Apiaceae

Peruk

Common Name English :Indian pennywortHindi :BrahmiManipuri :Peruk Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ApiaceaeGenus :Hydrocotyle Species :asiatica  LinnHabit :Profuse straggling herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Whole plant is chopped and simmered for decoction. Fresh leafy part crushed for juice. Leaves dried & powdered for consumption. Whole plant boiled with rice water for hair lotion. Leaves …

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Phadigom

Common Name English :CorianderHindi :DhaniaManipuri :Phadigom Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ApiaceaeGenus :Coriandrum Species :sativum  Linn.Habit :Aromatic delicate herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for extract & warmed.Mode of use :Fresh and Local applicationIngredients :Plant contains linalool, l-Linalyl acetate, thymol, b-caryphyllene, a-pinene, l-Limonene, b-phellandrene, citranellol, 1,8-cineole, geranyle acetete, coriandrin and dihyrocoriandrin.Ailment Treated:The leaves …

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