oleracea  Linn.

Leibak kundo

Common Name English :Common purslaneHindi :khursaManipuri :Leibak kundo Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PortulacaceaeGenus :Portulaca Species :oleracea  Linn.Habit :Succulent spreading herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed with water for juice. Leaves are eaten as salad or chewed as a digestive.Mode of use :Fresh and Local applicationIngredients :Whole plant contains carotine, viamines C, …

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Palangsak

Common Name English :GardensSpinachHindi :PalakManipuri :Palangsak Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ChenopodiaceaeGenus :Spinacia Species :oleracea  Linn.Habit :Succulent herbParts Used :RootMode of Preparation :Root crushed for decoction. Leaves/shoot is edible.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :The tuberous root cantains triterpenoid saponins (Saponins A, B, C, D), oleanolic acid, amino acids, leucine, valine, proline etc. Fe, Ca, etc. are …

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