L. Asclepiadaceae Roots

1128. Naru vari Cordia dichotoma Forst. Boraginaceae Bark, leaves, fruits

1129. Naru viri Cordia dichotoma Forst. Boraginaceae Bark, leaves, fruits

1130. Narum ba-nal Uvaria narum Wall. Anonaceae Roots, leaves

1131. Narum bbassa Commiphora myrrha L. Burseraceae Gum

1132. Narum channa Costus speciosus L. Zingiberaceae Rhozome, leaves

1133. Narumbbassa maram

Commiphora myrrha L. Burseraceae Gum

1134. Na-ttathi vitayam Aconitum heterophyllum Wall.

Ranunculaceae Roots

1135. Na-ttubatha-m Terminalia catappa L. Combretaceae Seeds

1136. N-aval Syzygium cumini L. Myrtaceae Bark, seeds

1137. Navara nellu Oryza sativa L. Poaceae Grains

1138. N-azhal Aglaia roxburgiana L. Meliaceae Flowers

1139. N-azhal (var) Callicarpa macrophylla Vahl.

Verbenaceae Flowers, seeds

1140. Ne- rmuthanga Scirpus grossus L. Cyperaceae Rhizome

1141. Neikumbalam Benincasa hispida L. Cucurbitaeae Fruits

1142. Nel ppana Curculigo orchioides Gartn. Amaryllidaceae Root stock.

1143. Ne-lakoduve-li Plumbago carpensis L. Plumbaginaceae Roots

1144. Ne-lave-la Cleome retrosperma L. Capparidaceae Whole Plant

1145. Ne-layamari Indigofera tinctoria L. Papilionaeae Leaves

1146. Nelli maram Phyllanthus emblica L. Euphorbiaceae Fruits

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1147. Nelli va-ka Albizia odoratissima L. Mimosoideae Bark

1148. Nellikka Phyllanthus emblica L. Euphorbiaceae Fruits

1149. Nellu Oryza sativa L. Poaceae Grains

1150. Ne-lo-lpalam Monochoria hastaefolia L. Pontederiaceae Whole Plant

1151. Nenmeni va-ka Albizia lebbeck L. Mimosoideae Bark

1152. N-erin-il (substitute) Osmanthus fragrans L Oleaceae Oil

1153. N-erinja-m puli Solena amplexicaulis Lam. Cucurbitaceae Roots

1154. N-erinjil Tribulus terrestris L. Zygophyllaceae W.plant

1155. Ne-rvatti Dipterocarps turbinatus Gartn.

Dipterocaraceae Oleoresin

1156. N-etta-val Holoptelea integrifolia Roch. Ulmaceae Bark, leaves

1157. N-etta-vil Holoptelea integrifolia Roch. Ulmaceae Bark, leaves

1158. Nei chi- ra Beeta vulgaris L. Chenopodiaceae Tap root, leaves

1159. Neithal Monochoria vaginalis Burnf. Pontederiaceae W.plant

1160. Neithal kkizhag Limnanthemum cristatum Gris.

Gentianaceae Roots

1161. Neiyyunni Diplocyclos pamatus L. Cucurbitaeae Leaves

1162. Neiyyuruni Diplocyclos palmatus L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

1163. Ni- la kola-mbi Thumbergia grandiflora L. Acanthaceae W.plant

1164. Nila kat.ala Arachis hypogaea L. Papilionaceae Seeds

1165. Ni-la mari Indigofera tinctoria L. Papilionaceae W.plant

1166. Ni-la- mbal Monochoria vaginalis Burnf. Pontederiaceae W.plant

1167. Nila na-rakam Naregamia alata Wright &Arn.

Meliaceae W.plant

1168. Nila ppa-la Euphorbia thymifolia L. Euphorbiaceae W.plant

1169. Nila ppana Curculigo orchioides Gartn. Amaryllidaceae Roots

1170. Nila tha-mara Nervelia aragona Gartn. Orchidaceae W.plant

1171. Ni-la tha-mara Monochoria vaginalis Burnf. Pontederiaceae W.plant

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1172. Nilam paranda Desmodium triflorum L. Papilonaceae W.plant

1173. Nilappa-la (var) Grangrea madraspatana L. Aseraceae Whole Plant

1174. Nila ve- ppu Andrographis paniculata Vahl.

Acanthaceae W.plant

1175. Ni-r bhrami Bacopa monnieri L. Scrophulariaceae W.plant

1176. Ni-r kadamb Mitragyna parvifolia Roxb. Rubiaceae Root, bark, leaves

1177. Ni-r maruth Terminalia arjuna Roxb. Combretaceae Bark

1178. Ni-r ma-thalam Crataeva magna Lour. Capparidaceae W.plant

1179. Ni-r mulli Hygrophila auriculata. Schum.

Acanthaceae W.plant

1180. Ni-r nelli Pithecellobium dulce Roxb. Mimosoideae W.plant

1181. Ni-r pe-zhu Barringtonia acutangula Gaertn.

Barringtoniaceae Bark

1182. Ni-r ppola Pistia stratiotes L. Araceae W.plant

1183. Ni-r thippalli Phyla nodiflora L. Verbenaceae W.plant

1184. Ni-r thotta- vadi Neptunia oleracea L. Mimosoideae W.plant

1185. Ni-r va- lam Croton tiglium L. Euphorbiaceae Seeds

1186. Ni-r vallippullu Hygroryza aristata Retz. Poaceae Roots, seeds

1187. Ni-r vanchi Homonoia riparia Lour. Euphorbiaceae Roots, leaves, fruits

1188. Ni-r vatta Hydnocarpus laurifolia L. Flacourtiaceae Seeds, oil

1189. Ni-r ve-si Delphinium denudatum Wall.

Ranunculaceae Roots

1190. Ni-ra lam Hydnocarpus laurifolia L. Flacourtiaceae Seeds, oil

1191. Ni-ra-ral Marsilea quadrifolia L. Marsiliaceae W.plant

1192. Ni-rat.i muthu Baliospermum montanum Willd.

Euphorbiaceae W.plant

1193. Ni-ratti Hydnocarpus laurifolia L. Flacourtiaceae Seeds, oil

1194. Ni-rmel nerippu Ammania bacifera L. Lythraceae W.plant

1195. Ni-roli Phyllanthus reticulatus Poir. Euphorbiaceae W.plant

1196. Ni-ru-ri Phyllanthus reticulatus Poir. Euphorbiaceae W.plant

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1197. Ni-rval Crataeva magna Lour. Capparidaceae W.plant

1198. Nirvallipu-ve Hygrorhiza aristata Retz. Poacae Whole Plant

1199. Nirvasi Delphinium denudatum Wall.

Ranunculaceae Roots

1200. Nirvisa Delphinium denudatum Wall.

Ranunculaceae Whole Plant

1201. Nisa- gandhi Epiphyllum oxypetalum L. Cactaceae Whole Plant

1202. Nithya kallya-ni Catheranthus roseus L. Apocynaceae W.plant

1203. Nithya vazhuthana Calonyction muricatum G.Don.

Convolvulaceae Seeds

1204. Ni-tti thotta-vadi Neptunia oleracea L. Mimosoideae W.plant

1205. Nochi Vitex trifolia L. Verbenaceae Roots, leaves

1206. N-odijotta Physalis minima L. Solanaceae W.plant

1207. N-oganamppullu Phragmites kirka Trin. Poaceae Roots

1208. N-otta-n n-odiyan Physalis minima L. Solanaceae W.plant

1209. N-rin-ampuli (var) Rheum emodi Wall. Polygonaceae Seeds

1210. Nu-l paruthi Gossipium herbaceum L. Malvaceae W.plant

1211. O-da Sarcostigma kloinii Wright. Icancinaceae Bark, leaves, oil

1212. O-da maram Sarcostigma kloinii Wright. Icancinaceae Bark, leaves, oil

1213. O-da yenna Sarcostigma kloinii Wright. Icancinaceae Oil

1214. O-dal Sarcostigma kloinii Wright. Icancinaceae Bark, leaves, oil

1215. Odiya maram Lannea coromandelica Vahl. Anacardiaceae Bark, leaves

1216. O-kke Quercus incana Roxb. Fagaceae Periderm

1217. Oli ba-nam Boswellia serrata Roxb. Burseraceae Resin

1218. Olive maram Olea europia L. Oleaceae Bark, oil, seeds

1219. O-mam Carum copticum Benth. Apiaceae Seeds

1220. O-rila Desmodium gangeticum DC. Papilionaceae Roots

1221. O-rila (small) Uraria picta DeSr. Papilioaceae Whole Plant

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1222. O-rila tha-mara Nervelia aragoana Gartn. Orchidaceae Whole plant

