Deepak Das from Karnapura Bachao Sangharsh Samiti in Jharkhand says that they have decided to call a bandh in protest of police beating of people protesting coal mines in Hazaribagh public hearing on 15th Feb. 3 people are still in jail. People have decided to observer Janta curfew in their villages and have written slogans in their walls. The agitation in front of NTPC office is continuing from a week. He requests everyone to support their agitation against proposed coal mines. For more Deepak Ji can be reached at 07250982162

Seetaphal (Custard Apple) can be seen wildly growing in forests, gardens and near road sides. The botanical name of this plant is Annona squamosa. Fruits of Seetaphal act as tonic and it has quality of expelling phlegm. Tribals in Patalkot shade dry the fruits of this plant and prepare powder out of it. The powder is added in wheat flour and given to the kids, it said to be effective in expelling the worms from stomach. Tribals in Dangs crush seeds of Seetaphal and add the powder in coconut oil and apply over the head. According to them, it kills the lice. Tribal women apply it for cleaning and washing their hair. Juice of Seetaphal leaf, if applied over wound, heals it fast. In case of epilepsy/mirgi , if leaves are rub near the nostrils, it minimizes the effect. In case of dysentery, the leaf juice should be given to the patient. If we believe the feedback of Patalkot tribals, the leaf juice is very effective in joint pains. Around 500g leaves should be boiled in 2L water and then this mixture should be added in 20L water. Take shower with this water, it helps in relieving the joint pains. If chewed directly, leaves are said to be effective in diabetes. Tribals also prepare pesticides from the leaves of this plant. In next recording Dr Acharya will share information about Bael tree. For more information, contact Dr Deepak acharya at +91982405074 or email at deepak@abhumka.com.

Satyanashi (Mexican Prickly Poppy) is also known Peeli Kateri or Peela Dhatura. The botanical name of this plant is Argemone maxicana. This spinous plant has many medicinal values. Tribals in India prepare juice of the roots and add Kali Mirch (Black Pepper) to it and supplement it to patients suffering from leprosy. Tribals in Patalkot use this plant for curing male sexual debility. For this they prepare a decoction of bark of this plant, latex of banyan tree and solid sugar. Later, they prepared small pills out of it and then it is given for 15 consecutive days. Tribals in Dang District of Gujarat, boil the seeds in water, the oil content comes at the superficial layer of water. The oil is then taken away using a cotton plug. The cotton is rolled over skin parts with problems such as eczema, wounds etc. Leaves of this plant are said to be effective in pain and arthritis. Roots are good tonic and given at times in the cases of indigestion too. In next recording, Dr Acharya will share information about Seetaphal (Custard Apple). For more information, you may contact Dr Acharya at +919824050784 or deepak@abhumka.com.

Dr Deepak Acharya share information about how tribals in India use Surankand (Elephant Yam) in their day to day life for medicine purposes. Surankand is also known as Sooran or Jimikand. The botanical name of this plant is Amorphophallus campanulatus. The rhizome is served as vegetable in rural and urban areas in India. Rhizome is the most important medicinal part of this plant. The rhizome is hard and it contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, bases, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins A & B. Mostly the rhizome is used in piles, respiratory disoders, cough, gout and expelling worms. In rural areas, rhizome is used to cure Arsh (Piles) and therefore it is also called as Arshigna (One that cures Piles). Tribals ask patients to wash the rhizome in salted water and chew it directly, it cures piles. For patients suffering from liver disorders, Surankand is a boon. Curry prepared from the rhizomes of the plant is said to be very effective in liver related problems. In case of diarrhea, dried powder of the rhizome is taken and roasted in ghee. To it, add little sugar and give it to the patient. It helps a lot. It is very effective in curing diarrhea and dysentery. Curry of rhizome is very good in weakness and low sperm count. Surankand is crushed in water and the sap is applied over painful joints, helps in relieving the pain. In the next recording, Dr Acharya will share information about plant called Satyanashi or Peeli Kateri. For more Dr Acharya can be reached at 09824050784 or deepak@abhumka.com.

Dr Deepak Acharya shares information about how tribals use Pyaj (Onion) in their day to day health practices.Pyaj is a wonderful spice commonly seen in all Indian kitchens. The botanical name of this plant is Allium sativum. Pyaj contains important chemicals such as glutamine, argenine, cystine, saponins and carbohydrates. Crush seeds of Pyaj in acetic acid (vinegar) and apply externally in the cases of eczema and skin afflictions. Pyaj sap should be mixed in mustard oil and applied over painful joints, it helps in relieving the pain. Aged people and children those who suffer from chronic bronchitis or sever cough, they should take Pyaj extract and sugar candy. It is said to be a good expectorant. Salt along with Pyaj sap helps in relieving gum bleeding, gum ache and swelling. There are two type of Pyaj available, white and red. White Pyaj is very good for the heart patients. People suffering from low sperm count, they should always consume Pyaj along with honey. In Patalkot, tribesmen apply Pyaj sap over the body part bitten by wasp or bee. For better health and immunity of kids, Dangi herbal healers recommend a combination of jaggery and Pyaj. Sap of white Pyaj, Ginger, Cow ghee and honey should be mixed thoroughly and consumed for 21days, it works as an aphrodisiac. For more Dr Acharya can be reached at 09824050784 or deepak@abhumka.com.