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गुलाफ Scientific Name: Rosa Family: Rosaceae Local/Common Name: GULAAF, rose Uses: aromatic-showy flowers have Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Hepatic, Neuralgia, Hemostatic, Anti-spasmodic, Refrigerant features. |
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कल्की फूल Scientific Name: Callistemon Family: Myrtaceae Local/Common Name: KALKI, Bottle Brush Uses: showy flowers, the different parts of this herb used as remedies for treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery and rheumatism and also used as a water accent, anticough, antibronchtits and insecticide traditionally. |
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पारिजात Scientific Name: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Family: Oleaceae Local/Common Name: Parijat, night-flowering jasmine, tree of sorrow, coral jasmine Uses: aromatic, showy flowers, aromatic, also used for making hair tonic, hepatoprotective, anti-leishmaniasis, anti-viral, antifungal, anti-pyretic, anti-histaminic, anti-malarial, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant medicines. |
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जापनिज कुइन्स Scientific Name: Chaenomeles Japonica Family: Rosaceae Local/Common Name: Japanese quince Uses: ornamental plants, showy flowers, fruits are used in jam and jelly, also used as an anti-inflammatory in joint and muscle problems; the second is to treat and cure seasonal respiratory illness; the third is as a general tonic to stimulate health or recovery from illness. |
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हाईड्रेन्जिया Scientific Name: Hydrangea Family: Hydrangeaceae Local/Common Name: Hydrangea, Change Rose, Hortensia Uses: showy flowers, the root is used for urinary tract problems such as infections of the bladder, urethra and prostate; enlarged prostate; and kidney stones. |
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अजैलिया Scientific Name: Rhododendron Family: Ericaceae Local/Common Name: Azalea Uses: showy flowers, Chinese Azalea flowers are analgesic, anaesthetic and sedative. They are applied externally in the treatment of arthritis, caries, itch, maggots and traumatic injuries. The root is used in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism and traumatic injuries. |
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क्यामेलिया Scientific Name: Camellia Spp. Family: Theaceae Local/Common Name: Chinese rose, Camellia, Japanese rose Uses: showy flowers, evergreen shrub or small tree, leaves used as tea, hair oil, anticancer, flowers astringent, antihaemorrhagic, haemostatic, salve and tonic, by mixing with sesame oil, it is used in the treatment of burns and scalds. |
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ईन्द्रकमल Scientific name: Gardenia jasminoides Family: Rubiaceae Local/Common name: INDRA KAMAL, Cape Jasmine Uses: showy flowers, aromatic, used as an antioxidant, to reduce swelling, and to improve the immune system. Gardenia is applied to the skin for bleeding, wound healing, sprains, and muscle soreness. |
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बेगम बेली Scientific name: Bougainvillea spp. Family: Nyctaginaceae Local/Common name: BEGAM BELI, Bugambilia, Bouganvel, Triplet flower Uses: evergreen vine and catchy flowers, leaves are used to cure variety of disorders like for diarrhea, diabetes, stomach acidity, cough and sore throat, flowers are used in treatment of low blood pressure. Stems are used in hepatitis. |
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कर्बिर Scientific name: Nerium oleander Family: Apocynaceae Local/Common name: KARBIR, Nerium, Oleander Disadvantages: Oleander is very poisonous as its contact to skin may cause irritation. Uses: The leaves and the flowers are cardiotonic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic and expectorant. A decoction of the leaves are applied externally in the treatment of scabies and parasitic skin worms and to reduce swellings. The roots are beaten into a paste with water to cure chancres and ulcers on the external parts of body. |
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अरबी चमेली Scientific name: Jasminum sambac Family: Oleaceae Uses: Evergreen vine with aromatic-fragrant flowers are beneficial for skin, hair, and health. It is used for making oil, soap, and shampoo. |
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प्याजी चमेली Scientific name: Jasminum Polyanthum Family: Oleaceae Uses: Fragrant white flowers with pink buds are anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant. |
