Common Name English :Goa beanHindi :Manipuri :Tengnoumanbi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Psophocarpus Species :tetragonolobus DC.Habit :Climbing herbParts Used :Leaf, Pod and Seed.Mode of Preparation :Dried seeds ground for powder. Young tender pods are succulent and eaten raw or cooked.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Tender pods contain calcium, iron, thiamine and ascorbic acid. Pods are […]
Common Name English :Red silk cotton treeHindi :SemulManipuri :Tera Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BombacaceaeGenus :Bombax Species :ceiba Linn.Habit :Robust treeParts Used :Root, Bark, Flower, FruitMode of Preparation :Bark crushed for extraction for decoction. Flower and young fruit crushed for paste. Root dried & ground to powder and mixed with milk. Bark soaked in water
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Terapaibi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Gynura Species :cusimbua (D. Don) Moore.Habit :Succulant tall herbParts Used :Stem and LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leafy shoot is cooked/boiled for soup. Fresh shoot and leaf crushed for extract.Mode of use :Decoction and Local ApplicationIngredients :Ailment Treated:Leafy shoot boiled in water is taken
Common Name English :Mexican treeHindi :KhatuaManipuri :Tersing nambi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ChenopodiaceaeGenus :Chenopodium Species :ambrosioides Linn.Habit :Foetid undershrubParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :The plant contains a volatile oil and triterpenoid saponins. Ascaridol is a powerful worm expellent. Triterpene glucosides – chenopodosides A
Common Name English :CucumberHindi :KhiraManipuri :Thabi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CucurbitaceaeGenus :Cucumis Species :sativus Linn.Habit :Annual creeper/climberParts Used :Seed, FruitMode of Preparation :Fruit crushed with water for juice. Fruit boiled with water for extract. Fruit crushed for paste preparation. Fruits are used in salads.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Seed kernel is
Common Name English :Sacred lotusHindi :KamalManipuri :Thambal Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :NymphaeaceaeGenus :Nelumbo Species :nucifera GaertnHabit :Aquatic rooted herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Flowers crushed with water for decoction. Leaves and seeds boiled for extract. The rhizome known as thambou is usually taken in raw and salad preparation. Young leaves, fruits and modified
