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Table 4 List of plant species with their use value (UV)

From: Ethnomedicinal study of medicinal plants used by Mizo tribes in Champhai district of Mizoram, India

Sl. no

Species name; voucher no

Family name

Local name

aHabit

bPart Use

Mode of administration

Ailments & UR

FC

UV

Isolated chemical compounds

Bioactivity

1

Allium cepa L. (HAMP20045)

Liliaceae

Purun sen

H

Rt (Bulb)

Raw

Hair care (12), headache (1)

13

0.065

S-alk(en)yl-substituted cysteine sulphoxides, quercetin, kaempferol [21]

Antioxidant, appetiser Antimicrobial, Hypertension, hair regrowth [22, 23]

2

Allium sativum L. (HAMP20046)

Liliaceae

Purun var

H

Rt (Bulb)

Raw

Tension (10), toothache (2), cold (12), pimple (7)

31

0.155

S-allyl-cysteine, Allyl thiosulfinate (Allicin), S-ally-mercapto cysteine [24, 25]

Fever, hypertension, antitumor, antioxidant, antimicrobial, tooth disease, immune boost, etc. [26,27,28]

3

Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. (HAMP20047)

Liliaceae

Rul lei

H

Lf

Raw

Burn (21), Stomachache (2), skin care (9)

32

0.16

Vitamin E, Sulfuric acid, butyl heptadecylic ester, 1-Tetradecyne [29]

Antimicrobial, anti- inflammatory, laxative, antidiarrhoea, wound healing, antiaging, antioxidant, etc. [30, 31]

4

Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. (HAMP20006)

Apocynaceae

Thuamriat

T

Br

Decoction

Ulcer (15)

15

0.075

Alstonine, picrinine, akuammicine, echitamine [32]

Antimicrobial, anti-asthmatic, antioxidant, anti-ulcers, anticancer, rheumatic, inflammatory, wound healing, etc. [33, 34]

5

Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. (HAMP20019)

Bromeliaceae

Lakhuihthei

Sh

Lf, Fr

Raw, paste

Ulcer (12), seizure (1), Hypertension (10), urinary infection (16), lung disease (10)

49

0.245

1-O-feruloylglycerol, tricin, 2, 4-dichlorobenzoic acid, etc. [35]

Anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, antioxidant, antiedematous, anthelminthic, diuretic, rheumatoid, anticancer, antimicrobial, etc. [36, 37]

6

Anoectochilus brevilabris Lindl. (HAMP20062)

Orchidaceae

Hnah mawi

H

Lf

Paste

Pile problem (12)

12

0.06

Not reported

Not reported

7

Anogeissus acuminata (Roxb. ex DC.) Wall. Ex Guillem. &Perr. (HAMP20023)

Combretaceae

Zairum

T

Br

Decoction,

Ulcer (26)

26

0.13

Castamollilin, Grandinin, (-)-Secoisolariciresinol, 2,3-bis-(4-Hydroxybenzyl butadiene [38]

Hypoglycemic, wound healing, cytoxicity, antibacterial, etc. [39, 40]

8

Aporosa octandra (Buch-Ham. ex D. Don) Vickery (HAMP20035)

Euphorbiaceae

Chhawntual

T

Lf, Br

Decoction

Ulcer (5), uterus problem (11)

16

0.08

2-Methyl-3-en-butyl-cyclohexyl Phthalate, (R)-Coclaurine (AO-5) [41]

Antioxidant, anthelmintic, oxidative stress, D-galactose induce protectivity, etc. [42, 43]

9

Azadirachta indica A. Juss (HAMP20052)

Meliaceae

Neem

T

Lf

Decoction

Malaria (16), jaundice (8)

24

0.12

Diepoxyazadirol, flowerine, flowerone, O-methylazadir-onolide [44]

Immunostimulant, antiviral, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, antimalarial, antipyretic, hypoglycemic, etc. [45]

10

Begonia inflata C.B. Clark. (HAMP20016)

Begoniaceae

Sekhupthur

H, Cr

Lf

Paste, juice

Pile problem (12), diarrhoea (11), dysentery (14)

37

0.185

Not reported

Not reported

11

Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. (HAMP20028)

Cucurbitaceae

Maipawl

H, Cr

Fr

Decoction

Stomach problem (4), digestion (10), diarrhoea (15)

29

0.145

Pentanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-2,4- dibutyl phenyl esters, Palmitic acid, 9,12-Octadeca-dienylchloride [46]

