Common Name English :Tamarind treeHindi :ImliManipuri :Mange Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CaesalpiniaceaeGenus :Tamarindus Species :indica Linn.Habit :Handsome evergreen treeParts Used :Fruit, LeafMode of Preparation :Fruits peeled off for pulp and this can be mixed with water, banana and milk or with sugar or salt. Leaves crushed & squeezed for juice/paste. Fruit crushed for decoction. …
Common Name English :Sweet potatoHindi :Shakar kandManipuri :Manggra angangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ConvolvulaceaeGenus :Ipomoea Species :batatas (Linn.) Lam.Habit :Tuberous climbing herbParts Used :Root, Leaf/ShootMode of Preparation :Tender shoots and leaves used as vegetables or as salad. Leaf crushed for decoction.Tuberous roots used as food after boiling, baking and frying.Mode of use :Decoction and …
Common Name English :ThumbeHindi :Chota halkusaManipuri :Mayang lembum Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Leucas Species :aspera SprengHabit :Aromatic undershrubParts Used :Flower & LeafMode of Preparation :Leafy shoot cooked/boiled for extract. Leaves soaked in water for infusion. Fresh plant is crushed for juice. Flowers crushed for juice. Honey is added in the preparation.Mode of use …
Common Name English :Hoary basilHindi :VantulsiManipuri :Mayangton / Mayangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Ocimum Species :canum Sims.Habit :Aromatic bushy undershrubParts Used :Leaf, Seed & Shoot.Mode of Preparation :Fresh leafy shoot crushed for paste. Leafy shoot boiled for extract. Leaves crushed & smashed for juice. This juice is mixed with honey. Young buds are …
Common Name English :Arjuna myrobalanHindi :ArjunaManipuri :Mayokpha Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CombretaceaeGenus :Terminalia Species :arjuna Roxb.Habit :Robust treeParts Used :Bark, Fruit & LeafMode of Preparation :The bark is boiled for extract. Fresh leaves crushed & smashed for juice. Bark is soaked in water for infusion. Regarded as sacred plant.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh & …
Common Name English :Prickly pearHindi :NagphanaManipuri :Meipokpi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CactaceaeGenus :Opuntia Species :dillenii Haw.Habit :Succulent spiny shrubParts Used :Stem, FruitMode of Preparation :Phylloclad crushed with fresh turmeric & warmed for local application. Phylloclade crushed for paste. Fruit baked for consumption. Phylloclade crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Local Application, Docoction, FreshIngredients :Fruit contains …