1223. O-rilathamara (var) Viola odorata L. Violaceae Whole Plant

1224. Orukal n-ondi Perstrophe bicalyculata L. Acanthaceae Whole plant

1225. O-t.amaram (var) Balanites aegeptica L. Simarubaceae Fruits

1226. O-t.amaram (var) Balanites roxburghii L. Simarubaceae Fruits

1227. Otha valam Cerbera odallam Gaertn. Apocynaceae Leaves, fruits, latex

1228. Othalam Cerbera odallam Gaertn. Apocynaceae Leaves, fruits, latex

1229. Ottaka mullu Alhagi camelorum Fisch. Papilioaceae Whole Plant

1230. Ottakachet.i Alhagi camelorum Fisch. Papilioaceae Whole Plant

1231. Pa- cho-tti Symplocos cochinchinensis Lour.

Symplocaceae Roots, leaves

1232. Pacha chi-ra Amarantus gangeticus L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

1233. Pacha manjal Curcuma longa L. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

1234. Pacha mulak Capsicum annum L. Solanaceae Fruits

1235. Pa-chendi Palaquinm ellipticum Engler

Sapotaceae Guttapercha

1236. Pachila Cinnamomum tamala L. Lauraceae Leaves

1237. Padar cchunda Cassia mimosoides L. Caesalpinaceae Whole Plant

1238. Pa-ksha-n.a bhe-di Bergenia ligulata L. Saxifragaceae Bark

1239. Pakshi pa- thalam Dracaena ternifolia L. Liliaceae Roots

1240. Pa-l kka-yam Ferula asafoetida L. Apiaceae Resin

1241. Pa-l muthuk Ipomoea mauritiana Jacq. Convolvulaceae Tuberous roots

1242. Pa-l nirvassi Kyllinga nemoralis Fort. Cyperaceae Tubers

1243. Pa-l valli Ichnocarpus frutescens L. Apocynaceae Roots

1244. Pa-la Alstonia scholaris L. Apocynaceae Bark, leaves

1245. Pa-la kki-ra Tamarix articulata Vahl. Tamaricaceae W.plant

1246. Palaka ppayya-na Oroxylum indicum L. Bignoniaceae Roots, leaves

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1247. Palaka ppayya-ni Oroxylum indicum L. Bignoniaceae Roots, leaves

1248. Pa-luzhavam Celastrus paniculatus Willd. Celastraceae Bark, leaves, seeds.

1249. Pa-n.al (var) Glycosmis pentaphylla L. Rutaceae W.plant

1250. Pana Borassus flabellifer L. Arecaceae Inflorescence

1251. Pana cha Diospyros malabarica L. Ebnaceae Bark, leaves, flrs.

1252. Pana chakam Hibiscus aculeatus Roxb. Malvaceae Roots, leaves

1253. Pana viral Borassus flabellifer L. Arecaceae Inflorescence

1254. Panachi (var) Diospyros peregrina L. Ebnaceae Fruits, Bark.

1255. Pa-nal Glycosmis arborea DC. Rutaceae W.plant

1256. Panchasa-ra Saccharum officinarum L. Poaceae Juice

1257. Pani chi Diospyros malabarica L. Ebnaceae Bark, leaves, flrs.

1258. Pani ku-rka Coleus aromaticus Lour. Lamiaceae Leaves

1259. Pani ni-r Rosa centifolia L. Rosaceae Roots, leaves

1260. Pani ni-rpu- v Rosa centifolia L. Rosaceae Flowers

1261. Panikkizhag Dioscoria sativa L. Dioscoriaceae Bulb

1262. Panikko-rka (var) Coleus amboinicus Lour. Lamiaceae Leaves

1263. Panin ji Diospyros malabarica L. Ebnaceae Bark, leaves, flrs.

1264. Panji maram Ceiba pentandra L. Bombacaceae Root, bark

1265. Panji pparuthi Gossipium herbaceum L. Malvaceae W.plant

1266. Panna kkizhag Drynaria quercifolia L. Polypodiaceae Rhizome

1267. Panni muringa Casearia esculenta Roxb. Flacourtiaceae Roots,Leaves

1268. Papara ppuli Adensonia digitata L. Bombacaceae W. Plant

1269. Pappa-li Carica papaya L. Caricaceae Fruits, latex

1270. Pappa-ya Carica papaya L. Caricaceae Fruits, latex

1271. Pa-r valli Ichnocarpus frutescens L. Apocynaceae Roots

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1272. Pa-ra ppan-i Cochlospermum religiosum L.

Cochlospermaceae

Bark.

1273. Pa-rakam Ficus hispida L. Moraceae Roots, leaves, bark.

1274. Paranda valli Entada scandens L. Mimosoideae Seeds

1275. Parangi ma-v Anacardium occidentale L. Anacardiaceae Seeds, bark

1276. Parangi mulak Capscicum frutescens L. Solanaceae Fruits

1277. Pa-rasikaya va-ni Hyoscyamus niger L. Solanaceae Roots, leaves

1278. Pari ja-tham Citharexylum subseratum L. Verbenaceae Flowers

1279. Paricha kam Hibiscus aculeatus Roxb. Malvaceae Roots, leaves

1280. Parppataka ppullu Hedyotis corymbosa L. Rubiaceae W.plant

1281. Parppatakam Hedyotis corymbosa L. Rubiaceae W.plant

1282. Paruka Streblus asper Lour. Moraceae Bark,Leaves ,Roots

1283. Paruka bhalam Phoenix pusilla Gartn. Arecaceae Fruits

1284. Parushakam Grewia asiatica L Teliaceae Bark

1285. Parushakam (var) Grewia populifolia L Teliaceae Bark

1286. Paruthi Gossipium herbaceum L. Malvaceae W. Plant

1287. Paruva maram Streblus asper Lour. Moraceae Roots& bark.

1288. Paruvakkot.i Pothos scandens L. Araceae Roots

1289. Pasa kkotta Sapindus laurifolius Vahl. Sapindaceae Fruits

1290. Pasaliche-ra Trianthema portulacastrum L.

Aizoaceae Whole Plant

1291. Passion fruit Passiflora edulis L. Passifloraceae Fruit juice

1292. Pa-ssipa-dam Dracaena ternifolia L. Liliaceae Roots

1293. Pasu pa- si Myristica malabarica Lam. Myristicaceae Seed, aril

1294. Pat.a valanga Trichosanthes cucumerina L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

1295. Pat.athipullu Floscopa scandens Lour. Commelinaceae Whole Plant

1296. Pat.avalam Trichosanthes cucumerina L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

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1297. Pat.o-lam Trichosanthes cucumerina L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

