Common Name English :Tea plantHindi :ChaiManipuri :Cha Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :TheaceaeGenus :Camellia Species :sinensis (Linn.) O. Kuntze.Habit :Profused shrubParts Used :Leaf/shootMode of Preparation :Tender leaf boiled with water in water for extract. Leafy shoot crushed and soaked for infusion. Prepared tea.Mode of use :Decoction, Infusion and FreshIngredients :Plant contains carotene, riboflavin; nicotinic acid, …
Common Name English :SandalwoodHindi :Safed chandanManipuri :Cha chandan Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :SantalaceaeGenus :Santalum Species :album Linn.Habit :Glabrous robust treeParts Used :Bark/ WoodMode of Preparation :Wood cut, powdered & mixed with water for paste. Wood crushed & squeezed for extract/ oil.Mode of use :Fresh, Local ApplicationIngredients :Heart wood yields essential oil which contains a-, …
Common Name English :Indian laburnumHindi :AmaltasManipuri :Chahui Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CaesalpiniaceaeGenus :Cassia Species :fistula Linn.Habit :Robust treeParts Used :Leaf, Bark, Fruit and RootMode of Preparation :Bark is crushed with water for extract. Bark is crushed for decoction. Leaf is crushed with water for juice.Mode of use :Decoction and Local ApplicationIngredients :Seeds contain sugars …
Common Name English :Hindi :Hazar maniManipuri :Chakpa heikru Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Phyllanthus Species :urinaria Linn.Habit :Delicate spreading herbParts Used :Leaf, ShootMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Leaves crushed and squeezed for juice. Juice mixed with coconut milk.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :The whole plant contains bitter substances and alkaloids.Ailment Treated:Leaf decoction …
Common Name English :Rice beanHindi :SutriManipuri :Chakwai Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LeguminosaeGenus :Vigna Species :umbellata. (Thunb.) Ohwi & OhashiHabit :HerbParts Used :SeedMode of Preparation :Seeds crushed for decoction or steamed for consumption. Seeds soaked for raw consumption or germination.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :The nutritive food value of the crop likes protien (22%), fat …
Common Name English :LemonHindi :NimbuManipuri :Champra Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :RutaceaeGenus :Citrus Species :limon Linn.Habit :Small treeParts Used :Fruit, LeavesMode of Preparation :Fruit pulp crushed and squeezed for juice. Fruit cut and boiled with rice water as hair lotion. Fruits and leaves used in the preparation of traditional hair shampoo.Mode of use :Fresh and …
