Common Name English :Swanp cabbageHindi :KalmisagManipuri :Kolamni Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ConvolvulaceaeGenus :Ipomoea Species :aquatica Forsk.Habit :Gregarious aquatic herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Young shoots and leaves used as vegetable and salads. Plants crushed for decoction. Young leaf shoot crushed for juice.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Leaves good source of minerals, vitamins …
Common Name English :Giant potatoHindi :BilaikandManipuri :Koubru yai Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ConvolvulaceaeGenus :Ipomoea Species :digitata Linn.Habit :Robust climbing herbParts Used :Tuberous rootsMode of Preparation :Root is dried and crushed into powder. Root powder is crushed for decoction .Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Ailment Treated:The roots are sweet, sour, acrid, astringent, cooling emollient, aphrodisiac, galactogague, …
Common Name English :Sweet potatoHindi :Shakar kandManipuri :Manggra angangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ConvolvulaceaeGenus :Ipomoea Species :batatas (Linn.)Â Lam.Habit :Tuberous climbing herbParts Used :Root, Leaf/ShootMode of Preparation :Tender shoots and leaves used as vegetables or as salad. Leaf crushed for decoction.Tuberous roots used as food after boiling, baking and frying.Mode of use :Decoction and …
Common Name English :Indian pinkHindi :KamalataManipuri :Nunggarei angangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ConvolvulaceaeGenus :Ipomoea Species :quamoclit Linn.Habit :Gregarious delicate herbParts Used :Root & LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves boiled with water for local application. Leaves simmered with water for decoction use. Leafy shoots crushed for paste. Roots dried & powdered for external use. Planted …
Common Name English :Elephant creeperHindi :Samandar kapatManipuri :Pungdingbi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ConvolvulaceaeGenus :Argyreia Species :nervosa Burm. f. Boj.Habit :Robust hispid creeperParts Used :StemMode of Preparation :Stem crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant conatin tannin and amber-coloured acid, resin soluble in ether, benzole and partly soluble in alkalies.Ailment Treated:Stem paste is …
Common Name English :Sedge plantHindi :Manipuri :Sambal-pambi/ Lamkhop lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ConvolvulaceaeGenus :Ipomoea Species :carnea Jacq.Habit :Gregarious shrubParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed for decoction.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :No report available.Ailment Treated:Leaf decoction paste is applied externally in skin irritation.Source:Wild very common in he in the wet places and along …
