Meliaceae

Heirang goi/Heirang khoi

Common Name English :Rohituka treeHindi :Harin-haraManipuri :Heirang goi/Heirang khoi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MeliaceaeGenus :Aphanamixis Species :polystachya  (Wall.) ParkerHabit :Handsome TreeParts Used :Root, Bark, Stem & SeedMode of Preparation :Root bark crushed with water for extract. Stem crushed with 50% alcohol for extract. Fruits are edible.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Fruit contains marmelosin, young bark …

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Neem

Common Name English :Neem treeHindi :NimManipuri :Neem Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyedon)Family :MeliaceaeGenus :Azadirachta Species :indica  A.Juss.Habit :Handsome treeParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves boiled for extract. Dried leaves used for preservation. Fresh leaves crushed for local application.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Stem bark contain tannin, non-tannin and red dye.Leaves …

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Seijrak

Common Name English :Persian lilacHindi :BakainManipuri :Seijrak Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MeliaceaeGenus :Melia Species :azedarach  Linn.Habit :Deciduous treeParts Used :Root, Bark, Fruit, LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves boiled for decoction. Leaves crushed with water for juice. Bark crushed and soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :The stem-bark and root bark contains the …

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Tai-ren

Common Name English :Red cedarHindi :ToonManipuri :Tai-ren Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MeliaceaeGenus :Cedrela Species :toona  Roxb.Habit :Very handsome treeParts Used :Bark, Wood and LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves boiled for extract use. Bark and wood boiled for extract. Wood is extensively used for making furnitures which is regarded as Class II timber. Leaf is …

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