Medicinal Plant

Chaokhong angouba

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Oriental pepperHindi :Manipuri :Chaokhong angouba Scientific Name Group :AngiospermFamily :PolygonaceaeGenus :Polygonum Species :orientale  Linn.Habit :HerbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leafy plant part crushed for decoction.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Plants contain orientoside and b-sitosterol.Ailment Treated:Plant decoction is taken for better urination.Source:Extensively grown in wild habitat more prominently along the road sides and grazing …

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Chaokhong macha

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Chaokhong macha Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PolygonaceaeGenus :Polygonum Species :minus  Huds.Habit :Small erect herbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leaf crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Presence of kesom oil (aldehyde content oil) are reported.Ailment Treated:Plant soup after boiling in water is taken for better urination. Decoction of leaf …

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Charang

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :HydrillaHindi :JhangiManipuri :Charang Scientific Name Group :AngiospermFamily :HydrophyllaceaeGenus :Hydrolea Species :verticillata  (Linn.f.) RoyleHabit :HerbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for paste. Leaves are used in aquaria; good oxygenator, also eaten by fish.Mode of use :Fresh and Local applicationIngredients :Ailment Treated:Leaf paste is applied to bruises and minor injuries. Leaves are antiseptic, …

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Charoi utong

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :BharangiManipuri :Charoi utong Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :VerbenaceaeGenus :Clerodendrum Species :siphonanthes  R. Br.Habit :Tall undershrub.Parts Used :Bark, Wood, Leaf.Mode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for paste and the paste is mixed with little honey for consumption. Stem dried partially & burnt for smoke. Stem bark dried & ground to powder and …

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Charot

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Citronella grassHindi :GanjniManipuri :Charot Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :PoaceaeGenus :Cymbopogon Species :nardus (Linn.)  RendleHabit :Garmineccous tall herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Leaves soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Decoction and InfusionIngredients :Whole plant contains geraniol and citronellal.Ailment Treated:The decoction of the leaves with other plants …

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Cheitek lei

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Cheitek lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Euphorbia Species :oncoclada  Linn.Habit :Succulant profuse shrubParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Plant crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Ailment Treated:Plant latex is usd in skin diseases. Plant paste along with little common salt is applied on injuries for early suppuration …

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