A Largest Medicinal Plants Database in Bangladesh
or
Browse by Index [A-Z]
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
| Scientific Name | Family | Vernacular Name | Habit | Plant Parts | Medicinal Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacaranda mimosifolia D.Don | Bignoniaceae | Jakarenda | Tree | Bark, root. | The bark and roots are used in the treatment of syphilis. |
| Jacquemontia paniculata (Burm.f.) Hallier f. | Convolvulaceae | Montilata | Climbing herb | Stem | Decoction of stem/bark is used to treat intermittent fever. |
| Jasminum multiflorum (Burm.f.) Andrews | Oleaceae | Chameli | Shrub | Leaf, root. | The root is reportedly used as an emmenagogue, and as an antidote to snake bites. A poultice of the dried leaves, soaked in water, is used to treat indolent ulcers. |
| Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton | Oleaceae | Beli | Shrub | Leaf, flower, root. | An infusion made with leaf and flower is employed in the treatment of pulmonary catarrh, bronchitis, and also asthma. An infusion of the flowers is applied to the eyelids as a decongestant. Root decoction is employed in the treatment of pulmonary catarrh, bronchitis, and also asthma. |
| Jasminum scandens Vahl | Oleaceae | Ban jui | Shrub | Leaf, root. | Roots are useful in the treatment of ringworm. Leaves are used for eye diseases. |
| Jatropha integerrima Jacq. | Euphorbiaceae | Joyati | Shrub | Root | Root decoction is used for the treatment of eczema, scabies, |
| Jatropha gossypiifolia L. | Euphorbiaceae | Lal bherenda | Shrub | Leaf | Leaf decoction is taken to cleanse the blood and for treating venereal disease, heart problems, diarrhoea, stomach ache and indigestion. |
| Justicia adhatoda L. | Acanthaceae | Basak | Shrub | Leaf, root. | The roots and leaves are widely used to treat bronchitis, asthma, fever and jaundice. |
| Justicia gendarussa Burm.f. | Acanthaceae | Jagatmadan | Undershrub | Leaf | The leaf juice is applied topically in the treatment of earache. |
| Justicia japonica Thunb. | Acanthaceae | Balodpapra | Herb | Whole plant. | The plant is used to treat indigestion, biliousness, fever and burning of the body, strengthens the lungs, the teeth, stops vomiting, good in diseases of the spleen. |
Disclaimer: The uses of medicinal plants described in this database are not recommendations, and the authors are not responsible for any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of information in this website. We sincerely hope that this database will be useful to the people who are interested in medicinal plants of Bangladesh. Contents of this site are intended for reference and informational purpose only. No content is intended to constitute any medical treatment recommendation. If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition, you should seek immediate medical attention. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment because of any information on this site. Healthcare professionals like Traditional healers and Herbalists are expected to rely on their professional knowledge.