Common Name English :Hindi :Vilaiti tulsiManipuri :Tukuma/Erik lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Hyptis Species :suaveolens Poit.Habit :Aromatic tall undershrubParts Used :Root, Seed and LeafMode of Preparation :Seed soaked in water for infusion. Fresh leaves crushed with water for juice.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Leaves and floral parts contain hemtriacontane, hemtriacontanone, lupeol and its acetate, …
Common Name English :Holy basil/ Sacred basilHindi :TulsiManipuri :Tulsi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Ocimum Species :sanctum Linn.Habit :Small bushy shrubParts Used :Root, Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed with honey for fresh consumption. Fresh leaves crushed for local application. Fresh leaves crushed for juice extract. Seeds boiled for extract. Fresh root …
Common Name English :Hoary basilHindi :VantulsiManipuri :Tulsi amuba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Ocimum Species :americanum Linn.Habit :Aromatic herbParts Used :Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Leaf crushed for decoction. Leaves crushed with water for juice/extractMode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Plant contains major component of the essential oil (ether methyl cinnamate, linalool) in different …
Common Name English :Hindi :MedaManipuri :Tumitla Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LauraceaeGenus :Litsea Species :monopetala (Roxb.) Pers.Habit :Medium-sized treeParts Used :Bark & LeafMode of Preparation :Bark crushed with water for decoction. Leaves crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :Fresh, Local Application and DecoctionIngredients :Seeds yield fat. Bark contains tannin.Ailment Treated:Bark decoction and leaf paste …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Uchihangam Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BrassicaceaeGenus :Nasturtium Species :indicum DC.Habit :Profuse delicate herbParts Used :Stem & LeafMode of Preparation :Leafy stem is boiled, for soup. Occasionally cooked-eaten the aerial parts.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :No reportAilment Treated:Boiled plant is eaten in urinary disorder or soup can be taken. Decoction is …
Common Name English :Trailing ecliptaHindi :Bhangra/BhingrajManipuri :Uchisumban Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Eclipta Species :alba (Linn.) Hassk.Habit :Prostrate hispid herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed with water for extract. Leaves crushed with water for decoction. Leaf/shoot occasionally used in the preparation of traditional hair lotion.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :The …
