Common Name English :Indian red water lilyHindi :KanvalManipuri :Tharo angangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :NymphaeaceaeGenus :Nymphaea Species :nouchali Burm.f.Habit :Aquatic rooted herbParts Used :Rhizome, Flower and SeedMode of Preparation :Petiole crushed with water for paste. Dried root stock ground into powder.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant contains nymphaeine and nymphalin.Ailment Treated:The rhizome is cooling, sweet, …
Common Name English :European white water-lilyHindi :Manipuri :Tharo angouba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :NymphaeaceaeGenus :Nymphaea Species :alba Linn.Habit :Aquatic rooted herbParts Used :Rhizome, Flower and FruitMode of Preparation :Flower and fruit boiled for extract. Rhizome boiled for extract. Rhizome, flower/ fruit soaked in water for infusion. Petioles and flowers edible as salad.Mode of use …
Common Name English :VervainHindi :Manipuri :Tharoi phijup Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :VerbenaceaeGenus :Verbena Species :officinalis Linn.Habit :Tall undershrubParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf crushed with water for paste/extract.Mode of use :Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Plant contain bitter iridoids, volatile oil, alkaloids, mucilage and tannins. Flowers yield an essential oil and used in …
Common Name English :Jack tree /Jack fruit .Hindi :KathalManipuri :Theibong Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MoraceaeGenus :Artocarpus Species :heterophyllus Lam.Habit :Medium sized evergreen treeParts Used :Root, Stem & Fruit.Mode of Preparation :Root is boiled for extract. Bark peeled off for latex. Ripe fruit pulp for consumption. Seeds are roasted or boiled for consumption. Fruit rachis …
Common Name English :SesameHindi :TilManipuri :Thoiding Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Arisomales Species :indica (Linn.)Â O. kuntzeHabit :Aromatic tall undershrubParts Used :Root, Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Dried seed ground for powder.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Seeds yield a fatty oil called sesame oil. Seeds are rich in thiamine and niacin. Seeds are contain …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Thoiding Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Anisomales Species :indica (Linn.)Â O. kuntzeHabit :Aromatic tall undershrubParts Used :Root, Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Dried seed ground for powder.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Seeds yield a fatty oil called sesame oil. Seeds are rich in thiamine and niacin. Seeds are contain …
