Common Name English :ThatchHindi :KansManipuri :Mom Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :PoaceaeGenus :Saccharum Species :spontaneum Linn.Habit :Tall erect grassParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed with water for extract.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Alcoholic extract of rhizomes and roots showed significant diuretic activity at a dose 500 mg/kg in rates.Ailment Treated:Leaf extract is laxative, …
Common Name English :Spiny bambooHindi :BansManipuri :Ootang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :PoaceaeGenus :Bambusa Species :nutans Wall.Habit :Tall treeParts Used :Stem & LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves boiled for decoction. Young shoot crushed for paste. Young buds consumed as a vegetable. Tender shoot is delicacy. Fermented shoot is preferred food itemMode of use :Decoction, Local ApplicationIngredients …
Common Name English :PaddyHindi :DhanManipuri :Phou Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :PoaceaeGenus :Oryza Species :sativa Linn.Habit :Aquatic erect herbParts Used :Root, SeedMode of Preparation :Grain crushed for decoction. Grain soaked in water for infusion. Rice as staple food; straw as substitute of firewood, cattle feed, house thatching, etc. Paddy husk used for burning, etc.Mode of …
Common Name English :Hindi :Makara /Makra.Manipuri :Pungphai Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :PoaceaeGenus :Dactyloctenium Species :aegypticum. Beauv.Habit :Tufted evergreen grassParts Used :Fruit & LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Grains are crushed into powder for consumption. Leaves crushed for juice. Add a few drops of honey. Very good fodder. It is also used in …
Common Name English :Thorny bambooHindi :PekaManipuri :Saneibi waa Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :PoaceaeGenus :Bambusa Species :arundinacea Wild.Habit :Tall treeParts Used :Bud and leafMode of Preparation :Fermented shoots boiled for extract. Young buds crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Tender shoots contain protien, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, sodium, copper, chlorine, …
Common Name English :Sweet broom weedHindi :Manipuri :Sumjit manbi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :PoaceaeGenus :Thysa Species :maxima Linn.Habit :Tall gramineous herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Tender shoot crushed with water for paste. Fresh leaves soaked in water for infusion. Stem and leaf crushed for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and local applicationIngredients :Roots …
