Important Medicinal plant species found in Meghalaya

Sl. Species Common Part used Uses

No. name
1. Abelmoschus Musk mallow Leaves, Spasms, Throat hoarseness &
moschatus Roots, Seeds dryness, Scabies, Hysteria, Nervous
disorders, Gonorrhoea and Venereal
diseases
2. Abroma augusta Dieng Leaves, Bark, Uterine tonic, Dysmenorrhoea,
Tyrkhum Roots, Seeds Amenorrhoea, Menstrual disorders,
Abortifacient, Diabetes, Sinusitis and
Gonorrhoea
3. Acanthus Sam Khatchi Seeds, Sap, Allergies, Abscesses, Renal Calculi,
leucostachys Leaves Rheumatism, Worms, Hair tonic,
Eczema and Headache
4. Achyranthes aspera Soh Byrthid Seeds, Roots, Piles, Diuretic, Boils, Abscess, Painfull
Leaves delivery, Antifertility, Rabies,
Antidiabetic, Pneumonia, Menstrual
disorders, Insect stings and Snakebite
5. Acorus calamus The Sweet Roots, Kwashiokor, Carminative, Emetic,
Flag Rhizome Stomachic and Fever
6. Acronychia Sarmon Blai Roots, Twigs, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Post-Partum
pedunculata Leaves, Bark, Blood-Statis, Furunculosis, Impetigo,
Stem Snakebite and Dyspepsia
7. Adenanthera Dieng Thing Leaves, Bark, Colonorrhoea, Haematuria, Ulcers,
pavonina Stem, Gout, Burning sensation, Hyperdipsia,
Heartwood Giddiness, Dysentery and
Haemorrhages
8. Aesculus assamica Dieng Dula Roots, Fever, Body Swelling, Diarrhoea,
Leaves, Bark Cholera, Colic, Chest trouble,
Headache, Dropsy, Chronic Eye
diseases, Bowel disorders and Beri
Beri
9. Alangium chinense Dieng Leaves Snakebite, Carminative, Circulation,
Skhorkhla Contraceptive, Hemostatic,
Numbness, Poison, Rheumatism and
Wounds
10. Alstonia scholaris Dieng Ryteng Leaves, Bark Thermogenic, Laxative, Febrifuge,
Antipyretic, Malaria, Dyspepsia, Skin
Diseases, Leprosy, Pruritus, Chronic &
Foul Ulcers, Tumours, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Agalactia and
Helminthiasis
11. Aphanamixis Dieng Rata Bark, Seeds Liver disorders, Tumours, Ulcers,
polystachya Worms, Skin diseases, Leprosy,
Jaundice, Haemorrhoids, Rheumatoid
Arthritis and Myalgia
12. Argyiera nervosa Jatap Masi Roots, Leaves Rheumatism, Boils, Skin diseases,
Syphilis, Nerve tonic, Eczema,
Ringworm, Itchings and Swellings
13. Aristolochia tagala Soh Rynkhiah Leaves, Roots Stomachache, Snakebite, Toothache,
Rheumatism and Tonic
14. Artemesia Byrlud Leaves, Alexeteric, Asthma, Cephalalgia,
nilagirica Flowers Bronchitis, Nervous & Spasmodic
 affections, Ammenorrhoea,
Dysmenorrhoea, Anorexia,
Flatulence, Colic, Worms, Hysteria,
Measles and Anaemia
15. Careya arborea Soh Kundur Flowers, Thermogenic, Alexeteric, Antipyretic,
Bark, Leaves, Pruritus, Tumours, Cough, Dyspepsia,
Fruits Colic, Haemorrhoids, Worms,
Dysentery, Urorrhoea, Leucoderma,
Fits, Smallpox, Ulcers and Vaginal
raptures
16. Celastrus Meilalih Bark, Leaves, Stimulant, Aphrodisiac, Rheumatism,
panniculatus Seeds, Bark Strengthening Memory, Antidote on
Opium Poisoning, Expectorant,
Appetiser, Cardiotonic, Diuretic, Anti-
Inflammatory on Itching & Skin
diseases, Paralysis, Asthma,
Leucoderma, Beri-Beri and Sores
17. Cinnamomum Dieng Lasi Bark Urinary troubles, Gall Bladder stones
bejolghota Sirmot and Liver complaints
18. Cinnamomum Dieng Leaves Diarrhoea and Colic
tamala Latyrpad
19. Clerodendrum Dieng Bark, Leaves, Rheumatism, Malaria and Blood
colebrookianum Jalemkynthei Roots Pressure
20. Clerodendrum Phlang Rilong Bark, Leaves, Asthma, Cough, Scrofulous Affection,
serratum Roots Dropsy, Fever and Syphilis
21. Cocculus Jyrmi Mailum Roots, Seeds Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Carminative,
orbiculatus Depurative, Diuretic, Vermifuge,
Rheumatic Arthritis, Oedema,
Oliguria, Antibacterial, Anti-Amoebic
activity, Asthma, Bronchitis and
Paralysis
