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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
