Kaguno (Foxtail millet)

                                                                   
 Kaguno:

   Kaguno is the second most commonly grown species of millet after pearl millet.In Nepal it is used as a food grain and is cultivated in high hills and mid hills mainly in the districts of the Karnali zone.

   Known as kaguno in Nepali, foxtail millet used to be common in other parts of the country as well including Kaski and Lamjung. Crops like Kaguno (foxtail millet), barley, buckwheat, beans and finger millet all grow well in mountain soil, are easily comparable to rice and wheat in terms of nutrition (see box), and have long been the staple of highland people.

The product of Humla: Chino (Proso millet)

Chino

 Chino (proso millet) is one of the major winter crops in Karnali but is not as extensively farmed as wheat or paddy. 

   It grows well in a dry and cold climate; it does not need much water and can be cultivated from the lowlands to the highlands, making it perfect for places like Humla.


 It is not only gluten-free but its packed with iron, calcium and vitamins. It's also delicious with a light ,nutty flavor and extremely versatile. Millet can be used in many ways including for breakfast and dessert.

Black Rice: A New Entry

Black rice (Oryza sativa indica) is a type of rice that is grown in a very limited number of countries in the world and is commonly referred to as Forbidden Rice. 

This name comes from the fact that it was once highly restricted, meaning that only

Agriculture in different parts of Nepal

        Nepal is an agro-based country. Most of the people in Nepal depend on agriculture which

provides daily needs such as crops, vegetables, fruits etc. Most of the cottage industries in Nepal are

also based on agriculture because it supplies with raw materials. About 66 percent people directly

engaged in farming. Farming is subsistent in nature and crop is mostly integrated with livestock.

Agriculture is known as the backbone of economy of Nepal. Agriculture occupation consists of three

types: food crops, cash crops and mixed crops.

NOISE POLLUTION AFFECTS PLANTS LIFE TOO...

A growing body of research shows that birds and other animals change their behavior in response to human noise, such as the din of traffic or the hum of machinery.But human clamor doesn’t just affect animals.Because many animals also pollinate plants or eat or disperse their seeds, human noise can have ripple effects on plants, too. Noise pollution is altering the landscape of plants and trees, which depend on noise affected animals to pollinate them and spread their seeds

Benefits from the Oil of Spikenard (Jatamasi)

INTRODUCTION

• It is a small plant and is rare in Nepal.                                                                                                                 
•  It has strong smell and is also called sugandhawal.                                                                             
•  It is available in the high hills of Nepal at the altitude of 3000 to 5000 meters.                              
• The plant is straight and its root

Yarsagumba in Nepal

               



                                 FINALLY GETTING IT AFTER LONG STRUGGLE
 

                BUYING AND SELLING IT ACCORDING TO THEIR SIZE AND QUALITY

• Yarsagumba with its Latin name cordyceps sinesis literally means summer plant and winter insect in Tibetan.
• Before the rainy season begins, spores of the cordyceps mushroom settle on the heads of caterpillars that lives underground.
• There are various types of famous medicinal plants found in Nepal but the popularity of yarsagumba is simply overwhelming.
•  Yarsagumba is a rare and unique herb that grows in the meadows above 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) in the Himalayan region of Nepal.
• There are various types of famous medicinal plants found in Nepal but the popularity of yarsagumba is simply overwhelming.
•  Yarsagumba is a parasitic, annual, non chlorophyll fungus.
• The gruiting structure of this species comes from the anterior head of larva of caterpillar.

5 Amazing Benefits Of Goose Berry (Amla)

      

     The gooseberry plants ranges in size from small to medium and produces fruit that is typically round, greenish-yellow and bears six vertical stripes.The gooseberry taste is often described as sour, strong and bitter. Traditionally, gooseberry has been used as a natural medicine thanks to its impressive nutrient profile and the wide array of health benefits that it has to offer.


1. HELPS TO PREVENT FROM CANCER

           One of the most important and interesting area of Gooseberry research is in the field of

6 Amazing Benefits Of Watermelon

Kidney Disorders: Watermelons contain a lot of potassium, which is very helpful in cleaning or washing out the toxic depositions in the kidney. 

