Vigna

Chakwai

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Rice beanHindi :SutriManipuri :Chakwai Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :LeguminosaeGenus :Vigna Species :umbellata.  (Thunb.) Ohwi & OhashiHabit :HerbParts Used :SeedMode of Preparation :Seeds crushed for decoction or steamed for consumption. Seeds soaked for raw consumption or germination.Mode of use :Decoction, FreshIngredients :The nutritive food value of the crop likes protien (22%), fat …

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Pong hawai

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Cow peaHindi :LobiyaManipuri :Pong hawai Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :FabaceaeGenus :Vigna Species :unguiculata  (Linn.) WalpHabit :Climbing herbParts Used :Seed, Pod, Leaf/ShootMode of Preparation :Green pods, tender leaves and shoots commonly served as vegetables. The green pods after boiling are used in the prepartion of chutney. Mature seeds are boiled and consumed …

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