Katus (Castanopsis hystrix): Indigenous Chestnut Tree of Nepal
Katus is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 30 m tall. It belongs to the Fagaceae family, which includes oaks and chestnuts.
Nature
Bhakimlo: Native fruit with health benefits
Bhakimlo is more than just a wild fruit of hills. It is a centuries-old medicinal powerhouse that continues to support indigenous communities.
Angeri (Osbeckia nepalensis): Wonderful wild fruit of Himalayas
It is a medicinal shrub gaining scientific recognition for its traditional antidiabetic properties. It has other names across Asian continent
Amaro / Amaaro: Wild fruit with distinct taste and health benefits
Amaro is a versatile, culturally significant tree that nourishes both body and community. Its sour fruits, medicinal properties, and ecological role make it a true gem of Nepal’s hills and Asia’s forests.
El Niño: Why It Means Less Rain for the Indian Subcontinent
El Niño happens when the trade winds (winds that normally blow from east to west along the equator) become weak or even reverse its direction.
Siplikan / Sliplikan (Crateva unilocularis): The Nutritious Medicinal Tree Vegetable
Do you know about a shrub that doesn’t just provide shade, but also serves up dinner and fills your medicine cabinet? That is Crateva unilocularis, a remarkable deciduous plant known casually as the Spider Tree or, quite literally in Chinese, the “Tree Vegetable” and locally as Siplikan, Sliplikan in Nepal and parts of India. Belonging … Read more
Look around you, Nature is the therapy you need
The gentle rustle of plant leaves in kitchen garden, rhythmic movement of butterfly and other insects, the vast silence of nature, reducing stress hormones like cortisol while boosting serotonin and endorphins through fresh air, sunlight, and physical movement. Studies from ecopsychology highlight how simple walks in green spaces lower anxiety, improve mood, and enhance mindfulness, allowing the mind to unwind and reconnect with the earth’s unhurried rhythm.
24 Local wild fruits of Nepal: Identification & conservation
Nepal is rich in plant diversity. There are lots of wild and indigenous fruits found in Nepal.
Exhausted Pollinators: A Hardworking Nature Troops
A quiet bee resting on a flower might be more than just a peaceful moment—it could be exhausted. Explore why pollinators get tired and how you can make a small but meaningful difference in their survival.
Chamomile: A versatile medicinal herb
Chamomile is a daisy like flowering herb of Asteraceae family which has been cherished for centuries in traditional medicine and ayurveda.