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    Volume 5, Issue 9, September – 2020 International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology

    ISSN No:-2456-2165

    Survey of Medicinally Important Weeds from


    Western Region of Kopargaon,
    District- Ahmednagar (M.S.), India
    R. R. Sanap
    P.G. Department of Botany, R .B. N.B. College, Shrirampur
    Dist. Ahmednagar (M.S.), India

    Abstract:- The survey of medicinally important weeds studied by many workers in India like Auti, 1911;
    was carried out from Western Region of Kopargaon Mohaptra and Behera, 2011; Rao et al, 2011; Behera and
    during the year 2018 to 2019. The present studies Sen, 2007; Rajaram et al, 2014; Basu and Ramsankar (
    revealed that, near about 58 species belonging to 35 2007). etc. But this area was untouched and so it was
    families were recorded from this region. Plant undertaken for the investigation
    identification was carried out by various floras and
    manuals. Most of these weed plants recorded are used II. MATERIALS AND METHODS
    by people to cure various diseases and used as crude
    drugs. The various parts of plants such as roots, stems, Monthly collection of plants was carried out for the
    leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, rhizomes, tubers, lattices or year 2018-19. During present studies, the medicinally
    sometimes entire plant is used as medicines to cure important weeds from the selected area of Western Region
    various diseases. These therapeutically important plants of Kopargaon taluka were collected. The identification was
    constitute various active principles which cause the done with the help of relevant floras, manuals and relevant
    physiological effect on the body and cure the diseases. literatures (Cooke, 1903; Sutaria,1962; Pradhan and
    Singh,1999; Kirtikar and Basu,1984; Deokar,1998; Kokate
    Keywords:- Survey. Medicine, Weeds, Flora, Kopargaon. et al, 2016). Enumeration of plants is done by using
    botanical names, family names, plant parts used and curing
    I. INTRODUCTION diseases. Plants are arranged according to alphabetical
    manner.
    From very ancient period of time plants are playing
    very important role in human welfare. All the three basic III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
    needs like food, shelter and clothing are fulfilled by plants
    and its products. Besides these, medicine is important need During present studies, extensive survey of
    of human being. From very ancient period of time, plants medicinally important weed plants from the study area was
    are used to cure various diseases. carried out, plants are identified with relevant floras and
    enumerated in tabular form (Table.1).
    Weeds are unwanted plants growing in the field.
    Weeds cause the serious problem to the farmers. They Many workers have studied the medicinally important
    absorb the nutrients from the field, growing vigorously and plants from various regions of the country. Auti (2011)
    ultimately affect the crop production. But some weeds are studied the medicinal flora of Angiosperms from Jeur (
    used as crude drugs by many people. Folklore medicinal Bayajabai), District Ahmednagar while, extensive survey of
    plants constitute a group of therapeutically important plants folklore values of weeds grown in wastelands of
    which are of great value for domestic use and also for Vedharanyam and Kodiakarai, Nagapattinam district of
    export. Plant based drugs are being increasingly preferred Tamil Nadu was made by Basu and Ramsankar ( 2007).
    in medical science. The use of various parts of plants has Mohaptra and Behera (2011) studied the medicinal plants
    very specific capacity which causes the physiological effect along the water stream of Pradhanpat water fall of Deogarh
    on the body and cure the diseases. India have rich heritage forest range in Deogarh district (Orissa). Behera and Sen
    of folklore medicinal plants. (2007) investigated the traditional use of some plants
    against gynaecological disorders by the tribals of Ramkhol
    Kopargaon is situated at Northern region of village forest of Barapahad hill range in Bargarh District
    Ahmednagar district. It is an irrigated area and rich in (Orissa) while, Rao et al, (2011) have pointed out the
    biodiversity of medicinal and aromatic plants. Survey of indigenous phytotherapy for Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
    medicinally important weeds was carried out from the among tribals of Dhenkanal district. Orissa. Rajaram et al
    Kolpewadi to Wadgaon village which is the boundary of (2014) has studied herbal remedies for common ailments
    Nashik district and is western part of Kopargaon taluka. prevailing in rural areas of Palladam and Perumanallum,
    Near about 15 km area is covered for the study purpose. Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu. Tripathi et al, (2007)
    The vegetation of the study area was rich in the herbaceous studied the medicinal plants of Northern Hill Region of
    flora as it is irrigated throughout the year. Survey of Chhattisgarh and their uses.
    medicinally important plants and its medicinal values was

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     Enumeration of medicinally important weed plants encountered during investigation period:

