Common Name English :AmaranthHindi :Manipuri :Chengkruk Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AmaranthaceaeGenus :Amaranthus Species :viridis Linn.Habit :Delicate herbParts Used :Leaf/ShootMode of Preparation :The young shoot and tender leaves are used as vegetables.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Alcoholic extract which exhibited larvicidal activity.Ailment Treated:Leaves are emollient, liver tonic and are eaten as vegetables to improve health. The …
Common Name English :Red amarnathHindi :Lal sag/ Lali sagManipuri :Chengkruk angangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AmaranthaceaeGenus :Amaranthus Species :gangeticus Linn.Habit :Tall delicate herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Whole plant is used for paste preparation to be applied over inflammed skin. Root is crushed with water for decoction. Leaf/shoot cooked eaten as vegetables.Mode of …
Common Name English :Prickly amaranthHindi :KateliManipuri :Chengkruk tingkhang panbi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AmaranthaceaeGenus :Amaranthus Species :spinosus Linn.Habit :Spiny herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leafy shoot crushed with lime for paste. Leaves crushed for paste and extract. Leaves crushed & soaked in water for infusion. Leaves boiled for extract or cooked with common …
