Capsicum

Meitei morok

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :ChilliHindi :LalmorichManipuri :Meitei morok Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :SolanaceaeGenus :Capsicum Species :annum  Linn.Habit :Tall erect herbParts Used :Fruit, LeafMode of Preparation :Fruit is used as a spice. Fruit crushed with water for juice.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Fruits yield an oleoresin. The major constituent of the oleoresin is capsaicin.Ailment Treated:Decoction of …

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U-morok

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :U-morok Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :SolanaceaeGenus :Capsicum Species :annum  var. fasiculatum Baily.Habit :Undershrub/ShrubParts Used :Mode of Preparation :Fresh fruit crushed with water for extract. Raw green fresh fruits are used as spice in the preparation of chutney and salad.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :The fruits yield an oleoresin containing the …

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