Common Name English :Siris treeHindi :Kala sirisManipuri :Uil Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MimosaceaeGenus :Albizia Species :odoratissima Benth.Habit :Bulk-canopy treeParts Used :Bark, LeafMode of Preparation :Leaf boiled for extract. Leaves crushed with water for extract. Dried bark ground for powder.Mode of use :Decoction & FreshIngredients :The bark yields tanin. Seeds yield crude protein, calcium, phosphorous, […]
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :U-khajing Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :UlmaceaeGenus :Oreocnide Species :integrifolia Meq.Habit :Large shrub/small treeParts Used :Root, LeafMode of Preparation :Leaf cooked for consumption. Leaves crushed for decoction. Tender leaf eaten with chutney.Mode of use :Fresh and DecoctionIngredients :Ailment Treated:Leaf is cooked-eaten for normal blood circulation. Root smashed with ginger are
Common Name English :CassavaHindi :SakarkandaManipuri :U-mangra Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Manihot Species :esculenta CrantzHabit :Bushy herbParts Used :Root / tuber & LeafMode of Preparation :Tuber is dried and powdered for flour. Leaves simmered in water for decoction. Raw tuber for fresh consumption. Leaves used in mixed saladMode of use :Decoction & FreshIngredients :Tuber
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :U-morok Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :SolanaceaeGenus :Capsicum Species :annum var. fasiculatum Baily.Habit :Undershrub/ShrubParts Used :Mode of Preparation :Fresh fruit crushed with water for extract. Raw green fresh fruits are used as spice in the preparation of chutney and salad.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :The fruits yield an oleoresin containing the
Common Name English :Annatto treeHindi :LotkanManipuri :Ureirom Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BixaceaeGenus :Bixa Species :orellana Linn.Habit :Small profuse treeParts Used :Root, Bark, Leaf & SeedMode of Preparation :Leaves used in fresh. The seed produce a dye for colouing clothes. Root crushed for pasteMode of use :Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :It contains Bixin.Ailment Treated:The roots,
Common Name English :Kamala treeHindi :KamalaManipuri :Ureirom laba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Mallotus Species :philippensis Muell.-Arg.Habit :Small treeParts Used :FruitMode of Preparation :Fruits dried & ground to powder for local application.Mode of use :Local ApplicationIngredients :Seeds yield a fatty oil which forms a good substitute for Tung oil. Bark contains tannins. Glandular hairs