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जाई Scientific name: Jasminum nudiflorum Family: Oleaceae Uses: The flower is used to make medicine for cancer, liver pain due to cirrhosis, and abdominal pain due to dysentery. It is also used as a sedative and aphrodisiac. |
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कामिनी Botanical Name: Murraya paniculata Family: Rutaceae Uses: The evergreen plants are used as hedge, and the flowers have antidiarrhoeal, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. |
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सर्वदा Botanical Name: Canna indica Family: Cannaceae Uses: Good source of starch, and young shoots are cooked and eaten as vegetables; leaves are fed to livestock. |
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लालूपाते Botanical Name: Euphorbia pulcherrima Family: Euphorbiaceae Uses: Used as ornamental and medicinal to treat fever and toothaches, remove hair, and heal skin disorders. |
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असारे फूल Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia spp. Family: Lythraceae Uses: Showy flowers, and the plant is used as medicine, fodder, and fuel wood. |
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खुर्सानी फूल Scientific Name: Pyrostegia venusta Family: Bignoniaceae Uses: Showy flowers and vine used as a screen. Traditionally used to heal diarrhoea, vitiligo, cough, and respiratory infections. |
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जिभ्रे फूल Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Family: Malvaceae Uses: Ornamental, aromatic, and medicinal. Rich in phytonutrients; used for weight loss and skin care. Hibiscus tea refreshes the mind. |
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चाँप Botanical Name: Magnolia champaca Family: Magnoliaceae Uses: Fragrant, with uses in diabetes, wound healing, cardiac disorders, and woodworking timber. |
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हाडे फूल Botanical Name: Crinum spp. Family: Amaryllidaceae Uses: Fragrant flowers; many species are used medicinally for curing various diseases. |
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बर्खे लिली Botanical Name: Zephyranthes carinata Family: Amaryllidaceae Uses: Showy flowers; undersurface bulb contains cytostatic constituents; used medicinally for various diseases. |
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पहेलो बिगुल Botanical Name: Tecoma stans Family: Bignoniaceae Uses: Showy flowers; root has diuretic, vermifuge, and tonic properties. |
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कपास Botanical Name: Gossypium Family: Malvaceae Uses: Astringent herb; used for uterine contractions, reducing inflammation, and various skin applications; the floss is used for making fabrics. |
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आकाशे पुच्छर फूल Botanical Name: Liatris spicata Family: Asteraceae Uses: Ornamental flower with medicinal properties; used for sore throat, swelling, and abdominal pain. |
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भङ्गेरी फूल Botanical Name: Jacaranda mimosifolia Family: Bignoniaceae Uses: Antiseptic and antibiotic; used for treating hepatitis and various skin infections. |
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ब्लीडिङ्ग हार्ट फूल Botanical Name: Clerodendrum thomsoniae Family: Lamiaceae Uses: Beautiful flowers with anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. |
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गोदावरी Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum Spp. Family: Asteraceae Uses: Used for treating various ailments including prostate cancer, diabetes, and fever. |
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जेरानियम Botanical Name: Geranium Spp. Family: Geraniaceae Uses: Healing bruises and skin issues; oil used for anti-aging. |
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लाहुरे फूल Botanical Name: Dahlia Spp. Family: Asteraceae Uses: Used for insect bites; tubers can be eaten as vegetables. |
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गुरास Botanical Name: Rhododendron arboreum Family: Ericaceae Uses: Used for making aromatic oil, perfumery; the juice treats coughs and dysentery. |
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अनारकली फूल Scientific Name: Punicia granatum ‘Nochi Sibari’ Family: Punicaceae Uses: Large, showy flowers; used for bronchitis treatment and astringent properties. |
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मधु मालती फूल Scientific Name: Combretum indicum Family: Combretaceae Uses: Ornamental vine; roots used for rheumatism treatment. |
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झिल्के फूल Scientific Name: Thunbergia grandiflora Family: Acanthaceae Uses: Showy flowers; used for anti-cancer and anti-diabetic treatments. |
