The traditional healthcare system of North East India encompasses a rich
repository of medicinal herbs that have been utilized for centuries to address various
health concerns. Traditional medicine practitioners, with their distinct diagnostic
methods, often rely on attentive observation and tactile examination to discern health
issues, devoid of modern diagnostic instruments. Remedies are prepared from fresh
plant materials collected from nature and prescribed to patients, frequently in
composite forms comprising multiple herbs or their parts. In this study, we focus on
three notable herbs: Polygonum hydropiper, Coptis teeta, and Lasia spinosa. They have
been traditionally used to alleviate pain, reduce swelling, and treat conditions such as
arthritis and rheumatism. Also, they possess antimicrobial, antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities. These plants hold immense therapeutic potential and exhibit
the invaluable wealth of traditional knowledge that continues to inform and enrich
contemporary pharmaceutical endeavors.
Keywords: Behu, Geli-geli, Hioactivity, Mishmi Teeta, Phytochemistry.
