Zingiberaceae

Teckao-yaikhu/Lam yaingang

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Wild turmericHindi :Jangli-haldiManipuri :Teckao-yaikhu/Lam yaingang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Curcuma Species :aromatica  Salisb.Habit :Rhizomatous aromatic herbParts Used :RhizomeMode of Preparation :Rhizome crushed for paste preparation.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Rhizome contains d-camphene ( 0.8%), d-camphor (2.5%), sesquiterpenes (65.5 %) , sesquiterpene (22.0%), essential oil (9.4%) and high amount of curcumine, b-curcumene …

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Yai thamna manbi

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Hindi :Bhui-chmpaManipuri :Yai thamna manbi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm ( Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Kaempferia Species :galanga  Linn.Habit :Rhizomatous spreading herbParts Used :RhizomeMode of Preparation :Rhizome crushed with water for extract. Rhizome boiled for extract.Mode of use :Fresh and DecoctionIngredients :Whole plant contains carotine, viamines C, B1, B12, Ca, Mg, Na, K salts, organic …

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Yai-heinou nambi

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Mango-gingerHindi :Am-haldiManipuri :Yai-heinou nambi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Curcuma Species :amada  Roxb.Habit :Rhizomatous herbParts Used :RhizomeMode of Preparation :Fresh rhizome is crushed for fresh consumption.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Rhizome contains an essential oils (1,8-eineole, myrcene), Curcumene, Pinene, Camphor, b- and a-Curcumene, etc.Ailment Treated:Fresh rhizome is useful for intestinal worm infection. …

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Yai-mu

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :Black zedoaryHindi :Nar kachuraManipuri :Yai-mu Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Curcuma Species :caesia  Roxb.Habit :Rhizomatous herbParts Used :RhizomeMode of Preparation :Rhizome crushed and soaked in water for infusion. Rhizome crushed for local application. Rhizome is crushed with water for decoction use.Mode of use :Decoction, Fresh and Local ApplicationIngredients :Rhizome yields an …

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Yai-ngang

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :TurmericHindi :HaldiManipuri :Yai-ngang Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Curcuma Species :longa  Linn.Habit :Rhizomatous aromatic herbParts Used :RhizomeMode of Preparation :Rhizome crushed into paste, powder, lotion or oil can be used for many purposes. Dried rhizome is boiled with water for extract. Rhizome paste mixed with leaves of ‘Neem’ was used fo …

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Yai-pal

Medicinal Plant

Common Name English :East indian arrow-rootHindi :TikhurManipuri :Yai-pal Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)Family :ZingiberaceaeGenus :Curcuma Species :angustifolia  Roxb.Habit :Rhizomatous herbParts Used :Rhizome, FlowerMode of Preparation :Fresh rhizome crushed for consumption. Rhizome crushed with water for decoction/ consumption. Rhizomes and flowers are edible.Mode of use :Fresh, DecoctionIngredients :Rhizome yields starch resembling arrowroot which is easily digestible.Ailment …

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