Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Thoiding Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Anisomales Species :indica (Linn.) 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 …
Common Name English :Hindi :Vilaiti tulsiManipuri :Tukuma/Erik lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Hyptis Species :suaveolens Poit.Habit :Aromatic tall undershrubParts Used :Root, Seed and LeafMode of Preparation :Seed soaked in water for infusion. Fresh leaves crushed with water for juice.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Leaves and floral parts contain hemtriacontane, hemtriacontanone, lupeol and its acetate, …
Common Name English :Holy basil/ Sacred basilHindi :TulsiManipuri :Tulsi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Ocimum Species :sanctum Linn.Habit :Small bushy shrubParts Used :Root, Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed with honey for fresh consumption. Fresh leaves crushed for local application. Fresh leaves crushed for juice extract. Seeds boiled for extract. Fresh root …
Common Name English :Hoary basilHindi :VantulsiManipuri :Tulsi amuba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Ocimum Species :americanum Linn.Habit :Aromatic herbParts Used :Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Leaf crushed for decoction. Leaves crushed with water for juice/extractMode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Plant contains major component of the essential oil (ether methyl cinnamate, linalool) in different …
Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Yenakhat Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LamiaceaeGenus :Scutellaria Species :discolor Colebr.Habit :Small spreading herbParts Used :Leaf/whole PlantMode of Preparation :Plant is boiled in water for external use. Fresh plant is crushed for paste preparation. Fresh leaves simmered with little water for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh & Local ApplicationIngredients :Ailment …
