Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Thoiding Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Anisomales Species :indica (Linn.) O. kuntzeHabit :Aromatic tall undershrubParts Used :Root, Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Dried seed ground for powder.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Seeds yield a fatty oil called sesame oil. Seeds are rich in thiamine and niacin. Seeds are contain […]
Common Name English :SesameHindi :Alsi /TilManipuri :Thoiding amuba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PedaliaceaeGenus :Sesamum Species :indicum Linn.Habit :Tall slender undershrubParts Used :Flower, Seed, oil & LeafMode of Preparation :Dried seeds crushed with water for paste preparation. Seeds are used for ritual purpose. Seed oil is a very good for hairs.Mode of use :Fresh &
Common Name English :LinseedHindi :TisiManipuri :Thoiding angouba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LinaceaeGenus :LinumSpecies :usitatissimum Linn.Habit :Aromatic herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Whole plant is crushed/smashed and oil can be extracted from the seeds.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Seed contains protein, fatty oil, carbohydrate, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin E.Ailment Treated:Seeds are
Common Name English :Dhub grassHindi :Dub/ DurbaManipuri :Tingthou napi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :PoaceaeGenus :Cynodon Species :dactylon (Linn.) Pers.Habit :Spreading profuse grassParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leafy plant shoot crushed for paste. Leafy shoot crushed and smashed for juice. This juice is mixed with honey for fresh consumption. Roots boiled for extract. Used
Common Name English :Fever nutHindi :KuberakshiManipuri :Tinshibi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CaesalpiniaceaeGenus :Caesalpinia Species :bonducella (Linn.) FlemHabit :Straggling spiny shrubParts Used :Seed, Bark and LeafMode of Preparation :Seed crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Kernals contain a, b, g and s-caesalpins, caesalpin F and a homoisoflavone and bonducellin.Ailment Treated:The paste obtained after
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Toningkhok Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :SaururaceaeGenus :Houttuynia Species :cordata Thunb.Habit :Profusely spreading aromatic herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves and roots boiled for extract. Fresh leaves and roots used as spices. Fresh leaves crushed & squeezed for juice.The whole plant is used in garnishing the traditional chutney
