Pteridophyte

Ishing yenshang

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :CaupatiyaManipuri :Ishing yenshang Scientific Name Group :PteridophyteFamily :MarsileaceaeGenus :Marsilea Species :minuta  Linn.Habit :Aquatic/semi aquatic delicate herb herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves crushed with water and common salt for paste.Mode of use :Fresh and local applicationIngredients :Plant contains triterpene – marsileagenin-A.Ailment Treated:Plant is astringent, refrigerant, anodyne, ophthalmic, diuretic, constipating, …

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Lai-chankhrang

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Lai-chankhrang Scientific Name Group :PteridophyteFamily :PolypodiaceaeGenus :Dryopteris Species :marginata  (Wall.) ChristHabit :Profuse undershrubParts Used :Rhizome & LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaves simmered with water and little common salt for decoction. Rhizome is crushed and simmered with water for decoction.Mode of use :Decoction & Local ApplicationIngredients :Plant contains chief margaspidin and …

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Lai-khubam

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Lai-khubam Scientific Name Group :PteridophyteFamily :GleicheniaceaeGenus :Gleichenia Species :linearis  Roxb.Habit :Slender erect fernParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf crushed with water for extract.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :No report avilableAilment Treated:Extract of leaf is given in dysentery and intestinal worm infection.Source:Wild and non-marketable.

Lai-utong

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Horse-tailHindi :Manipuri :Lai-utong Scientific Name Group :PteridophyteFamily :EquisetaceaeGenus :Equisetum Species :debile  Roxb.Habit :Slender silicate herbParts Used :StemMode of Preparation :Stem is crushed for decoction. Stem crushed & steam heated for local application. The plant along with the leaf of ‘Dryopteris marginata’ are boiled in water for external use.Mode of use :Decoction & …

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Leishang

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Club mossHindi :Manipuri :Leishang Scientific Name Group :PteridophyteFamily :LycopodiaceaeGenus :Lycopodium Species :clavatum  Linn.Habit :Spreading herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Spores dried and ground into powder.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :The plant contains about 0.1 – 0.2% alkaloids, polyphenols, flavonoids and triterpenes. It also contains a fatty oil.Ailment Treated:Plant is diuretic, sedative, anti-spamodic …

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Mayur pambi

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Maiden hair fernHindi :HasrajManipuri :Mayur pambi Scientific Name Group :PteridophyteFamily :Polypodiaceae /AdiantaceaeGenus :Adiantum Species :capillus veneris  Linn.Habit :Slender spreading herbParts Used :LeafMode of Preparation :Leaves soaked in water for infusion. Leaves simmered for decoction. Fresh leaves crushed for paste. Leaves boiled with wine for tincture preparation.Mode of use :Decoction and Local ApplicationIngredients …

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