Common Name English :Palmyra palmHindi :TarManipuri :Kona Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ArecaceaeGenus :Borassus Species :flabellifer Linn.Habit :Palm tree with top bulky canopyParts Used :Flower, Fruit, Leaf & RootMode of Preparation :Seed and pulp of tender fruits are edible. Leaf stalk crushed with water for juice extract cotyledons in germinating seeds are edible; tender shoots …
Common Name English :Betel nutHindi :Supari/PanManipuri :Kwa pambi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ArecaceaeGenus :Areca Species :catechu Linn.Habit :Slender treeParts Used :Root, Fruit & LeafMode of Preparation :Roots boiled for extract. Tender fruit is crushed for juice. Edible as pan & used in many religious ceremonies.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :The Kernals yield, Catchin …
Common Name English :CaneHindi :BentManipuri :Lee Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ArecaceaeGenus :Calamus Species :floribundus Griff.Habit :Twiner robust shrubParts Used :Ripe fruit pulpMode of Preparation :Ripe fruit pulp is taken out & mixed with little common salt and a few drops of honey.Mode of use :Fresh application/ConsumptionIngredients :Plant contents saponin, alkaloid and flavonoid.Ailment Treated:Ripe fruit …
Common Name English :Dwraf date palmHindi :KhajuriManipuri :Thangtup Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ArecaceaeGenus :Phoenix Species :humilis RoyleHabit :Profuse small treeParts Used :Root, fruit and stem pithMode of Preparation :The fruit is used as food stuff. Pith is extracted. Fruit is edible, leaf used in making hand fan, dinning table mat, etc.Mode of use :Fresh …
