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8 Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst. Brahmi Scrophulariaceae WP, L Epilepsy and asthma,

antioxidant properties
reducing oxidation of

fats in the blood

stream, tranquilizing,
and to improve

memory capacity.
9 Blumea lacera (Burm.f.) DC. Kukrondha Asteraceae WP Cough, bronchitis,

rhinitis, dysentery,
wound healer.

10 Boerhaaviadiffusa L. Punornova Nyctaginaceae WP Urinary problems,

or cough, asthma, worms
Godahapurna

11 Bombax ceiba L. Shimul Malvaceae R, S, The gum from stem is

L, G used in
pulmonarytuberculosis,

influenza, menorrhagia
and in acute dysentery.

12 Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. Polash Fabaceae F, Se, Flower: Fever:
B Fracture, worms, piles;

Seeds: Skin diseases.

13 Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand. Aakondo Asclepiadoideae L,F, Leaves: Headache,
La, R earache, pain in arms

and legs; Flower:

Cough and asthma;
Latex: Boil, scabies.

Root: Abscess not
ripening.

14 Carapichea ipecacuanha (Brot.) Ipecac Rubiaceae R Nauseate, expectorant,
L.Andersson and diaphoretic,

bronchitis.

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