    Sr. Botanical Names Family Plant Part Used Medicinal Use


    No.
    1 Abutilon indicum Sweet Malvaceae Seeds, leaves Cough, piles, tuberculosis
    2 Achyranthus aspera Linn Amaranthaceae Entire plant Bronchitis, tooth ache, insect bites ,
    dysentery,, hydrophobia
    3 Adhatoda vasica L. Acanthaceae Leaf Bronchitis, diarrhoea, skin disease
    4 Alternanthera triandra Lam Amaranthaceae Stem, leaves Lactagogue, washing the eyes
    5 Aloe barbadensis Mill. Liliaceae Leaves Reduce constipation, skin disease
    6 Amaranthus spinosus Linn Amaranthaceae Leaves, stem Gonorrhoea, monorrhoea, colic and eczama
    7 Amaranthus viridis Linn Amaranthaceae Entire plant, Roots Fever, Intestinal gas, to cure constipation
    8 Argyreia nervosa Boj Convolvulaceae leaves Healig Wounds, boils
    9 Argemone maxicana L Papaveraceae Yellow latex Leprosy, ulcers, jaundice, reduce
    leucorrhoea
    10 Liliaceae Roots Gastric ulcers, indigestion, cooling agent,
    Asparagus racemosus Willd diuretic, cough
    11 Bacopa monnieri Linn Scrophulariaceae Entire plant Leucoderma , diuretic, bronchitis
    12 Barleria cuspidata Leaves
    B.Heyne ex Nees Acanthaceae Antiseptic, tonic, joint pains
    13 Boerhaavia diffusa Linn Nyctginaceae Leaves, stem General health, anaemia, swellings cardiac
    disorders, muscular pains, blood purifier
    14 Crassulaceae Leaves Diarrhoea, dysentery, antiseptic,
    Bryophyllum pinnatum Lam Fever , cancer, headache
    15 Cardiospermum helicacabum Sapindaceae Seeds, leaves, roots Arthritis, fever, neuropathy,
    Linn rheumatism, earache, eyesore
    16 Canna indica L. Cannaceae Leaves Malaria, diarrhoea, fever
    17 Cassia auriculata Linn Caesaplinaceae Bark, leaves, fruits Dysentery, asthma ,skin diseases
    18 Cassia tora Linn Caesaplinaceae Dermatitis, ulcer, cough, fever, intestinal
    Leaves and roots problems, skin diseases
    19 Celosia argentea Linn Amaranthaceae Seeds Diarrhoea
    20 Centella asiatica L Umbelliferae Stem and leaves Nervine tonic, spasmolytic skin disease,
    leprosy, symphilis
    21 Citrus medica L. Rutaceae Fruit,shoots Asthama, headache, stomach-ache
    22 Cleome viscose L Capparidaceae Seeds Body pains
    23 Clitoria terntea L Fabaceae seeds Laxative
    24 Commelina benghalensis L Commelinaceae Entire plant Burns, boils, swellings, leprosy
    25 Croton tiglium L Euphorbiaceae seeds Cold, fever, cough, asthma, constipation,
    dropsy
    26 Commiphora mukul (Hook.Ex Burseraceae Bark, leaves Weight loss, antiseptic
    stocks)
    27 Cullen corylifolia L Fabaceae Seeds Leucoderma, leprosy, psoriasis, skin
    diseases, hair treatment, diuretic, laxative.
    28 Cynadon dactylon L Poaceae Leaves and stem Monorrhoea, Wound
    29 Cyperus rotundus L Cyperaceae Rhizome Cough, Malarial fever, epilepsy, diarrhoea
    30 Datura metel L Solanaceae Leaves Cough, fever, skin diseases
    31 Eclipa alba(l.) Hassak Asteraceae Leaves, stem Ulcer and wounds in animals
    32 Euphorbia hirta Linn Euphorbiaceae Entire plant Piles, gonorrhoea, cough, asthma
    33 Evolvulus alsionides Convolvulaceae Entire plant Nervous tonic
    34 Gymnema sylvestris R.Br. Apocynaceae Leaves Diabetics, weight loss
    35 Jatropha curcas Linn Euphorbiaceae Leaves and seeds Rheumatism, scabies, ulcer, skin diseases
    36 Lantana camera var. aculeata Verbenaceae Stem and leaves Cuts and wounds
    37 Lawsonia inermis L. Lythraceae Leaves Diarrhoea, skin disease
    38 Martynia annua L Martyniaceae Leaves Epilepsy
    39 Mentha spicata L. Lamiaceae Leaves Headache, digestive disorders, fever
    40 Mentha viridis L Lamiaceae Leaves Cooling agent, condiments
    41 Mimosa pudica L. Fabaceae Leaves Antiseptic, diabetes
    42 Nerium oleander L. Apocynaceae Leaves, flowers Treating ulcer, treat ringworm

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    43 Ocimum basilicum L Lamiaceae Leaves , stem, Cooling agents, chronic dysentery,
    seeds diarrhoea, gonorrhoea
    44 Ocimum sanctum Linn Lamiaceae Leaves , stem Catarrh and bronchitis, gastric disorders
    45 Phyllanthus niruri Linn Euphorbiaceae Entire plant Diabetes, urinary infections, jaundice
    46 Plumbago zeylanica L. Plumbaginaceae Root Skin problem, anti-cancer

    47 Portulaca oleracea L Portulacaceae Entire plant Diarrhoea, diabetes, headache, dysentry


    48 Ricinus communis Linn Euphorbiceae Leaves and seeds Laxative, rheumatism, skin diseases, ulcers,
    boils, headache
    49 Sida cordifolia (Burm. F) Borss Malvaceae Entire plant Gonorrhoea, leucorrhoea

    50 Spilanthes acemella L Asteraceae Flower Treating toothache


    51 Tephrosia purpurea Pers Fabaceae Asthma, piles Gonorrhoea, bronchitis,
    Entire plant anaemia,toothache
    52 Tinospora cordiflora Willd.Var. Menispermaceae Leaves, Bark Fever, urinary diseases, diarrhoea,
    javanica (k unth.) Baker in J. dysentery, piles, gonorrhoea
    Linn
    Soc.Bot
    53 Tribulus terrestris L Zygophyllaceae Entire plant Dysuria, stomach ache, Urinary disorders
    54 Tridax procumbens L. Asteraceae Leaves Maleria, diarrhoea boils, wounds, cooling

    55 Triumfetta rhomboidea Jac Tiliaceae Leaves, flowers and Gonorrhoea


    fruits
    56 Vitex negundo Linn Verbenaceae Leaves, Rheumatism
    57 Withania sominifera L. Solanaceae Roots Anti-Cancer, Reduce Cholesterol level,
    stress
    58 Xanthium strumarium L Asteraceae Leaves and fruits Tuberculosis, small pox, laxative
    Table 1

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