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क्यालियान्ड्रा फूल Botanical Name: Calliandra spp. Family: Fabaceae Uses: Beautiful hedge or screen plant with showy flowers used as a pollen source for honey production and it is good for land rehabilitation. Leafs are good source of protein. Decoction of the flowers are used as blood purifier and tonic. |
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क्यूफिया फूल Botanical Name: Cuphea hyssopifolia Family: Lythraceae Uses: Ornamental. Some species of Cuphea are harvested for oil that is used for medicinal purposes. |
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सदाबहार फूल Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus Family: Apocynaceae Uses: Ornamental plant with beautiful flowers. The flowers are used to treat Diabetes, Cancer and Malaria. They are also used in cosmetic medicine. |
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क्नैल फूल Scientific Name: Cascabela thevetia Family: Apocynaceae Uses: A shrub or tree bearing beautiful flowers are used to make screen or hedges. In spite of the fact that high consumption of the parts of this plant may result in poisoning, it is used as medicine. The latex is used on the decayed teeth to relieve toothache. It is also used to treat chronic sores and ulcers. The bark has powerful antiperiodic and febrifuge characteristics. It is used in the treatment of malarial fever and snake-bites. The decoction prepared from the bark or leaves is applied in regulated doses to loosen the latrine and is said to be an effective cure for intermittent fevers. The purified oil from the seeds is applied externally in skin complaints. A decoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of jaundice, fever and to expel out intestinal worms. The leaf sap is used in the nostrils of a person to revive when fainted. |
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भकुण्डो फूल Scientific Name: Viburnum plicatum Family: Adoxaceae Uses: Decorative, Border, Massing, Screen, Specimen; young leaves and fruits are edible. |
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सेतो सोलिफूल Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus ‘White Chiffon’ Family: Malvaceae Uses: The plant bears beautiful flowers and can be used as hedge or screen. The upper soft leaves can be used in salad or can be cooked as a vegetable. The leaves and flowers are used in the tea. The leaves are diuretic, expectorant and stomachic. The leaves are used in cosmetic medicine. It is also used in the treatment of itch and other skin diseases and bloody stools accompanied by much gas. A decoction of the root bark is used in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, abdominal pain, leucorrhoea, dysmenorrhea and dermaphytosis. Its steam is used for making cordage and paper. In folk medicine, some species are used to cure high blood pressure, liver diseases, and fevers. |
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रातो सोलिफूल Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus ‘Amplissimus’ Family: Malvaceae Uses: The plant bears beautiful flowers and can be used as hedge or screen. The upper soft leaves can be used in salad or can be cooked as a vegetable. The leaves and flowers are used in the tea. The leaves are diuretic, expectorant and stomachic. The leaves are used in cosmetic medicine. It is also used in the treatment of itch and other skin diseases and bloody stools accompanied by much gas. A decoction of the root bark is used in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, abdominal pain, leucorrhoea, dysmenorrhea and dermaphytosis. Its steam is used for making cordage and paper. In folk medicine, some species are used to cure high blood pressure, liver diseases, and fevers. |
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बैजनी रंग सोलिफूल Scientific Name: Hibiscus syriacus ‘Blue Bird’ Family: Malvaceae Uses: The plant bears beautiful flowers and can be used as hedge or screen. The upper soft leaves can be used in salad or can be cooked as a vegetable. The leaves and flowers are used in the tea. The leaves are diuretic, expectorant and stomachic. The leaves are used in cosmetic medicine. It is also used in the treatment of itch and other skin diseases and bloody stools accompanied by much gas. A decoction of the root bark is used in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, abdominal pain, leucorrhoea, dysmenorrhea and dermaphytosis. Its steam is used for making cordage and paper. In folk medicine, some species are used to cure high blood pressure, liver diseases, and fevers. |
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