Common Name English :Indian trumpet treeHindi :ArluManipuri :Shamba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BignoniaceaeGenus :Oroxylum Species :indicum (Linn.) BenthHabit :Small treeParts Used :Root, Fruit, Leaf and BarkMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed with water for decoction. Young shoot and unripe fruit eaten as a vegetable. Fruits boiled for extract.Mode of use :Decoction & FreshIngredients :The stem …
Common Name English :Velvet beanHindi :Kouch/KounchManipuri :Shamu hawai Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Mucuna Species :pruriens. DC.Habit :Hispid climbing herbParts Used :Root, Seed , LeafMode of Preparation :Seeds crushed and mixed with honey for consumption. Seeds crushed for powder. Seeds crushed for decoction. Roots crushed for powder.Mode of use :Decoction, Local ApplicationIngredients :D-Galactose, D-Manose, …
Common Name English :Night jasmineHindi :HarsingharManipuri :Singga rei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :OleaceaeGenus :Nyctanthes Species :arbor-tristis LinnHabit :Small bushy treeParts Used :Bark, Seed and LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed for juice. Fresh leaves boiled for extract. Bark boiled for extract. Seeds crushed into powder. Planted as decorative/avenue plant.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and …
Common Name English :Decan hempHindi :AmbariManipuri :Sougri Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MalvaceaeGenus :Hibiscus Species :cannabinus Linn.Habit :Tall erect herbParts Used :Leaf, Stem and SeedMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoctionMode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Plant yield a fatty oil for manufacturing of soap, linoleum, paints and varnishes.Ailment Treated:Leaves are used as pot herb. …
Common Name English :Chinese rose/Changeable roseHindi :Manipuri :Sthal kamal/ Leiol lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MalvaceaeGenus :Hibiscus Species :mutabilis Linn.Habit :Hispid shrubParts Used :Leaf and FlowerMode of Preparation :Laeves crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Flower contains anthocyanosides. Barks yield a strong fibre.Ailment Treated:Leaves and flowers possess antibacterial, demulcent …
Common Name English :Red cedarHindi :ToonManipuri :Tai-ren Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MeliaceaeGenus :Cedrela Species :toona Roxb.Habit :Very handsome treeParts Used :Bark, Wood and LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves boiled for extract use. Bark and wood boiled for extract. Wood is extensively used for making furnitures which is regarded as Class II timber. Leaf is …
