Dilleniaindica locally known as 'Chalta' belongs to the familyDilleniaceae.It is commonly known as the ‘Elephant Apple’, being highly palatable to the local wild elephants.
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Agartala Calls for Agar Cultivation
Aquilaria malaccensis Lam. Syn. A. agallocha Roxb. (Thymelaeceae) is a resinous tree and commonly known as agar. The tree is distributed in South and South East Asia from the foothills of the Himalayas to the rainforests of Papua New Guinea.
Patchouli Cultivation - A Potential Scope in Tripura
Patchouli is believed to help balance the endocrine system, which in turn balances the hormones of the body. The aroma assists the body to relax and promotes a feeling of peace.
Significance of Medicinal Herbs and Traditional Healers in Tripura
The purpose of these “Kaviraj Herbal Gardens” is to promote traditional medicines and help preserve the traditional knowledge as well as generate forest-based livelihood to growers and practitioners.