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Research Article Biotechnology

International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences ISSN

0975-6299

ETHNOMEDICINAL RECIPES FOR DIGESTIVE AILMENTS AND STOMACHIC

PROBLEMS & ALLIED DISEASES FROM TRIBALS OF
SRIHARIKOTA ISLAND, ANDHRA PRADESH
1*
R. BHARATH KUMAR AND 2B. SURYANARAYANA
1
Associate Professor, School of Biotechnology, Vignan University, Vadlamudi, Guntur-522213.
2
Associate Professor (Retd.), # 8-307, Karnakamma Street, Venkatagiri Town 524132.

ABSTRACT
Sriharikota Island in Andhra Pradesh is an elliptical land mass sandwiched between Bay
of Bengal in the East and Pulicat lake in the West. Sullurpet is the nearest railway
station, which is 18 Km from Sriharikota Island and it is on Chennai Kolkata trunk line
and 90 Km away from North of Chennai. An aboriginal tribe called Yanadi dwells in
Sriharikota. It is similar to Chenchu community elsewhere in Andhra Pradesh. Inspite of
the community being drifted from their natural way of life due to agro-rural development
activities, a few aged tribals are still able to furnish traditional ethnomedicinal data. So
far no ethno medico-botanical studies are conducted in this area except for list of 50
plants reported for general ailments/ diseases by Suryanarayana et.al (1989). Therefore
a detailed study on ethno medico-botanical uses of the tribals of Sriharikota Island was
undertaken for the duration three years (1996-1999). During this work about 280
species are collected having a variety of ethno medico-botanical/pharmaceutical values.
However the article presents the 26 plant species only having remedial effect for
Digestive ailments and Stomachic problems & allied diseases (i.e. Diarrhoeal,
dyspepsia, tonics, appetizer, emetic, gastritis etc.). The study analyzes the habit and
plant part(s) used for ethnomedicinal practices by the tribals of Sriharikota Island.

KEYWORDS: Ethnomedicinal recipes, Digestive ailments and Stomachic problems & allied
diseases, tribals, Sriharikota

R. BHARATH KUMAR
Associate Professor, School of Biotechnology, Vignan University, Vadlamudi, Guntur-522213.

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INTRODUCTION

An aboriginal tribe called Yanadidwells in abundance, edaphic and morphological

Sriharikota. It is similar to Chenchu community characters, which cannot be deducted from
elsewhere in Andhra Pradesh. Inspite of the exsiccata. Local tribal men are contacted to
community being drifted from the natural way record data related to ethno medico-botanical
of life due to agro-rural development activities uses, drug preparation and mode of
a few aged tribal men are still able to furnish administration etc. After identification, samples
traditional ethno medico-botanical data. In are properly processed, mounted on
Sriharikota Island about tribal families are herbarium sheets and deposited in Visodaya
living in 3 colonies viz. Penubakam, Govt.College Herbarium (VGCH) and a
Kothachenu and Chengalpalem. duplicate set at SHAR Herbarium, Sriharikota.

Topography RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Sriharikota Island is geographically located at
800 21 E and 13022 N to 140 N. it is a
During these studies a good number of
spindle shaped landmass sandwitched
ethnomedicinal plants are collected. However
between Bay of Bengal on the East and
in this paper 26 species of having remedial
Pulicat Lake on the West. It is 18 km East of
effect on various common Digestive ailments
Sullurpet.The nearest railway station located
and Stomachic problems & allied diseases
on Chennai-Kolkata trunk line. Chennai is 98
(i.e. Diarrhoeal, dyspepsia, tonics, appetizer,
km away from Sriharikota.
gastritis, emetic agents etc.) are enumerated.
Latest Scientific name followed by relevant
MATERIALS AND METHODS synonyms if any, local name, habit flowering &
fruiting season, ethnomedicinal data and their
An intensive medico-ethnobotanical survey of phytochemical composition are also furnished
Sriharikota Island was undertaken for the for each species. Plants marked with asterisk
duration three years (1996-1999). Regular (*) are reported here first time for their
periodical fieldwork is conducted covering all remedial effect on various common Digestive
the seasons so as not to miss seasonal ailments and Stomachic problems & allied
elements having pharmaceutical value and diseases as above mentioned. Their other
collected a large number of specimens in their medicinal uses adopted in the Island and
respective phenological stages. Ample field elsewhere also given in Annexure.
notes recorded pertaining to frequency,

