Caryophyllaceae

Tandan mana

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Tandan mana Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CaryophyllaceaeGenus :Drymaria Species :cordata  Willd.Habit :Profuse straggling creeping herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh plant crushed with water for juice.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :An anti-leukemic compound called cordacin is reported present in the plant.Ailment Treated:Hot-fomentation of the plant is applied …

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Yerum keirum

Common Name English :Chick weedHindi :Manipuri :Yerum keirum Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CaryophyllaceaeGenus :Stellaria Species :media  (Linn.) Vill.Habit :Annual delicate profuse herbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves are crushed for local application. Leaf crushed and squeezed for juice. Fresh leafy portion is simmered with little water. Occasionally cooked as vegetables.Mode of use :Decoction, …

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