Magnoliaceae

Leihao

Common Name English :ChampakHindi :ChampaManipuri :Leihao Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MagnoliaceaeGenus :Michelia Species :champaca  Linn.Habit :Robust treeParts Used :Root, Bark & FlowerMode of Preparation :Fresh flowers crushed for juice. Bark is dried & powdered for consumption. Bark is crushed for paste. Root is crushed for juice. Flower boiled for extract. Flowers for scent. Wood …

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Leihao-leisang

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Leihao-leisang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MagnoliaceaeGenus :Michelia Species :montana  Blume.Habit :Medium size treeParts Used :Root, Bark, FlowerMode of Preparation :Flower crushed with water for extract. Root dried and ground into powder. Bark crushed for decoction .Mode of use :Fresh, Local applicationIngredients :Safrole isolated from leaves and sarisan from trunk …

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U-thambal

Common Name English :Bull bayHindi :Anda champaManipuri :U-thambal Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MagnoliaceaeGenus :Magnolia Species :grandiflora  Linn.Habit :Handsome treeParts Used :Bark, FlowerMode of Preparation :Bark ground for powder. Flowers crushed for decoction.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant contains an essential oil.Ailment Treated:Bark is stimulant, diaphoretic, used in malaria and rheumatism. Flowers are used as insect …

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