ANNEXURE
Other Medicinal uses for Plants of Digestive ailments and Stomachic problems &
allied diseases from Tribals of Sriharikota Island,
Andhra Pradesh reported first time from Sriharikota

S.No. Scientific Name and Family Local Name(s) Other uses

In Island Elsewhere
1. Acalypha indica L. Muripinda, -- Two to three spoons leaf extract
(EUPHORBIACEAE) Kuppinta chettu. given orally early in the morning for a
week gonorrhea & piles and fistula
2. Alangium salvifolium (L.f.) Udaga 100g leaves taken crushed Two to three spoonful of root powder
Wang. and obtained juice. It is is given early in the morning for about
=Alangium lamarckii Thw. slightly warmed and applied a fortnight for stomach ulcers.
(ALANGIACEAE) on forehead and temples twice
a day for 4-5 days regularly to
get relief from headache.

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3. Albizia lebbeck (L.) Willd. Dirisena, Leaves - Ophthalmia: 100g of Antiseptic, antibacterial, antiallergic,
(MIMOSACEAE) Birachapu. fresh leaves ground into fine antidermatosis, antidysenteric.
paste. It is applied on eyes like Barkused in bronchitis; bark and
kajal for 10-15 days to get seeds in piles; root in hemicrania;
cure from night blindness flowers in cough, bronchitis.
Root, stem bark - as antidote
to snake bite, scorpion stings.
4. Asparagus racemosus Pilliteegalu, Roots as galactogogue : Fresh It is used as refrigerant, demulcent,
Willd. (LILIACEAE) Kappagaddalu root tubers are made into diuretic, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic,
Challagaddalu powder. 2 spoonfuls of alterative, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-
powder swallowed with a glass dysenteric and galactagogue. Fresh
of milk, daily for 30 40 days root juice mixed with honey and given
for sumptuous lactation in in dyspepsia.
nursing mothers.
5. Aristolochia bracteolata Gadidagadapa Root paste as vulnerary agent Root-anthelmintic, a gastric stimulant,
Lam. Tella eswari. : 100g of fresh roots taken treatment of cancer, lung
(ARISTOLOCHIACEAE) processed and ground to inflammation, dysentery, purgative,
paste. It is mixed with 1 antipyretic, purgative, antipyretic &
spoonful of turmeric powder, anti-inflammatory agents and
warmed and applied on snakebites.
wounds.
6. Aristolochia indica L. Eswari, Esala Root is made into 3-4 cm long Roots and rhizome used as gastric
(ARISTOLOCHIACEAE) pieces and soaked in turmeric stimulant and bitter tonic. Juice of
water. Made them into a leaves used in cough and seeds in
bundle. They are used as inflammation and biliousness
snake repellants.
Root paste as antidote for
poisonous bites
7. Boerhavia diffusa L. Atikimamidi, Leaves used as green Diuretic, antidiabetic to lower blood
(NYCTAGINACEAE) Adikamanu vegetable. sugar. Antibacterial and antioxidant &
hepato-protective properties
8. Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Gacchakaya. Seed paste - antiarthritis: The seeds are antiperiodic,
Roxb. 200g fresh seeds taken and antipyretic, antispasmodic, tonic,
=Caesalpinia crista L. seed coats crushed to anthelmintic and febrifuge; useful in
(CAESALPINIACEAE) separate the cotyledons. The colic, malaria, fever, hydrocele and
cotyledons are ground to skin diseases
paste. It is slightly warmed
and applied on painful joint
pains
9. Cardiospermum Sandu chettu. Leaves - antiseptic: Fresh The whole plant is diaphoretic,
helicacabum L. leaves 50g taken and ground diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue,
(SAPINDACEAE) to paste, mixed with one laxative, refrigerant, rubefacient and
spoonful of turmeric powder. stomachic
It is applied on wounds, and
boils
10. Ceropegia bulbosa Roxb. Nimmatai, Leaves and tubers cooked and Tuberous root-used for diarrhoea and
(ASCLEPIADACEAE) Kuppiteega eaten. It will give relief from dysentery.
indigestion problems
11. Cissampelos pariera L. Vishaboddi, Leaves used as antiseptic: Anti-inflammatory, and fever-reducing
var. hirsuta (Buch. Ham ex. Adavibanka Fresh leaves taken and properties, hypotensive, antifungal,
DC.) teega cleaned.20g leaves boiled in a and antimicrobial actions
=Cissampleos pareira L. glass of water, with one
(MENISPERMACEAE) spoonful of turmeric powder
until Jelly like paste is
obtained. It is applied on
wounds & cuts.
12. Cissus quadrangularis L. Nalleru Tender stems -antiseptic: Antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant,
(VITACEAE) Fresh stems cleaned and cut anthelmintic, antihemorrhoidal and
into small pieces and ground analgesic activities.
to paste. It is applied on
wounds and cuts
13. Derris scandens (Roxb.) Minaputeega, Root - odontalgic: 100g of Osteoarthritis,Arthritis, Joint
Benth. (FABACEAE) Pachori, fresh roots cut into small Diseases, Musculoskeletal
Konnatiteega pieces and ground to paste Diseases,Rheumatic Diseases and
with 1-2 garlic pieces. It is expectorant .
applied on teeth to get relief
from tooth ache.
14. Flacourtia indica (Burm.f.) Kanaregu, Root an antidote to snake bite: The fruits are used for jaundice and
Merr. Kondaregu 50g of fresh roots are pounded enlarged spleens. Lf. & Rt.-for

