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Yarsagumba (Cordyceps sinensis) and Manang District
June 15, 2008
Annapuran conservation area is rich in highly valuable Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) out of them Cordyceps sinesis is one of the high valuable medicinal plants. The research entitled “Status, distribution, and Habitat preference of Yarsagumba (cordyceps sinensis) and its contribution in local livelihoods in Manang district” was carried out in the two Kharkas (Pasture lands) of Manang and Tanki Manang Village development committee (VDC). + read more... |
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Ecological Status and Distribution of Blue Sheep in Nepal
April 8, 2008
 Blue sheep is one of the most beautiful ungulates of Nepal. Blue sheep holds a place between sheep and goats so they are of considerable evolutionary interest. Due to their impressive horns, the blue sheep is a worthy trophy animal. Known as rock sheep in China, bharal in India and naur in Nepal. closely associated with cliffs and rocky terrain. Sheep like in appearance, blue sheep actually exhibits the behavious of a goat. + read more... |
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A Handful Information Concerning Bats in Nepal
April 6, 2008
 Bats are unique and charismatic creature found all over the world except Artic and Antarctic regions. Being a second largest group of mammal, they makeup one fourth division of the world mammal. The ration is equivalent in South Asia as well. The suborder Megachiroptera of chiroptera includes frugivorous and nectar eating bats whereas, the Microchiroptera comprise of insectivorous and sanguivorous Bats. + read more... |
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Neem (Azadirachta indica) tree and its importance
October 23, 2007
 Neem (Azadirachta indica) is one of the most valuable evergreen multipurpose tree species. The tree is highly efficient in restoring soli productivity and improving the ecology of the area. Almost all parts of the tree have several uses. It is also used in production of fuel wood by pruning , in local pharmacopoeia and regarded as a good fodder tree. It is a fast growing and sturdy tree which can established without irrigation in hot and dry regions with low annual rainfall of 500mm or less (Ahmed and Kumar et. al. 1995). The extensive root system of Neem tree with its unique physiological capacity helps to extract nutrients from highly leached sandy soil. In Nepal’s rural area villagers take bath in water heated with Neem leaves as a preventive against hear rash and boils and drink Neem water as a cure for skin diseases. Neem oil is used against stomach ulcers, worn infection and rheumatism. It is a general practice to store grains. So, Neem tree has gained global recognition for its medicinal, pesticidal and industrial products.
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Know More About Yarsagumna : Morphology, Ecology, Medicinal Values and Legal Provision
October 9, 2007
 The Himalayan region of Nepal is famous for different types of medicinal plants. Yarshagumba is one of them. Yarshagumba is currently very popular due to its use as aphrodisiac (sex stimulant) and tonic. Hence, its collection and trade is increasing. The word “Yarshagumba” has been more common, especially in different new published from Nepal, for the last three years. How ever few of us know what Yarshagumba actually is, what uses and other importance it has, and what the legal provision regarding it has been ruled’ even though we touched , seen and /or heard about it. Therefore, it has been tried to deal these aspects of interest.
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