Common Name English :Sunflower Hindi :Surajmukhi/Suryamukhi Manipuri :Numit lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon) Family :Asteraceae Genus :Helianthus Species :annus Linn. Habit :Hispid undershrub Parts Used :Fruit, Seed, Leaf Mode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed and squeezed for juice. Leaves and flowers crushed for decoction. Raw seeds crushed & squeezed for oil. Cultivated as decorative …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Phunil Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Anaphalis Species :contorta Hook.Habit :Hispid herbParts Used :Leaf, Seed and FlowerMode of Preparation :Dried seeds ground into powder.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Seed yields an essential oil shows antibacterial activity.Ailment Treated:Seed powder is used in high blood pressure. Tender shoot is eaten in intestinal …
Common Name English :Marigold Hindi :Genda Manipuri :Sanarei athonba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon) Family :Asteraceae Genus :Tagetes Species :erecta Linn. Habit :Aromatic bushy undershrub Parts Used :Flower, Leaf Mode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for paste. Leaves crushed & squeezed for juice. Leaves and flowers soaked in water for infusion. Flowers crushed for decoction. Mode …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Terapaibi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Gynura Species :cusimbua (D. Don) Moore.Habit :Succulant tall herbParts Used :Stem and LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leafy shoot is cooked/boiled for soup. Fresh shoot and leaf crushed for extract.Mode of use :Decoction and Local ApplicationIngredients :Ailment Treated:Leafy shoot boiled in water is taken …
Common Name English :Trailing ecliptaHindi :Bhangra/BhingrajManipuri :Uchisumban Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Eclipta Species :alba (Linn.) Hassk.Habit :Prostrate hispid herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed with water for extract. Leaves crushed with water for decoction. Leaf/shoot occasionally used in the preparation of traditional hair lotion.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :The …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Uri hingchabi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AsteraceaeGenus :Mikania Species :scandens Willd.Habit :Aggressive climberParts Used :Leaf, shootMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf crushed for paste/extract.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant is a rich source of vitamin A and C, also contains vitamin B. It contains terpenoid, taraxasterol, coumarin, b-sitosterol and stigmasterol.Ailment Treated:Fresh …
