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The author reflects on disappearing local flora and fauna, such as False Daisy, lamenting the loss of traditional knowledge due to globalisation, and advocates for appreciating local life before it vanishes entirely.
Thorappa Mustafa, a wheelchair-bound farmer, won a state award for conserving medicinal plants.
Panakam, Kerala's ancient jaggery and spice drink, balances sweetness with warmth, featuring ginger, pepper, cumin, and cardamom, traditionally served in clay pots.
India boasts numerous medicinal plants; the resilient red spiderling (punarnava) is particularly valued in Ayurveda for its diuretic and rejuvenating properties, aiding detoxification and various ailments.
Thazhuthama, or Red Spiderling, is a rejuvenating Ayurvedic plant known for its diuretic properties, used for liver, kidney, and eye ailments. It offers commercial farming potential in India.
Kizhar nelli, or stonebreaker, is a potent Ayurvedic and Siddha treasure, historically used for liver health, blood sugar control, and various ailments.
Kizhar nelli, or Phyllanthus niruri, is a potent herb, traditionally used in Ayurveda for liver disorders, jaundice, and metabolic imbalances, with modern science validating its hepatoprotective properties.
A Kerala farmer discovered Mahkota Dewa, a medicinal plant, in his backyard. Its dried fruit fetches a high price, prompting plans for commercial cultivation.
Karkidaka Chikitsa, Kerala's monsoon wellness tradition, aims to boost immunity and digestive fire when the body is vulnerable, with practices like medicinal gruel and detoxification therapies, emphasising holistic health over quick fixes.
Wrightia tinctoria, or danthapala, is a plant with significant medicinal properties, particularly for skin conditions like psoriasis and dandruff, and also offers various internal health benefits and uses for minor wounds.
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