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=Flacourtia sepiaria Roxb. Naraboruku. to powder & mixed with equal schistosomiasis, malaria, and
(FLACOURTIACEAE) quantities of Strychnos nux- diarrhoea The roots are Used for
vomica root (Mushti) and hoarseness, pneumonia, intestinal
Tiliacora acuminata root worms and as an astringent, diuretic
(Naga mushti) powders made & pain reliever.
into paste by adding water. 1-2
spoonfuls of paste is given
orally with betel leaves -after
snake bite
15. *Hemidesmus indicus (L) Sugandhapala Root tubers tonic: 200g of Root-Anti-inflammatory,
R.Br. (PERIPLOCACEAE) root tubers cut into small diuretic,vulnerary, improves fertility
pieces and pounded to and treats syphillis
powder. 1-2 spoonfuls of
powder taken into 200 ml of
water and prepared decoction-
gives strength and act as tonic
and blood purifier
16. Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) Thandra, -- Used to treat inflammation and
R.Br. Thatikada. gastrointestinal disorders.
= Ipomoea biloba Forsk.
(CONVOLVULACEAE)
17. Leptadenia reticulata Mukkupala, Watery sap from twigs cold, The plant is galactogogue, cooling,
(Retz.) Wight & Arn. Mukkutum- phlegm & bechic. nutritive, aphrodisiac, stimulant,
(ASCLEPIADACEAE) muduteega. diuretic, and eyetonic seminal
debility, general weakness, cough
18. Mangifera indica L. Mamidi -- The bark is used in leucorrhea,
(ANACARDIACEAE) menorrhagea, dysmenorrhea and
other menstrual disorders &
eczema.Fl.-are used in
dysentery,spermatorrhoea
19. Melia azedarach L. Turakavepa Leaf and stem bark- Leaves: leprosy, scrofula,
(MELIACEAE) antidiabetic: 100g of fresh anthelmintic, antilithic, diuretic,
leaves along with equal deobstruent, resolvent.
quantity of St.b -are cut into Sd.rheumatism.
small pieces and prepared
decoction is given for
diabetes.
20. Mimusops elengi L. Pogada Chettu -- The bark, flowers, fruits and
(SAPOTACEAE) Sds.are astringent, cooling,
anthelmintic, tonic & febrifuge
21. Operculina turpethum (L.) Kakku teega. -- Roots are purgative, anthelmintic,
Silva Manso. antipyretic; useful in ascites,
(CONVOLVULACEAE) leucoderma , constipation, piles,
bronchitis, pain in muscles, joints
S.No. Scientific Name and Family Local Name(s) Other uses
In Island Elsewhere
22. *Pentatropis capensis Chekurtiteega. Whole plant refrigerant: Leaf extract given in fever
(L.f.) Bullock. Juice extracted from fresh
=Pentatropis microphylla plants applied on head and
(Heyne. Ex. Roth.) Wight & body to get relief from excess
Arn. of heat and to effect cooling of
(ASCLEPIADACEAE) body.
23. Ricinus communis L. Amudam chettu. Leaves as analgesic: The Roots and leaves is administered for
(EUPHORBIACEAE) leaves are warmed with wounds, boils, sores, galactogogue.
castor oil and applied on
stomach and body pains.
24. Sauropus bacciformis (L.) Nelatenkayalu. -- Leaves are used as medicine for
Airy Shaw cough, sore throat, acute bronchitis,
(EUPHORBIACEAE) wounds &against cold.
25. *Secamone emetica (Retz.) Chirupala -- Used to cure diseases like
R.Br. ex. Schultes. leucorrhoea, fever and emetic
(ASCLEPIADACEAE) properties
26. Vitex negundo L. Vavili chettu Root and leaves antiarthritic: Roots and leaves used in eczema,
(Verbenaceae) Equal quantities of roots and ringworm, skin diseases, liver
leaves (100g each) are cut disorders, spleen enlargement,
into small pieces and mixed rheumatic pain, gout & backache
them with Seasemum oil is
prepared, is applied for joint
swellings.

