Plants and Their Benefits
Artemisia Annua – A Promising Herbal Remedy for Malaria and More
What’s Artemisia Annua or Sweet Wormwood?
It’s an annual herb that belongs to the plant family of Asters (Asteraceae). If you didn’t know it, you might mistake it for a common weed, such as the common
ragweed.
China is its native place but now we find it growing all over the world. Sweet wormwood or Artemisia annua thrives best in temperate and cool climates and higher altitudes.
Dawai Ñiangsohpet, A Traditional Medicine to Fight Infantile Diseases
Local Khasis have used this medicine for generations to fight infantile diseases. This traditional medicine is called Ka Dawai Ñiangsohpet. Read on.
A Local Ginger plant from Meghalaya – Ing Makhir
From curing several ailments and diseases to the preparation of our favourite Khasi dishes, medicinal herbs hold a special place in the lives of the people in Meghalaya. For years, the locals have relied on herbal remedies, recipes and formulations to cure their ailments, passing them down from generation to generation.