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Catterpillar fungus-Yarsagumba |
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by Sukriti Pandit | 03-06-2019 00:39
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Scientific name -: Ophiocordyceps sinensis Yarsagumba or Yarchagumba is a rare and unique herb that grows in the meadows above 3500 meters in Himalayan region of Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet. It is an entomopathogenic fungus(a fungus that grows on insects). It has been regarded as an expensive life saving tonic. Health Benefits- Treat fatigue Anti Ageing properties Potential Anti-tumor effects Help to treat diabetes Help to fight inflammation Improve sexual function in men Use to treat anemia, backache,dizziness.  Collection of Yarsagumba in Nepal was illegal until 2001 but following the popularity, Government lifted the ban but imposed royalty rate of Rs 20,000(US$ 280) per kg. |
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5 Comments
Hello sukriti
I hope you are doing well!
Nice report
Keep writing
Thank you so much for this report!
Looking forward to reading some more reports.
Green cheers!
Best regards
Hema
Posted 19-03-2020 11:31
Hello Sukriti
Thank you for your participation in monthly event. Yarshgumba is very important medicinal herb. Keep writing
Green Cheers :)
Posted 17-06-2019 15:59
Hey sukriti
Welcome to tunza.
Nepal is famous for Yarsagumba.
Thank you so much for this report.
Green cheers!
Posted 03-06-2019 16:58
Hello Sukriti,
Its a very nice report.
Green Cheers
Posted 03-06-2019 16:15
Thank you for your participation in the monthly event!
Posted 03-06-2019 08:43