Prevents Heat Stroke: Watermelon is effective in reducing both your body temperature and blood pressure. Many people in tropical regions eat this fruit every day in the afternoon during the summer to protect themselves from heat stroke. 

Health Benefits Of Beans

1 They Are Heart-Helpers

2 They Are Low In Fat

3 They Pack Protein

4 They Balance Blood Sugar

5 They Cut Cancer Risk

6 They Are Nutrient-Rich

No other insect has served the needs of human like the honey bee. For centuries, beekeepers have raised honey bees, harvesting the sweet honey they produce and relying on them to pollinate crops. Honey bees pollinate an estimated one-third of all the food crops we consume.

Green salad

Incorporating the frequent salad into your diet is very beneficial to anyones health. And nowadays it seems that everyone is a little health-concious and strives to be healthier in one way or another. Well, eating salads to increase your health and it’s super easy to find at Green growth.

Food that satisfy your thirst and hunger.

1. Cucumbers

Hydrate and replenish your skin with fresh cucumbers. In addition to containing 95 percent water, cucumbers are rich in anti-inflammatory compounds that help remove waste from the body and reduce skin irritation. Preliminary research also suggests cucumbers promote anti-wrinkling and anti-aging activity. Find them at your farmers market; they’re in season from jestha to shrawan.

9 Benefits of cucumbers

Cucumbers are the fourth most cultivated 
vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your body's overall health, often referred to as a superfood. Cucumbers are often sprayed with pesticides so it is important to buy organic or even better, grow them yourself.

why barley must be included in our daily routine???

Barley is a wonderful, easily found and multipurpose whole grain cereal having nut like flavor used by the people as a healthy and nutritious diet especially for kids. It resembles like wheat and found everywhere in nepal.

Pigeon peas advantage, health benefits and recipe

Nutritional Value

The serving size of one cup which measures 153 grams provides 43 mg of Vitamin C, 0.536 mg of Vitamin B1, 153 µg of Vitamin B9, 2.4 mg of iron, 0.69 mg of manganese, 181 mg of phosphorus, 29.82 gram of Carbohydrate, 3.294 mg of Vitamin B3 and others. The pigeon peas are rich in proteins, minerals, vitamins and lipids.

FUN FACTS about mango

• Mangos are one of the most popular fruit in the World
• Mangos were first grown in India over 5,000 years ago
• Mango seeds traveled with humans from Asia to the Middle East, East Africa and South America beginning around 300 or 400 A.D.
• A basket of mangos is considered a gesture of friendship in India
• Legend says that Buddha meditated under the cool shade of a mango tree
• A mango tree can grow as tall as 100 feet
• The bark, leaves, skin and pit of the mango have been used in folk remedies for centuries

Jackfruit

Jackfruit is a sweet, delicious and exotic fruit that is packed with many nutrients and benefits. Jackfruit is known as the jack of all fruits. It is a rich source of vitamin, minerals, phytonutrients, carbohydrate, electrolytes, fiber, fat and protein. This fruit also contains calorie but no cholesterol or saturated fats. Consume jackfruit for the best taste, nutrition and its many health benefits.

Bitter gourd benefits for health, skin and hair.

Bitter gourd  is a tropical plant that grows in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. It is also known as balsam pear. This annual of the Cucurbitaceae family is a thin, climbing vine with long, stalked leaves that flowers in July or August. The plant bears a long, cucumber-shaped fruit that hangs like a pendulum, with small bumps all over it.

Six reason that explain why we should go organic

Organic farming refers to ecologically-based production systems used to produce food and fiber. Organic farming may be most widely known for what it is not; however, it is more important to define organic farming by what it is. Organic farming can be defined by the proactive, ecological management strategies that maintain and enhance soil fertility, prevent soil erosion, promote and enhance biological diversity, and minimize risk to human and animal health and natural resources. Many kinds of farm products are produced organically including vegetables, fruit, herbs, grains, meat, dairy, eggs, fibers, and flowers.