Common Name English :Small desmodiumHindi :Manipuri :Nunggai yensil Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PapilionaceaeGenus :Desmodium Species :microphyllum (Thunb.) DC.Habit :Minute spreading herbParts Used :Leaf, shootMode of Preparation :Leafy portion of the plant is crushed & squeezed for juice. Leafy shoot is crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Ailment Treated:Plant extract is taken against cough. …
Common Name English :Indian pinkHindi :KamalataManipuri :Nunggarei angangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ConvolvulaceaeGenus :Ipomoea Species :quamoclit Linn.Habit :Gregarious delicate herbParts Used :Root & LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves boiled with water for local application. Leaves simmered with water for decoction use. Leafy shoots crushed for paste. Roots dried & powdered for external use. Planted …
Common Name English :SoyabeanHindi :BhatwarManipuri :Nunghawai Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Glycine Species :max Merrill.Habit :Profuse undershrubParts Used :Bark, FruitMode of Preparation :Fermentation of seed is done in traditional way. Beans for consumption. Bark is crushed for decoction use. Seeds used as vegetables & very popular after fermentation (‘Hawai-jar’).Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Rich in …
Common Name English :Garden mintHindi :PudinaManipuri :Nungsihidak Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Mentha Species :spicata Linn.Habit :Profuse aromatic herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leafy shoots are normally crushed for juice. Juice is mixed with common salt or honey. Leaf powder is used for many purposes. Fresh leaf is used for fresh juice. …
Common Name English :Chinese moon creeperHindi :GandhaliManipuri :Oi-nam Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :RubiaceaeGenus :Paederia Species :foetida Linn.Habit :Climbing herbParts Used :Leaf, Fruit, Root and BarkMode of Preparation :Leafy shoot crushed with water for decoction. Root is crushed for juice. Leaves roasted for local application.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :The leaves contain …
Common Name English :Pill bearing spurgeHindi :DudhiManipuri :Pakhangba leiton Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Euphorbia Species :hirta Linn.Habit :Trailing delicate herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed with water for juice/extract. Leaves boiled for soup. Shoot edible as salad.Mode of use :Fresh and DecoctionIngredients :Pill-bearing spunge contains flavonoids, terpinoids, alkanes, phenolic acid and …
