Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Uri hingchabi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Mikania Species :scandens Willd.Habit :Aggressive climberParts Used :Leaf, shootMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf crushed for paste/extract.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant is a rich source of vitamin A and C, also contains vitamin B. It contains terpenoid, taraxasterol, coumarin, b-sitosterol and stigmasterol.Ailment Treated:Fresh […]
Common Name English :Hindi :Nisinda /NirgandiManipuri :Urikshibi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :VerbenaceaeGenus :Vitex Species :negundo Linn.Habit :Small bushy shrubParts Used :Root, Bark and LeafMode of Preparation :Root is simmered with water for decoction. Leaves soaked in water for infusion. Leaves dried for fumigation. Leaf extract is boiled for fomentation. Leaves, bark and roots are
Common Name English :DodderHindi :AkasbelaManipuri :Urisana manbi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CuscutaceaeGenus :Cuscuta Species :reflexa Roxb.Habit :Leafless parasitic climberParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :The whole plant is crushed for decoction. Plant is crushed for extract.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Fresh plant yields scoparone, melanettin, quercetin and hyperoside. Several soluble phenolic compounds are also
Common Name English :Indian spinachHindi :PoiManipuri :Urok sumban Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BasellaceaeGenus :Basella Species :rubra Linn.Habit :Succulent climbing herbParts Used :Root, Leaf, StemMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves cooked. Fresh leaves crushed for leaf juice. Root is crushed for paste application.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :The plant reported containing iodine, fluorine,
Common Name English :Ceylon cinnamonHindi :DalchiniManipuri :Ushingsha Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LauraceaeGenus :Cinnamomum Species :zeylanicum Breyn.Habit :Aromatic treeParts Used :Bark and LeafMode of Preparation :The bark of the tree is thick, smooth and light or dark brownish in colour. The inner bark is obtained from carefully selected shoots. It is then dried. Leaves are
Common Name English :Bull bayHindi :Anda champaManipuri :U-thambal Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MagnoliaceaeGenus :Magnolia Species :grandiflora Linn.Habit :Handsome treeParts Used :Bark, FlowerMode of Preparation :Bark ground for powder. Flowers crushed for decoction.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant contains an essential oil.Ailment Treated:Bark is stimulant, diaphoretic, used in malaria and rheumatism. Flowers are used as insect
