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15 Cassia fistula L. Bandor lathi Fabaceae Fr, R, Cassia pulp is used in

L the treatment of
constipation. Root

extract is a tonic and

useful in reducing
fever, the leaves are

helpful in skin disease.
16 Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don Noyontara Apocynaceae R, L Anti-cancer, Wound

healing, antioxidant,
anti- bacterial

17 Cayratia trifolia (L.) Domin Amal-bel Vitaceae R, L Leaf: Rubefacient

when used as poultice;
Root: Astringent.

18 Centella asiatica (L.) Thankuni Apiaceae L Used in jaundice,

dysentery
19 Cinchona pubescens Vahl Cinchona Rubiaceae B Treats malaria, reduces

fever, kills bacteria and
fungi

20 Clitoria ternatea L. Aparajita Fabaceae R Antidepressant,

anticonvulsant, root
extract in whooping

cough.
21 Cocciniagrandis (L.) Voigt. Telakucho Cucurbitaceae R, L, Root: abscess; leaf

Fr juice: Caries; Fruit:

dizziness in cattle
22 Croton bonplandianus Baill Bon tulsi Euphorbiaceae L Used as blood-

coagulant, antiseptic

23 Curcuma longa L. Halud Zingiberaceae Rh Antiseptics, stomach
problems, antibacterial

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