Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)

Thoiding amuba

Common Name English :SesameHindi :Alsi /TilManipuri :Thoiding amuba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PedaliaceaeGenus :Sesamum Species :indicum  Linn.Habit :Tall slender undershrubParts Used :Flower, Seed, oil & LeafMode of Preparation :Dried seeds crushed with water for paste preparation. Seeds are used for ritual purpose. Seed oil is a very good for hairs.Mode of use :Fresh & …

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Thoiding angouba

Common Name English :LinseedHindi :TisiManipuri :Thoiding angouba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LinaceaeGenus :LinumSpecies :usitatissimum Linn.Habit :Aromatic herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Whole plant is crushed/smashed and oil can be extracted from the seeds.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Seed contains protein, fatty oil, carbohydrate, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin E.Ailment Treated:Seeds are …

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Tinshibi

Common Name English :Fever nutHindi :KuberakshiManipuri :Tinshibi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CaesalpiniaceaeGenus :Caesalpinia Species :bonducella  (Linn.) FlemHabit :Straggling spiny shrubParts Used :Seed, Bark and LeafMode of Preparation :Seed crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Kernals contain a, b, g and s-caesalpins, caesalpin F and a homoisoflavone and bonducellin.Ailment Treated:The paste obtained after …

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Toningkhok

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Toningkhok Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :SaururaceaeGenus :Houttuynia Species :cordata  Thunb.Habit :Profusely spreading aromatic herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves and roots boiled for extract. Fresh leaves and roots used as spices. Fresh leaves crushed & squeezed for juice.The whole plant is used in garnishing the traditional chutney …

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Torbot

Common Name English :Ash gourdHindi :PethaManipuri :Torbot Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CucurbitaceaeGenus :Benincasa Species :hispida  (Thunb.) Cogn.Habit :Robust climberParts Used :Seed and FruitMode of Preparation :Fruit is boiled for extract. Fruit is boiled for consumption. Fresh fruit pulp crushed for consumption & paste. Seeds roasted and crushed for consumption. Fruit is boiled for consumption. …

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Torongkhongchak

Common Name English :Golden dockHindi :Jangli palakManipuri :Torongkhongchak Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PolygonaceaeGenus :Rumex Species :maritimus  Linn.Habit :Tender herbParts Used :Root, Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Fresh leaves crushed for paste.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Fruit contains rumarain, rutin and hyperin.Ailment Treated:Leaf decoction is used in burns …

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