1298. Pat.u karana Toona ciliata Roem. Meliaceae Bark, flrs.

1299. Pa-ta kkizhag Cyclea peltata Hook. Menispermaceae Roots, leaves

1300. Pa-ta valli Cyclea peltata Hook. Menispermaceae Roots, leaves

1301. Pa-tha-la garudakkodi

Cocculus hirsutus L. Menispermaceae Roots, leaves

1302. Pathi mukham Prunus cerasoides D.Don Rosaceae Heart wood

1303. Pathimuham (var) Prunus prudum Roxb. Rosaceae Heart wood

1304. Pa-thiri Stereosermum suaveolens L. Bignoniaceae Bark

1305. Pa-thiri (var) Stereospermum colais Buch. Bignoniaceae W.plant

1306. Pathu mukam Prunus cerasoides D.Don Rosaceae Heart wood

1307. Patt.a-ni kkat.ala Pisum sativum L. Papilionaceae Seeds

1308. Patt.a-ni ppayar Pisum sativum L. Papilionaceae Seeds

1309. Patt.i punna Dillinia pentagyna L. Dilliniaceae Bark

1310. Patt.unu-l puzhuchedi

Morus alba L. Moraceae Roots,leaves, fruits

1311. Pa-v Pavetta indica L. Rubiaceae Roots, leaves

1312. Pa-val Mormodica charantia L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

1313. Pa-vatta Morinda pubescens J.E.Smith

Rubiaceae Roots, leaves

1314. Pavizha malli Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. Oleaceae Roots, leaves, flrs.

1315. Payar Vigna unguiculata L. Papilionaceae Seeds

1316. Payigachulli Acanthus illicifolius L. Acanthaceae Roots

1317. Payya zhanda Oroxylum indicum L. Bignoniaceae Roots, leaves

1318. Pazhamoon pa-la Manilkara hexandra Roxb. Sapotaceae Bark, flrs.

1319. Pazhamunni ppa- la Manilkara hexandra Roxb. Sapotaceae Bark, flrs.

1320. Pe-chu-ra Lagenaria siceraria L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

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1321. Pe-kku mmatt.i Cucumis trigonus Roxb. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

1322. Pe-le Careya arborea Roxb. Barringtoniaceae Bark, leaves

1323. Pe-nari Acacia furnesiana Willd. Mimosoideae Bark,Leaves

1324. Pe-pado-lam Trichosanthes lobata Roxb. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

1325. Pe-ra Psidium guajava L. Myrtaceae Roots, leaves, flrs, fruits

1326. Pe-ralam Amomum subulatum Roxb. Zingiberaceae Seeds

1327. Pe-ra-lin vitave-ru Ficus bengalensis L. Moraceae Aerial roots

1328. Peranda Cissus quadrangularis L. Vitaceae W.plant

1329. Pe-raratha Ophiorrhiza mungo L. Rubiaceae W.plant

1330. Peri Mesu ferrea L. Clusiacae Roots ,Bark, Flrs.

1331. Pe-ri tha Phoenix dactylifera L. Arecaceae Roots, leaves, flrs, fruits

1332. Peri ye-lam Amomum subulatum Roxb. Zingiberaceae Seeds

1333. Perin je-rakam Foeniculam vulgare Mill. Apiaceae Fruits

1334. Perive-lam Clerodendron viscosum Vent.

Verbenaceae Roots,Leaves, Bark

1335. Peru naruvari Cordia wallichi L. Boraginaceae Bark, leaves, fruits

1336. Peruk Clerodendrum viscosum Vent.

Verbenaceae Leaves

1337. Perum chatt.ipayar Mucuna monosperma DC. Papilionaceae Seeds

1338. Perum je-rakam Foeniculm vulgare Mill. Apiaceae Fruits

1339. Perum ka-yam Ferula asafoetida L. Apiaceae Resin

1340. Perum kla-v Carissa carandas L. Apocynaceae Roots, fruits

1341. Perum kurumba Chonemorpha fragrans L. Apocynaceae Roots

1342. Perum na-val Toona ciliata Roem. Meliaceae Bark, flowers

1343. Perum niru-ri Breynia retusa Alston. Euphorbiaceae Cell sap

1344. Perum pe-ram Luffa cylindrica Roxb. Cucurbitaceae Fruits, seeds

1345. Perum thut.ali Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk. Rhamnaceae Fruits

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1346. Perumka-yam Ferula asafetida L. Apiaceae Resin

1347. Pe-tharmani Helleborus niger L. Ranunculaceae Roots

1348. Pe-tt.u marunnu Anamirta cocculus L. Menispermaceae Leaves, fruits

1349. Pe-zh Careya arborea Roxb. Barringtoniaceae Bark, leaves

1350. Pe-zu Careya arborea Roxb. Barringtoniaceae Bark, leaves

1351. Pi- muthanga Kyllinga nemoralis Fort. Cyperaceae Tubers

1352. Pi- ve-lam Acacia leucocephala Roxb. Mimosoideae Bark.

1353. Picchi Jasminum grandiflorum L. Oleaceae W.plant

1354. Pi-ch Prunus persica L. Rosaceae Fruits

1355. Pichaka mulla Jasminum grandiflorum L. Oleaceae W.plant

1356. Pichakam Jasminum grandiflorum L. Oleaceae W.plant

1357. Pi-chil Luffa acutangula L. Cucurbitaceae Leaves, fruits

1358. Pi-chil (var) Luffa echinata Roxb. Cucurbitceae Fruits

1359. Pi-chinga Luffa acutangula L. Cucurbitaceae Leaves, fruits

1360. Pila-v Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.

Moraceae W.plant

1361. Pillamaruth Terminalia paniculata Roth. Combretaceae Bark

1362. Pina-pple Ananas comosus (Linn.) Merr.

Bromeliaceae Fruits

1363. Pi-na-r valli Zanonia indica L. Cucurbitaceae Leaves, fruits

1364. Pi-na-ri Sterculia foetida L. Sterculiaceae Heart wood

1365. Pinna-k Sesamum indicum L. Pedaliaceae Oil cake

1366. Pinnam puli Garcinia gummi-gutta L. Clusiaceae Fruit

1367. Pistha Pistacia vera L. Anacardiaceae Fruits

1368. Pi-tha rohini Coptis teeta Wall. Ranumculaceae W.plant

1369. Pithrumani kkizhag Coptis teeta Wall. Ranumculaceae W.plant

1370. Pi-ve-lam Acacia furnesiana Willd. Mimosoideae Bark,Leaves

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1371. Piyar Prunus communis L. Rosaceae Fruits

