Common Name English :Lady’s fingerHindi :BhindiManipuri :Bhelendri Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MalvaceaeGenus :Abelmoschus Species :esculentus Linn.Habit :Hispid undershrubParts Used :Stem, Flower & FruitMode of Preparation :Tender shoot is boiled in water for external wash. Leaves simmered with water for decoction. Flower and fruit boiled and mixed with honey for internal use. Seeds roasted and […]
Common Name English :China-roseHindi :JasumManipuri :Jubakusum Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MalvaceaeGenus :Hibiscus Species :rosa sinensis Linn.Habit :Bushy shrubParts Used :Root, Flower & LeafMode of Preparation :Root crushed and simmered with water for decoction. Fresh leaves crushed for paste. Flower crushed for paste. Petals soaked in cold water for infusion use. Planted as hedge plant.
Common Name English :Cotton plantHindi :KapasManipuri :Lashing pambi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MalvaceaeGenus :Gossypium Species :arboreum Linn.Habit :Profused shrubParts Used :Root, Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Seeds soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Found “Gossypol”Ailment Treated:Tender leaf decoction is applied as ear-drop against ear-ache. Seeds are
Common Name English :Decan hempHindi :AmbariManipuri :Sougri Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MalvaceaeGenus :Hibiscus Species :cannabinus Linn.Habit :Tall erect herbParts Used :Leaf, Stem and SeedMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoctionMode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Plant yield a fatty oil for manufacturing of soap, linoleum, paints and varnishes.Ailment Treated:Leaves are used as pot herb.
Common Name English :Chinese rose/Changeable roseHindi :Manipuri :Sthal kamal/ Leiol lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MalvaceaeGenus :Hibiscus Species :mutabilis Linn.Habit :Hispid shrubParts Used :Leaf and FlowerMode of Preparation :Laeves crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Flower contains anthocyanosides. Barks yield a strong fibre.Ailment Treated:Leaves and flowers possess antibacterial, demulcent
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Common Name English :Hindi :LalberelaManipuri :Uhan Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MalvaceaeGenus :Sida Species :rhombifolia Linn.Habit :Glabrous undershrubParts Used :Root, Stem, LeafMode of Preparation :Dried root ground into powder. Fresh leaf crushed for paste. Root crushed with water for extract.Mode of use :Fresh, Local ApplicationIngredients :Leaves contain epheodrine, cellulose, lignin, quinazolines, b-phenethylamine, tryptamine derivative, sterculic,
