Anacardiaceae

Aman

Common Name English :Hindi :JhinganManipuri :Aman Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AnacardiaceaeGenus :Lannea Species :coromandelica (Hour.)  Merr.Habit :Medium size treeParts Used :Bark, Fruit and LeafMode of Preparation :Leaf crushed for decoction. Fruit crushed with water for juice.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Hydrolysis, l-arabinose, d-galactose and a complex monobasic acid, the bar contain C – […]

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Heimang

Common Name English :Wild varnish treeHindi :Kakra-singiManipuri :Heimang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AnacardiaceaeGenus :Rhus Species :semialata  Murr.Habit :Small deciduous treeParts Used :Fruit, Leaf and BarkMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Dried fruits ground into powder. Fruit soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Leaf galls contain tanin (50-80%). It contains

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Heining

Common Name English :Wild mangoHindi :AmaraManipuri :Heining Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AnacardiaceaeGenus :Spondias Species :pinnata  (Linn.f.) KurzHabit :Handsome deciduous treeParts Used :Bark,Root, Fruit & LeafMode of Preparation :Bark boiled for decoction. Leaf is roasted into fire for local application. Fruit is edible both ripe & unripe. Bark crushed with water for juice. Pickles highly

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Heinou

Common Name English :MangoHindi :Am /AamManipuri :Heinou Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AnacardiaceaeGenus :Mangifera Species :indica  Linn.Habit :Large evergreen treeParts Used :Bark, Fruit and LeafMode of Preparation :Unripe fruit pulp is crushed for paste. Ripe fruit pulp is mixed with sugar for consumption. Bark is soaked in cold water for infusion. Dried leaves burned for

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