Medicinal plants from Meghalaya
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Northeast India, which as a region accounts for 40% of the countryโs flora! So it is no wonder that the people of the region have learnt how to use this abundance not only for nourishment but also for the treatment of ailments and diseases.
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- 2. Northeast India, as a region accounts for 40% of the countryโs flora! It is no wonder that the people of the region have learnt how to use this abundance not only for nourishment but also for the treatment of ailments and diseases.
- 3. Common name: Sying makhir (Khasi), Iching (Garo) Part used: Rhizome Uses: Cough, bone setting Zingiber rubens
- 4. Common name: Soh pyrshong (Khasi), Amilenga (Garo) Part used: Fruit Uses: Jaundice, gallstone, malaria Averrhoa carambola
- 5. Common name: Sying smoh (Khasi), Wakpatra (Garo) Part used: Tubers Uses: Indigestion, food poisoning, rheumatism Kaempfieria officinalis
- 6. Common name: Sohmarit khlaw (Khasi) Part used: Seeds Uses: Cough, sore throat Piper longum
- 7. Common name: Jarain (Khasi) Part used: Leaves Uses: High blood pressure, constipation Fagopyrum esculentum
- 8. Common name: Jajew (Khasi) Part used: Stem and leaves Uses: Gastritis, hemorrhoids, skin rashe Begonia josephi
- 9. Centella asiatica Common name: Khliang syiar (Khasi & Pnar) Part used: Whole plant Uses: Blood dysentery
- 10. Common name: La thynriat (Khasi) Part used: Leaves Uses: Rheumatoid arthritis Gaultheria fragrantissima
- 11. Common name: Soh bel (Khasi), Selpri (Garo) Part used: Leaves and fruits Uses: Leaf juice for heart diseases, indigestion Aegle marmelos
- 12. Common name: Jamyrdoh (Khasi), Macha duribak (Garo) Part used: Whole plant Uses: Checking blood sugar level, dysentery, blood purification Houttuynia cordata
- 13. Common name: Jabuit (Khasi) Part used: Leaves Uses: For cooking and making chutney Polygonum muricatum
- 14. Common name: Lapong (Khasi) Part used: Leaves Uses: Aids digestive system Fiscus autriculata
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