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Scientific NameFamilyVernacular NameHabitPlant PartsMedicinal Uses
Uraria crinita (L.) DC.FabaceaeDianglejaShrubLeaf, flower.Various parts of the plant are since long time utilized in the traditional medicine, as febrifuge, cough sedative, haemostatic, in cases of dysentery, diarrhoea, skin diseases.
Uraria lagopodioides (L.) DC.FabaceaeChakuliaHerbLeaf, root, whole plant.A decoction of the leaves and roots is used for the treatment of dysentery and diarrhea. The whole plant is used medicinally for relieving swelling.
Uraria picta (Jacq.) DC.FabaceaeSonkorjotaShrubLeaf, root. The pounded leaves are used in the treatment of gonorrhea. The roots are used as a sedative and to invigorate the liver and spleen.
Urena lobata L.MalvaceaeBatapuranSubshrub Leaf, flower, root.The juice of the leaves or roots is used widely to treat bowel complaints, especially colic, stomach-ache, diarrhoea and dysentery, and also to treat gonorrhea.  An infusion of the flowers is used as a gargle for aphthae and a sore throat.
Urena sinuata L.MalvaceaeAtapuranSubshrub Leaf, root.Decoction of roots and leaves is used to soften the skin. The plant is used for the treatment of sprain, bruises, skin disease, gonorrhea, fever, malaria, pain, and inflammation.
Uvaria dioeca Roxb.AnnonaceaeTasbiShrub or small treeLeaf, stem, root.The sap of the leaves, roots and stems is widely used on wounds and sores and is said to promote rapid healing.
Uvaria hamiltonii Hook.f. & Thomson AnnonaceaeLatkanrangaShrubLeaf.Antibacterial activity.

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