Common Name English :Indian oleanderHindi :KanerManipuri :Kabi-rei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ApocynaceaeGenus :Nerium Species :indicum Mill.Habit :Evergreen glabrous shrubParts Used :Root, Flower and LeafMode of Preparation :Root crushed for paste (for external use). Bark & leaves (pounded) for use in snake bite and as an insecticide. Bark is powdered, mixed with castor oil for …
Common Name English :Red temple/Pagoda treeHindi :Goburchampa/ChameliManipuri :Khagileihao angangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ApocynaceaeGenus :Plumeria Species :rubra Linn.Habit :Small treeParts Used :Stem, Fruit & LeafMode of Preparation :Stem is cut for fresh latex. Leaves crushed for extract. Bark is simmered with little water for decoction. The leaves used in mixed salad.Mode of use :Decoction, …
Common Name English :Temple/Pagoda treeHindi :GobinchiManipuri :Khagi-leihao angouba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ApocynaceaeGenus :Plumeria Species :acuminata Ait.Habit :Small treeParts Used :Root, Bark, Fruit & LeafMode of Preparation :Bark is boiled for extract. Root is boiled for extract. Leaves heated for local application. Fresh latex collected for local application. Flower used in making garlands and …
Common Name English :PeriwinkleHindi :Sada baharManipuri :Saheb- lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ApocynaceaeGenus :Catharanthus Species :roseus (Linn.) G. Don.Habit :Glabrous erect undershrubParts Used :Root and LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves soaked with water for infusion. Roots crushed for decoction. Fresh leaves crushed with water for juice/ extract.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Leaves contain alkaloids, serpentine, …
Common Name English :Yellow oleanderHindi :Pile kaner/Pila kanerManipuri :Utonglei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ApocynaceaeGenus :Thevetia Species :neriifolia Juss.ex Steud.Habit :Small profuse treeParts Used :Fruit, RootMode of Preparation :Immature fruit is cut for latex. Root boiled with fruit powder of Piper longum for soup. Root crushed for paste.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh & Local ApplicationIngredients …
