Scrophulariaceae

Kihom maan

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Kihom maan Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ScrophulariaceaeGenus :Bonnaya Species :brachiata  Linn.Habit :Small creeping herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Leaves crushed for decoction.Mode of use :DecoctionIngredients :Ailment Treated:Whole plant decoction is used in kidney and urinary complaints due to calculi formation.Source:Wild generally in wet and shady places of valley …

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Leibak kundo macha

Common Name English :Water hyssopHindi :BrahmiManipuri :Leibak kundo macha Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ScrophulariaceaeGenus :Bacopa Species :monnieri  ( Linn.) PennHabit :Small spreading succulent herbParts Used :Whole plantMode of Preparation :Fresh leaf crushed with water for extract. Whole plant crushed with alcohol for extract. Whole plant is used as vegetable.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Plant contains …

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Nungai peruk

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Nungai peruk Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :ScrophulariaceaeGenus :Linaria Species :ramosissima  Linn.Habit :Creeping herbParts Used :Whole PlantMode of Preparation :Plant body boiled with water for soup/ decoction.Mode of use :Decoction/ boiled soup taken orallyIngredients :A new flavone glycoside – Pectolinarigenin-7-rhamnoside from leaves and stems along with Triacontane, n-Pentacasane, n-Octacosanol, b-Sitosterol …

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