Colocasia esculenta,Aeschynomene americana, Mecardonia procumbens ,Polygala arvensis,Corchorus aestuans,Thespesia lampas,Arisaema tortuosum
Some common medicinal plants of Bonai Forest Division 1. Colocasia esculenta Family - Araceae Medicinal uses - Rhizomes are edible and used in stomach problem. 2. Aeschynomene americana Family - Fabaceae Medicinal uses - Whole plant paste is used in small pox. 3. Mecardonia procumbens Family - Plantaginaceae Medicinal uses - Powder of whole plant mixed with mustard oil is used against body pain. 4. Polygala arvensis Family - Polygalaceae Medicinal uses - Leaves are used to treat jaundice. 5. Corchorus aestuans Family - Malvaceae Medicinal uses - Leaves are used against headache. 6. Thespesia lampas Family - Malvaceae Medicinal uses - The root and fruits are used to treat gonorrhea. 7. Arisaema tortuosum Family - Araceae Medicinal uses - It is used in inflammation. Sugimani Marndi (Biodiversity and conservation lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Cuttack,Odisha) www.aprf.co.in
