Hydrocotyle

Laiperuk/Lei-peruk

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :KhulkhuriManipuri :Laiperuk/Lei-peruk Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ApiaceaeGenus :Hydrocotyle Species :sibthorpioides  Lam.Habit :Perennial, delicate slender creeping herbParts Used :Root and LeafMode of Preparation :Plant is crushed for decoction with other plants like Centella asiatica, Cinnamomum and Pandanus odoratissimus. Plant is crushed with water and filtrat/extract is used for fever. Leaves crushed …

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Peruk

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Indian pennywortHindi :BrahmiManipuri :Peruk Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ApiaceaeGenus :Hydrocotyle Species :asiatica  LinnHabit :Profuse straggling herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Whole plant is chopped and simmered for decoction. Fresh leafy part crushed for juice. Leaves dried & powdered for consumption. Whole plant boiled with rice water for hair lotion. Leaves …

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