Liliaceae

Chanam

Common Name English :GarlicHindi :Lasan/Lashun.Manipuri :Chanam Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :LiliaceaeGenus :Allium Species :sativum  Linn.Habit :Aromatic delicate herbParts Used :Bulb and leafMode of Preparation :Bulb is consumed raw. Bulb is boiled for extract. Bulb is smashed for paste and oil extraction. Leafy plant part/bulb crushed for juice. Both leaf and bulb are used as …

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Ghrita-kumar

Common Name English :Indian aloeHindi :Ghee-kunvarManipuri :Ghrita-kumar Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :LiliaceaeGenus :Aloe Species :barbadensis  Mill.Habit :Rosette succulent herbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leaf extract mixed with sugar.Mode of use :Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Leaf contains ‘barbaloin’ which has antigrowth action of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Zopf), chrysophanol glycoside,aloe emodin and the aglycone. The mucilage of …

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Kwa-manbi

Common Name English :Hindi :Jangli-aushbahManipuri :Kwa-manbi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :LiliaceaeGenus :Smilax Species :ovalifolia  Roxb.Habit :Glabrous tendril climberParts Used :Leaf and RootMode of Preparation :Fresh leafy shoot crushed for decoction. Root crushed for pasteMode of use :Fresh and DecoctionIngredients :Ailment Treated:Roots are used in venereal diseases, rheumatic, dysentery, and urinary complaints. Aerial part is …

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Maroi nakupi

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Maroi nakupi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :LiliaceaeGenus :Allium Species :odorum  Linn.Habit :Slender delicate aromatic herbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for fresh juice. Leaves boiled for soup and extract. Leaf is used to garnish traditional chutney, prepared pakora, etc.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Isolation of …

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Maroi-napakpi

Common Name English :Winter leekHindi :Manipuri :Maroi-napakpi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :LiliaceaeGenus :Allium Species :hookerii  Linn.Habit :Aromatic delicate herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for juice. Juice is mixed with common salt. Whole plant part is used as a spices. Leaves boiled for consumption.Mode of use :Fresh and DecoctionIngredients :Ailment Treated:Leaf juice …

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Meitei tilhou macha

Common Name English :The shellotHindi :GandanaManipuri :Meitei tilhou macha Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :LiliaceaeGenus :Allium Species :ascalonicum  Linn.Habit :Aromatic delicate herbParts Used :Rhizome & LeafMode of Preparation :Bulb & leaf cooked for consumption. Leaf and bulbs are used as spices.Mode of use :Decoction & FreshIngredients :Major volatile constituents identified in the oils are methyl …

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