Nirma Herbal Wealth
The Department of Pharmacognosy, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University houses a well-developed medicinal plant garden ?Nirma Herbal Wealth? covering a total area of 3356.5 sq. meters with more than 153 varieties of species and 500 plants extending the scope to carry out research on medicinal plants.
The garden houses a variety of medicinally important herbs, shrubs and trees spread in a well-defined area. The plants grown here are useful in the practical sessions of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Drug Technology. This well-developed medicinal plant garden provides a strong impetus for herbal drug research and to impart training to the graduate students. It supplies crude raw material and fresh plant specimens essential to carry out herbal drug and natural product-related research by the graduate, postgraduate and doctoral students.
Students of the Institute of Pharmacy use the botanical garden to collect the herbs for their routine practical work as well as for research work during their project. Students collect the plant parts based on their project need to prepare extract and isolate the important phytoconstituents with therapeutic importance. The collection of plants is also useful to prepare herbarium specimens by undergraduate students.
Some of the trees available at the garden include Terminalia arjuna (Arjuna), Saraca asoca (Ashoka), Moringa oleifera (Drumstick), Azadiracta indica (Neem) and Ficus carica (Anjeer). Some of the important plant species are Datura metel, Commiphora mukul, Gmelina arborea, Cymbopogon citratus, Vetiveria zizanoids, and Plumbago zeylenica.
Comprehensive list of plants along with medicinal uses
| BOTANICAL AND
COMMON NAME |
MEDICINAL
USES |
| Abrus precatorius (CHANOTHI) | Neuro-Protective, Antiepileptic, |
| Acacia catechu (BAVAL) |
Astringent, Anti-diarrheal |
| Acacia concinna (SHIKAKAI) | Hair Cleanser, Foaming Agent |
| Achyranthes aspera (APAMARG) | Induction of Labor, Cessation of Postpartum Bleeding |
| Adansonia digitata (GORAKH IMLI) | Hepatoprotective, Analgesic |
| Adhatoda vasica
(VASAKA) |
Antibacterial, Bronchodilator |
| Aegle marmelos (BILVA PATRA) |
Treatment of Dysentery, Peptic Ulcer |
| Ailanthus excelsa (ARDUSO) | Antiviral, Hypoglycemic |
| Alangium salvifolium (ANKOL) | Antidiabetic, Anticancer, Diuretic |
| Allium schoenoprasum (GARLIC) | Antibiotic, Antidiabetic |
| Aloe vera (KUVARPATHU) | Laxative, Anti-Wrinkle, Anti-Ageing |
| Alstonia scholaris (SAPTAPARNI) | Antibacterial, Antioxidant |
| Amomum subulatum (BADI ILAICHI) | Antibacterial, Analgesic |
| Annona reticulate (SITAPHAL) | Antidiarrhoeal |
| Annona squamosal (RAMPHAL) | Anti-Diabetic, Antioxidant |
| Arachis hypogaea (MAGFALI) | Neuroprotective, Anti-Inflammatory |
| Argyreia nervosa (SAMUDRA SHOSH) | Antimicrobial |
| Asparagus racemosus (SHATAVARI) | Immunomodulator, Anti-Ulcerogenic |
| Azadirachta indica (NEEM) | Antipyretic, Hypoglycaemic |
| Bacopa monnieri (BRAHMI) |
Relaxant, Neuroprotective |
| Balanites aegyptiaca (BALSAM) | Jaundice, Anthelmintic, Wound Healing |
| Baliospermum montanum (DANTIMUL) | Cathartic, Anthelmintic, Diuretic |
| Bambusa arundinacea (BAMBOO) |
Anti-Diabetic, Anthelmintic, |
| Barleria prionitis (KANTASHELIYA) |
Hepatoprotective, Analgesic |
| Basella alba (CEYLON SPINACH) |
Anticancer, Anti-Inflammatory |
| Bauhinia purpurea (PURPLE ORCHID) |
Antidiabetic, Analgesic |
| Bignonia magnifica (LASANVEL) | Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Pyretic |
| Bixa orellana (SUNDARIO) |
Coloring Agent |
| Boerhavia diffusa (PUNARNAVA) | Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic |
