Common Name
English :
Hindi :
Manipuri :Wangdeng khoibi macha
Scientific Name
Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)
Family :Commelinaceae
Genus :Cyanotis
Species :cristata D. Don.
Habit :Small delicate herb
Parts Used :Leaf
Mode of Preparation :Leaf crushed with water for paste.
Mode of use :Fresh and local application
Ingredients :Plant contains about 8% albuminoides.
Ailment Treated:Leaf extract is used in cough and applied on boils and burns for quick cooling and also used in the treatment of diabetes .
Source:Wild in moist and swampy areas.