Anti-obesity; anti-ulcer; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant; anti-diarrhoeal; anxiolytic; antidiabetic, antinociceptive, etc. [47, 48]

12

Beta vulgaris L. (HAMP20001)

Amaranthaceae

Beet root

H

Rh

Raw, juice

Aneamia (3), immuno- booster (8), cancer (4)

15

0.075

Apigenin, Luteolin, Isoscutellarein 7-O-glucosyl, 8-O-xylosid, Caffeoyl-6-(3,4-dihydroxy benzoyl) β-D-glucoside [49]

Antioxidant, anticancer, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-hypertension, hypoglycemic [50, 51]

13

Betula alnoides Buch-Ham. ex D. Don (HAMP20017)

Betulaceae

Hriang

T

Lf

Paste

Tooth paste (7)

7

0.035

α-pinene; a-terpineol; limonene; camphor; β-pinene [52]

Cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, etc. [2, 53]

14

Bischofia javanica Blume (HAMP20036)

Euphorbiaceae

Khuang thli

T

Lf

Paste

Toothache (13)

13

0.065

3,4-dihydroxyphenylethyl alcohol, isotachioside, catechin, epicatechin, gallocatechin [54]

Antimicrobial, antiulcer, cytoxicity, antidysentry, anthelminthic, etc. [55, 56]

15

Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. (HAMP20041)

Fabaceae

Behliang

Sh

Lf

Decoction

Jaundice (25), intestinal worms (3)

28

0.14

3,5-bis1,1-dimethylethyl, Tetradecanoic acid, allyl hexadecyl, ester, n-Hexadecanoic acid [57]

Antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidant, glycemic, anthelmintic, hepatoprotective, etc. [58]

16

Callicarpa arborea Roxb. (HAMP20087)

Verbenaceae

Hnah kiah

T

Lf, Br

Decoction

Stomach ache (9), diabetes (16), convulsion (7)

32

0.16

Martynoside, Isomartynoside, Ursolic acid, Antiarol rutinoside [59]

Antioxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antidiabetic, etc. [59]

17

Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (HAMP20082)

Theaceae

Thingpuife

Sh

Lf

Raw, Decoction

Toothace (7), itchy eye (7)

14

0.07

Caffeine, Theobromine, Gallic acid, Ampelopsin, epicatechin-3-O-gallate, catechin-3-O-gallate [60]

Antimicrobial, tooth decay, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-obesity, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, etc. [61, 62]

18

Cannabis sativa L. (HAMP20021)

Cannabinaceae

Trip/ Kanza

H

Lf

Raw,

Stomach ache (12), diarrhoea (24)

36

0.18

Cannabigerol, cannabichromene, cannabidiol, cannabisativa, delta 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol [63]

Antioxidant, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-tumour, anti-diabetic, antibiotic [64]

19

Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. (HAMP20005)

Apiaceae

Darbengbur /lambak

H

WP

Decoction

Stomach ache (8), urinary infection (17), kidney disease (2), eye pain (2)

29

0.145

Centellin, asiaticin, centellicin [65]

Ati-ulcer, neuroprotective, antidepressant, anticonvulsion, immunostimulating, antioxidant, antibacterial, kidney injury protectivity, etc. [66, 67]

20

Capsicum annuum L. (HAMP20084)

Solanaceae

Hmarhcha

H

Fr

Paste

Wasp sting (9), burn (3), toothache (4), boil (2)

18

0.09

Ascorbic acids, quercetin, luteolin, chrysoeriol, hydroxycinnamic acids [68]

Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, anticancer, analgesic, etc. [69]

21

Carica papaya L. (HAMP20026)

Caricaceae

Thingfanghma

T

Lf, Fr sap

Paste, raw

Tonsil (1), face pack (3), cancer (16), diabetes (11), dog bite (17), milk booster in mother (5)

53

0.265

Benzyl-β-d glucoside, β-sistosterol, β-sistosterol, oleic acids [70]

Antimalaria, antidiuretic, antimicrobial, anthelminthic, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, etc. [71, 72]

22

Castanopsis tribuloides (Sm.) A. DC. (HAMP20044)

Fagaceae

Thingsia

T

Br

Paste

Toothache (17)

17

0.085

Not reported

Antioxidant [73]

23

Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don (HAMP20007)

