Table 14

Table - 14 : Medicinal weeds in rice fields, Chattisgarh, India.
Weed species Local Name Medicinal uses
Cyperus scariousus Motha For fever
Fimbristylis sp Chuhaka For stomach disorders
Kyllingia monocephala Bandarphool Anti-venom
Abutilon indicum Raksi Leaves used for bleeding piles Seeds used for treating cough
Phyllanthus niruri Bhuinawla For jaundice
Eclipta alba Bhengra For respiratory problems
Euphorbia hirta Duddhi For respiratory problems
Cynodon dactylon Doobi For hysteria, epilepsy and insanity
Echinocloa colonum Sawan For stomach disorders
Oxalis corniculata Khattibuti For skin eruptions