Menispermaceae

Ayang lei

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Ayang lei Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MenispermaceaeGenus :Stephania Species :rotunda  Lour.Habit :Glabrous twiner/CreeperParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Whole plant crushed for decoctionMode of use :Decoction and freshIngredients :Tuber contain several alkaloids palmitine; exhibits antibiotic activity, stepharine anti-cholinesterase activity, stepharotine, cycleanine anti-inflammatory action and hyndarine sedative action.Ailment Treated:Decoction of …

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Ningthou khong-lee

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Gulancha tinosporaHindi :GulanchaManipuri :Ningthou khong-lee Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MenispermaceaeGenus :Tinospora Species :cordifolia  Willd.Habit :Large robust climberParts Used :Stem & LeafMode of Preparation :Leaf is crushed for paste. Leaf is roasted for local application. Leaf is boiled with water for extract. Leaf is crushed with honey for fresh consumption.Mode of use …

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