Common Name English :Hindi :SonarupaManipuri :Hanurei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :RubiaceaeGenus :Mussaenda Species :roxburghii Hook. f.Habit :Bushy evergreen shrubParts Used :Root, LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Leaves crushed with water for juice. Dried root ground for powder.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Ailment Treated:Leaves are used for preparation of hair lotion (chinghi). Juice …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Hao-chak Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Blumeopsis Species :flava Linn.Habit :Tall aromatic herbParts Used :Leaf/ShootMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf crushed with water for extract. Leaf extract occasionally used as painting ink.Mode of use :Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Ailment Treated:Leaf extract is given in bronchial congestion, cold, catarrh, cough and …
Common Name English :Quail grassHindi :Sufaid murgaManipuri :Haolei angouba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AmaranthaceaeGenus :Celosia Species :argentea Linn.Habit :Tall erect undershrubParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leaf crushed for decoction. Whole plant crushed for decoction. Whole plant soaked in water for infusion. Flower crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Plant contains vitamins, …
Common Name English :Broad beanHindi :BaklaManipuri :Hawaimubi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Vicia Species :faba Linn.Habit :Hispid tall herbParts Used :Leaf, Pod and SeedMode of Preparation :Pods are used for preparation of traditional chutney called as “eronba”. Leaves crushed for decoction.`Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Seeds contain high percentage of protein besides carbohydrates, …
Common Name English :Wild figHindi :AnjiriManipuri :Heibamana/Heibam Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MoraceaeGenus :Ficus Species :palmata Forsk.Habit :Hispid treeParts Used :Root, Leaf and FruitMode of Preparation :Young prop root crushed & squeezed for juice; young leaves, shoots are used fresh, in mixed vegetable as salads and boiled delicacy. Ripe fruits are edible. The leaf is …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Heibi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :RubiaceaeGenus :Vangueria Species :spinosa Linn.Habit :Spiny small treeParts Used :Leaf and FruitMode of Preparation :Leaves cooked for consumption. Leaves crushed for paste. Ripe fruit edible; leaf/shoot usd as an ingredient in the preparation of traditional salad (Singju) & also used in traditional shampoo (chenghi).Mode …
