Asteraceae

Ching laibak-ngou

Common Name English :Worm seedHindi :KirmalaManipuri :Ching laibak-ngou Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Artemisia Species :maritima  Linn.Habit :Hispid undershrubParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf crushed with water for paste. Leaves soaked in water for infusion. Bark crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Plant contains santonin, b-santonin, pseudosantonin and a bitter principle …

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Hameng sampakpi

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Hameng sampakpi Scientific Name Group :AngiospermFamily :AsteraceaeGenus :Bidens Species :pillosa  Linn.Habit :Small herb upto 1 m highParts Used :Root, Flower, LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for juice/paste. Leaves crushed for decoction. Root crushed & soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh, Local ApplicationIngredients :Ailment Treated:Leaf decoction is diuretic …

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Hao-chak

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Hao-chak Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Blumeopsis Species :flava  Linn.Habit :Tall aromatic herbParts Used :Leaf/ShootMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf crushed with water for extract. Leaf extract occasionally used as painting ink.Mode of use :Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Ailment Treated:Leaf extract is given in bronchial congestion, cold, catarrh, cough and …

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Kambirei amuba

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Kambirei amuba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Eupatorium Species :nodiflorum  Wallich.ex DCHabit :Small gregarious undershrubParts Used :Leaf/shootMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf/shoot crushed with water to form paste.Mode of use :Fresh ApplicationIngredients :No report availableAilment Treated:Fresh leaf paste is given in fever and cough.Source:Extensively grown in wild habitat as a …

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Khomthokpi

Common Name English :Spiny leaved saw thistleHindi :DidhiManipuri :Khomthokpi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Sonchus Species :asper  Hill.Habit :Milky delicate rosette herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leafy shoot crushed for juice. Leaves roasted for local application. Leafy shoot boiled for extract.Mode of use :Fresh & Local ApplicationIngredients :Ailment Treated:Plant juice is applicable locally …

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Khongjainapi

Common Name English :Goat weedHindi :Manipuri :Khongjainapi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Ageratum Species :conyzoides  Linn.Habit :Profuse hispid herbParts Used :Stem, Flower & LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed for juice. Leaves used for preparation of local hair lotion (Chenghi). Leafy shoot is crushed for decoction. Flowers crushed in water for extract. Also used …

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