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Ashwagandha: Root, stock and barrel of awareness in Tricity

June 16, 2025 10:36 am

The ashwagandha awareness drive, which the NMPB launched in the Tricity in September last year with a three-pronged strategy of “learning, inspiring and planting”, concluded in April this year. The drive involved schools, colleges, and urban institutions, who were given awareness programmes, plant distribution, and expert sessions.

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How a retired teacher grows a classroom of medicinal plants in Punjab's Malerkotla village

June 15, 2025 9:36 am

True to his roots as an educator, he also shares his knowledge through YouTube channel, ‘Akkhar Channel’, where he raises awareness about herbal remedies and sustainable farming.

Punjabi by nature

May 16, 2025 10:38 am

Instrumental in establishing over 100 herbal gardens, big and small, in schools and colleges of Chandigarh, this former Punjabi f lecturer is busy reaping the harvest of hard work and refuses to retire from the field of medicinal plantation as yet

'Ten per cent of major medicinal plants in India facing extinction threat' say experts

December 13, 2022 2:38 pm

Speaking at the 9th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) in Goa, the experts said that as much as 10 % of 900 major medicinal plant species found in India are facing the threat of extinction

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This 'desi superfood' treats constipation; can be used in the form of 'decoction, powder and even juice'

November 29, 2022 12:51 pm

“One to two grams of of this seed powder is the suitable dosage for a person with the exceptions of pregnant women and patients with chronic health issues as it drains water out of the body,” said Dr Karishma Shah.

From treating cough to relieving pain: Know the many benefits of betel leaves (special recipe inside)

March 25, 2022 1:35 pm

If you are looking for a refreshing way to consume betel leaves in summers, check out this simple recipe of 'paan shot'

Know the many health benefits of parijat or night jasmine

November 25, 2021 4:18 pm

"The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of the tree make it a blessing for human health and well being," Dr Dixa Bhavsar said