Common Name English :Shepherd’s purseHindi :NeemdaManipuri :Chantruk Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BrassicaceaeGenus :Capsella Species :bursapastoris Moench.Habit :Delicate herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Plant is used as vegetable.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant contains choline, proline, histamine, rutin, bursinic acid, fumaric acid, ascorbic acid and vitamin-K. Seeds yield a fatty oil (35%).Ailment Treated:Plant is astringent …
Common Name English :Bitter cressHindi :Manipuri :Chantrukman Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BrassicaceaeGenus :Cardamine Species :hirsuta LinnHabit :Delicate herbParts Used :Leaf & shootMode of Preparation :Leafy shoot cooked for consumption. Shoot occasionally eaten cooked.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Leaves and flowers contain essential oils.Ailment Treated:Cooked plant is eaten to enhance urination.Source:Grown plenty in wild habitat.
Common Name English :MustardHindi :SaronManipuri :Hanggam Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BrassicaceaeGenus :Brassica Species :campestris Linn.Habit :Delicate herbParts Used :Seed and LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction . Fresh leaves crushed with water for paste. Seed crushed for oil extraction .Mode of use :Decoction, fresh and local applicationIngredients :Seeds yields a fatty oil.Ailment Treated:Decoction …
Common Name English :Brussels sproutHindi :Manipuri :Kobi ukabi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :Brassicaceae.Genus :Brassica Species :oleracea (Linn.) var. gemmifera DC..Habit :Rosette herb.Parts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Sprouts are cooked and eaten. Also used as a fodder. Used as vegetable.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Plant contains vitamin A, C and riboflavin, niacin, calcium and iron.Ailment Treated:Sprouts …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Uchihangam Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :BrassicaceaeGenus :Nasturtium Species :indicum DC.Habit :Profuse delicate herbParts Used :Stem & LeafMode of Preparation :Leafy stem is boiled, for soup. Occasionally cooked-eaten the aerial parts.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :No reportAilment Treated:Boiled plant is eaten in urinary disorder or soup can be taken. Decoction is …