Apocynaceae

Kumtluang

T

Lf

Decoction

Hypertension (18), diabetes (20)

38

0.19

4-O-caffeoylquinic acid, quercetin-3- O-(6-O-rhamnosyl-glucoside), kaempferol-3-O- (6-O-rhamnosyl-glucoside) [74]

Antihypercholesterollemi, antideuretic, antibacterial, antimalaria, antiviral, cytotoxic, antidiabetic, antihyperglycemic antidiarrhoeal, antioxidant, anthelminthic, etc. [75, 76]

24

Cheilocostus speciosus (J. Koenig) C.D. Specht (HAMP20090)

Zingiberaceae

Sumbul

Sh

Rh

Decoction

Kidney disease (5), urinary problem (16), stomach ache (18)

39

0.195

24-hydroxytriacontan-26-one, sitosterol, cyloartanol, methyl triacontanoate [77]

Antifungal, insecticidal, antioxidant [78, 79]

25

Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Rob. (HAMP20011)

Asteraceae

Tlangsam

H

Lf

Decoction, raw

Kidney disease (18), diarrhoea (13), stomach, ache (8), jaundice (14), wound (34)

87

0.435

α & β-pinenes,1,8-Cineole, β-Calacorene, β-Copaen-4α-ol [80]

Antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodiac, antimalaria, antioxidant, antimicrobial, etc. [81, 82]

26

Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle (HAMP20074)

Rutaceae

Champara

T

Fr

Juice

Stomach problem (7), digestion (9)

16

0.08

Pinene, Sabinene limonene, Myrcene, Telinene [83]

Antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiobesity, anthelminthic [84, 85]

27

Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr. (HAMP20075)

Rutaceae

Sertawk

Sh

S

Raw

Hypertension (36)

36

0.18

Naringenin,5,7-dihydroxylcoumarin, 1, 3,5-trihydroxyhenzene, xanthotoxol [86]

Antimicrobial, analgesic, antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, etc. [87, 88]

28

Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck (HAMP20076)

Rutaceae

Nimbu

T

Fr

Juice

Stomach problem (24), digestion (44)

68

0.34

Ascorbic acid, y-Aminobutyric acid, alanine, aspartic acid, arginine [89]

Anticancer, antiparasitic anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, [90]

29

Clerodendrum glandulosum Lindl. (HAMP20088)

Verbenaceae

Phuihnam

Sh

Lf

Decoction

Hypertension (44)

44

0.22

Strongyloster, lupeol, n hentriacontane, palmitic acid, 2-pentadecyn-1-ol, hexacosane, vitamin E [91]

2-pentadecyn-1-ol, hexacosane, vitamin E [91]

30

Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott (HAMP20008)

Araceae

Dawl

H

St sap

Juice

Vaginal discharge/ Lochia (2)

2

0.01

14α-methyl-5α-cholesta-9, 24-diene-3b, 7α-diol; 9, 12, cyanidin 3-glucoside; 9, 12, 13-trihydroxy-(E)- 10-octadecenoic acid [92]

Antihepatotoxicity, anthelminthic, anticancer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, etc. [92,93,94,95]

31

Combretum wallichii DC (HAMP20024)

Combretaceae

Leihruisen

Sh

Sh

Raw

Tonsil (19)

19

0.095

Not reported

Anthelminthic [96]

32

Crassocephalum crepidioides (Benth.) S. Moore (HAMP20012)

Asteraceae

Buar thau

H

Lf

Paste

Wound bleeding (14)

14

0.07

(E)-β-farnesene, α-humulene, cis-β-guaiene, α-bulnesene [97]

Anti-tumour, cytoxicity, antidiabetic [98, 99]

33

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne (HAMP20029)

Cucurbitaceae

Mai

H, Cr

S

Raw

Instestinl worm (15)

15

0.075

Oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, caffeic, syringic, vanillic, p-coumaric [100]

Antidiabetic, anticancer, antiobesity, antihelmintic, cytotoxicity, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic [101]

34

Curcuma caesia Roxb. (HAMP20091)

Zingiberaceae

Ailaidum

H

Rh

Raw, juice

Stomach ache (4), diarrhoea (18)

22

0.11

α, β-pineneeucalyptol, camphor, camphene, gallic acid, quercetin [102]

Antimicrobial, analgesic, antioxidant, antiulcer, antimutagenic, anti-asthmatic, anthelminthic, etc. [103]

35

Curcuma longa L. (HAMP20092)

