Chenopodiaceae

Monshaobi

Common Name English :Lamb’s quartersHindi :Bethuasag /BethasagManipuri :Monshaobi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ChenopodiaceaeGenus :Chenopodium Species :albumĀ  Linn.Habit :Annual delicate herbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves cooked for consumption. Decoction is prepared by simmering the leafy part of the plant in suitable amount of water. Young plants are edible. Boiled the plant for soup. Aerial …

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Palangsak

Common Name English :GardensSpinachHindi :PalakManipuri :Palangsak Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ChenopodiaceaeGenus :Spinacia Species :oleraceaĀ  Linn.Habit :Succulent herbParts Used :RootMode of Preparation :Root crushed for decoction. Leaves/shoot is edible.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :The tuberous root cantains triterpenoid saponins (Saponins A, B, C, D), oleanolic acid, amino acids, leucine, valine, proline etc. Fe, Ca, etc. are …

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Tersing nambi

Common Name English :Mexican treeHindi :KhatuaManipuri :Tersing nambi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ChenopodiaceaeGenus :Chenopodium Species :ambrosioidesĀ  Linn.Habit :Foetid undershrubParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :The plant contains a volatile oil and triterpenoid saponins. Ascaridol is a powerful worm expellent. Triterpene glucosides – chenopodosides A …

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