| Butea Monosperma (PALASH) | Diuretic, Aphrodisiac |
| Caesalpinia Bonducella (KANKREJ) |
Adaptogenic, Anthelmintic |
| Caesalpinia Sappan (RED WOOD) |
Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycaemic |
| Cajanus Cajan (TUVERA) |
Hypocholesterolemic Anti-plasmodial |
| Calendula Officinalis (MARIGOLD)) | Anthelmintic, Cytotoxic |
| Calophyllum Inophyllum (UDI) | Antiulcer, Antiviral, Anti HIV Activity |
| Calotropis Gigantean (SAFED ANKDO) | Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Pyretic |
| Capparis Decidua (KERDO) |
Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Pyretic |
| Carica Papaya (PAPAYA) |
Anti-Inflammatory, Digestive |
| Ehretia Laevi
(VADHWAARDI) |
Anti-Inflammatory, Antidiabetic, |
| Elaeocarpus Ganitrus (RUDRAKSH) | Hepatoprotective, Anti-Epileptic |
| Emblica officinalis (AMLA) |
Antioxidant, Immuno-Modulator |
| Enicostemma littorale blume (MAMEJVO) | Anti-Malarial, Anti-Diabetic |
| Eucalyptus globulus (NILGIRI) | Analgesic, Antipyretic |
| Feronia limonia (KOTHI) |
Antitumour, Antifungal |
| Ficus amplissima (PIPALI) |
Antispasmodic, Anti-Inflammatory |
| Ficus benghalensis (BANYAN TREE) |
Hypolipidemic, Hypoglycemic, |
| Ficus carica (PAPAIYA) |
Anti-Cancer, Hepatoprotective, |
| Ficus glomerata (FIG TREE) | Anti-Diabetic, Hepatoprotective |
| Foeniculum vulgare (FENNEL) | Anti-Carcinogenic, Anti-Inflammatory |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra (LIQUORICE) | Anti-Ulcer, Expectorant |
| Gmelina arborea (MADHUMATEE) |
Antidiuretic, Antipyretic |
| Gymnema sylvestre (MARDA SING) | Anti-diabetic, Anti-Obesity |
| Helicteres isora (HATADI) |
Anti-Ulcer, Hepatoprotective |
| Hemidesmus indicus (SARSAPARILLA) | Anti-diabetic, Hepatoprotective |
| Hibiscus rosa sinensis (JASUD) | Antioxidant |
| Holarrhena antidysenterica (INDRAJEEV) | Anti-diarrheal, Colitis |
| Ipomoea batatas (SWEET POTATO) |
Anti-Diabetic, Hypertension |
| Ixora parviflora (IXORA) |
Whooping Cough, Tuberculosis |
| Jasminium grandiflorum (JUI CHAMELI) | Antimicrobial |
| Jasminum sambac (MOGRO) |
Anti-Amoebic, Febrifuge |
| Jatropha curcas (JAMALGOTA) | Anti-Microbial, Anti-Oxidant |
| Kalanchoe pinnata (POI) |
Analgesic, Febrifuge |
| Lawsonia inermis (MEHANDI) | Hepatoprotective, Anti-Fungal |
| Leptadenia reticulate (DODI) |
Wound Healing, Diuretic |
| Madhuca indica (MAHUDO) |
Anti-Ulcer, Hepatoprotective |
| Mangifera indica (AMBO) |
Anti-diarrheal, Anti-Rheumatic |
| Manilkara hexandra (RAYAN) | Anthelmintic, Stomachic |
| Manilkara zapota (CHIKOO) | Flavouring Agent In Jams and Ice-Creams |
| Mentha piperita (PUDINA) | In Migraine, Headache |
| Mimosa pudica (LAJAMANI) | Diuretic, Emetic |
| Mimusops elengi (BARSOLI) |
Anthelmintic, Febrifuge |
| Moringa oleifera (SARAGVO) | Anti-Rheumatic, Immunity Booster |
| Morus alba (SETUR) |
Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Diabetic |
| Murraya koenigii (CURRY LEAVES) |
Anti-Diabetic, Aids Digestion |
| Musa acuminate (BANANA TREE) |
Astringent, Anti-Fungal |
| Nerium indicum (LAL KAREN) |
Anti-Neoplastic, Sedative, |
| Nyctanthus arbor-tristis (RAATRANI) |
Anti-Viral, Anti-Fungal |
| Nymphaea caerulea (BLUE LOTUS) |
Anti-Diabetic, Hepatoprotective |
| Ocimum basilicum (DAMRO) |
Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Inflammatory |
| Ocimum citriodorum (LEMON BASIL) | Anti-Fungal, Anti-Bacterial |
| Ocimum gratissimum (RAM TULSI) |
Anti-Bacterial, Immunomodulator |
| Ocimum sanctum (BASIL) |
Hepatoprotective, Cardio Protective |
| Ocimum tenuiflorum (SHYAM TULSI) |
Hepatoprotective, Anti-Bacterial |
| Oroxylum indicum (TETU) |
Diaphoretic, Anti-Rheumatic |
| Pandanus odorifer (KETAK, KEVADA) |
Diuretic, Tonic |
| Phoenix dactylifera (KHAJUR) | Anti-Oxidant, Tonic |
