Common Name English :Hindi :KakrolManipuri :Karot Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CucurbitaceaeGenus :Momordica Species :cochinchinensis Spreng.Habit :Slender climberParts Used :Leaf, Fruit, SeedMode of Preparation :Tender fruits eaten as vegetable. Young leafy shoot also cooked and fried. Fresh seed crushed with water for extract.Mode of use :Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Seed yields a fatty oil.Ailment Treated:Seeds …
Common Name English :Bitter gourdHindi :KarelaManipuri :Karot akhabi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CucurbitaceaeGenus :Momordica Species :charantiia Linn.Habit :Slender climberParts Used :Root, FruitMode of Preparation :Fruit used after fried and boiled. Root crushed with water for juice extract.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Fruit is rich in minerals and vitamin A, C, B-complex, diosgenin and carotenoids. Seeds …
Common Name English :Less bitter gourdHindi :KakshaManipuri :Lam karot akhabi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :CucurbitaceaeGenus :Momordica Species :dioica Roxb. Ex WilldHabit :Profuse climberParts Used :Root and FruitMode of Preparation :Fresh fruit crushed and squeezed for juice. Juice is boiled with little common salt. Root crushed for paste and mixed with water.Mode of use :Decoction …