1372. Plaksa Ficus lacor Buch &Ham Moraceae Bark

1373. Pla-s Butea monosperma L. Papilionaceae W.plant

1374. Pla-v Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.

Moraceae W.plant

1375. Plums Prunus domestica L. Rosaceae Fruits

1376. Podina (var) Mentha spicata L. Lamiaceae Leaves

1377. Poi thalachi Naravelia zeylanica L. Ranunculaceae W.plant

1378. Pokala Nicotiana tabacum L. Solanaceae Leaves

1379. Polla Anamirta cocculus L. Menispermaceae Leaves, fruits

1380. Pon galam Dryptes roxburghii Wall. Euphorbiaceae Leaves, seeds

1381. Pon karandi Salacia reticulata Wight. Hippocrataceae Roots

1382. Pon kurandi Salacia reticulata Wight. Hippocrataceae Roots

1383. Ponga llyam Pongamia pinnata L. Papilionaceae W.plant

1384. Pongu Pongamia pinnata L. Papilionaceae W.plant

1385. Ponna- vi-ram Cassia occidentalis L. Caesalpiniaceae W.plant

1386. Ponnam kanni ke-ra Alternanthera sessilis L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

1387. Ponna-m valli Derris brevipes Baker. Papilionaceae Whole Plant

1388. Ponnan ga-ni Alternanthera sessilis L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

1389. Ponnarali Thevetia peruviana L. Apocnaceae Bark,Fruits

1390. Po-nnarali Asclepias curassavica L. Asclepiadacee Whole Plant

1391. Ponna-ri vi-ram Cassia occidentalis L. Caesalpiniaceae W.plant

1392. Ponnummath Argemone mexicana L. Papavaraceae W.plant

1393. Pothina Mentha spicata L. Lamiaceae Leaves

1394. Pott.a kka-valam Sterculia foetida L. Sterculiaceae Heart wood

1395. Pozhu thalachi Naravelia zeylanica L. Ranunculaceae W.plant

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1396. Pra sa-rini Merremia tridentata Burm f. Convolvulaceae W.plant

1397. Prayi thalachi Naravelia zeylanica L. Ranunculaceae W.plant

1398. Pri ya-lam Buchanania lanzan Spreng. Anacardiaceae Roots, leaves

1399. Pu- kaitha Pandanus odoratissimus Lin f.

Pandanaceae Roots, leaves

1400. Pu-cha ppazham Passiflora foetida L. Passifloraceae Fruit

1401. Pu-cha va-lan Acalypha hispida L. Euphorbiaceae W.plant.

1402. Pu-chet.i Lantana camara var. aculeate L.

Verbenaceae Roots, Leaves

1403. Pudina (var) Mentha piperata L. Lamiaceae Whole Plant

1404. Pudina (var) Mentha sylvestris L. Lamiaceae Whole Plant

1405. Pudina (var) Mentha viridis L. Lamiaceae Whole Plant

1406. Pukayila Nicotiana tabacum L. Solanaceae Leaves

1407. Pu-la kkizhag Manihot esculenta Gartn. Euphorbiaceae Tuberous root

1408. Pu-la maram Bombax ceiba L. Bombacaceae W.plant

1409. Puli Tamarindus indicus L. Caesalpiniaceae Fruits

1410. Puli chuvat.i Ipomoea pes-tigridis L. Convolvulaceae W.plant.

1411. Puli va-ka Albizia odoratissima L. Mimosoideae Bark

1412. Pulimaram Tamarindus indicus L Caesalpiniaceae Fruits, leaves

1413. Pulinakham Martynia annua L. Pedaliaceae Leaves, Fruits

1414. Puliya na-thi Annona muricata L. Anonaceae Fruits

1415. Puliya-ral Oxalis corniculata L. Oxalidaceae W.plant.

1416. Pulla maruth Terminalia paniculata Roth. Combretaceae Bark

1417. Pulla-ndi Calycopteris floribunda L. Combretaceae Leaves, fruits

1418. Pulla-ni Calycopteris floribunda L. Combretaceae Leaves, fruits

1419. Pullat.i (var) Desmodium gangeticum DC. Papilionaceae Roots

1420. Pu-maruth Terminalia paniculata Roth. Combretaceae Bark

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1421. Punarnava Boerhaavia erecta L. Nyctaginaceae Whole Plant

1422. Punja ppullu Eleusine coracana L. Poaceae Grains

1423. Punna Calophyllum inophyllum L. Clusiaceae Bark, leaves

1424. Punnya-va Aglaia roxburghiana L. Meliaceae W.plant.

1425. Pu-pa-thiri Sterospermum colais Buch Bignoniaceae W.plant

1426. Pu-pparuthi Thespesia populnea L. Malvaceae W.plant

1427. Pushkara mu-lam Inula racemosa Hook. Asteraceae W.plant.

1428. Put.aya-v Rhaphidophora laciniata Burn f.

Araceae Stem

1429. Pu-thi manathi Sterculia foetida L. Sterculiaceae Heart wood

1430. Pu-thi yun.arthi Sterculia foetida L. Sterculiaceae Heart wood

1431. Puthina Mentha arvensis L. Lamiaceae Leaves

1432. Puthra ji-vi Drypetes roxburghii Wall. Euphorbiaceae Leaves, seeds

1433. Putthilanji Drypetes roxburghii Wall. Euphorbiaceae Leaves, seeds

1434. Putthiri chunda Solanum anguivi Lam. Solanaceae Roots

1435. Puttil pi-ram Luffa acutangula L. Cucurbitaceae Leaves, fruits

1436. Pu-va-m kurundal Vernonia cinerea L. Asteraceae W.plant

1437. Pu-va-m kurun-ila Vernonia cinerea L. Asteraceae W.plant

1438. Pu-va-m kurunnila Vernonia cinerea L. Asteraceae W.plant

1439. Pu-varas Thespesia populnea L. Malvaceae W.plant

1440. Pu-vvam Schleichera oleosa L. Sapindaceae Bark, seed

1441. Puzha marani Terminalia arjuna Roxb. Combretaceae Bark

1442. Puzha tha-li Crinum asiaticum L. Amaryllidaceae Bulb

1443. Puzha va-ni Homomoia riparia Lour. Euphorbiaceae Bark

1444. Puzhamulla Clerodendron inerme Gaertn Verbenaceae Roots, Leaves

1445. Puzhu kkolli Rhinacanthus nasuta L. Acanthaceae W.plant.

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1446. Puzhukolli Rhinacanthus nastuta L. Acanthaceae Roots,Leaves

1447. Ra- ja malli Caesalpinia pulcherima L. Caesalpiniaceae Flowers

1448. Ra-kkila Blumea lacera DC. Asteraceae Roots, bark, seeds

1449. Raktha chandanam Pterocarpus santalinus Lin f. Papilionaceae Heart wood

1450. Ra-ma cham Vetiveria zizanoides L. Poaceae Roots

1451. Ra-mana-mapacha Desmodium gyrans L. Papilionaceae Whole plant

1452. Ra-mathulassi Ocimum basilicum L. Lamiaceae Whole plant

1453. Rangu-n valli Quisqualis indica L. Combretaceae Flowers

1454. Ra-sberry Rubus idaeus L Rosaceae Fruits

1455. Ra-sna Alpinia calcarata L. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

1456. Ra-sna Alpinia officianarum L. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

1457. Raso-na Allium ascalonicum L. Liliaceae Bulb

1458. Ra-thri rani Nyctanthus arbor-stris L. Oleaceae W.plant

1459. Rohi thuka Tecoma undulata D.Don Bignoniaceae Bark

1460. Ro-sa Rosa centifolia L. Rosaceae Roots, leaves, flrs.

1461. Ro-sa ppu-v Rosa centifolia L. Rosaceae Roots, leaves, flrs.

1462. Rudhi Habinaria edgeworthii Hook.

Orchidaceae Tubers

1463. Rudhi vrudhi Habinaria edgeworthii Hook.

Orchidaceae Tubers

1464. Rudra- ksham Elaeocarpus serrats L. Elaeocarpaceae Seeds

1465. Rudra-ksham (var) Elaeocarpus sphaericus L. Elaeocarpaceae Seeds

1466. Rumi masthaki Pistacia lentiscus L. Anacardiaceae Fruits Bark.

1467. Sabarjelli Prunus communis L. Rosaceae Fruits

1468. Sahacharam Strobilanthes ciliatus L. Acanthaceae Whole Plant

1469. Sa-khota vruksham Strebulus asper Lour. Moraceae Bark, leaves

1470. Sa-la misri Orchis latifolia L. Orchidaceae Tubers

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1471. Sa-la vruksham Shorea robusta Gartn. Dipterocarpaceae Bark, resin

