Polygonaceae

Torongkhongchak

Common Name English :Golden dockHindi :Jangli palakManipuri :Torongkhongchak Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PolygonaceaeGenus :Rumex Species :maritimus  Linn.Habit :Tender herbParts Used :Root, Leaf and SeedMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction. Fresh leaves crushed for paste.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Fruit contains rumarain, rutin and hyperin.Ailment Treated:Leaf decoction is used in burns …

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Wakha yendem

Common Name English :Buck wheatHindi :KotuManipuri :Wakha yendem Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :PolygonaceaeGenus :Fagopyrum Species :esculentum  Moench.Habit :Tall straggling herbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Tender leafy shoot cooked for consumption and boiled for extract. Young shoot/ bud, used as vegetable. Young shoot/ bud cooked eaten.Mode of use :Decoction & Local ApplicationIngredients :Plant is a …

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Yelang

Common Name English :Knot weedHindi :Manipuri :Yelang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (dicotyledon)Family :PolygonaceaeGenus :Polygonum Species :barbatum  Linn.Habit :Profuse straggling herbParts Used :Seed, Leaf and shootMode of Preparation :Leafy shoot is boiled for extract. Seeds boiled for extract. Fresh shoot crushed for juice. Young buds and leaves, used as vegetables.Mode of use :Decoction & FreshIngredients :Plant …

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