Asteraceae
Absinth
Artemisia absinthium
Kashmiri Name
TethwanDamer
Common Names
AbsinthWormwood
Health Benefits
liver supportanti-inflammatory
Therapeutic Properties
- Chronic fever
- Swelling
- Liver inflammation
- Rheumatism
Parts Used
RootLeavesFlowers
Medicinal Flora
Medicinal Flora of Srinagar
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants in Srinagar with their Kashmiri names and traditional uses
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Malvaceae
Abutilon
Abutilon theophrastii
Kashmiri Name
Dodh KondujYechkar
Common Names
AbutilonIndian MallowAmerican Jute
Health Benefits
liver supporturinary supportdigestive supportanti-inflammatoryrespiratory supportimmune supportantimicrobial supportheart and circulation support
Therapeutic Properties
- Hepatoprotective
- Demulcent
- Astringent
- Diuretic
Parts Used
RootLeavesFlowers
Fumariaceae
American Fumitory
Fumaria indica
Kashmiri Name
Shahtar
Common Names
American Fumitory
Health Benefits
liver supportdigestive supporturinary supportnervous system supportanti-inflammatory
Therapeutic Properties
- Hepatoprotective
- Anthelmintic
- Diuretic
- Diaphoretic
Parts Used
RootLeavesFlowers
Berberidaceae
Barberry
Berberis lycium
Kashmiri Name
Kawdach
Common Names
Barberry
Health Benefits
liver supportimmune supportdigestive supportskin supportantimicrobial support
Therapeutic Properties
- Hepatoprotective
- Tonic
- Purgative
- Antiseptic
Parts Used
RootLeavesFlowers
Source
Data Source: International Journal of Botany Studies (ISSN: 2455-541X), Volume 5, Issue 6, 2020. "Medicinal flora of Srinagar, Kashmir" by Gowher Guna, Department of Botany, Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Hawal, Srinagar, Kashmir.