Oxalis

Enkhol/Benam yensil

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Enkhol/Benam yensil Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :OxalidaceaeGenus :Oxalis Species :debilis  H.B.K.Habit :Slender succulont herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :The whole plant is crushed for extract.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Isolation of new compound 2-0-(b-D-glucopyranosy) and isovitaxin from this plant.Ailment Treated:Plant extract is dyspepsiac and used in liver complain.Source:Wildly grown …

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Lam-yensil

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Wood sorrelHindi :AmrulsakManipuri :Lam-yensil Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :OxalidaceaeGenus :Oxalis Species :corniculata  Linn.Habit :Profused straggliing herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Whole plant used for preparation of traditional hair lotion (Chenghi). Whole plant crushed for decoction. Leafy part crushed for juice. Leaves crushed & soaked in water for infusion.Whole plant occasionally …

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