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Enumeration get relief from bleeding piles and constipation.

1. Acalypha indica L. (EUPHORBIACEAE) This treatment is continued for 15 - 20 days to
Ln: Muripinda, Kuppinta chettu. Sn: Harita get good relief.
manjiri. CC: Tannins, Saponins.
Erect herbs.
Common as a weed in waste places. Fl & Fr; 4.Asparagus racemosus Willd.
June-December. Ld: Erindoddi : RBK 9386. (LILIACEAE)
Leaf juice as anthelmintic: 100g of fresh Ln: Pilliteegalu, Kappagaddalu,
leaves taken squeezed and obtained juice. 5- Challagaddalu. Sn: Bhirupatri, Sathavari.
10 ml of juice warmed and given orally twice a An armed pretty climber, roots fasciculated.
day for 1-2 days to expel the intestinal worms Common in forests. Fl & Fr: July November.
to get relief from stomach ache. Ld: Beripeta: RBK 9255.
CC: Acalyphin, Sitosterol acetate. Tuberous roots as diuretic, antidysentric: Root
tubers processed and ground to powder. The
2.Alangium salvifolium (L.f.) Wang. powder is boiled and prepared decoction. 1
(ALANGIACEAE) 2 table spoonfuls of decoction is taken orally 2
=Alangium lamarckii Thw. 3 times a day for 4 5 days for free
Ln: Udaga, Sn: Ankola. urination. It also gives relief from dysentry.
Tall deciduous tree (3-4 m). CC: Sarsapogenin.
Common along the margin of water bodies
and low lying areas. F1. & Fr.: June- 5.Aristolochia bracteolata Lam.
September. Ld: Chenugaripalem: RBK 8913. (ARISTOLOCHIACEAE)
Root bark as anthelmentic, febrifuge: 200g Ln: Gadidagadapa, Tella eswari. Sn:
of root bark cut into small pieces and boiled in Dhumrapatra.
1 lt of water to prepare decoction. 10-15 ml of Prostrate herbs.
decoction taken orally, twice a day for 2 days Occasional as a weed in fields and waste
to get relief from stomach pain and to expel places. Fl. & Fr.: June October. Ld:
intestinal worms. Palarevu: RBK 9383.
Root bark juice dyspepsia: 200g fresh root Root juice for dyspepsia: 100g of fresh roots
bark is cut into small pieces and crushed to squeezed and obtained juice. 10-15 ml of
obtain juice. 20-30 ml of juice administered juice slightly warmed taken orally twice a day
orally twice a day to cattle to get relief from for 3-4 days to get relief from digestive
stomache ache due to indigesion. problems.
CC : Alangine. CC: Aristolochic acid, Potassium chloride.

