Common Name English :AdlayHindi :SankurManipuri :Chaning Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PoaceaeGenus :Coix Species :lacryma-jobi Linn.Habit :Gramineceous tall herbParts Used :Root, SeedMode of Preparation :Dried seed powder crushed with water for paste. Fresh seed crushed with water for extract.Mode of use :Fresh, Local ApplicationIngredients :Seeds contain trans-ferulyl stigmastanol and trans-ferulyl campesterol. Roots contain adinosine and …
Common Name English :Shepherd’s purseHindi :NeemdaManipuri :Chantruk Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BrassicaceaeGenus :Capsella Species :bursapastoris Moench.Habit :Delicate herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Plant is used as vegetable.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant contains choline, proline, histamine, rutin, bursinic acid, fumaric acid, ascorbic acid and vitamin-K. Seeds yield a fatty oil (35%).Ailment Treated:Plant is astringent …
Common Name English :Bitter cressHindi :Manipuri :Chantrukman Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BrassicaceaeGenus :Cardamine Species :hirsuta LinnHabit :Delicate herbParts Used :Leaf & shootMode of Preparation :Leafy shoot cooked for consumption. Shoot occasionally eaten cooked.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Leaves and flowers contain essential oils.Ailment Treated:Cooked plant is eaten to enhance urination.Source:Grown plenty in wild habitat.
Common Name English :Water pepper/Pepper wortHindi :Manipuri :Chaokhong Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PolygonaceaeGenus :Polygonum Species :hydropiper Linn.Habit :Tall hispid herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh shoot crushed for paste. Plant crushed with water for extract. Leaves soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Fresh and local applicationIngredients :Quercetin, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, rhamnazin, polygonicacid, warbarganal …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Chaokhong macha Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PolygonaceaeGenus :Polygonum Species :minus Huds.Habit :Small erect herbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leaf crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Presence of kesom oil (aldehyde content oil) are reported.Ailment Treated:Plant soup after boiling in water is taken for better urination. Decoction of leaf …
Common Name English :Hindi :BharangiManipuri :Charoi utong Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :VerbenaceaeGenus :Clerodendrum Species :siphonanthes R. Br.Habit :Tall undershrub.Parts Used :Bark, Wood, Leaf.Mode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for paste and the paste is mixed with little honey for consumption. Stem dried partially & burnt for smoke. Stem bark dried & ground to powder and …