22. Cordia dichotoma Dieng Mong Bark, Leaves, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Fever,
Fruits Diarrhoea, Leprosy, Skin diseases,
Helminthiasis, Gonorrhoea and
Ringworm
23. Costus speciosus Krah Hei-iang Rhizome Astringent, Stimulant, Anthelmintic,
Cough, Catarrhal, Fever, Dyspepsia,
Skin diseases, Worms and Snakebite
24. Curcuma longa Shynrai Rhizome Stomachic, Blood purifier, Cold,
Vermicide, Antiseptic, Antiperiodic,
Diabetes, Leprosy and Sore Throat
25. Dillenia pentagyna Dieng Sohbar Fruits, Leaves Carbuncles, Chest Complaints,
Cholera, Dysentery, Fever, Sores,
Cough and Astringent
26. Dioscorea alata Asiatic Yam Tuber Diuretic, Diabetes, Leprosy,
Gonorrhoea and Helminthiasis
27. Elaeocarpus Dieng Seeds, Fruits Cough, Bronchitis, Neuralgia,
sphearicus Sohlangskei Cephalalgia, Anorexia, Fits, Manic
conditions, Melancholia and Mental
disorders
28. Engelhardtia Diengsong Bark, Leaves Sedative, Carminative, Anthelmintic,
spicata Dkhar Diuretic, Rheumatism, Itches &
Burns, Fever, Asthma, Leprosy and
Epilepsy
29. Fagopyrum Jarain Leaves, Seeds Insectbite and Headache
dibotrys
30. Garuga pinnata Dieng Roots, Stem, Pulmonary Affections, Cornea
Sohpjiar Leaves, Opacity, Asthma, Vermifuge, Obesity,
Shynrang Flowers, Galls Splenomegaly, Foul Ulcers and
Odontalgia
31. Gloriosa superba Malabar Tuber Abortifacient, Stimulant,
Glory Lily Anthelmintic and Leprosy
32. Gynocardia Dieng Fruits Leprosy and Skin diseases
odorata Sohliang
33. Hedychium Todoh Flowers, Carminative, Stimulant, Bruises and
coronarium Rhizome Sprains
34. Hedychium NA Rhizome Arthriris, Colic, Cough, Asthma,
spicatum Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Dropsy,
Headache, Hair fall, Liver complaints
and Skin diseases
35. Hedyotis scandens Jyrmi Skie Whole plant Gastralgia, Gastric Ulcers,
Heartburns, Colic, Vulnerary and
Wounds
36. Hibiscus rosa- China Rose Flowers, Alopacia, Burning sensation,
sinensis Leaves, Roots Menstrual disorders, Piles, Bronchial
Catarrh, Gonorrhoea and
Menorrhagia
37. Holharhenna Dieng Jamew Bark, Seeds Amoebic Dysentery, Vaginitis,
antidysenterica Diarrhoea, Jaundice, Fever, Bladder
stone and Tuberculosis
38. Houttuynia cordata Ja Myrdoh Leaves, Roots Stomachache, Cholera, Dysentery
Thunb. and Diuretic
39. Litsea cubeba Soh Syiang Leaves, Bark Headache, Stomachache, Arthritis,
Expectorant, Flu, Hysteria, Memory,
Paralysis, Parturition, Rheumatism,
Swelling, Tonic and Vertigo
40. Litsea sebifera Dieng Bark, Leaves, Demulcent, Astringent, Diarrhoea,
Jalowan Berries Dysentery, Anodyne, Antidote,
Bruises, Wounds, Rheumatism and
Antiseptic
41. Lycopodium ‘Main-khla Sporophyte Dessicative, Rheumatism, Diuretic,
clavatum Epilepsy and Urinary & Digestive
complaints
42. Paedaria foetida NA Whole plant Rheumatism, Colic, Spasm and Gout
43. Paederia scandens Jia Sohmusem Roots, Whole Bacillary Dysentery, Urinary Lithiasis,
plant, Leaves Dysuria, Dyspepsia, Gastritis,
Enteritis, Convalascing Persons and
Rhematism
44. Passiflora edulis Soh brab Leaves, Fruits Jaundice, Dysentery and Diarrhoea
45. Pavetta indica Dieng Roots, Fruits, Diuretic, Visceral Obstruction,
Longtham Leaves Jaundice, Headache, Urinary
Diseases, Dropsy, Boils, Itches, Nose
Ulcers and Haemorrhages
46. Piper longum Long Pepper Fruits, Roots Cold, Cough, Chronic Bronchitis,
Diarrhoea, Rheumatism, Paralysis,
Insomnia, Epilepsy, Bile duct & Gall
Bladder obstructions, Dysentery and
 Leprosy
47. Piper nigrum Soh marit Fruits Anti-Blennorliagic, Stomachic,
Dyspepsia, Malaria, Haemorrhoids,
Delirium, Tremors and Migraine
48. Plantago erosa Krah Shit Leaves, Burns, Cuts, Tooth & Earaches,
Roots, Seeds, Enuresis, Pyorrhea Alveolaris,
Whole plant Depression & Insomnia, Itching &
Burning Urticaria, Chilbains, Pruritus,
Bee sting, Bleeding Piles, Astringent
and Febrifuge.
