Phyllanthus

Chakpa heikru

Common Name English :Hindi :Hazar maniManipuri :Chakpa heikru Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Phyllanthus Species :urinaria  Linn.Habit :Delicate spreading herbParts Used :Leaf, ShootMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Leaves crushed and squeezed for juice. Juice mixed with coconut milk.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :The whole plant contains bitter substances and alkaloids.Ailment Treated:Leaf decoction …

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Kihoree

Common Name English :Star gooseberryHindi :Manipuri :Kihoree Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicityledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Phyllanthus Species :acidus  (Linn.) SkeelsHabit :Small treeParts Used :Root, Fruit and leaves.Mode of Preparation :Fruit crushed for extract. Root and seed crushed with water for decoction use. Leaves and root crushed for paste use. Fruits edible.Mode of use :Decoction & FreshIngredients :Root …

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Nongkhrang

Common Name English :Lemon scented eucalyptusHindi :Manipuri :Nongkhrang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :EuphorbiaceaeGenus :Phyllanthus Species :simplex  Retz.Habit :Under shrub.Parts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leafy plant part is boiled for extract.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Leaf yields an essential oil, a source of Citronellal. Oil from leaf is antimicrobial.Ailment Treated:Plant extract is taken in urinary disorder. …

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