Zingiberaceae

Aieng

H

Rh

Powder, juice

Ulcer (67), diarrhoea (4), derma care (30), stomach ache (35)

136

0.68

Curcumin, ar-turmerone, β-sesquiphellandrene, curcumenol [104]

Antimicrobial, anticancer gastrointestinal and respiratory disorder, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-allergic, hepatoprotective, anti-dermatophytic, neuroprotective, etc. [105]

36

Cucumis sativus L.h (HAMP20030)

Cucurbitaceae

Fanghma

H, Cr

Lf

Decoction, raw

Malaria (8), derma care (17)

25

0.125

Myristic acid, karounidiol, avenasterol, palmitoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid [106]

Antimicrobial, antiulcer, antitumour, wound healing, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, etc. [107]

37

Dichrocephala integrifolia (L.f.) Kuntze (HAMP20013)

Asteraceae

Vawkek tumtual

H

Lf

Decoction

Kidney disease (24)

24

0.12

Stearic acid, stigmasta-7,22-dien-3-ol, epifriedelanol, Methyl stearate, tritetracontane [108]

Antimicrobial, cytotoxity, antidiarhoeal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotectivity [109,110,111]

38

Dillenia pentagyna Roxb. (HAMP20032)

Dilleniaceae

Kaihzawl

T

Lf, Br

Decoction

Diarrhoea (21), kidney disease (1)

22

0.11

Dillenetin, betunaldehyde, betulinic acid, quercetin, kaempferol glucoside, lupeol [112]

Antimicrobial, antiviral antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory [112]

39

Dioscorea alata L. (HAMP20033)

Discoreaceae

Bachhim

H, Cr

Fr

Decoction

Cancer (27)

27

0.135

Hydro-Q9 chromene, γ-tocopherol-9, 1-feruloylglycerol, RRR-α-tocopherol [113]

Antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, etc. [114, 115]

40

Drymaria cordata (L.) Willd. ex Schult. (HAMP20027)

Caryophyllaceae

Changkal rit

H, Cr

Lf

Decoction, paste

Rheumatism (24), dysentery (4)

28

0.14

Stigmasterol, cerebroside [116]

Analgesic, anxiolytic, antipyretic, antitussive, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory [116]

41

Dysoxylum excelsum Blume. (HAMP20051)

Meliaceae

Thingthupui

T

YS

Decoction

Diarrhoea (18), hyper tension (12)

30

0.15

Isodauc-6-ene-10β,14-diol; 4-epi-isodauc-6-ene-10β,14-diol; 4-epi-6α,10β-dihydroxy-artabotrol [117]

Not reported

42

Elaeagnus caudata Schltdl. ex Momiy. (HAMP20034)

Elaegnaceae

Sarzuk

T

Lf

Decoction

Vaginal discharge/ Lochia (31)

31

0.155

Not reported

Expelling placenta, miscarriage, jaundice [118, 119]

43

Elaeis guineensis Jacq. (HAMP20009)

Arecaceae

Oil palm

T

Oil

Oil

Wound (1), burn (1), hair care (3)

5

0.025

3-isobutyl-2-methoxypyrazine; acetoin; 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline; ethyl hexanoate; 3-methylbutyl xacetate [120]

Antioxidant, wound healing, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular effect, antidiabetic, anticancer, etc. [121, 122]

44

Embelia vestita Roxb. (HAMP20010)

Arecaceae

Tling

Sh

Lf

Decoction

Measles (16), chickenpox (65)

81

0.405

Not reported

Not reported

45

Ensete glaucum (Roxb.) Cheesman (HAMP20057)

Musaceae

Saisu

H

St

Decoction

Nephrolithiasis (34)

34

0.17

Not reported

Not reported

46

Ensete superbum (Roxb.) Cheesman (HAMP20058)

Musaceae

Changel/ Tumbu

H

St sap, Fr

Juice

Snake bite (6), kidney disease (1), diabetes (4), WBC deficiency (23)

34

0.17

Pentadecanoic acid; 4H-Pyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-3, 5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-; 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-(hydroxymethyl) [123]

Kidney stone preventivity, antioxidant, etc. [124]

47

Erythrina stricta Roxb. (HAMP20042)

Fabaceae

Fartuah

T

Br

Decoction

Ulcer (8), kidney disease (2)

10

0.05

β-caryophyllene; δ-cadenine; alpinum isoflavone; obovatin; isovanillin [125]