1472. Salabhapathri Evolvlus pluricaulis L. Convolvulaceae Whole Plant

1473. Sa-lamaram Shorea robusta Gartn. Dipterocarpaceae Bark.

1474. Sam khini Clenolepis cerasiformis L. Cucurbitaceae Fruits

1475. Sa-mba-r chi-ra Talinum cuneifolium L. Portulacaceae W.plant

1476. Sambara ppullu Cymbopogon martinii Roxb. Poaceae W.plant

1477. Sa-mbra-ni Boswellia serrata Roxb. Burseraceae Bark, gum.

1478. Samudra phalam Barringtonia acutangula Gaertn.

Lecythradaceae W.plant

1479. Samudra ppacha Argyreia nervosa Burm f. Convolvulaceae Roots

1480. Sanku pushpam Clitoria ternatea L. Papilionaceae Roots, Flrs.

1481. Sanku pushpi Canscora deccusata Roxb. Gentianaceae W.plant

1482. Sankum kuppi Clerodendron inerme Gaertn.

Verbenaceae Roots, leaves

1483. Sanni na-yakam Aloe barbadense Mill. Liliaceae Cell sap

1484. Sappan gam Caesalpinia sapan L. Caesalpiniaceae Heart wood

1485. Sar karakkizhag Ipomoea batatas L. Convolvulaceae Tubers

1486. Sar karam Saccharum officinarum L. Poaceae Roots

1487. Sara Saccharum munja Roxb. Poaceae Roots

1488. Saralam Pinus roxburghii L. Pinaceae Wood, oleoresin

1489. Sarppa ppo-la Sanseviera Roxburghiana Schult.

Liliaceae Leaves

1490. Sat.i Hedychium spicatum Buch. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

1491. Satha kuppa Anethum graveolens L. Apiaceae Fruits

1492. Satha- vali Asparagus racemosus Willd. Liliaceae Roots

1493. Satha- vari Asparagus racemosus Willd. Liliaceae Roots

1494. Sa-thala bhrammi Acacia sinulata Lour. Mimosoideae Pods

1495. Satha-p Ruta graveolens L. Rutaceae Leaves

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1496. Sava kkotta ppacha Vinca rosea L. Apocynaceae Roots, leaves

1497. Sava na-ri Vinca rosea L. Apocynaceae Roots, leaves

1498. Sava-laulli Allium cepa L. Liliaceae Bulb

1499. Shangupushpi Evolvulus alsinoides L. Convolvulaceae Whole Plant

1500. Shi-ma athi Ficus carica L. Moraceae Roots, fruits, latex

1501. Shi-ma kkonna Glyricidium maculata L. Papilionaceae Roots

1502. Shi-ma pla-v Artocarpus communis Forst. Moraceae W.plant

1503. Shimsapa Amhertsia nobilis L. Caesalpiniaceae Flowers

1504. Shiva lingakka-ya Diplocyclos palmatus L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

1505. Shiva mu-li Cannabis sativa L. Cannabinaceae W.plant

1506. Shiva na Operculina turpethum L. Convolvulaceae Roots

1507. Shiva valli Diplocyclos palmatus L. Cucurbitaceae W.plant

1508. Shivakranthi Evolvulus numularis L. Convolvulaceae Whole Plant

1509. Shivalingi Bryonia laciniosa L. Cucurbitaceae Whole Plant

1510. Shivo-li kkoti Rubia cordifolia L. Rubiaceae Roots

1511. Shya-litha Dellenia indica L. Dellinaceae Bark, leaves

1512. Si- sam Dalbergia sisoo Roxb. Papilionaceae Roots, bark, leaves

1513. Sikka-ka Altingia excelsa Noronha. Hamamelidaceae Whole Plant

1514. Sitha- bhalam Annona squamosa L. Annonaceae Fruits

1515. Sitha- ppazham Annona squamosa L. Annonaceae Fruits

1516. Sitha-m bal Nymphaea stellata L. Nymphaceae Rhizome

1517. Si-tha-mb Hiptage benghalensis L. Malpigiaceae Bark, leaves, fruits

1518. Si-tha-mbu Hiptage benghalensis L. Malpigiaceae Bark, leaves, fruits

1519. Sithu-ri Mallotus philippensis Lam. Euphorbiaceae Husk of fruits

1520. Sniktha ji-rakam Plantago ovata Forst. Plantaginaceae Seeds

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1521. So-ma latha Sarcostema acidum L. Asclepiadaceae W.plant

1522. So-mana- thika-yam Gardenia gummifera L. Rubiaceae Resin

1523. So-mara-ya tholi Acacia polyantha L. Mimosoideae Bark

1524. So-ppinka-ya maram Sapindus emarginatus Vahl. Sapindaceae Fruits

1525. So-ya- bean Glycine max L. Papilionaceae Seeds

1526. Sta-r a-pple Chrysophyllum cainito L. Sapotaceae Bark, leaves, fruits

1527. Su- chi mallika Jasminum auriculatum L. Oleaceae W.plant

1528. Su- chi mulla Jasminum auriculatum L. Oleaceae W.plant

1529. Subramanyakire-t.a m

Tecoma stans L. Bignoniaceae Bark.

1530. Sunna- mukki Cassia sena L. Caesalpiniaceae Leaves

1531. Surapunna-ga Ochrocarpus longifolius Benth.

Clusiaceae Bark

1532. Surya ka-nthi Helianthus annus L. Asteraceae W.plant

1533. Suryappu Helianthus annus L. Asteraceae W.plant

1534. Swarnakisiri Euphorbia thomsoniana Boix.

Euphorbiaceae Latex

1535. Swe-thadurva Imperata cylindrica Beauv. Poaceae Seeds

1536. T.arpentain maram Pinus roxburghii L. Pinaceae Resin

1537. Ta- kko-la ppu-ttil Illicium verum Hook .f. Magnoliaceae Fruits

1538. Tadiyan ka-ya Lagenaria vulgaris L. Cucurbitaceae Fruits

1539. Taila ppullu Cymbopogon citratus DC. Poaceae Oil

1540. Takara Cassia tora L. Caesalpiniaceae Leaves, seeds

1541. Takaram Valeriana jadamansi Jones. Valerianaceae Roots

1542. Takka-li Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.

Solanaceae Fruits

1543. Ta-kko- lappu- ttin Illicium verum Hook .f. Magnoliaceae Fruits

1544. Ta-kkolam Illicium verum Hook .f. Magnoliaceae Fruits

1545. Tala neeli Merremia tridentata Burm f. Convolvulaceae W.plant

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1546. Talave-dhana valli Naravelia zeylanica L. Ranunculaceae W.plant

