Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

The Department of Botany maintains a botanical garden in the college which spread over an area of 5850 sq. feet. The botanical garden of college is housing more than 100 plant species that include a wide variety of plants ranging from Bryophytes to angiosperms. We have also included several medicinal plants species such as Ocimum sanctum, Rauvolfia serpentina (Sarpagandha), Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), Datura sp., Terminalia arjuna, Terminalia bellirica, Bryophyllum pinnatum, Asparagus spp., Aloe vera, Adhatoda vasica etc. The garden also hosts gymnosperms such as Cycas revoluta, Zamia spp., Araucaria spp., Thuja orientalis, Cupressus spp. The leaves and other organic wastes generated in the garden are converted into organic fertilizer using a well developed vermicomposting unit installed in the garden. The vermicomposting generated from this unit is used as plant nutrient in the garden.


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Plants growing in Botanical garden of G.C.W Parade Jammu

S. No

NAME

      USES


Asparagus

Increase urine output,  control joint pain and obesity 


Acorus calamus (Bariyan)

Used for gastrointestinal (GI) problems including ulcers, inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis), intestinal gas (flatulence), upset stomach and loss of appetite (anorexia)


Adhatoda vasica

Treating bronchitis, tuberculosis and other lung disorders


Aloe-vera (Kawaar –Gandal)

Heals burns. Due to its soothing, moisturizing, and cooling properties and often used to treat burns, Improves digestive health. Promotes oral health, Clears acne, Relieves anal fissures.


Ageratum conyzoids

Treat fever, rheumatism, headache, colic, wounds caused by burns, dysoepsia


Agave americana (Century plant)

Having Antiseptic, wound-healing, and anti-inflammatory properties


Azadirachta indica

Treats Acne. Neem has an anti-inflammatory property which helps reduces acne, Nourishes Skin, Treats Fungal Infections, Useful in Detoxification, Increases Immunity, Insect & Mosquito Repellent, Prevents Gastrointestinal Diseases, Treats Wounds.


Araucaria

Used for furniture, domestic purposes


Aegle marmelos (Bael)

Anti-inflammatory in nature, treat  Tuberculosis


Bryophyllum pinnatum

To treat the diabetes, dieresis, dissolving kidney stones, 


Bauhinia variegata

Anti-bacterial, anti-helmintic, anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, immunomodulatory, hepato- protective, anti-oxidant, trypsin inhibitor and anti-carcinogenic activity


Bougainvillea spectabilis

Having Potential use as anti-fertility


Codiaeum variegatum (Croton)

Fruits are used to treat dysmenorrhoea, the seeds as purgative, the bark to treat dyspepsia and the roots to treat dysentery. The bark is also used to treat chronic enlargement of the liver and remittent fever


Cheilocostus speciosus

Rhizome has been used to treat fever, rash, asthma, bronchitis, and intestinal worms


Chrysanthemum  L.

Used for treat the chest pain (angina), high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, fever cold headache, dizziness, and swelling


Caryota urens (Fish tail palm)

Seminal weakness and urinary disorders, flower is used for gastric ulcers ,migraine


Cycas revoluta

For making boxes bottle stands  


Coleus Sp.

Used to treat allergies, dry eye, skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, obesity, painful menstrual periods, irritable bowel syndrome


Cupressus torulosa

Provides Durable wood used for general construction


Dypsis lutescens (Areca palm)

Used as Air purifier


Delphinium

Treat intestinal worms, fluid retention, poor appetite, and trouble sleeping


Dieffenbachia 

Used against snakebites, and to treat rheumatism and gout externally. It is also used to treat tumor and warts


Duranta erecta 

Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and insecticide properties


Datura innoxia

Used to treatment insanity, fever, diarrhea, scabies, piles, ulcers, cold, asthma, cardiac disorders etc.


Euphorbia tirucalli (Pencil cactus)

To cure Rheumatism, warts, cough, asthma, ear-ache, tooth-ache and neuralgia


Euphorbia milii

Antifungal and antinociceptive property 


Euphorbia tirucalli (Pencil cactus)

Used for rheumatism, cough, asthma, ear-ache, tooth-ache


Euphorbia royleana

Treatment of many aliments including paralysis, ear-pain and loose motion


Euphorbia pulcherrima

Treat fever, stimulate breast milk production


Hibiscus rosa- sinensis

Used to care Hair as a preparation. It is also used to shine shoes in certain parts of india. It can also be used as a pH indicator.


Malvavisus penduliflorus

The fruit can be used to make jelly or syrup. Both the fruit and flowers are used to make herbal teas.


