Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Lin- marei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :RubiaceaeGenus :Oldenlandia Species :diffusa (Willd.) Roxb.Habit :Slender profuse herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Whole plant crushed for decoction. Fresh leafy shoot crushed for extract.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Plant contains 2-Methyl – 3 – hydroxyanthraquinone, 2 -metyl – 3 -methoxyanthraquinone and …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Lomba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Elsholtzia Species :blanda Benth.Habit :Aromatic undershrubParts Used :Flower, LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves boiled with water for extract. Fresh leafy young shoots crushed for local application. Inflorescence used to garnish traditional chutney.Mode of use :Decoction and Local ApplicationIngredients :The whole plant contains essential …
Common Name English :CloveHindi :LaungManipuri :Long pan Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MyrtaceaeGenus :Eugenia Species :caryophyllata Hook.Habit :Small treeParts Used :Stem, FlowerMode of Preparation :Dried un-open floral buds are known as clove. Clove is used as a spice. Dried floral bud powder along with little sugar candy for paste.Mode of use :Local Application and freshIngredients …
Common Name English :Thru-leafed capperHindi :BarnaManipuri :Loyum – lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CapparidaceaeGenus :Crataeva Species :religiosa Forster.Habit :A moderate-sized deciduous treeParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leaf crushed for decoction.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Triterpenoids lupeol and varunol have been isolated from from root and stem bark. The water extract also contains tertiary and quarternery …
Common Name English :Clustered hiptageHindi :MadhavilataManipuri :Madhabi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MalphiaghiaceaeGenus :Hiptage Species :benghalensis Kurz.Habit :Shrub/small treeParts Used :Bark, Flower, LeafMode of Preparation :Leaf crushed with water for juice/extract.Mode of use :Local Application, FreshIngredients :Bark contains a crystalline glucoside, hiptagin. The bark also contains tannin (8.5%) and mongiferin.Ailment Treated:The bark, leaves and flowers …
Common Name English :Japanese honey suckleHindi :Manipuri :Madhumati Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CaprifoliaceaeGenus :Lonicera Species :macrantha (D. Don) SprengHabit :Glabrous woody twinerParts Used :Flower and LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for juice. Leafy twig simmered for decoction. Dried flowers soaked into water for infusion. Decorative plant. Flower is used in religious ceremonies.Mode of use …