3.Albizia lebbeck (L.) Willd. 6.Aristolochia indica L.

(MIMOSACEAE) (ARISTOLOCHIACEAE)
Ln: Dirisena or Birachapu. Sn: Sirisha. Ln: Eswari, Esala. Sn: Ishvari.
Large trees. Profusely branched, twining herb. .
Common in forests. F1. & Fr.: February - Common and gregarious on bushes and
June. Ld: Penugaripalem: RBK 8926. hedges. Fl & Fr : November March.
Stem bark, seeds - antidysentric and Ld:Kothachenu: RBK 9184.
diarrhoea: Fresh stem bark and seeds in Root juice as dyspepsia: 100g of fresh roots
equal quantity ground into powder. It is taken squeezed and obtained juice. 10-15 ml of
200 ml of water boiled well and prepared juice is mixed with turmeric powder
decoction. 10-15 ml of decoction taken orally 3 proportionalety, warmed and taken orally twice
- 4 times a day to get relief from dysentry and a day for 3-4 days for relief from digestive
diarrhoea. problems.
Stem bark, seeds - piles and constipation: CC: Aristolochin.
Stem bark powder mixed with equal quantity
of seed powder, taken 1-2 spoonfuls mixed 7.Boerhavia diffusa L.
with 1 spoonful of jaggary orally twice a day to (NYCTAGINACEAE)

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Ln: Atikimamidi, Adikamanu. Sn: Punarnava, 10.Ceropegia bulbosa Roxb.

