Common Name English :Sacred lotusHindi :KamalManipuri :Thambal Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :NymphaeaceaeGenus :Nelumbo Species :nucifera GaertnHabit :Aquatic rooted herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Flowers crushed with water for decoction. Leaves and seeds boiled for extract. The rhizome known as thambou is usually taken in raw and salad preparation. Young leaves, fruits and modified …
Common Name English :Fox nutHindi :MakhanaManipuri :Thangjing Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :NymphaeaceaeGenus :Euryale Species :ferox Salisb.Habit :Aquatic rooted spiny herbParts Used :Fruit, Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Leaf petiole crushed with water for paste preparation. The fruit has a special taste and aromatic flavour. The tender leaves and petioles after removing spiny skin may …
Common Name English :India blue water lilyHindi :NilpadmaManipuri :Thariktha Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :NymphaeaceaeGenus :Nymphaea Species :stellata Willd.Habit :Aquatic rooting herbParts Used :Leaf, Flower, RootMode of Preparation :Rhizomes and tender leaves used as vegetable. Flowers crushed for decoction. Leaves crushed with water for extract. Dried root stock ground into powder.Mode of use :Local Application, …
Common Name English :Indian red water lilyHindi :KanvalManipuri :Tharo angangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :NymphaeaceaeGenus :Nymphaea Species :nouchali Burm.f.Habit :Aquatic rooted herbParts Used :Rhizome, Flower and SeedMode of Preparation :Petiole crushed with water for paste. Dried root stock ground into powder.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant contains nymphaeine and nymphalin.Ailment Treated:The rhizome is cooling, sweet, …
Common Name English :European white water-lilyHindi :Manipuri :Tharo angouba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :NymphaeaceaeGenus :Nymphaea Species :alba Linn.Habit :Aquatic rooted herbParts Used :Rhizome, Flower and FruitMode of Preparation :Flower and fruit boiled for extract. Rhizome boiled for extract. Rhizome, flower/ fruit soaked in water for infusion. Petioles and flowers edible as salad.Mode of use …
