Common Name English :Coral treeHindi :DadapManipuri :Kurao angouba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Erythrina Species :veriegata Linn.Habit :Deciduous handsome treeParts Used :Bark, Leaf, StemMode of Preparation :Dried bark ground into powder. Bark powder crushed for decoction. Stem bark crushed from decoction.Mode of use :Decoction and local applicationIngredients :Leaves and stems contain the alkaloid erythrinaline. …
Common Name English :GroundnutHindi :Mung-phaliManipuri :Leibak hawai Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Arachis Species :hypogaea Linn.Habit :HerbParts Used :SeedMode of Preparation :Seeds can be crushed after dry fry for powder consumption. Seeds can be crushed for decoction. Seeds can be eaten raw or crushed & squeezed for oil.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Kernels – …
Common Name English :Pigeon pea/ red gramHindi :ArharManipuri :Mairongbi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Cajanus Species :cajan (Linn.) Millsp.Habit :Hispid profuse shrubParts Used :Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Dried leaves ground into powder. Leaves crushed with water for juice .Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Globulins are major storage proteins in the seed and contains cajanin …
Common Name English :SoyabeanHindi :BhatwarManipuri :Nunghawai Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Glycine Species :max Merrill.Habit :Profuse undershrubParts Used :Bark, FruitMode of Preparation :Fermentation of seed is done in traditional way. Beans for consumption. Bark is crushed for decoction use. Seeds used as vegetables & very popular after fermentation (‘Hawai-jar’).Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Rich in …
Common Name English :Flame of the forestHindi :Dhak/PalasManipuri :Pang-gong Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Butea Species :monosperma (Lam.) TaubHabit :Evergreen treeParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Root, bark and flower crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Fresh seed contains proteolytic and lypholytic enzymes. Pangong oil yields 21.2% palmitic acid, 9.1% stearic acid, 27.9% …
Common Name English :Cow peaHindi :LobiyaManipuri :Pong hawai Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Vigna Species :unguiculata (Linn.) WalpHabit :Climbing herbParts Used :Seed, Pod, Leaf/ShootMode of Preparation :Green pods, tender leaves and shoots commonly served as vegetables. The green pods after boiling are used in the prepartion of chutney. Mature seeds are boiled and consumed …