Antimicrobial, epilepsy, antioxidant, leprosy, anti-inflammatory, etc. [126, 127]

48

Eulophia nuda Lindl. (HAMP20062)

Orchidaceae

Nauban

H

WP

Decoction

Diarrhoea (2)

2

0.01

Eulophiol;3,4-dihydroxy-3,5,5- trimethoxybibenzyl; nudol; lupeol [128]

Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, antioxidant, anticancer, antiasthmatic/ antibronchitis [128, 129]

49

Euphorbia milii Des Moul. (HAMP20037)

Euphorbiaceae

Hlinglukhum

H

Lf

Raw

Diarrhoea (52)

52

0.26

Abruquinone B; eremopetasitenin A; ellagic acid; isopetasoside; 7,8-Dihydroxycoumarin; [130]

Antimicrobial, antioxidant, cytoxicity, antinociceptive, anthelmintic, etc. [131, 132]

50

Euphorbia royleana Boiss. (HAMP20038)

Euphorbiaceae

Chawng

Sh

Lf sap

Juice

Otorrhoea (38)

38

0.19

Antiquorine A; Eurifoloid D; sandaracopimaradienolal; 15-isopimaradien-18-a [133]

Antitumour, anti-arthritic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory, etc. [134, 135]

51

Flueggea virosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) Royle (HAMP20039)

Euphorbiaceae

Saisiak

Sh

Lf

Decoction

Diabetes (59), stomach ache (17), chicken pox (50)

126

0.63

11-O-acetyl bergenin; gallic acid; virosecurinine; kaempferol; β-sitosterol; quercetin [136]

Anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-hepatitis C, etc. [137, 138]

52

Gomphogyne cissiformis Griff. (HAMP20031)

Cucurbitaceae

Lalruanga dawi bur

H, Cr

Fr

Juice

Hypertension (6), diabetes (7)

13

0.065

Not reported

Not reported

53

Hedyotis scandens Roxb. (HAMP20072)

Rubiaceae

Kelhnam tur

H

Lf

Decoction

Kidney disease (4), pain relief (7), diabetes (10)

21

0.105

Hedyotoside A; hedyotoside B; hedyotoside C, D & E [139]

Antimicrobial, abdominal pain [140, 141]

54

Helicia robusta (Roxb.) R.Br. ex Blume (HAMP20069)

Proteaceae

Pasal-taka-za

T

Lf

Decoction

Placenta discharge (6), stomach pain (8), kidney disorder (1)

15

0.075

Not reported

Not reported

55

Hibiscus sinensis Mill. (HAMP20052)

Malvaceae

Midum par

Sh

Lf

Paste

Boil (4)

4

0.02

Quercetin-3,5-diglucoside, undecanoic acid, cyanidin chorides, rachidic acid, cyanin [142]

Antioxidant, antipyretic, antimicrobial, antifertility, anticonvulsive, etc. [142, 143]

56

Houttuynia cordata Thunb. (HAMP20077)

Saururaceae

Ui thinthang

H

Lf

Juice

Sainus problem (16)

16

0.08

Quercetin-3-O-β-D-galactoside-7-O-β-D-glucoside, aristolactam A & B, β-Sitosterol, N-phenethyl-benzamide [144]

Antiviral, antitumour, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-SARS, immunomodulator, etc. [144]

57

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. (HAMP20025)

Convovulaceae

Kawl-ba-hra

H, Cr

YS

Raw

Digestion (37)

37

0.185

3-mono-O-caffeoylquinic acid; caffeic acid; vitamin C; kaempferol [145] [145]

Antidiabetic, anticancer, antioxidant, antiulcer, cardiovascular effect [145]

58

Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet (HAMP20043)

Fabaceae

Bepui

Sh

Lf

Paste

Vaccine pain relief (18)

18

0.09

Phytic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid [146]

Antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, cytotoxicity, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hypolipidemic [147]

59

Laurocerasus undulata (Buch-Ham. ex D. Don) M. Roem. (HAMP20071)

Rosaceae

Thei-ar-lung

H

Lf

Decoction

Heart disease (14)

14

0.07

Not reported

Not reported

60

Lindernia ruellioides (Colsm.) Pennell (HAMP20078)

Scrophulariaceae

Thasuih

H

WP

Paste

Sciatica (24)

