Common Name English :Hoary basilHindi :VantulsiManipuri :Mayangton / Mayangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Ocimum Species :canum Sims.Habit :Aromatic bushy undershrubParts Used :Leaf, Seed & Shoot.Mode of Preparation :Fresh leafy shoot crushed for paste. Leafy shoot boiled for extract. Leaves crushed & smashed for juice. This juice is mixed with honey. Young buds are …
Common Name English :Sweet BasilHindi :Babui tulsi /BanTulsi.Manipuri :Naosek-lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :Lamiaceae.Genus :Ocimum Species :basilicum LinnHabit :Aromatic bushy herbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leafy shoot crushed for paste. Fresh leaves crushed & smashed for juice. Fresh leaves, used as spice and used in the preparation of traditional chutney.Mode of use :Fresh …
Common Name English :Garden mintHindi :PudinaManipuri :Nungsihidak Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Mentha Species :spicata Linn.Habit :Profuse aromatic herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leafy shoots are normally crushed for juice. Juice is mixed with common salt or honey. Leaf powder is used for many purposes. Fresh leaf is used for fresh juice. …
Common Name English :Shrubby basilHindi :Ram tulsiManipuri :Ram tulsi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Ocimum Species :gratissimum Linn.Habit :Bushy aromatic shurbParts Used :Stem, Seed, LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leafy shoot crushed for paste. Leaves used to make indigenous hair lotion. Leaves crushed & squeezed for juice & this juice is mixed with honey. Seeds …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Sang-brei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Pogostemon Species :parviflorus Benth.Habit :Aromatic undershrubParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves chopped & soaked in water for infusion. Fresh leaves boiled for extract. Leaves boiled with rice water for hair lotion. Leaf & shoot used in the preparation of traditional hair shampoo.Mode …
Common Name English :SesameHindi :TilManipuri :Thoiding Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Arisomales Species :indica (Linn.)Â O. kuntzeHabit :Aromatic tall undershrubParts Used :Root, Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Dried seed ground for powder.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Seeds yield a fatty oil called sesame oil. Seeds are rich in thiamine and niacin. Seeds are contain …
