Torongkhongchak
Scientific Name | |
Group : | Angiosperm (Dicotyledon) |
Family : | Polygonaceae |
Genus : | Rumex |
Species : | maritimus Linn. |
Common Name | |
English Name : | Golden dock |
Hindi Name : | Jangli palak |
Manipuri Name : | Torongkhongchak |
Other Details | |
Habit : | Tender herb |
Parts Use : | Root, Leaf and Seed |
Preparation : | Leaves crushed for decoction. Fresh leaves crushed for paste. |
Mode of use : | Decoction, Fresh and Local Application |
Ingredients : | Fruit contains rumarain, rutin and hyperin. |
Ailment Treated : | Leaf decoction is used in burns and injuries. Leaves paste applied to ringworm and skin diseases. Seeds are aphrodisiac and root is purgative. |
Source : | Wild and very common in moist and shady places. |