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Complete Bulletin (PDF) - ENVIS Centre on Himalayan Ecology

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Berberis lycium Royle Berberidaceae KahmalCotinus coogyria Scop. Anacardiaceae TungDactylorhiza hetagirea (D.D<strong>on</strong>) SooOrchidaceaeSalampanjaRoots eaten in small doses act asa vermicide.Twigs are used as Datun (toothbrush) and give strength to gums.Roots are used to cure headache.Daphne mucr<strong>on</strong>ata Royle Thymelaeaceae NiggiCharcoal is made from the stemwhich easily catches fire. Blackink is also made from charcoal.Datura stram<strong>on</strong>ium Linn. Solanaceae DhainturaGrounded dried seed powdermixed and boiled with mustardoil is effective in joint pains.Dioscorea bulbifera Linn. Dioscoreaceae KhaldriPowdered roots put in woodenpot with holes act as insecticideto protect woollen clothes.Elsholtzia eriostachya Benth. Lamiaceae Jangli tulsiDecocti<strong>on</strong> of leaves relieve coldand cough.Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Apiaceae Saunf Used as c<strong>on</strong>diment.Violet fruits are useful inGaultheria trichophylla Royle Ericaceae Niladu c<strong>on</strong>trolling breathlessness due tomountain climbing and in asthma.Gentiana kurroo Royle Gentianaceae Kaud Leaves are eaten to relieve fever.Gerbera gossypina (Royle)Kupdu Cott<strong>on</strong> substitute in makingAsteraceaeBeauvghas cott<strong>on</strong> linters for worshipping.Gynura cusimbua (D.D<strong>on</strong>) S.Stem and flowers are eaten whenAsteraceae DudliMooreyoung.Heracleum candicans Wall. exGrounded root paste is used inApiaceae PatralaDC.snake bite.When young, the plant is usedImpatiens balsamina Linn. Balsaminaceae Halvaas mehandi (dye) which producesvery dark colour. Seeds are edibleand delicious.Juglans regia Linn. Juglandaceae AkhrotDatun (Tooth brush) made outof the bark cure bad breath andstrengthens the gums.Juniperus indica Bertol. Cupressaceae BethreyLeaves and stems are used asdhoop (incense).Juniperus recurva Buch.-Ham.ex D.D<strong>on</strong>CupressaceaeBetherMec<strong>on</strong>opsis aculeata Royle Papaveraceae KalkottiMentha l<strong>on</strong>gifolia Linn. Lamiaceae PudiniMyrica nagi Thunb. Myricaceae KaphalaGaddis add its leaves overburning charcoal to act as dhoop(incense).Grounded roots al<strong>on</strong>g withcomm<strong>on</strong> salt given to animalsdevelop disease resistance.Dried and powdered fresh rootswith pepper and thyme cure piles.Seeds are edible and takenwith warm water to preventc<strong>on</strong>stipati<strong>on</strong>.24<str<strong>on</strong>g>ENVIS</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Centre</str<strong>on</strong>g>, GBPIHED

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