Mycrotomia benthami Health Dictionary

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C. B. Cl.

Family: Boraginaceae.

Habitat: Garhwal, Tibet.

Folk: Dimok (Tibet), Ratanjot (Garhwal).

Action: Topically antiseptic.

National Formulary of Unani Medicine has equated Onosma echioides Linn. (Boraginaceae) with Ratanjot. Geranium wallichianum D. Don. (Geraniaceae); Clausena pentaphylla DC. (Rutaceae); and Anemone obtusilo- ba D. Don. (Ranunculaceae) are also known as Ratanjot.

Ratanjot should be equated with the root of Alkanna tinctoria (Boraginaceae), known as Dyer's or Spanish Bugloss.
Health Source: Indian Medicinal Plants
Author: Health Dictionary

Arnebia Benthamii

(Wall. ex G. Don) Johnston.

Synonym: Macrotomia benthamii A. DC.

Family: Boraginaceae.

Habitat: The alpine Himalayas from Kashmir to Kumaon, at altitude of 3,000-3,900 m, and in Nepal.

Folk: Kashmiri Gaozabaan, Kashmiri Kahzabaan.

Action: Stimulant, cardiac tonic, expectorant, diuretic (syrup and jam, used in diseases of the mouth and throat, also in the treatment of fevers and debility.) The roots possess antiseptic and antibiotic properties.... arnebia benthamii


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