49. Polygonum Lymbeh Leaves Antibacterial, Furrunculosis,
chinense Impetigo, Ulceration of the Helix,
Scalp Scabs, Cold Sore, Eczema, Boils
and Snakebite
50. Portulaca oleracea Jehe Sia Whole plant Antiscorbutic, Diuretic, Scurvy, Liver,
Kidney, Spleen & Bladder diseases,
Cardio-Vascular disorder, Dysuria,
Haematuria, Gonorrhoea, Sore
Nipples and Mouth Ulcers
51. Rubia cordifolia Sohmisem Roots Inflammation, Antiseptic, Dysentery,
Vulnerary, Diuretic, Ophthalmic,
Febrifuge, Rheumatoid Arthritis,
Neuralgia, Cephalalgia, Helminthiasis,
Leprosy, Leucoderma, Pruritus,
Wounds, Ulcers, Tuberculosis,
Pharyngitis and Diabetes
52. Scoparia dulcis Krah Lebekor Whole plant Inflammation, Febrifuge, Diuretic,
Coryza, Hyperthermia, Sore Throat,
Cough, Erythema, Measles, Boils and
Impetigo
53. Semicarpus Dieng Fruits Liver tonic, Arthritis, Antiseptic,
anacardium Sohbhala Cardiotonic, Sudorific, Febrifuge,
Beri-Beri, Cancer, Sciatoca, Neuritis,
Diabetes and Ulcers
54. Solanum ferox NA Roots Cough
55. Solanum NA Berries Inflammations, Arthritis and
khasianum Hormonal
56. Solanum nigrum The Black Whole plant Ulcers, Skin Diseases, Dysentery,
Night Shade Laxative, Asthma
57. Solanum torvum Dieng Leaves, Fruits Wounds and Cough
Sohnang
58. Sonchus arvensis Kilanjiat Whole plant, Jaundice, Diuretic, Diaphoretic,
Roots, Seeds Antiseptic, Coughs, Phthisis,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Pertusis and
Demulcent
59. Streblus asper Dieng Soh Roots, Bark, Thermogenic, Vulnerary,
Khyrdang Leaves, Latex Inflammation, Ulcers, Sinusitis,
Elephantiasis, Boils, Haemorrhages,
Cough, Bronchitis, Fits, Diarrhoea,
Dysentery, Fever and Syphilis
60. Swertia chirayita Sharita Whole plant Stomachic, Febrifuge, Diarrhoea,
Malaria and Weakness
61. Symplocos laurina Dieng Japei Bark Ophthalmic, Haemostatic, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Dropsy, Arthritis, Ulcers,
 Tumours, Leprosy, Skin diseases,
Fever, Ulemorrhagia, Haemorrhages,
Dyspepsia, Flatulence and
Leucorrhoea
62. Tabernaemontana Dieng Jasoh Roots, Vermifuge, Odontalgia, Opacity of
divaricata Flowers, Cornea, Paralysis, Strangury,
Latex Anthralgia, Ophthalmitis and
Inflammation
63. Taxus baccata Dieng Blei Leaves, Bark Emmenagogue, Asthma, Cancer,
Bronchitis and Spasms
64. Terminalia belerica Dieng Rynin Fruits Purgative, Laxative, Piles, Leprosy,
Dropsy and Fever
65. Terminalia chebula Bol Artak Fruits Laxative, Inflammation of Mouth &
Mucous Membrane, Bleeding &
Ulceration of Gums, Cough, Wounds
and Scalds
66. Toddalia asiatica Soh Sat Roots, Fruits, Diaphoretic, Anti Periodic, Anti
Leaves, Pyretic, Anti Bacterial, Vulnerary,
Flowers Odontalgia, Paralysis, Malaria,
Dyspepsia, Colic, Flatulence, Nausea,
Epilepsy and Wasp-Stings
67. Trichosanthes Soh Lynshang Roots, Fruits Thermogenic, Abortifacient,
tricuspidata Purgative, Hemicrania, Carbuncles,
Gonorrhoea, Otitis, Rhinitis and
Epilepsy
68. Viburnum foetidum Dieng Sohlang Leaves, Roots Menorrhagia, Uterine, Sedative and
Antibacterial
69. Xeromphis spinosa Dieng Fruits, Bark Abortifacient, Antiseptic, Diarrhoea,
Makasing Dysentery, Bruises, Cuts,
Khlaw Inflammation, Vulnerary, Febrifuge,
Sudorific, Spasms, Sprains, Gout,
Wounds, Tumours, Amenorrhoea and
Dysmenorrhoea
70. Zanthoxylum Bol Meching Seeds, Leaves Mouth purifier and Teeth enamel
armatum diseases