Gulp it down the cool way

Thambli, a decoction of herbs, and a soothing drink

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Pots of wisdom

Earthenware is staging a comeback in our kitchens with a new fervour

Taste the Himalayas

The leaves of faran have a distinct fragrance and are of high medicinal value

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Crunchy, juicy devil's backbone

The succulent can strengthen bones, while keeping cold and cough at bay

Fast foods

Kerala Knowledge Inc

Kerala shows the way by going for a decentralised method to protect its unique biodiversity

Dying practice

Lack of medicinal plants forces village doctors out of trade

Taste of sting

Shalini Dhyani shares the many virtues of Himalayan giant nettle, called bichhu ghas

Power packed green

Leafy vegetable that is a great substitute for spinach

Good catch, bad catch

What do efficient fishing gears mean to traditional fisherfolk?

Go foraging for edible plants

One person's weed can be another person's green

High on green

Moringa leaves are packed with nutrients, but very few know about it

Fast food - Poor man's amaranth is now expensive health food

Scientists classify Amaranth as a grain, but most Indians treat it as non-cereal

Mangoes lost 150 years ago

A Karnataka farmer conserves mangoes lost 150 years ago

A way out of drought

Despite the government sinking crores, plight of the drought-affected people remains unchanged

Liquid asset

What exactly is this US patent on the cow urine-antibiotic combination?

No dropping anchor

Mired in misery, Chilika's fisherfolk continue to doggedly fight for their rights

The leafy option

The Soligas combat monsoon sickness with leafy vegetables

A window to well-being

Natural ventilation is a good way to perk up life

Relish history

Rich in its mythological antecedents, the prickly pear has many medicinal merits

Seize the freshness

Kerala self-help groups make medicinal oil, chutney powder from flesh of coconut

Joy of meals

Say hello to good health with easy-to-make, delicious home-cooked food VIBHA VARSHNEY

A sip of earthy flavour

Anantamool tea is more than a refresher for the farmers of Vidarbha