24

0.12

Linderruelliosides A & B; plantainoside A; acteoside, desrhamnosylverbascoside [148]

Anti-inflammatory, antitumour, antiulcer, analgesic [149]

61

Lobelia angulata G. Forst. (HAMP20020)

Campanulaceae

Choak-a-thi

H

WP

Decoction

Tonsil (9), gallstone (16)

25

0.125

Not reported

Not reported

62

Maesa indica (Roxb.) A. DC. (HAMP20060)

Myrsinaceae

Arngeng

Sh

Lf

Paste

Toothache (4)

4

0.02

2 5 dihydroxy-6-methyl 3 (hemeos 16-enyl)-1 4benzoquinone [150]

Hypoglycemic, [151]

63

Magnolia champaca (L.) Baill. ex Pierre (HAMP20050)

Magnoliaceae

Ngiau

T

Lf

Miceration

Itchy eyes (18)

18

0.09

Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-3-oxo-, ethyl ester; Camphorsulfonic acid [152]

Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antimicrobial, anticancer [152, 153]

64

Mangifera indica L. (HAMP20002)

Anacardiaceae

Theihai

T

YS

Decoction

Diarrhoea (5), diabetes (10), hypertension (10), asthma (6)

31

0.155

Quercetin-3-O-β-L-rhamnopyranoside; maclurin-3-C-β-glucoside; amentoflavone; mangiferin [154]

Antidiabetic, antiviral, antiulcer, antimalarial, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial [155]

65

Mentha arvensis L. (HAMP20048)

Lamiaceae

Pudina

H

Lf

Decoction

Stomach problem (38)

38

0.19

Menthol, p-menthone, neo-menthone, iso-menthone [156]

Antioxidant, analgesic, antibacterial, cytotoxic, antifertility, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic [157]

66

Mesua ferrea L. (HAMP20022)

Clusiaceae

Herhse

T

Lf

Paste, decoction

Wound (8), stomachache (7), diarrhoea (3)

18

0.09

1,5-dihydroxyxanthone; euxanthone, 7-methyl ether; β-sitosterol [158]

Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, anti-arthritis, analgesic, analgesic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant [159]

67

Mikania micrantha Kunth. (HAMP20014)

Asteraceae

Japan Hlo

H, Cr

Lf

Paste, decoction

Wound (52), diarrhoea (8), dysentery (6), stomach ache (16)

82

0.41

β-cubebene; 1H-inden-1-one, 5-(1, 1-dimethylethyl)-2, 3-; allo-aromadendrene; β-caryophyllene [160]

Antimicrobial, antioxidant, anthelminthic [161, 162]

68

Mimosa pudica L. (HAMP20054)

Mimosaceae

Hlonuar

H

Lf

Decoction

Kidney disease (37)

37

0.185

7, 8, 3', 4'-tetrahydroxyl-6-C [alpha- L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1 – > 2)]-beta- D-glucopyranosyl flavone; catcher; 5, 7,3', 4'-tetrahydroxyl-6-C [alpha-L- rhamnopyranosyl-(1 – > 2)]-beta- D-glucopyranosyl flavone [163]

Wound healing, antimicrobial, analgesic, antimalaria, anti-inflammatory, hepatotoxicity, antidiarrhoeal, anthelminthes [164]

69

Morus macroura Miq. (HAMP20056)

Moraceae

Lung-li

T

Lf

Raw

Cut / wound (22)

2

0.01

Gallic acid, catechin, p-hydroxy benzoic, ellagic acid,3,4,5- methoxy cinnamic [165]

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antiulcer [165]

70

Musa acuminata Colla (HAMP20059)

Musaceae

Balhla

H

Fr, sap

Paste, Decoction

Diabetic wound (6), lung disease (2), snake bite (4)

12

0.06

Pantothenic acid (B5), ferulic acid-hexoside, Vitamin C, provitamin A, lycopene [166]

Antioxidant, antidiarrhoea, immunomodulatory, anti-HIV, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, anticancer, antimicrobial [167, 168]

71

Mussaenda macrophylla Wall. (HAMP20072)

Rubiaceae

Va-kep

Sh

Lf

Decoction

Internal bleeding (17)

17

0.085

3-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-28-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl-16α-hydroxy-23-deoxyprotobassic acid; 16α-hydroxyprotobassic acid; 3-O-acetyldaturadiol; rotundic acid [169]

Antimicrobial [170]

72

Ocimum americanum L. (HAMP20049)