| Phyllanthus fraternus (BHUMYA-AMLAKI) | Anti-Oxidant, Immunomodulator |
| Phyllanthus reticulatus (KAMBOI) | Blood Purifier, Carminative |
| Pithecellobium dulce (GORAS AMLI) | Astringent, Anti-Pyretic |
| Plantago ovata (ISABGOL) |
Laxative |
| Pluchea lanceolata (RASNA) | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Plumbago zeylanica (CHITRAK) | Anti-Dysentery, Cardiotonic |
| Plumeria acuminata (LAL CHAMPO) |
Febrifuge, Purgative |
| Polianthes tuberosa (RAJANIGANDHA) | Diuretic, Emetic |
| Polyalthia longifolia (ASOPLAV) | Ani-Ulcer, Anti-Hyperglycemic |
| Pongamia pinnata (KARANJHI) | Anti-Diabetic |
| Premna obtusifolia (MOTI ARNI) | Cytotoxic, Anti-Oxidant |
| Prosopis cineraria (KHIJDO) | Asthma, Dysentry |
| Punica granatum (POMEGRANATE) |
Astringent, Anti-Diabetic |
| Randia dumetorum (MINDHALA) | Emetic, Anti-Inflammatory |
| Rauvolfia tetraphylla (SARPGANDHA) | Anti-Hypertensive, Tranquilizer |
| Rhaphanus sativus (WHITE RADISH) |
Carminative |
| Ricinus communis (CASTOR) | Laxative |
| Rosa centifolia (ROSE) |
Aphrodisiac, Blood-Purifier |
| Santalum album (SANDALWOOD) | Diuretic, Anti-Hyperglycemic |
| Sapindus mukorossi (ARITHA) |
In Migraine Headaches, Eczema |
| Saraca asoca (ASHOK) |
Anti-Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory |
| Scaevola taccada (BHADRAKSH) | Antipyretic, Anti-Coagulant |
| Sida rhombifolia
(MAHABALA) |
Emollient, Anti-rheumatic |
| Solanum indicum (BHOY RINGANI) |
Anti-Cancer, Laxative |
| Sterculia urens
(INDIAN TRANGACANTH) |
Suspending Agent |
| Syzygium jambolanum (JAMBOO) | Anti-Diabetic |
| Tamarindus indica (IMLI) |
Anti-Fungal, Anti-Oxidant |
| Tephrosia purpurea (SARPANKHO) | Anthelmintic, Anti-Pyretic |
| Terminalia arjuna (ARJUNA) | Hypotensive, Anti-Atherogenic |
| Terminalia bellirica (BAHEDA) | Analgesic, Anti-Diarrhoeal |
| Terminalia catappa (BADAM) | Hepatoprotective, Anthelmintic |
| Terminalia chebula (HARDE) | Anti-Tussive, Cardiotonic |
| Thespesia populnea (PARAS PIPADO) | Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory |
| Tinospora cordifolia (GALO) | Anti-Diabetic, Anti-HIV |
| Tylophora indica (DAMVEL) | Anti-Asthmatic, Expectorant |
| Vetiveria zizanioides (KHUS) | Anti-Septic, Flavouring Agent, |
| Vigna radiate (MUGBEAN) | Anti-Tumor, Anti-Septic, Anti-Diabetic |
| Vinca alba (SAFED BARMASI) |
Anti-Cancer, Anti-Hypertensive |
| Vinca rosea (LAL BARMASI) |
Anti-Diabetic, Sedative |
| Vitex negundo (NAGOD) |
Anti-Pyretic, Astringent |
| Vitis quadrangularis (HADSAKAR) | Wound Healing, Dental Care |
| Vitis vinifera (GRAPES) |
Astringent, Laxative, Stomachic |
List of Seasonal plants along with medicinal uses
| Allium cepa (ONION) |
Anti-Hypertensive, Hypolipedemic |
| Allium sativum (GARLIC) |
Anti-Hypertensive, Hypolipedemic |
| Argemone Mexicana (DARUDI) |
Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory |
| Brassica Campestris (MUSTARD) | Anti-inflammatory |
| Capsicum annuum (CAPSICUM) | Counter-irritant |
| Coriandrum sativum (DHANA) | Carminative, Aromatic |
| Lagenaria siceraria (BOTTLE GUARD) | Anti-Diabetic, Immunomodulator |
| Solanum melongena (BRINJAL) | Anti-Bronchitis, Skin Infections |
| Solanum tuberosum (POTATO) | Removes blemishes |
| Solanum xanthocarpum (KANTAKARI) | Laxative, Carminative |
| Spinacia oleracea (SPINACH) | Hepatoprotective, Anti-bacterial |
| Trianthema portulacastrum (SHANKHPUSHPI) | Anti-diabetic, Anti-inflammatory |
| Tribulus terrestris (CHOTA GOKHRU) | Diuretic, anti-hypertensive |
| Trigonella foenum-graecum (METHI) | Anti-diabetic, Anti-inflammatory |
| Xanthium strumarium (chota dhatura) |
Laxative, Sedative |
| Zea mays (MAIZE) |
Thickening agent in food and soups |