Malvaceae

Bhelendri

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 …

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Jubakusum

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. …

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Lashing pambi

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 …

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Sougri

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. …

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Sthal kamal/ Leiol lei

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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Uhan

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, …

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