Mimosaceae

Uil

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Siris treeHindi :Kala sirisManipuri :Uil Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MimosaceaeGenus :Albizia Species :odoratissima  Benth.Habit :Bulk-canopy treeParts Used :Bark, LeafMode of Preparation :Leaf boiled for extract. Leaves crushed with water for extract. Dried bark ground for powder.Mode of use :Decoction & FreshIngredients :The bark yields tanin. Seeds yield crude protein, calcium, phosphorous, …

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Yongchak

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Tree beanHindi :Manipuri :Yongchak Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MimosaceaeGenus :Parkia Species :javanica  Merr.Habit :Robust treeParts Used :Bark, Fruit & InflorescenceMode of Preparation :Bark is boiled for extract. Inflorescence & tender pod is eaten raw/cooked. Fruit/seed crushed & boiled for extract. Seeds are roasted for consumption. Inflorescence and fruit (pod) is edible …

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