Fabaceae

Aparajita

Common Name English :Blue-pea/ Butterfly-peaHindi :AparajitaManipuri :Aparajita Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Clitoria Species :ternatea  Linn.Habit :Climbing herbParts Used :Root & LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for juice extraction, juice mixed with ginger, for local application. Leaf juice mixed with common salt and warmed for local application. Root crushed with water for decoction use. …

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Chana

Common Name English :Gram / Bengal gramHindi :Chana / ButManipuri :Chana Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Cicer Species :arietinum  Linn.Habit :Profuse hispid herbParts Used :Seed, LeafMode of Preparation :Seeds soaked in water for raw consumption.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Seeds rich in proteins, also contain an oil ( 4 – 5 %).Ailment Treated:Germinating seeds are …

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Chu-chu rangmei

Common Name English :Common sebanHindi :JaintiManipuri :Chu-chu rangmei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Sesbania Species :sesban  Linn.Habit :Tall slender shrubParts Used :Fruit, Leaf, Bark and SeedMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf crushed with water for paste. Young tender fruit is used in salad preparation. Fresh bark and seed crushed with water for juice.Mode of use …

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Hawaimubi

Common Name English :Broad beanHindi :BaklaManipuri :Hawaimubi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Vicia Species :faba  Linn.Habit :Hispid tall herbParts Used :Leaf, Pod and SeedMode of Preparation :Pods are used for preparation of traditional chutney called as “eronba”. Leaves crushed for decoction.`Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Seeds contain high percentage of protein besides carbohydrates, …

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Kalandri

Common Name English :Double beanHindi :SemManipuri :Kalandri Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Phaseolus Species :lunatus  Linn.Habit :Climbers herbParts Used :Leaf, SeedMode of Preparation :Seeds eaten fresh or after drying. Green vines used as fodder.Mode of use :Fresh and Local applicationIngredients :Beans are rich in minerals and protein.Ailment Treated:Fresh leaves crushed and applied on the …

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Kurao angangba

Common Name English :Coral treeHindi :DadapManipuri :Kurao angangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Erythrina Species :indica  Linn.Habit :Deciduous medium-sized treeParts Used :Bark and LeafMode of Preparation :Bark crushed for decoction. Fresh leaf crushed for paste.Mode of use :Decoction, local application and FreshIngredients :Leaf and stem contain the alkaloid crythrinaline. Seeds yield the alkaloid hypaphorine …

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