1547. Ta-leesa pathram Abies spectabilis D.Don. Pinaceae Cones

1548. Ta-li ma-thalam Punica granatum L. Punicaceae Roots, Fruits

1549. Ta-liyari Iopmoea nil L. Convolvulaceae Seeds

1550. Ta-mala pathram Cinnamomum tamala L. Lauraceae Leaves bark.

1551. Ta-mara Nelumbo nucifera Gartn. Nymphaceae W.plant

1552. Ta-nni Terminalia bellarica Roxb. Combretaceae Bark, fruits

1553. Ta-nni mathan Citrulus vulgaris L. Cucurbitaceae Fruit

1554. Ta-nnikka Terminalia bellarica Roxb. Combretaceae Bark, fruits

1555. Tanthala kkotti Crotalaria retusa L. Papilionaceae W.plant

1556. Tatha chu-ri Spermacoce hispida L. Rubiaceae W. Plant

1557. Ta-thiri Woodfordia fruticosa L. Lythraceae Flowers

1558. Ta-thiri poo Woodfordia fruticosa L. Lythraceae Flowers

1559. Ta-vizha- ma Boerhavia diffusa L. Nyctaginaceae W.plant

1560. Ta-zhambu Pandanus odoratissimus Lin f.

Pandanaceae Bark, leaves

1561. Tazhu tha-ma Boerhavia diffusa L. Nyctaginaceae W.plant

1562. Te- r maram Desmodium oajenise Roxb. Papilionaceae Leaves bark.

1563. Te-ak Tectona grandis L. Verbenaceae W. Plant

1564. Techi Ixora coccinea L. Rubiaceae Roots, leaves, flowers.

1565. Te-kkada Heliotropium indicum L. Boraginaceae W. Plant

1566. Te-kkida Heliotropium indicum L. Boraginaceae W. Plant

1567. Te-kkida ve-ru Heliotropium indicum L. Boraginaceae Roots

1568. Telli Vateria indica L. Dipterocarpaceae Resin

1569. Te-mba-v Terminalia crenulata Roth. Combretaceae Wood

1570. Tena Setaria italica L. Poaceae Grains

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1571. Tenayari Setaria italica L. Poaceae Grains

1572. Teng Cocos nucifera L. Palmae Inflorescence

1573. Te-r kada Heliotropium indicum L. Boraginaceae W. Plant

1574. Te-rl kada Heliotropium indicum L. Boraginaceae W. Plant

1575. Te-tta maram Strychnos potatorum L. Loganiaceae Seeds

1576. Te-tta-m baral Strychnos potatorum L. Loganiaceae Seeds

1577. Tetti Ixora coccinea L. Rubiaceae Roots, leaves, flrs.

1578. Te-yila Camelia sinensis L. Theaceae Leaves

1579. Tha- liya marava-za Acampe praemorsa L. Orchidaceae Whole Plant

1580. Tha- rtha-val Spermacoce articularis L.f. Rubiaceae Whole Plant

1581. Thakaram (var) Valeriana wallichi L. Valerianaceae Rhizome

1582. Tha-le-spathram (var)

Abies webbiana Lindle. Pinaceae Cones

1583. Tha-li –s pathram (var)

Taxus buccata L. Pinaceae Cones

1584. Thallithe-nga Terminalia cattapa L Combretaceae Seeds

1585. Tha-rtha-val (var) Spermacoce hispida L. Rubiaceae W.plant

1586. Thavassimuringa Apama sliquosa Lamk. Aristolochiaceae Roots, Leaves

1587. The- mba- ve Terminalia crenulata Roth. Combretaceae Bark

1588. The-nkottai Semicarpus anacardium L. Anacardiaceae Seeds

1589. The-rakam Ficus asperima L. Moraceae Leaves

1590. Thi- darmani Mimosa pudica L. Mimosoideae Leaves

1591. Thindikavrusham Rhus parviflora Roxb. Anacardiaceae Whole Plant

1592. Thippali Piper longum L. Piperaceae Fruits

1593. Thirunithrippacha Artemisia nilagirica L. Asteraceae Whole Plant

1594. Thot.uka-ra (var) Melastoma labathricum L. Melastomaceae Whole Plant

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1595. Thot.uka-ra (var) Ougenia dalbergioides Benth.

Fabaceae Whole Plant

1596. Thot.uka-ra(var) Osbeckia wightiana L. Melastomaceae Whole Plant

1597. Tho-ttupuli Garcinia pedunculata Roxb. Clusiaceae Fruits

1598. Thozhukanni Desmodium gyrans L. Papilionaceae Whole Plant

1599. Thra-ya ma-nam Gentiana kuroo Royle. Gentianaceae Roots

1600. Thrikolppa konna Operculina turpethum L. Convolvulaceae Roots

1601. Thripuda Operculina turpethum L. Convolvulaceae Roots

1602. Thudari Lepidium iberis L. Cruciferae Whole Plant

1603. Thu-vakka-ya Gnetum ula L. Gnetaceae Seeds

1604. Tila pushpi Digitalis purpurea L. Scrophulariaceae W.plant

1605. Tina Setaria italica L. Poaceae Grains

1606. Ti-ndar mani Mimosa pudica L. Mimosoideae Roots, leaves

1607. Tindisa vruksham Trichosanthes laciniosa L. Cucurbitaceae Fruits

1608. Tinna-mba-la Wrightia tinctoria Roxb. Apocynaceae Bark, leaves

1609. Tirutha-li Ipomoea sepiaria Koen. Convolvulaceae W.plant

1610. Tiruvatta ppassa Pinus roxburghii L. Pinaceae Oleoresin

1611. Ti-tta pla-ve Artocarpus lackoocha Roxb. Moraceae Fruits

1612. Tondi Ficus hispida L. Moraceae Fruits

1613. Tot.u ka- ra Ougeinia oojeinensis L. Papilionaceae Leaves

1614. Totta- va-ti Mimosa pudica L. Mimosoideae Roots, leaves

1615. To-tta va-zha Canna indica L. Cannaceae Rhizome

1616. Totta-l va-ti Mimosa pudica L. Mimosoideae Roots, leaves

1617. To-ttu vila Capparis moonii Wight. Capparidaceae Seeds

1618. Trutha-ve Ocimum tenuiflorum L. Lamiaceae W.plant

1619. Tudali Ziziphus oenoplia L. Rhamnaceae Roots

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1620. Tudari Ziziphus oenoplia L. Rhamnaceae Roots

1621. Tulakka ppi-ram Luffa cylindrica Roxb. Cucurbitaceae Fruits

1622. Tulasi Ocimum sanctum Gartn. Lamiaceae W.plant

1623. Tumba Leucas aspera Willd. Lamiaceae Leaves, flowers

1624. Tumbunal Zanthoxylum armatum DC. Rutaceae Bark, Fruit.

1625. Tumbuni Zanthoxylum armatum DC. Rutaceae Bark, Fruit.

1626. Tumburu Zanthoxylum armatum DC. Rutaceae Bark, Fruit.

1627. Tummi Gentiana kuroo Royle. Gentianaceae W.plant

1628. Tu-n maram Cedrela toona Roxb. Meliaceae Bark.

1629. Turuk shakam Liquidamber orientalis Mill. Hamamelidaceae Balsm

1630. Tu-si mulla Jasminum auriculatum L. Oleaceae W.plant

1631. Tu-thu vila Solanum trilobatum L. Solanaceae W.plant

1632. Tuvara Cajanus cajan L. Papilionaceae Seeds

1633. Tuvara pparippu Cajanus cajan L. Papilionaceae Seeds

1634. U- das leepa Paeonia emodi Wall. Paeoniaceae Roots

1635. U- lan thakara Cassia occidentalis L. Caesalpiniaceae Whole plant

1636. U- rakam Abutilon indicum D.Don. Malvaceae Whole plant

1637. U- rakam (var) Abutilon avicennae L. Malvaceae Roots

1638. U- rakam (var) Abutilon indicum L. Malvaceae Roots

1639. U- rakam (var) Abutilon racemosum L. Malvaceae Roots

1640. U- ram Abutilon indicum D.Don. Malvaceae Whole plant

1641. Uccha malari Pentapetes phoenicea L. Sterculiaceae Whole plant

1642. Udi Lannea coromandelica Vahl. Anacardiaceae Bark, leaves

1643. Udiram Urena lobata L. Malvaceae Roots

1644. Uka Salvadora persica L. Salvadoraceae Bark, leaves, fruits

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1645. Uka maram Salvadora persica L. Salvadoraceae Bark, leaves, fruits

