The document contains details of 21 folk medicinal claims from Pynursla, Meghalaya. For each claim, it provides the plant's local name, botanical name if known, part used, diseases treated, administration method, and introducer's contact details. It also includes photographs of some plants. The project report submitted to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare documents traditional midwifery and healthcare practices using local herbs to treat common ailments like dysentery, malaria, and skin diseases.

1. Department of AYUSH
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Grant-in-aid Scheme for Revitalization of Local Health Traditions, midwifery practices etc.
Format for submission of the Project report
Name of the Institute/Center/Unit: Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong
Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant origin
2
Local name
Kynbat thiang
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Glycyrrhiza glabra
6
Part used
Roots
7
Disease(s)
Swelling of body, dysentery, malaria,
gastritis, cholera,diarrhea, cough and
Niangsohpet (an infantile disease which
affects the navel)
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Adult – 1 cup 3 times a day, before food
Children – ½ cup
Grind all the herbs and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
Swelling of body- Restricted on drinking of
alcohol
Dysentery- Low fats diet and soft fluid diet
Niangsohpet- Spicy food and creepy
vegetables avoided by nursing mothers
11
Complete address of introducer
Mr.Deson Pyngrope, Mr.Jorket Khongji,
Mrs.Sormai Kharloni, Mr.Hendel Khongsit,
Mr.Journey Khongmawloh, Mr.Iadulang
Shabong
Pynursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya

2. 12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)

3. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant origin
2
Local name
Kynbat lakhiat
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Aristolochia sp
6
Part used
Roots
7
Disease(s)
Gastritis, Malaria, Niangsohpet
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Children – ½ cup 3 times a day, after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind all the herbs and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Sunday Khongthohrem, Pynursla

4. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant origin
2
Local name
Marajut
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Acanthaceae
6
Part used
Leaves
7
Disease(s)
Dysentery, Malaria, Rheumatism, Diarrhoea
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult – 1 cup,
Children – ½ cup
3 times a day, after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind all the herbs and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)

5. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Jarem
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Clerodendrum sp
6
Part used
Leaves
7
Disease(s)
Rheumatism. Diarrhoea
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Adult- ½ cup, Children-1/4 cup, Infant-1-2
teaspoon
3 times a day
Grind all the herb and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Krieston Thabah, Pynursla

6. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Slamet
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name/Family name
Zingiberaceae
6
Part used
Bark
7
Disease(s)
A pus in the naval of babies
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Krein Suting, Pynursla

7. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Symmei
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Poaceae
6
Part used
Stem
7
Disease(s)
Ringworm
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Krein Suting, Pynursla

8. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Sohjhur
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Trichosanthes sp
6
Part used
Stem
7
Disease(s)
Ulcer, swelling of body
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Ed Mawiong, Pynursla

9. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Nup
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Entada scandens
6
Part used
Fruits
7
Disease(s)
Babies’ skin peeling
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Krein Suting

10. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Pingwait
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
6
Part used
7
Disease(s)
Eye problem
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Eye drop 3 times ad day
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Costus speciosus
Mr.Jorket Khongji

11. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Sohthud
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Osbeckia sp
6
Part used
Leaves
7
Disease(s)
Minor injuries
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and boil
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Krieston Thabah

12. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Tynriew
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Areacaceae
6
Part used
Stem
7
Disease(s)
Food poisoning
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Ed Mawiong

13. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Kynbat bniat
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Spilanthes sp
6
Part used
Leaves
7
Disease(s)
Toothache
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Krieston Thabah

14. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Kwei mari
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Scoparia
6
Part used
Leaves
7
Disease(s)
Wounds
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Ed Mawiong

15. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Tiewsaw
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Achyranthes
6
Part used
Leaves
7
Disease(s)
Skin disease, poisoning, pus
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herband boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mrs.Trilian Umsong

16. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Kynbat lyor
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Nepenthes khasiana
6
Part used
Stem,phytotelmata
7
Disease(s)
UTI, eye problem
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)

17. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Kynbat mong
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Hedyotis
6
Part used
Vine
7
Disease(s)
Injury
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Slan Khonglam, Pynursla

18. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Syntiew saw
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Curcuma zedoria
6
Part used
Stem
7
Disease(s)
Gripes, pus
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Ed Mawiong

19. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Soh law law
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Lithocarpus
6
Part used
Birdlime of the fruit
7
Disease(s)
Leprosy
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Krieston Thabah

20. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Kynbat maw
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name/Family name
Rubiaceae
6
Part used
Leaves, bark
7
Disease(s)
Malaria
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Sil Tangsong

21. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Sohshaw
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Solanum solanaceae
6
Part used
Roots, leaves
7
Disease(s)
Swelling of body
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Sunday Khongthohrem

22. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Tiewot
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Tagetes patula
6
Part used
Buds
7
Disease(s)
Stomach ulcer
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Jorket Khongji

23. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Pingwait
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Costus speciosus
6
Part used
Stem
7
Disease(s)
Eye problem
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and boil in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Jorket Khongji

24. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Slatyrpad
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
Bayleaf
5
Botanical name
Cinnamomum tamala
6
Part used
Bark
7
Disease(s)
Cough
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Grind the herb and mix with honey
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Kralin Shella, Pynursla

25. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Jahmyrdoh
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Hyottunia cordata
6
Part used
Whole plant
7
Disease(s)
Aneamia
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 glass, children ½ glass
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Cook the herbs in water
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Jorket Khongji, Pynursla

26. Sl.No Details of folk claims
1
Origin
Plant
2
Local name
Pudina
3
Sanskrit/Hindi Name
4
English name
5
Botanical name
Mimosa
6
Part used
Leaves
7
Disease(s)
Aneamia
8
Mode of administration (Dose, Duration, Anupan)
Adult 1 cup, children ½ cup 3 times a day
after food
9
Mode of preparation of formulation
Eating raw
10
Dietary/lifestyle regimen, if any
11
Complete address of introducer
12
Photograph of medicinal plants/drugs etc.
13
Photograph of final product (if available)
Mr.Jorket Khongji, Pynursla