Mimosa pudica

Used to treat for hemorrhoids and urinary infections


Magnolia qrandiflora

It is used in the treatment of malaria and rheumatism


Monstrea deliciasa

Its fruit is full of vitamin C and B, calcium phosphorous, 


Mirabilis jalapa

Diuretic, purgative,


Murraya koenigii

Treating piles, inflammation, itching, fresh cuts, dysentery, bruises, and edema


Nerium

Treating ulcers, haemorrhoids, leprosy, herpes 


Nyctanthes arbor-trists (Parijat)

Anti-helminthes and anti-pyretic besides it is used as a laxative, in rheumatism, skin ailments and as a sedative


Ocimum basilicum  (Nayazposh)

To cure Headaches, coughs, diarrhea, constipation, warts, worms, and kidney malfunctions


Opuntia

Treating diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and hangovers


Ocimum sanctum

Anti-aging, treats kidney stones, relive headaches


Pongamia pinnata

Millettia pinnata

Treatment for tumors, piles, skin diseases, ulcers


Pinenta dioica (All spice)

Treatment of high blood pressure, obesity and digestion problem


Psidium guajava

Anti-inflammation, to cure diabetes, hypertension, wounds, pain relief, fever, diarrhea, rheumatism, lung diseases, and ulcers.


Phyllantus emblica (Amla)

Used to treat diarrhea, jaundice, and inflammation.


Pterospermum acerifolium

Treat headache, ulcers, cough, cold etc


Putranjiva roxburgii

Treatment of eye disorders, burning sensation, elephantiasis, difficulty in micturition, azoospermia and habitual abortions


Plumbago zeylanica

Stubborn chronic rheumatoid arthritis, skin diseases and tumors growths


Plectranthus ambonicus  (Ajwain)

To cure Digestive, genito-urinary and respiratory disorders, skin infections and pain, epilepsy


Phoenix dactylifera

Used for detersive troubles, treatment for sore throat, colds, bronchial asthma


Polyalthia longifolia (Ashoka tree)

Used for treatment of fever, skin diseases, diabetes, hypertension


Phoenix dactylifera

Used as Detersive and astringent in intestinal troubles, treatment for sore throat, colds, bronchial asthma, to relieve fever, cystisis


Punica granatum

To treat sore throats, coughs, urinary infections, digestive disorders, skin disorders, arthritis, and to expel tapeworms


Quisqualis indica

Combretum indicum(Rangoon Creeper)

Used as expulsion of intestinal worms with anticancer health benefits


Ricinus communis

Used to treat the Abdominal disorders, arthritis, backache, muscle aches, bilharziasis, chronic backache and sciatica, chronic headache, constipation, expulsion of placenta, gallbladder pain, period pain, menstrual cramps, rheumatism, sleeplessness, and insomnia


Rosa indica

Treatment of diarrhea, asthma, leukoderma and inflammation of mouth. oil is used for cosmetic industries


Rauvolfia serpentia

Reserpine (drug) is used to treat high blood pressure.


Salvia splendens (Sage)

Used for control of diabetes mellitus


Syzgium cumini (Dhallan)

To treat sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, thirst, biliousness, dysentery and ulcers. It is also a good blood purifier


Solanum nigrum (Makoi)

To cure Ulcers and other skin diseases. The fruits are used as a tonic, laxative, appetite stimulant, and for treating asthma


Sensevieria trifasicata (Mother-in-law’s tongue)

Treat ringworm and fungal diseases


Tinospora cordifolia

To cure Diabetes, high cholesterol, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), upset stomach, gout, lymphoma


Tabernaemontana

Anti-epileptic, anti-oxidant 


Tradescantia Pallida (Purple heart)

Anti-inflammatory, anti-toxic supplement and also used to improve blood circulation


Thevetia peruviana

To cure the intermittent fevers


Thuja

Its oil is used to treat the respiratory bronchitis


Thunbergia erecta

Traditional medicine for treatment of insomnia, depression and anxiety management.


Terminalia chebula (Harad)

Used as Mouth wash, lotion for sore eyes


Terminalia arjuna

To cure Angina pain, hypertension, congestive heart failure


Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

To treat Asthma, diabetes, hypertension, stress, arthritic diseases, and cancer.


Yucca aloifolia

To treat Osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, inflammation of the intestine (colitis), high cholesterol, stomach disorders, diabetes, poor circulation, and liver and gallbladder disorders


Ziziphus mauritiana (Baer)

To control Diabetes, high levels of cholesterol or other fats (lipids) in the blood (hyperlipidemia), insomnia


Zephyranthes rosea

Widely cultivated as ornamental plants


Trees in Campus

1.

Ficus religiosa

Skin  and eye diseases, Diabetes,diarrhoea

2

Ficus bengalensis

Astringent to  bowels, treatment of ulcers, vomiting fever, inflammations, leprosy

3.

Magnifera indica

Fruit for eating, antiseptic, anaemia , vermifuge tonic, used for toothache, haemorrhage,piles, asthma and  bronchitis