Plants and Their Benefits

Lakadong Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Has High Curcumin
Lakadong Turmeric - a Turmeric with High Curcumin
The State of Meghalaya, one of the eight states in Northeast India, could be sitting on a spice t...

A Variety of Plums Grow in Meghalaya
The month of July sees markets in Meghalaya flooded with plums. A favorite with the local people – they are eaten as fresh fruits, made into preser...

Exotic Fruit - Sohramdieng - Burmese Grape
What are Burmese Grapes?
Known as Burmese Grape in English, Sohramdieng is the fruit of an evergreen tree found in some Asian countries. Team Zizir...

Sohphlang - Healthy Vegetable and Cash Crop of Northeast India
Sohphlang, Flemingia vestita is one of the local vegetable found in Meghalaya, Northeast India.
It is a nibble food, probably a comfort food too.

GI Tag Memang Narang Endemic to Meghalaya
Meghalaya, one of the seven states in the Northeast of India, is known for its unique range of fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants. We introduc...

Nepenthes Khasiana Of Nokrek National Park - An Endangered Plant!
Meghalaya is a state rich in endemic flora, unique to only the state. It is blessed with abundant indigenous plants that have potent medicinal uses...