Common Name English :Bengle sageHindi :KaphurkapatManipuri :Kanghuman Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Miriandra Species :bengalensis Benth.Habit :Tall aromatic undershrubParts Used :Leaf and flowerMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves used as a condiment. Leaves crushed for decoction. Leaves soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local applicationIngredients :Plant yields an essential oil called …
Common Name English :Camphor basilHindi :Karpur tulsiManipuri :Karpur tulsi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Ocimum Species :kilimandscharicum Guerke.Habit :Aromatic undershurbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Leaves contain maximum amount of oil and camphor. Camphor contain varies from 61-80.5%.Presence of camphor, b- sitosterol, oleanolic acid and ursolic acid are …
Common Name English :PerillaHindi :BhanjiraManipuri :Khamela Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Perilla Species :frustescens Britton.Habit :Aromatic herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Whole plants crushed for decoction. Leafy shoot crushed with water for pasteMode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local applicationIngredients :Whole plant contains an essential oil consisting of perilla-aldehyde, limonene, a pinene and …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Khoiju Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Plectranthus Species :ternifolius D. Don.Habit :Bushy shrubParts Used :Leaf & inflorescenceMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed with water for decoction. Leaves & inflorescences used for preparation of traditional hair lotion. Dried leaves burnt for fumigation.Mode of use :Decoction, FumigationIngredients :The plant contains b-sitosperol, triterpenes, …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Lomba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Elsholtzia Species :blanda Benth.Habit :Aromatic undershrubParts Used :Flower, LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves boiled with water for extract. Fresh leafy young shoots crushed for local application. Inflorescence used to garnish traditional chutney.Mode of use :Decoction and Local ApplicationIngredients :The whole plant contains essential …
Common Name English :ThumbeHindi :Chota halkusaManipuri :Mayang lembum Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Leucas Species :aspera SprengHabit :Aromatic undershrubParts Used :Flower & LeafMode of Preparation :Leafy shoot cooked/boiled for extract. Leaves soaked in water for infusion. Fresh plant is crushed for juice. Flowers crushed for juice. Honey is added in the preparation.Mode of use …
