Common Name English :Hindi :Bhui-chmpaManipuri :Yai thamna manbi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm ( Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Kaempferia Species :galanga Linn.Habit :Rhizomatous spreading herbParts Used :RhizomeMode of Preparation :Rhizome crushed with water for extract. Rhizome boiled for extract.Mode of use :Fresh and DecoctionIngredients :Whole plant contains carotine, viamines C, B1, B12, Ca, Mg, Na, K salts, organic …
Common Name English :Mango-gingerHindi :Am-haldiManipuri :Yai-heinou nambi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Curcuma Species :amada Roxb.Habit :Rhizomatous herbParts Used :RhizomeMode of Preparation :Fresh rhizome is crushed for fresh consumption.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Rhizome contains an essential oils (1,8-eineole, myrcene), Curcumene, Pinene, Camphor, b- and a-Curcumene, etc.Ailment Treated:Fresh rhizome is useful for intestinal worm infection. …
Common Name English :Black zedoaryHindi :Nar kachuraManipuri :Yai-mu Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Curcuma Species :caesia Roxb.Habit :Rhizomatous herbParts Used :RhizomeMode of Preparation :Rhizome crushed and soaked in water for infusion. Rhizome crushed for local application. Rhizome is crushed with water for decoction use.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Rhizome yields an …
Common Name English :TurmericHindi :HaldiManipuri :Yai-ngang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Curcuma Species :longa Linn.Habit :Rhizomatous aromatic herbParts Used :RhizomeMode of Preparation :Rhizome crushed into paste, powder, lotion or oil can be used for many purposes. Dried rhizome is boiled with water for extract. Rhizome paste mixed with leaves of ‘Neem’ was used fo …
Common Name English :East indian arrow-rootHindi :TikhurManipuri :Yai-pal Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Curcuma Species :angustifolia Roxb.Habit :Rhizomatous herbParts Used :Rhizome, FlowerMode of Preparation :Fresh rhizome crushed for consumption. Rhizome crushed with water for decoction/ consumption. Rhizomes and flowers are edible.Mode of use :Fresh, DecoctionIngredients :Rhizome yields starch resembling arrowroot which is easily digestible.Ailment …
Common Name English :Knot weedHindi :Manipuri :Yelang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (dicotyledon)Family :PolygonaceaeGenus :Polygonum Species :barbatum Linn.Habit :Profuse straggling herbParts Used :Seed, Leaf and shootMode of Preparation :Leafy shoot is boiled for extract. Seeds boiled for extract. Fresh shoot crushed for juice. Young buds and leaves, used as vegetables.Mode of use :Decoction & FreshIngredients :Plant …
