Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)

Ningthou khong-lee

Common Name English :Gulancha tinosporaHindi :GulanchaManipuri :Ningthou khong-lee Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MenispermaceaeGenus :Tinospora Species :cordifolia  Willd.Habit :Large robust climberParts Used :Stem & LeafMode of Preparation :Leaf is crushed for paste. Leaf is roasted for local application. Leaf is boiled with water for extract. Leaf is crushed with honey for fresh consumption.Mode of use …

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Nobab

Common Name English :Grape fruitHindi :ChakotraManipuri :Nobab Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :RutaceaeGenus :Citrus Species :maxima  (Burm.) Merr.Habit :Evergreen treeParts Used :Fruit and LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves and flowers boiled with water for extract. Fruit juice is obtained by crushing the fruit. Peel is dried for decoction. Seeds are crushed for local application. Fruits are …

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Nongban-lei

Common Name English :Lantana weedHindi :Desi lantanaManipuri :Nongban-lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :VerbenaceaeGenus :Lantana Species :camara  Linn.Habit :Sraggling hispid shrubParts Used :Root, Leaf and FruitMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf crushed with water for juice. Roots crushed for decoction. Dried leaves ground for powder. Leaves soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and …

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Nongban-lei

Common Name English :Golden dew dropHindi :Manipuri :Nongban-lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :VerbenaceaeGenus :Duranta Species :repens  Linn.Habit :Foetid bushy shrubParts Used :FruitMode of Preparation :Fresh fruits crushed with water for juice.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Seeds yeild a fatty oil. A new oxo-steroid – lancamarone, a new triterpene, lantanolic acid and lantic acid have been …

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Nongkhrang

Common Name English :Lemon scented eucalyptusHindi :Manipuri :Nongkhrang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Phyllanthus Species :simplex  Retz.Habit :Under shrub.Parts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leafy plant part is boiled for extract.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Leaf yields an essential oil, a source of Citronellal. Oil from leaf is antimicrobial.Ailment Treated:Plant extract is taken in urinary disorder. …

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Nongleisang

Common Name English :Hindi :DandalManipuri :Nongleisang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FlacourtiaceaeGenus :Xylosma Species :longifolium  Clos.Habit :Spiny small treeParts Used :Bark and LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves wrapped in cloth are warmed on steam. Fresh leaves crushed for extract. Leafy shoot boiled for hair lotion preparation. Fresh leaves boiled for steaming. Leaf used as an …

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