Phlogacanthus

Nongmakha angangba

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :BasakHindi :Manipuri :Nongmakha angangba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (dicotyledon)Family :AcanthaceaeGenus :Phlogacanthus Species :thyrsiflorus  Nees.Habit :Bushy shrubParts Used :Flower, Fruit & LeafLeaves crushed with water for decoction. Inflorescence is boiled or taken fresh. Fruits and leaves roasted for consumption. Inflorescence taken with chutney. Leaf is used for making a food item in Manipuri …

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Nongmangkha ashinba

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Nongmangkha ashinba Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :AcanthaceaeGenus :Phlogacanthus Species :jenkinsii  C. B. clarkeHabit :Bushy shurbParts Used :Leaf, ShootMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Leaves crushed and squeezed for extract.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :Plant contains rupeol and betulin.Ailment Treated:Leaf decoction is given in cough and fever, also given …

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