TOTAL NUMBER OF MEDICINAL PLANT RECORDS FOR FURUNCLE IN MPDB : 2
AQUATIC : 0 BAMBOO : 0 CLIMBERS : 0 GRASSES : 0 HERBS : 2 ORCHIDS : 0 SHRUBS : 0 TREES : 0
| Sr. No. |
Medicinal Plant's Name |
Plant's Family |
Plant category |
Medicinal Uses |
| 1 |
Borreria stricta G. Mey. |
Rubiaceae |
Herbs |
The plant is considered to be emetic and stomachic. The leaves are diuretic and purgative. Although used as a purgative, they are also used in the treatment of Diarrhea as well as conditions such as schistosomiasis, kidney problems, fever and blennorrhagia. The leaves are said to be applied topically in the treatment of skin problems such as leprosy, furuncles, ulcers, itches and gonorrheal sores. |
| 2 |
Kyllinga brevifolia Rottb. |
Cyperaceae |
Herbs |
The leaves, stems and rhizomes are analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-malarial, decongestant, diuretic, febrifuge and sudorific. A decoction of the whole plant is used as a treatment against a variety of complaints including malaria; colds with fever; whooping cough; bronchitis; swelling pain in the throat. The leaves are taken internally in the treatment of Diarrhea. The pounded rhizome is used as a poultice for sores. A poultice of the fresh leaves is applied to snake bites, furuncles, sprains. A decoction may be used as an external wash in the treatment of pruritis. Ten fresh tubers are made into a paste and eaten with rice; once daily for three days as a treatment for Diarrhea. |
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