Medicinal Herbs (Nos. 25 - 30)

25) Pelargonium citrosum

Family: Geraniaceae

Common Name: Odomos (Mosquito plant)

Part Used: Leaves 
Uses: Mosquito repellent

26) Saraca indica

Family: Fabaceae  (Caesalpinaceae)

Common Name: Ashoka (Shitashok)

Part Used: Bark, Seeds and Flowers
Uses: Uterine bleeding, depression

27) Vinca rosea

Family: Apocynaceae

Common Name: Cape Periwinkle (Sada pushpa /Barmaasi)

Part Used: Flower
Uses: Diabetes, malaria, leukemia, hypotensive

28) Cynodon dactylon

Family: Poaceae

Common Name: Bermuda Grass (Durva)

Part Used: Leaves
Uses: Menstrual problems, diabetes, acidity, constipation, skin rashes, piles, obesity, cold, diarrhea

29) Jasminum officinale

Family: Oleaceae

Common Name: Jasmine (Jai)

Part Used: Flower 
Use: Hepatitis, sedative, diarrhea, cancer

30) Sarcostemma acidum (Voigt)

Family: Asclepiadaceae

Common Name: Moon plant (Sherni)

Part Used: Root & leaves

Uses: Viral infections, mental diseases, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis