Common Name English :Ginger lilyHindi :Manipuri :Loklei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Hedychium Species :flavum Roxb.Habit :Rhizomatous aromatic herbParts Used :Rhizome and flowerMode of Preparation :Rhizome crushed with water for extract. Rhizome boiled for extract. Rhizome in best used in the preparation of traditional dish called as ‘eronba’.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :The flower yield …
Common Name English :Common ginger lilyHindi :Safed sitrutiManipuri :Takhelei angouba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Hedychium Species :coronarium Koenig.Habit :Rhizomatous aromatic erect herbParts Used :Rhizome & LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves are crushed for decoction. Rhizome crushed for paste. Rhizome boiled for extract and paste. Fresh rhizome crushed for soup. Flower offered in certain religious …
Common Name English :Red ginger lily.Hindi :Manipuri :Takhellei angangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Hedychium Species :marginatum C.B. ClarkeHabit :Rhizomatous aromatic erect herbParts Used :RhizomeMode of Preparation :Fresh rhizome is crushed for paste. Fresh rhizome simmered with water for decoction. Rhizome is boiled with milk, rice water for hair care. Occasionally eaten the rhizome …
Common Name English :Spiked ginger lilyHindi :Karpura kachariManipuri :Takhellei hangampal Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Hedychium Species :spicatum Buch.- Ham.Habit :Rhizomatious tall aromatic herbParts Used :RhizomeMode of Preparation :Rhizome is boiled with water for consumption. Rhizome is edible (as vegetables). Flower is offered in religious ceremonies.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Rhizome yields an essential oil.Ailment …
