Monthly Archives: April 2013
Mimosa pudica
This flowering plant is not new for those who live in tropical region of Nepal. This is ‘touch-me-not’ (Mimosa pudica Linn.) locally known as Lajjawati or Buhari jhar.
Many books, articles etc explains about the use of this plant for kidney,...
Calotropis gigantea
There are several books and research articles available to know about this plant and its medical uses. But, local uses are missing. One interesting use of this plant is for sinusitis. People smoke the dried stem of this plant. It needs to be...
Dhaturo
DhaturoLocal name of this plant is Dhaturo and Scientific name Datura metel.
This photo was taken in Devghat, Tanahun (2013), a renowned religious place of Hindus. Devotees says, Lord Shiva love to have this narcotic seeds. Its poisonous to...
Research on healers and healing practices
Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) has initiated a research on traditional healers, their knowledge, practices and resources they use. Its a pilot study in Chitwan and planning to extend next Fiscal Year at least in one Development region....