Lamiaceae

Runhmui

H

Lf, St

Paste

Pile problem (2)

2

0.01

á-pinene; farnesene; terpineol; farnesol; limonen [171]

Antioxidant, antimicrobial, [172, 173]

73

Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz (HAMP20018)

Bignoniaceae

Ar-chang- kawm

T

Br, Lf

Paste, decoction

Ulcer (6), arthritis (13), diarrhoea (3), dysentry (6), hepatitis C (9)

37

0.185

Ellagic acid; oroxylin-A; 7-o-methyl chrysin; palmitoleic; linoleic acids [174]

Anticancer, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, antiulcer, amtiarthritic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunostimulatant, cardioprotective [175]

74

Pandanus odorifer (Forssk.) Kuntze (HAMP20064)

Pandanaceae

Ram-la-kuih

Sh

Lf

Decoction

Kidney disease 24

24

0.12

Not reported

Anticancer, antimicrobial [176]

75

Parkia timoriana (DC.) Merr. (HAMP20055)

Mimosaceae

Zawngtah

T

Fr, peel, Br

Paste, raw

Diabetes (10), baby umblical care (2), hypertension (4)

16

0.08

β-sitostero; javanicoside A; epigallocatechin gallate; ursolic acid; hyperin [177]

Antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiproliferative, antibacterial, anti-insecticidal [177]

76

Phyllanthus emblica L. (HAMP20065)

Phyllanthaceae

Sunhlu

T

Fr

Raw, juice

Diarrhoea (2), skincare (12), stomach problem (8), energybooster (7), diabetes (9), hypertension (6), jaundice (4)

48

0.24

Ascorbic acids, gallic acids, quercetin, punigluconin, emblicanin A&B, citric acids [178]

Antimicrobial, analgesic, antioxidant, antipyretic, hepatoprotective, antiulcer, antitumour, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant [178]

77

Picria fel-terrae Lour. (HAMP20079)

Scrophulariaceae

Khatual

H

Lf

Decoction

Hypertension (24)

24

0.12

Rosmarinic acid; apigenin-7-O-β-D-glucuronide; picfeltarraegenin IV; acteoside; apigenin [179]

Antioxidant, anthelmintic, antiproliferative [180, 181]

78

Plantago major L. (HAMP20066)

Plantaginaceae

Kelba-an

H

Lf

Decoction

Kidney disease (2), urinary problem (34)

36

0.18

Plantaginin; plantagonin; ursolic acid; aucubin; palmitic acid, ascorbic acid [182]

Immunomodulator, antioxidant, analgesic, antiulcer, antibiotic, antiviral, cytotoxicity, hepatoprotective [182]

79

Psidium guajava L. (HAMP20061)

Myrtaceae

Kawl-thei

T

Lf

Decoction

Diarrhoea (97), hair fall (1)

98

0.49

β-sitosterol; guajanoic acid; oleanolic acid; uvaol; ursolic acid [183]

Anti-allergy, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticough, antinogenetic, analgesic, cytotoxicity, antidiabetic, anti-inflammator [184]

80

Pseudodrynaria coronans (Wall. ex Mett.) Ching (HAMP20067)

Polypodiaceae

Awmvel

H

Lf

Paste

Herpes (12)

12

0.06

Kaempferol-3-O-(6'' -O-acetyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside; astragalin; isoquercitrin; kaempferol3-O-(6'' -O-feruloyl-4'' -O-acetyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside [185]

Antioxidant [185]

81

Punica granatum L. (HAMP20068)

Punicaceae

Thei-buh-fai

T

Fr

Raw, juice

Anemia (5), immuno- booster (21), cancer (5)

31

0.155

Ellagic acid; kaempferol; anthocyanins; punicalagin; quercetin; luteolin; ellagitannins [186]

Antiepileptic, antimicrobial, antiviral antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective [186]

82

Rhus chinensis Mill. (HAMP20003)

Anacardiaceae

Khawmhma

T

Fr

Raw, powder

Diarrhoea (27), stomach ache (18)

45

0.225

Moronic acid; gallicin; 3-oxo-6β-hydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic; aciddimethyl caffic acid; phytol [187]

Antidiarrhoeal, anticancer, anti-HIV, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective [187]

83

Sarcococca pruniformis Lindl. (HAMP20040)

Euphorbiaceae

Pawhrual

H

Lf

Raw, decoction

Tonsil (49)