1646. Uluva Trigonella foenum-graecum L.

Papilionaceae Fruits, leaves

1647. Ummam Datura innoxia Mill Solanaceae Roots, Leaves,Fruits

1648. Ummam Datura stramonium L. Solanaceae Whole plant

1649. Ummath Datura stramonium L. Solanaceae Whole plant

1650. Unakka yerukkizhag Zingiber officianale Roxb. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

1651. Ung Pongamia pinnata L. Papilionaceae Roots, bark, leaves, oil

1652. Uppiliyan Asystacia gangetica L. Acathaceae Whole Plant

1653. Upputhalai Asystasia gangetica L. Acanthaceae Cell sap

1654. Urinji maram Sapindus laurifolia Vahl. Sapindaceae Roots, bark, leaves

1655. Urithu-kki Aristolochia indica L. Aristolochiaceae Roots

1656. Uru linji Sapindus laurifolia Vahl. Sapindaceae Roots, bark, leaves

1657. Uru vanchi Sapindus laurifolia Vahl. Sapindaceae Roots, bark, leaves

1658. Urula kkizhang Solanum tuberosum L. Solanaceae Whole plant

1659. Uruma-m bazham Punica granatum L Punicaceae Fruits& bark.

1660. Urunji Sapindus laurifolia Vahl. Sapindaceae Roots, bark, leaves

1661. Usha- malari Catharanthus roseus L. Apocynaceae Whole plant

1662. Usthu khudas Lavandula stoechas L. Lamiaceae Leaves, flrs.

1663. Uthanga Blepharis edulis Pers. Acanthaceae Whole Plant

1664. Uthara kiriyath Swertia chirayita Roxb. Gentianaceae Whole plant

1665. Uzhija Cardiospermum halicacabum L.

Sapindaceae Roots, leaves

1666. Uzhunnu Phaseolus mungo L. Papilionaceae Roots, seeds

1667. Va- sna- bhi (var) Aconitum chasmanthum L.Stapf.

Ranunculaceae Whole plant

1668. Va- sna- bhi (var) Aconitum falconerii L. Ranunculaceae Whole plant

1669. Va- sna- bhi (var) Aconitum Ferox Wall. Ranunculaceae Whole plant

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1670. Vahni maram Prosopsis cineraria L. Fabaceae Flowers

1671. Vaira ppuli Averrhoa carabola L. Oxallidaceae Fruits

1672. Vaiyyan gatha Flacourtia jangomas Burn f. Flacourtiaceae W.plant

1673. Va-ka Albizia lebbeck L. Mimosoideae Bark, leaves

1674. Va-l mulak Piper cubeba L. Piperaceae Berries

1675. Va-lamara Canavalia gladiata Jacq. Papilionaceae Fruits

1676. Va-lavara Canavalia gladiata Jacq. Papilionaceae Fruits

1677. Va-len ppuli Tamarindus indicus L. Caesalpiniaceae Roots, leaves

1678. Valiya malayakathi Bouhinia racemosa L. Caesalpiniaceae Bark, flrs.

1679. Valiya narune-ndi Decalepis hameltonii W & A.

Asclepiadaceae Roots

1680. Valiya ne-rijil Pedalium murex L. Pedaliaceae Fruits

1681. Valiya O-rila Desmodium veluthinum L. Papilionaceae Leaves, Roots.

1682. Valiya vasalachi-ra Basella alba var. rubra L. Basellaceae W.plant

1683. Valiyaka-ra Elaeocarpus serratus L. Elaeocarpaceae Leaves, Fruits

1684. Valla ruk Enicostemma axillare L. Gentianaceae W.plant

1685. Valli ppa-la Tylophora indica Burn f. Asclepiadaceae W.plant

1686. Vallithetti Quisqualis indica L. Combretaceae Roots

1687. Va-lppayar Canavalia gladiata Jacq. Papilionaceae Fruits

1688. Van kadala-ti Achyranthus aspera L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

1689. Vana vrunthakam Podophyllum hexandrum Royle.

Berbideraceae Roots

1690. Vanchi Salix caprea L. Salicaceae Roots

1691. Vankkotta Trapa bispinosa Roxb. Trapaceae Rhizome

1692. Vara valli Calycopteris floribunda L. Combretaceae W.plant

1693. Varak Paspalum scrobiculatum L. Poaceae Grains

1694. Varambe-kodive-li Hedyotis auricularia L. Rubiaceae W.plant

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1695. Varattu manjal Curcuma longa L. Zingiberaceae Rhizome

1696. Varinellu Oryza perinis L. Poaceae Grains

1697. Varna pathri Codiaeum variegatum Bl. Euphorbiaceae Leaves

1698. Va-sana ppullu Cymbopogon citrates D C. Poaceae Oil

1699. Va-sthu chi-ra Chenopodium album L. Chenopodiaceae W.plant

1700. Vat.akkan rasna Pluchea lanceolata O & H. Asteraceae Roots

1701. Vat.uka ppulina-

rakamCitrus aurantifolia L. Rutaceae Fruits

1702. Va-tamalli Gomphrena globosa L. Amaranthaceae W.plant

1703. Va-tha kkodi Cayratia carnosa Walll. Vitaceae W.plant

1704. Va-tha kkolli Justicia gendurussa Burn f. Acanthaceae Roots, leaves

1705. Vatta ka-kkakoti Wattakaka volublis L. Asclepiadaceae Leaves, roots

1706. Vatta kkottayila Dregea volubilis Benth. Asclepiadaceae Leaves

1707. Vattaperive-lam Clerodendrum viscosum Vent.

Verbenaceae Roots, Leaves

1708. Vattappalam Clerodendrum viscosum Vent.

Verbenaceae Roots, Leaves

1709. Vattumka-ya Enteda scandens L. Papilionceae Seeds

1710. Vayamb Acorus calamus L. Araceae Rhizome

1711. Vayyan gatha Asclepias curassavica L. Asclepiadaceae W.plant.

1712. Va-zhapat.athi Commelina benghalensis L. Commelinaceae Leaves, Rhizome.

1713. Va-zhappunna Dillenia pentagyna L. Dillinaceae Seeds

1714. Vazhu thina Solanum melongena L. Solanaceae Roots, leaves

1715. Ve-l vayamb Acorus calamus L. Araceae Rhizome

1716. Vel vazhuthana Solanum melongena L. Solanaceae Roots, leaves

1717. Vel ve-lakam Acacia leucophloea Roxb. Mimosoideae Bark, wood

1718. Vel ve-lam (var) Acacia leucophloea Roxb. Mimosoideae Bark, wood

1719. Ve-la Cleome viscosa L. Capparidaceae W.plant

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1720. Ve-li pparuthi Pergularia daemia Forsk. Asclepiadaceae Leaf