Rakta punarnava. (ASCLEPIADACEAE)
A diffuse herb. branches elongate, spreading. Ln: Nimmatai, Kuppiteega.
Common in fields and waste places. Fl & Fr: A twinning herb.
Throughout the year. Ld:Beripeta : RBK Common and gregarious twiner on hedges
9212. and bushes. F1. & Fr.: September-December.
Root in dyspepsia: 100g of roots mixed with Ld: Kothachenu: RBK 9183.
equal quantity of Fluggea leucopyrus (Tella Leaves and tubers cooked and eaten. It will
purugudu) roots ground to paste. It is mixed give relief from indigestion problems
in 250 ml of water and boiled to prepare CC: Ceropegine.
decoction. 10-15 ml of decoction given orally
twice a day for 3-4 days to get relief from 11. Cissampelos pariera L. var hirsuta
stomach disorders. (Buch. Ham ex. DC.) (MENISPERMACEAE)
CC: Potassium nitrate, Punarnavine. =Cissampleos pareira L.
Ln: Vishaboddi, Adavibanka teega. Sn:
8.Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb. Pootha, Vriddhakarmina.
(CAESALPINIACEAE) Climbing shrubs.
=Caesalpinia crista L. Spreading on shrubs and hedges. F1. & Fr.:
Ln:Gacchakaya. Sn: Putikaranja, July-December. Ld: Penubakam: RBK 9191.
Tingacchika. Roots diuretic : 50g of fresh roots are
Armed straggling shrub. washed with water and cut into small pieces
Common, forming impenetrable thickets. Fl.& and boiled in litre water to prepare
Fr.: September-November. Ld: Penubakam: decoction. 1 tablespoonful (10 ml) of
RBK 9209. decoction is given orally twice a day to the
Seed juice - as antipyretic: The cotyledons patient to get relief from urinary troubles and
are crushed juice is extracted. 5-10 ml of juice dysentery. Recipe is continued for 20-30 days.
orally taken to get relief from fever. This CC: Berberine, Saponins.
treatment is continued twice a day for 3-5
days to get relief from fevers. 12.Cissus quadrangularis L.
Leaf paste - stomach pain: 50g of fresh (VITACEAE)
leaves are ground to paste. It is slightly Ln: Nalleru. Sn: Asthisamhari, Vajravalli.
warmed applied on painful areas of stomach Rambling succulent herbs.
to get relief from stomach pain. It is continued Common over hedges and among shrubs
for 2-3 days to get relief from stomach pain. often spreading on ground. F1. & Fr.: June-
CC: Bonducin, Natin, Sulphur. September. Ld: Penubakam: RBK 9525.
Whole plant anthelmintic: Fresh plants are
9.Cardiospermum helicacabum L. cleaned and crushed to extract sap (Jelly like).
(SAPINDACEAE) 5-10 ml of sap taken orally twice a day to
Ln: Sandu chettu. Sn: Karavi, Parvatanghi. expel intestinal worms. The plant is prepared
Tendrillate climbing herbs. as chutny of the plant upon consumption helps
Common on bushes and hedges. F1. & Fr.: to eliminate worms from stomach.
November- February. Ld: Beripeta: RBK CC: Vitamin C, Carbohydrates, Tartaric acid.
8960.
Wiry stems - bechic, dyspepsia: 2 -3 fresh 13. Derris scandens (Roxb.) Benth.
stems teased into long fibres and dipped into (FABACEAE)
turmeric water. These treated fibres are worn Ln: Minaputeega, Pachori, Konnatiteega.
around neck or around loins for children, to A large climbing shrub.
get relief from cold with cough and stomach Common gregarious on hedges. F1. & Fr.:
ache. September-February.Ld:R.V. Chatram: RBK
CC: Saponins, Quebrachitol. 9727.

