Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)

Chanam

Common Name English :GarlicHindi :Lasan/Lashun.Manipuri :Chanam Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :LiliaceaeGenus :Allium Species :sativum  Linn.Habit :Aromatic delicate herbParts Used :Bulb and leafMode of Preparation :Bulb is consumed raw. Bulb is boiled for extract. Bulb is smashed for paste and oil extraction. Leafy plant part/bulb crushed for juice. Both leaf and bulb are used as …

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Charot

Common Name English :Citronella grassHindi :GanjniManipuri :Charot Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :PoaceaeGenus :Cymbopogon Species :nardus (Linn.)  RendleHabit :Garmineccous tall herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Leaves soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Decoction and InfusionIngredients :Whole plant contains geraniol and citronellal.Ailment Treated:The decoction of the leaves with other plants …

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Chu

Common Name English :SugarcaneHindi :GannaManipuri :Chu Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :PoaceaeGenus :Saccharum Species :officinarum  Linn.Habit :Tall erect succulent undershrubParts Used :StemMode of Preparation :Fresh stem crushed for juice. Fresh root is simmered with water for decoction. Stem is eaten raw or prepared gur (both liquid & solidified forms) which are used in making various …

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Gajar

Common Name English :CarrotHindi :GajarManipuri :Gajar Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ApiaceaeGenus :Daucus Species :carota  Linn. var. sativa DC.Habit :Delicate herbParts Used :Root, SeedMode of Preparation :The tap root is crushed, squeezed for juice. Tap root crushed for decoction. Root crushed for paste use. Leaves or seeds crushed & soaked for infusion use. Root used …

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Ghrita-kumar

Common Name English :Indian aloeHindi :Ghee-kunvarManipuri :Ghrita-kumar Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :LiliaceaeGenus :Aloe Species :barbadensis  Mill.Habit :Rosette succulent herbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leaf extract mixed with sugar.Mode of use :Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Leaf contains ‘barbaloin’ which has antigrowth action of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Zopf), chrysophanol glycoside,aloe emodin and the aglycone. The mucilage of …

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Haa

Common Name English :Asiatic yamHindi :KhamaluManipuri :Haa Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :DioscoreaceaeGenus :Dioscorea Species :alata  Linn.Habit :Robust climberParts Used :Stem, Leaf, TuberMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed & sqeezed for juice. Tubers crushed for decoction/soild consumption.Tuber is edibleMode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Tubers contains starch (21%). Leaf contains large quantities of D-fructose, D-glucose and the …

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