Euphorbiaceae

Awa kege

Common Name English :Physic nutHindi :BagbherendaManipuri :Awa kege Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Jatropha Species :curcas  Linn.Habit :Glabrous shrubParts Used :Leaf, Seed, Oil and StemMode of Preparation :Leaf crushed with water for extract.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant contains fatty acid compositions of the oil, myristic, palmitic, stearic, arachidic, oleic, and linoleic acid.Ailment Treated:Leaf extract …

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Chakpa heikru

Common Name English :Hindi :Hazar maniManipuri :Chakpa heikru Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Phyllanthus Species :urinaria  Linn.Habit :Delicate spreading herbParts Used :Leaf, ShootMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Leaves crushed and squeezed for juice. Juice mixed with coconut milk.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :The whole plant contains bitter substances and alkaloids.Ailment Treated:Leaf decoction …

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Cheitek lei

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Cheitek lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Euphorbia Species :oncoclada  Linn.Habit :Succulant profuse shrubParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Plant crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Ailment Treated:Plant latex is usd in skin diseases. Plant paste along with little common salt is applied on injuries for early suppuration …

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Chingyensin

Common Name English :Hindi :AmariManipuri :Chingyensin Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Antidesma Species :acidum  Retz.Habit :Bushy shrubParts Used :Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed in water for decoction. Fresh leafy tender shoot used for curry or soup preparation. Leaf and tender shoot occasionally cooked and eaten.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :b-sitosterol isolated from …

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Heikru/Heigru

Common Name English :Emblic myrobalan/GooseberryHindi :AmlaManipuri :Heikru/Heigru Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Emblica Species :officinalis  Gaertn.Habit :Medium size treeParts Used :Fruit and LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Fruits can be taken raw. Fruits boiled with rice water for hair lotion. Fruits edible (raw as well as pickles)Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients …

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Heiyen

Common Name English :Big nayHindi :Manipuri :Heiyen Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Antidesma Species :bunius  Spreng.Habit :Big treeParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Fruits are used for jams and jelly and in the praparation of a wine. Fresh leaf crushed with water for extract.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Plant contains b-sitosterol and triterpenes.Ailment Treated:Leaves are …

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