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Tender stems crushed and obtained sap. 5 ml Common and conspicuous on the open sandy
sap warmed and given orally two- four times a sea-shore forming large mats. Fl. & Fr.: April-
day to get relief from motions. August. Ld : Keepakam: RBK 8908.
CC: Scandenin, Nallanin, Chandnin. Leaf juice purgative: 100g of fresh leaves
squeezed and obtained juice. 10-15 ml of juice
14.Flacourtia indica (Burm.f.) Merr. given orally twice a day for 4-5 days to get
(FLACOURTIACEAE) relief from bowel & stomachic problems.
=Flacourtia sepiaria Roxb. CC: Resin, mucilage,volatile oil, Sterol,
Ln: Kanaregu, Kondaregu, Naraboruku. Myristic acids.
Thorny shrubs.
Occasional in open scrubs. F1. & Fr.: October- 17. Leptadenia reticulata (Retz.) Wight &
January. Ld: Karlabylu: RBK 9182. Arn. (ASCLEPIADACEAE)
Root- antidysentric: Fresh root bark washed Ln: Mukkupala, Mukkutummuduteega.
with water. 100g of root bark cut into small Twining herbs, latex watery.
pieces, ground to fine paste, one spoonful of Common on hedges or trailing on ground.
paste given orally twice a day for children F1.& Fr.: April-December. Ld: Beripeta: RBK
and 2 spoonfuls of paste given orally 3 times 964.
a day for adults to get relief from blood Twigs dyspepsia: 100g of twigs are ground
motions. It is to be continued for a week. to paste. 1-2 spoonfuls of paste taken
CC: Phosphorus, Carbohydrates, Proteins. orally with 10 ml of butter milk and the paste is
warmed applied on stomach to get relief from
15.*Hemidesmus indicus (L) R.Br. stomach ache.
(PERIPLOCACEAE) CC: Sterols.
Ln: Sugandhapala, Sn: Anantamula, Sariva,
Gopakanya. 18.Mangifera indica L.
Twining herbs stems wiry, latex milky. (ANACARDIACEAE)
Common and gregarious on bushes and Ln: Mamidi, Sn: Amra, Sripriya
hedges also trailing on ground. Fl.& Fr.: A large ever green tree.
October-April. Ld: Kothachenu: RBK 9189. Planted near habitations. F1.& Fr.: March-
Root tubers - appetizer: 200g of root tubers July. Ld: Penugaripalem: RBK 8917.
taken cut into small pieces and pounded into Stem bark - antidysentric: Fresh stem bark is
powder. 1-2 spoonfuls powder is taken into taken cut to small pieces and pounded to
200 ml of water and prepared decoction.10-15 powder. 1-2 spoonfuls of stem bark powder is
ml of decoction is taken orally 1 hour before taken in 50 ml of water and prepared
meals to improve appetite. It is continued for decoction. 10-15 ml of decoction is taken
30-40 days for proper appetite. orally twice a day to get relief from blood
Root tubers tonic: 200g of root tubers cut motions.
into small pieces and pounded to powder. 1-2 CC: Carotene (Vitamin - A), Riboflavine and
spoonfuls of powder taken into 200 ml of Ascorbic acid (Vitamin-C).
water and prepared decoction. 20 ml
decoction mixed with 100-150 ml of milk is 19.Melia azedarach L. (MELIACEAE)
taken orally twice a day for 40-50 days to give Ln: Turakavepa. Sn: Himadruma,
strength and act as tonic and blood purifier. Parvatanimba.
CC: Coumarin, Hemidesmine, Tannin, Trees. bark dark-brown. .
Saponin. Planted near colonies. F1. & Fr.: August-
October. Ld: Kotha-chenu: RBK 9555.
16.Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) R.Br. Leaf paste - dyspepsia: 100g of fresh leaves
(CONVOLVULACEAE) are taken and ground to fine paste along with
= Ipomoea biloba Forsk. 1 spoonful of turmeric powder and prepared
Ln: Thandra, Thatikada. into pills. 2 pills thrice a day taken orally to get
An extensive creeping herb. relief from stomach ache due to indigestion. It
is continued for 2-4 days if necessary.

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CC: Light yellow, non crystaline, resinous. 23.Ricinus communis L.