49

0.245

Not reported

Not reported

84

Schima wallichii Choisy (HAMP20083)

Theaceae

Khiang

T

Br/ St

Paste

Insect bite (9), wound (5)

14

0.07

Phenylpropanolamine; rotenone; glycidol; 2, 3-benzofurandione [188]

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-pyretic [189, 190]

85

Senecio scandens Buch- Ham. ex D. Don (HAMP20015)

Asteraceae

Sai-ek-hlo

H, Cr

Lf

Decoction, paste

Ulcer (17), diabetes (13), Hypertension (8), toothache (3), wound (2)

43

0.215

Quercetin; kaempferol; luteolin; rutin; phytol, palmitic acid; β-Amyrin; β-Sitosterol [191]

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, mutagenic, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-tumour, anti-leptospirosis, antioxidant [191]

86

Smilax glabra Roxb. (HAMP20081)

Smilacaceae

Kai-tluang

H, Cr

Lf

Paste

Arthritis (20)

20

0.1

Palmitic acid; β-sitosterol; quercetin; apigenin; 3-methoxygallic acid; lignoceric acid [192]

Antimicrobial, antioxidant, cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antiviral [192]

87

Smilax perfoliata Lour. (HAMP20080)

Smilacaceae

Kai-ha

Sh, Cr

Lf

Decoction

Dysentry (6)

(6)

0.03

Rutin,1; 6-O-diferuloyl-(3-O-p-coumaroyl)-b-D-fructofuranosyl-(2 → 1)-2-O-acetyl-a-D-glucopyranoside; cassiamin A & B; narcissin [193]

Antioxidant, antimicrobial [194]

88

Solanum americanum Mill. (HAMP20085)

Solanaceae

Anhling

Sh

Lf

Decoction

Nephrolithiasis (15), urinary retention (6), Kidney disease (11)

32

0.16

Pinoresinol; tetracosanoic acid; syringaresinol; β-sitosterol; scopoletin; medioresinol [195]

Antimicrobial, hepatoprotectivity, anti-inflammatory, anti-seizure, antioxidant, antipyretic, antitumour [196, 197]

89

Solanum violaceum Ortega (HAMP20086)

Solanaceae

Tawkte

Sh

Fr

Decoction, paste

Hypertension (20), diabetes (6), burn (4), boil (1), herpes (2)

33

0.165

7-oxositosterol; yamogenin; 7-oxostigmasteroldiosgenin [198]

Antioxidant, antiobesity. anthelminthic, cytotoxity, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antinociceptive, antipyretic [199, 200]

90

Spondias pinnata (L. f.) Kurz (HAMP20004

Anacardiaceae

Tawi-taw

T

Br

Decoction

Diarrhoea (3)

3

0.015

Ellagitannins, galloylgeranin, lignoseric acid, β -carotein, oleanic acid [201]

Antimicrobial, cytoxicity, anti-cancer, antioxidant, anthelmintic, thrombolytic activity, antidiarrhoeal [201]

91

Tectona grandis L.f. (HAMP20089)

Verbenaceae

Teak

T

Br, Lf

Paste

Wound bleeding (2)

2

0.01

Gallic acid; β-sitosterol; betulinic acid; tectoquinone; squalene; lauric acid [202]

Antibacterial, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, antiulcer, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiviral, cytotoxic activity [202, 203]

92

Zea mays L. (HAMP20070)

Poaceae

Vaimim

H

Lf

Decoction

Kidney disease (15)

15

0.075

Eugenol; cis-α-terpineol; citronellol; 6,11-oxidoacor-4-ene [204]

Antimcrobial, antioxidant, antimutagen [205, 206]

93

Zingiber officinale Roscoe (HAMP20093)

Zingiberaceae

Sawhthing

H

Rh

Raw, decoction

Cold / cough (12), digestion (18)

30

0.15

Zingiberene; gingerols; farnesene; curcumene; zingerone; vitamins [207]

Appetiser, antimicrobial, immunostimulant, analgesic, anticancer antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antiarthritis, etc. [208]

  1. aHabit: H, herbs; Sh, shrubs; Cr, creeper; T, tree; UR, used reports; FC, frequency of citation; UV, use value
  2. bPart used, Lf, leaf; Br, bark; Fr, fruit, Rh, rhizome; St, stem; S, seed; WP, whole plants; YS, Young shoot