Common Name English :Wood sorrelHindi :AmrulsakManipuri :Lam-yensil Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :OxalidaceaeGenus :Oxalis Species :corniculata Linn.Habit :Profused straggliing herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Whole plant used for preparation of traditional hair lotion (Chenghi). Whole plant crushed for decoction. Leafy part crushed for juice. Leaves crushed & soaked in water for infusion.Whole plant occasionally …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Langban koukha Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :RubiaceaeGenus :Hedyotis Species :auricularia Linn.Habit :Small herbParts Used :Stem, LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed & squeezed for juice. Leafy shoot is crushed for decoction. Leaves crushed for paste. Leaves roasted for local application. Shoot is cooked-eaten & occasionally used in the preparation of …
Common Name English :Hemp argimonyHindi :Manipuri :Langthrei manbi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Eupatorium Species :cannabinum Linn.Habit :Bushy undershrubParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leafy shoot crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Fresh and Local applicationIngredients :Plant contains a volatile oil, flavonoids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Eupatoriopicrin reported having anticancer properties.Ailment Treated:Fresh leafy shoot decoction paste …
Common Name English :Cotton plantHindi :KapasManipuri :Lashing pambi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MalvaceaeGenus :Gossypium Species :arboreum Linn.Habit :Profused shrubParts Used :Root, Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Seeds soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Found “Gossypol”Ailment Treated:Tender leaf decoction is applied as ear-drop against ear-ache. Seeds are …
Common Name English :GroundnutHindi :Mung-phaliManipuri :Leibak hawai Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Arachis Species :hypogaea Linn.Habit :HerbParts Used :SeedMode of Preparation :Seeds can be crushed after dry fry for powder consumption. Seeds can be crushed for decoction. Seeds can be eaten raw or crushed & squeezed for oil.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Kernels – …
Common Name English :Common purslaneHindi :khursaManipuri :Leibak kundo Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PortulacaceaeGenus :Portulaca Species :oleracea Linn.Habit :Succulent spreading herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed with water for juice. Leaves are eaten as salad or chewed as a digestive.Mode of use :Fresh and Local applicationIngredients :Whole plant contains carotine, viamines C, …
