Book based on the secrets of the wild medicinal plants of the Lepcha’s released
MUKESH SHARMA
Kalimpong, August 07:
‘Mondok’, a book based
on the secrets of the wild medicinal plants of the Lepcha’s written by Rev
Nirwan Amos Subba, was released today at the KKYS hall situated at 12th
Dhura. Pastor Salon Karthak presided over as the chief guest while, Rev Samuel
Lepcha, Elder Samchyo Lepcha and other were also present.
Those who read the book
acclaims, that it is one of the best books written on wild medicinal plants. The
book speaks about the methods used by the Lepchas in preparing medicines out of
wild plants and its usage for different ailments. Rev Subba has compiled the
book by consulting the Lepcha community residing in Sikkim, Darjeeling, Nepal
and Bhutan.
Informing about the
book, Elder Samchyo Lepcha said that the book describes the way the medicines
are prepared and it also enlists the names of 101 medicines prepared from
various wild plants. It further, details on how the plants should be recognized
and plucked.
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