Common Name English :Bottle gourdHindi :LaukiManipuri :Khongdrum Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CucurbitaceaeGenus :Lagenaria Species :siceraria (Mol.) Standley.Habit :Robust climberParts Used :Root, Flower and FruitMode of Preparation :Fruit pulp is ground with exoskeleton of Cobra snake and mustard oil for fumigation purpose. Matured fruit is crushed for paste application. Seeds crushed with little water for …
Common Name English :Goat weedHindi :Manipuri :Khongjainapi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Ageratum Species :conyzoides Linn.Habit :Profuse hispid herbParts Used :Stem, Flower & LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed for juice. Leaves used for preparation of local hair lotion (Chenghi). Leafy shoot is crushed for decoction. Flowers crushed in water for extract. Also used …
Common Name English :Banyan treeHindi :BarManipuri :Khongnang bot Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MoraceaeGenus :Ficus Species :benghalensis Linn.Habit :Robust giant treeParts Used :Root, Fruit, Leaf, Bark and LatexMode of Preparation :Dried bark ground into powder. Bark crushed and soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant contains bengalenoside and flavonoid glycosides.Ailment Treated:Young prop root …
Common Name English :Garden balsamHindi :GulmendhiManipuri :Khujang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BalsaminaceaeGenus :Impatiens Species :balsamina Linn.Habit :Tall succulent herbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf roasted into fire for local application. Fresh leaf crushed for juice. Flowers crushed for juice (local application). Planted as pot plant.Mode of use :Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Plant contains …
Common Name English :Prickly chaff flowerHindi :LatjiraManipuri :Khujum-pere Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AmaranthaceaeGenus :Achyranthes Species :aspera Linn.Habit :Perennial profuse herbParts Used :Leaf, Seed and RootMode of Preparation :Leaf crushed with water for extract. Tender shoot cooked with fresh prawn. Leaves crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction and freshIngredients :The roots contain triterpenoid saponins, betaine, …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Kihom maan Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ScrophulariaceaeGenus :Bonnaya Species :brachiata Linn.Habit :Small creeping herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Ailment Treated:Whole plant decoction is used in kidney and urinary complaints due to calculi formation.Source:Wild generally in wet and shady places of valley …
