Papilionaceae

Ashok

Common Name English :Ashoka treeHindi :AshokManipuri :Ashok Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PapilionaceaeGenus :Saraca Species :asoca  (Roxb) De Wilds.Habit :Small treeParts Used :Stem, Flower, Fruit and Leaf.Mode of Preparation :Flower crushed with water for paste. Stem crushed with water for paste.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :The bark contains tannin, catechol, sterol and organic calcium compounds.Ailment Treated:Flower …

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Nunggai yensil

Common Name English :Small desmodiumHindi :Manipuri :Nunggai yensil Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PapilionaceaeGenus :Desmodium Species :microphyllum  (Thunb.) DC.Habit :Minute spreading herbParts Used :Leaf, shootMode of Preparation :Leafy portion of the plant is crushed & squeezed for juice. Leafy shoot is crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Ailment Treated:Plant extract is taken against cough. …

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