Moraceae

Khongnang bot

Common Name English :Banyan treeHindi :BarManipuri :Khongnang bot Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MoraceaeGenus :Ficus Species :benghalensis  Linn.Habit :Robust giant treeParts Used :Root, Fruit, Leaf, Bark and LatexMode of Preparation :Dried bark ground into powder. Bark crushed and soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant contains bengalenoside and flavonoid glycosides.Ailment Treated:Young prop root …

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Sanakhongnang

Common Name English :Peepal treeHindi :PipalManipuri :Sanakhongnang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MoraceaeGenus :Ficus Species :religiosa  Linn.Habit :Handsome evergreen treeParts Used :Bark, Fruit, Leaf, SeedMode of Preparation :Bark crushed and soaked in water for infusion.Mode of use :Fresh, Local ApplicationIngredients :Plant contains arabinose, mannose, glucose, phenolic glucoside ester, steroid and b-litosterol.Ailment Treated:The ash of the …

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Theibong

Common Name English :Jack tree /Jack fruit .Hindi :KathalManipuri :Theibong Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MoraceaeGenus :Artocarpus Species :heterophyllus  Lam.Habit :Medium sized evergreen treeParts Used :Root, Stem & Fruit.Mode of Preparation :Root is boiled for extract. Bark peeled off for latex. Ripe fruit pulp for consumption. Seeds are roasted or boiled for consumption. Fruit rachis …

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