substance, Bakayanine,Sterol, Margosine. (EUPHORBIACEAE)
Ln: Amudam chettu.Sn : Eranda, Gandhar
20. Mimusops elengi L. Palma christi. Vahasta.
(SAPOTACEAE) Shrubs, branches green.
Ln: Pogada Chettu. A few plants were found on the way to
Evergreen tree, bark grey, smooth, wood Chengalpalem. Fl & Fr: December March.
hard. Ld : Chengalpalem : RBK 9152.
Occasional along stream courses. F1.& Fr.: Seed oil (Caster oil) purgative and refrigerant:
June-November.Ld: Palliveedi: RBK 8934. 10-15 ml given orally as purgative and to
Stem barkantidysentric: 200g of stem bark relieve from digestive problems. It gives
cut into small pieces and pounded to powder. cooling effect to body.
1-2 spoonful of powder is taken in 500 ml of CC: Ricinoleate, Ricinoleic acid, Glycolic acid,
water boiled and prepared decoction. 10 ml of Lipase.
decoction is taken 3-4 times in a day to get
relief from blood motions. This treatment is 24.Sauropus bacciformis (L.)
continued for 3-4 days until the patient gets (EUPHORBIACEAE)
relieved from blood motion. Ln: Nelatenkayalu.
CC: Saponin, Tannins. Prostrate or erect herbs, base often woody.
Common on the bunds of fields and lowlying
21. Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva areas. Fl & Fr: throughout the year. Ld:
Manso. (CONVOLVULACEAE) Kodaledu : RBK 9890.
Ln: Kakku teega. Sn: Trivrit. Leaves cooked and eaten as vegetable. It is
Perennial stout climber, roots fleshy, stems also taken as spice to control vomiting
winged. sensations (emetic).
Rare on the coast, forming a dense mat on CC: Phenolics and Flavonoids and Ascorbic
open sandy soils. Fl.& Fr.: February- acid
December. Kothachenu: RBK 9056.
Root decoction for dyspepsia: 100g of fresh 25.*Secamone emetica (Retz.) R.Br.ex.
roots taken, pounded into powder. It is taken Schultes. (ASCLEPIADACEAE)
into 500 ml of water boiled and prepared Ln : Chirupala
decoction.10-15 ml of decoction administered Profusely branched climbing shrub, stems
orally twice a day for 3-4 days for relief from wiry.
stomach ache due to indigestion. Occasional on hedges. F1. & Fr.: July-
CC: Resin, Glycoside, Turpethin. December. Ld: Kepakam: RBK 9478.
TM: Leaf paste dyspepsia: 100g fresh of
22.*Pentatropis capensis (L.f.) Bullock. leaves ground to paste. 1-2 spoonfuls of
(ASCLEPIADACEAE) paste is taken orally with 100-150 ml of butter
=Pentatropis microphylla (Heyne. Ex. Roth.) milk twice a day for 3-4 days to get relief from
Wight & Arn. stomach ache due to digestive problems.
Ln: Chekurtiteega.
A twining herb, latex milky. CC: Alkaloids, Flavonoids
Occasional twiner on scrubs near coast. F1.
& Fr.: June-October. Ld: Chengalpalem: 26.Vitex negundo L.
RBK 9750. (VERBENACEAE)
Plant juice dyspepsia: 5-10 ml of plant juice Ln: Vavili chettu. Sn: Indrani, Nila pushpa,
is taken orally twice a day for Nirgundi.
3-4 days to get relief from digestive problems Shrubs or small tress.
CC: Carbohydrate, Flavonoids, Tannins and Common in waste places and abundant along
Calcium oxalate the banks of streams and canals Fl & Fr:
throughout the year. Ld: Keepakam: RBK
9125.

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TB: Twigs used as tooth brush for toothache. CC: Vitricine.

Leaf paste used for ulcers in mouth
(stomatitis): Leaf paste applied in mouth for a
few days to get relief from ulcerous mouth.

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TRIBALS O F SRIHARIKO TA ISLAND

TRIBAL DOC TORS/NATUVAIDYAS- SRIHARIKO TA

Medicinal Plant Species Used by Tribals for Digestive ailments and

Stomachic problems & allied diseases

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Acalypha indica L. Alangium salvifolium (L.f.) Wang.

Albizia lebbeck (L.) Willd. Asparagus racemosus Willd.

Aristolochia bracteolata Lam. Aristolochia indica L

Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb. Cardiospermum helicacabum L.

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Cissampelos pariera L.var. hirsuta Cissus quadrangularis L.

(Buch.Ham ex.DC.)Forman.

Flacourtia indica (Burm.f.) Merr. Hemidesmus indicus (L) R.Br.

Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) R.Br. Leptadenia reticulata (Retz.)Wight &Arn.

Melia azedarach L. Mimosops elangi Linn.

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Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso. Pentatropis capensis (L.f.) Bullock.

Ricinus communis L Sauropus bacciformis (L.) Airy Shaw

Secamone emetica (Retz.) R.Br. ex.Sch. Vitex negundo L.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The authors are pleased to record their gratitude to DOS-ISRO for financial assistance to conduct
the project. The authors are also grateful to the Principal, Visvodaya Govt. College, Venkatagiri
and the Director, SHAR Centre, Sriharikota for providing facilities and encouragement at
laboratory and in the field respectively. Authors are grateful to the Head, C&LD, Division for his
keen interest and support to conduct the fieldwork.

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