Reducing Sugar, Total Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Potential of Nepalese Plants

Table 1

Scientific names, vernacular names, voucher specimen numbers, parts used, and local uses of selected Nepalese plants.

Scientific names	Vernacular names	Voucher specimen numbers	Parts used	Local uses
Achyranthes bidentata Blume	Datiwan	PUCD-2017-14	Stems	Roots juice is used in sore throat and toothache; seeds are useful in piles [14]. Stem is used as a toothbrush and also for the treatment of periodontitis [15].
Arisaema erubescens (Wall.) Schott	Sarpako makai	PUCD-2017-15	Tubers	Tubers are used as antihelmintic [16].
Cascabela thevetia (L.) Lippold	Karbir	PUCD-2017-17	Leaves	Seeds oil is applied externally to treat skin infection [17].
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench	Phaapar	PUCD-2017-24	Grains	Powdered grains are used to treat diarrhoea [18].
Ficus glaberrima Blume	Pakhuri	PUCD-2017-25	Bark	Leaves are used as nutritious fodders for cattle [19].
Lindera neesiana (Wall. ex Nees) Kurz	Siltimur	PUCD-2017-28	Leaves	Leaves and fruits are used in the treatment of fever, stomach disorder, and skin infection [20].
Melastoma malabathricum L.	Angeri	PUCD-2017-29	Bark	Bark paste is used to treat wounds and skin diseases [21].