Cajanus cajan (L.) MILLSP USED AS MEDICINAL PLANT BY THE LIANGMAI NAGA IN TAMENGLONG DISTRICT OF MANIPUR: A CASE STUDY

Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp. Commonly known as pigeon pea is one of the essential grain crops of the Liangmai ethnic group; they are used as a vegetable and medicinal purposes. The study aims to document the Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp benefit and used as medicine and preserve and conservation of the Liangmai Naga's traditional knowledge. The present study has revealed the use of pigeon pea for curing of different ailments. The seed is rich in protein. They are used as vegetables, and also used as medicine in snake bite. The leaf is used for diabetes and food poisoning, and the bean is eaten raw for curing dysentery.