KOTTAYAM DIVISION CHELLARCOVIL ULO

   Read in English            Little Tree Plant             Other names: Scientific name: Biophytum sensitiveum Family: Oxalidaceae Habitat: Medicinal Specialty: A medicinal plant belonging to the Dasapushpam family. Biophytum sensitiveum is a small shrub found in the countryside. There is another plant that grows a little taller in the forest - Biophytum candolianum. It prefers shade and humidity. Although it is not as fast as Thottavadi, the leaves also wilt when touched. Medicinal part: Root Use: It is used as a medicine for many diseases including fever, hemorrhage, cough, diarrhea, and urinary tract diseases. In addition, Mukkutti has antiseptic and styptic properties, so it is used as a medicine for ulcers and wounds. Mukkutti is also an antidote. If you are stung by a wasp, it is good to grind Mukkutti roots and apply them externally and serve. Mukkutti juice is also good for healing wounds. Mukkutti leave...

   Read in  English Beechwood Other names: Kumbil Scientific name: Gmelina arborea Family: Lamiaceae Habitat: Grows in tropical and humid regions. Habit: Medium-sized tree Specialty: Medicinal plant Ecological importance: Use: It is a medicinal plant belonging to the Decamoola family. Kathakalikops and sculptures are made from the wood of the Kumbil tree . Trunk Leaf Flower Fruits Wood      KERALA FOREST AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT KOATTAYAM-DIVISION

  Read in Malayalam    Thumbai Other names: Scientific name: Leucas aspera Family: Lamiaceae Habitat: Grows as a weed in deserted areas and wastelands. Habitat: Medicinal Speciality: A plant with medicinal properties. Other thumbas found in Kerala are Karinthumba (Anisomeles malabaria) and Perunthumba (Leucas cephalotes). The tip of the leaf of thumbas with square stems is pointed Use: The stem, leaves, flowers and roots of this plant are used for medicine. It is included in the Dasapushpa. This plant is said to be used for the treatment of eye diseases, infections, colds and poisoning. Grinding the thumbas leaves and applying them to the area where a scorpion has stung relieves the poison. It is good to take a bath in boiled water soaked in thumbas to prevent infection after childbirth. Thumba is the main ingredient in Dronadurvadhi oil. For eye diseases, it is good to grate thumba leaves and pour its juice on the eyes. Water boiled with thumba leaves and turmeric is goo...

  Read in English Obscure Morning Glory Other names: Cheruthali, Chuttithiruthali Scientific name: Ipomoea sepiarea Family: Convolvulaceae Habitat: Grows as a weed in deserted areas and wastelands. Habit: Arohi Speciality: Medicinal plant, flowers bloom in season and wither in the afternoon. Use: This plant is included in the Dashapushpa in Ayurveda. Excellent for infertility and uterine diseases in women. Thiruthali is a medicine for infertility and gallstone diseases. The root, if taken with milk, will increase strength and mineral content. It is an antidote for arsenic poisoning. It relieves skin diseases and diarrhea. KERALA FOREST AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT KOATTAYAM-DIVISION

   Read in Malayalam Punarnava Other names: Tamila Scientific name: Boerhaavia diffusa Family: Nyctangiaceae Habit: Medicinal Specialty: It is a herb that grows on the ground. It is found in four types, white, red, blue, and light green, depending on the color of the flowers. However, white and red are common. Uses: The leaves and young stems of the plant are edible in addition to being medicinal. Since the plant contains a lot of potassium nitrate, it is used as a medicine for increased urination and urinary tract diseases. The plant is also used for fever, fluid in the body, bile, heart disease, and cough. White Punarnava is very effective in diseases related to paralysis. Decoction of the plant is also beneficial for insomnia, rheumatism, and eye diseases.                          KERALA FOREST AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT KOATTAYAM-DIVISION

  Read in Malayalam White Palle Other names: Matti, Mattipala, Mattipal, Pongilyam Perumaram Scientific name: Ailanthus triphysa Scientific name: Ailanthus malabarica Family: Simaruaceae Habit: Small tree Habitat: Habitat: Found in semi-evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests. Cultivated commercially. Special features: Native to the Western Ghats. It is a very fast-growing tree. Ecological importance: The larvae of the Ailanthus defoliator moth (Eligna narcissus) and Ailanthus webworm moth (Atteva fabricella) feed on its leaves. Uses: The sap extracted from the tree is used medicinally. The wood is of industrial importance. It is used to make sandalwood and matchsticks. It is also grown for propagating pepper vines. Trunk Bark The leaves that grow on the trunks of small branches and turn reddish before falling off . Spots on young branches when leaves fal l Bud Flowers Fruits   Matchsticks made from wood Gum KERALA FOREST AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT KOATTAYAM-DIVISION