Common Name English :Camphor treeHindi :KarpurManipuri :Karpur pambi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LauraceaeGenus :Cinnamomum Species :camphora (Linn.) Nees & Eberm.Habit :TreeParts Used :Stem, Bark, LeafMode of Preparation :Bark soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Fresh and local applicationIngredients :Stems and leaves contain an essential oil consisting of camphor, cineol, terpineol, caryophyllin, safrole, limonea, […]
Common Name English :Bay leafHindi :TejpataManipuri :Tejbat/Tejpata Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LauraceaeGenus :Cinnamomum Species :tamala Nees and Eberm.Habit :Small aromatic treeParts Used :Bark and LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves boiled with water for extract. Bark boiled with water for extract. Leaf used as a spice.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Leaves yield essential oil. Leaves contains cinnamic
Common Name English :Hindi :Maida lakriManipuri :Thang hidak Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LauraceaeGenus :Litsea Species :sebifera Thunb.Habit :Small treeParts Used :Root, Bark, LeafMode of Preparation :Bark crushed for decoction. Root crushed for decoction. Fresh leaves crushed with water for paste preparation.Mode of use :Decoction and local applicationIngredients :Seeds yield a fat and rich source
Common Name English :Hindi :MedaManipuri :Tumitla Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LauraceaeGenus :Litsea Species :monopetala (Roxb.) Pers.Habit :Medium-sized treeParts Used :Bark & LeafMode of Preparation :Bark crushed with water for decoction. Leaves crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :Fresh, Local Application and DecoctionIngredients :Seeds yield fat. Bark contains tannin.Ailment Treated:Bark decoction and leaf paste
Common Name English :Ceylon cinnamonHindi :DalchiniManipuri :Ushingsha Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LauraceaeGenus :Cinnamomum Species :zeylanicum Breyn.Habit :Aromatic treeParts Used :Bark and LeafMode of Preparation :The bark of the tree is thick, smooth and light or dark brownish in colour. The inner bark is obtained from carefully selected shoots. It is then dried. Leaves are
