Fungi

Chenggum

Common Name English :MushroomHindi :KhumbiManipuri :Chenggum Scientific Name Group :FungiFamily :AgaricaceaeGenus :Agaricus Species :campestris  Linn. ex FriesHabit :Saprophyte with delicate fruiting bodies.Parts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fruiting body is cooked and eaten. Plant body crushed for decoction (can be with water or with milk and sugar).Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :The plant body is rich …

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Kangla yen

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Kangla yen Scientific Name Group :FungiFamily :AgaricaceaeGenus :Schizophyllum Species :commune  Fr.Habit :Small saprophyteParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fruit body is boiled in water and crushed after draining the soup. Fruiting body is edible specially used in the preparation of traditional chutney called ‘eronba’.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Ailment Treated:Decoction of …

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Uchina

Common Name English :Wood loving FungusHindi :Manipuri :Uchina Scientific Name Group :FungiFamily :AuriculariaceaeGenus :Auricularia Species :delicata  (Fr.) P. Henn.Habit :Saprophytic jelly-like fungusParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fruiting body is cooked or can be boiled for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction and CookedIngredients :Ailment Treated:Cooked fruit body or fresh decoction is given in cases of diabetes …

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