1721. Ve-li thondi Alangium salvifolium Wang. Alangiaceae Roots, fruits

1722. Vella ayani Dipterocarpus turbinatus Gartn.

Dipterocarpaceae Oleo-resin

1723. Vella chethi Ixora acuminata L. Rubiaceae Roots

1724. Vella kkoduve-li Plumbago zeylanica L. Plumbaginaceae Roots

1725. Vella kkurinji Nilgirianthus ciliatus Nees. Acanthaceae Roots, leaves

1726. Vella kundarikam Vateria indica L. Dipterocarpaceae Resin

1727. Vella maruth Terminalia paniculata Roth. Combretaceae Bark

1728. Vella nava Anogeissus latifolia Wall. Combretaceae W.plant

1729. Vella o-kke Quercus incana Roxb. Fagaceae Periderm

1730. Vella ppayar Vigna unguiculata L. Papilionaceae Seeds

1731. Vella ppine Terminalia paniculata Roth. Combretaceae Bark

1732. Vella ra-macham Andropogon jwarancasa Jones.

Poaceae Roots

1733. Vella thazhutha-ma Boerhaavia verticillata L. Nyctaginaceae W.plant

1734. Vella ummam Datura metel L. Solanaceae Leaves

1735. Vella yo-dal Sarcostigma kleinii Wright. Icanthaceae Bark, leaves, oil

1736. Vellachembakam Plumeria alba L. Apocynaceae Root , Latex

1737. Vellakka- ttumulla Jasminum rottlerianum Wall. Oleaceae Leaves , Flowers

1738. Vellakkunni Abrus precatorius L. Papilionceae Seeds, Roots

1739. Vellakunnan Casearia esculenta Roxb. Flacourtiaceae Roots, Leaves

1740. Vellapi-chil Luffa echinata Roxb. Cucurbitaceae Fruits ,Roots.

1741. Vellappa-vatta Pavetta hispidula L. Rubiaceae Roots

1742. Vellari Cucumis sativus. L. Cucurbitaceae Fruits

1743. Vellave-tti Dalbergia lanceolata L. Papilionaceae Whole plant.

1744. Velli la Mussaenda frondosa L. Rubiaceae Leaves

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1745. Velli lam Mussaenda frondosa L. Rubiaceae Leaves

1746. Vellila tha-li Mussaenda frondosa L. Rubiaceae Leaves

1747. Vellulli Allium sativum L. Liliaceae Bulb

1748. Vellu-ram Abutilon indicum L. Malvaceae Whole plant

1749. Vellurppam Abutilon indicum L. Malvaceae W.plant

1750. Velutha chengani- rkizhang

Kaempferia rotunda L Zingiberaceae Tubers

1751. Velutha kandaka-ri Solanum surrattense Burn f. Solanaceae Roots

1752. Velutha kundarikam Vateria indica L. Dipterocarpaceae Resin

1753. Velutha musli Chlorophytum tuberosum L. Liliaceae Rhizome

1754. Velutha nagadandi Baliospermum montanum Willd.

Euphorbiaceae W.plant

1755. Velutha nilappana Curculigo orchioides Gartn. Amaryllidaceae Root stock.

1756. Velutha nirvasi Kyllinga nemoralis Fort. Cyperaceae Tubers

1757. Velutha vazhuthana Solanum ferox L. Solanaceae Roots

1758. Veluthaamalpori Chasalia curviflora L. Rubiaceae Roots

1759. Veluthapa-la Mesua ferrea L. Clusiaceae Bark,Roots , Flrs.

1760. Ve-lvettikkizhag Trapa bispinosa Roxb. Trapaceae Rhizome

1761. Ve-m ba-da Ventilago madraspatna Roxb.

Rhamnaceae Bark, leaves, roots

1762. Ve-m bba-da Ventilago madraspatna Gartn.

Rhamnaceae Root, bark, stem

1763. Ve-mbata Ventilago madraspatana Gartn.

Rhamnaceae Woody stem

1764. Ve-mbu Toona ciliata Roem. Meliaceae Fruits

1765. Ven karingali Acacia polyantha L. Mimosoideae Heart wood

1766. Ven karinga-li Acacia suma Lour. Mimosoideae Heart wood

1767. Ven katuk Brassica juncea L. Cruciferae Seeds

1768. Ven kurumtho- tti Sida alba L. Malvaceae Roots

1769. Ven maruth Terminalia arjuna Roxb. Combretaceae Bark.

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1770. Ven nochi Vitex trifolia L. Verbenaceae Leaves.

1771. Ven pa-la Wrightia tinctoria Roxb. Apocynaceae Bark, leaves

1772. Ven tha-mara Nelumbo nucifera Gartn. Nymphaceae W.plant

1773. Ven the-k Lagerstomia lanceolata L. Lythraceae Bark.

1774. Ven va-ka Albizzia procera L. Mimosoideae Bark.

1775. Ven ve-lam Acacia leucocephala Roxb. Mimosoideae Leaves, flowers

1776. Ve-napacha Heliotropium indicum L. Boraginaceae Whole plant

1777. Venda Abelmoschus esculentus L. Malvaceae Fruits

1778. Ve-nga Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.

Papilionaceae Heart wood

1779. Venmaruth Terminalia crenulata Roth. Dipterocarpaceae Bark.

1780. Venpa- val Mormordica dioica L. Cucurbitaceae Roots,Leaves

1781. Ve-ppu Azadirachta indica Juss. Meliaceae W.plant

1782. Vett.u ppa la Wrightia tinctoria Roxb. Apocynaceae Bark, leaves

1783. Vettila kkoti Piper betele L. Piperaceae W.plant

1784. Vettila ppuli Vitis carnosa L. Vitaceae W.plant

1785. Vettilakkodi Piper betele L. Piperaceae Leaves

1786. Vettimaram Aprosa lindleyana L. Euphorbiacee Leaves

1787. Vidhanga Emelia tsjeriam A.DC Myrsinaceae Whole plant

1788. Vila-r maram Limonia acidissima L. Rutaceae Bark, leaves

1789. Vila-v Limonia acidissima L. Rutaceae Bark, leaves

1790. Vi-mb Mitragyna parviflora Roxb. Rutaceae Bark

1791. Vi-ra vrusham Dichrostachys cinerea L. Mimosoideae Roots& stem.

1792. Vishamalari Clerodendrum inerme Gaertn

Verbenaceae Roots, Leaves

1793. Vishappacha Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl. Asteraceae W.plant

1794. Vishnu kra-nthi Evolvulus numelaris L. Convolvulaceae W.plant

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1795. Vishnukra- nthi Evolvulus alsinoides L. Convolvulaceae Whole plant

1796. Vit.ana Olea dioica Roxb. Oleaceae Bark,Leaves

1797. Vit.atal Dichrostachys cinerea L. Mimosoideae Tubers

1798. Vit.athal vruksham Dichrostachys cinerea L. Mimosoideae Roots & stem.

1799. Vizha- l Embelia ribes Burn f. Myrsinaceae Roots, leaves

1800. Vla- nga Feronia elephantum L. Zygophyllaceae Whole plant

1801. Vrudhi Habenaria intermedia D. Don.

Orchidaceae Tubers

1802. Vyagra nakhi Capparis zeylanica L. Cappaidaceae Bark.

1803. Yakshi ppa-la Alstonia scholaris L. Apocynaceae Roots& bark.

1804. Yasank Azima tetracantha Lam. Salvadoraceae Seeds

1805. Yava saka Alhagi pseudalhagi L. Fabaceae W.plant

1806. Yavam Hordeum vulgare L. Poaceae Grain

1807. Yukka-li maram Eucalyptus globulus L. Myrtaceae Oil

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PROF.P.T.RAJASEKHARAN NAIR, DEPT: OF BOTANY, PAYYANUR COLLEGE,PAYYANUR.&BOTANICAL ADVISER, GOVT.AYURVEDA COLLEGE, PARIYARAM, KANNUR. ( SREEPARVAM, DHARMADAM . 0490-2346767, 9446429767)The author has published two CDs –1. ‘Digital Herbarium of Angiosperms’ with named and classified digital photographs of 2000 plants as a reference for B.Sc and M.Sc Botany students. 2. ‘Dictionary of Medicinal plants’having binomials with Malayalam names and also Malayalam names with binomials and

digital photographs of mamy plants for Ayurveda students.

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