Thatta Kedona

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Moringa grows fast in TGD
Friday, September 29, 2017

For the Basic Health Unit (BHU) we have organized Moringa and Neem for the villagers. It is to bring back the alternative input in medication for the villagers. BHU makes only sense, if there is more than the traditional medicine.

The new leaders of AFA (Amjad Ali - the president and Aamir Rafique, the secretary general are now trying their best to promote local herbs n the village.

The trees planted only last year have grown so beautifully. See some of Moringa trees in the village here:

Labels: BHU, Local Herbs, Moringa

posted by S A J Shirazi @ 11:08 AM, ,

One Baby One Tree - 2016
Saturday, April 2, 2016

Each year, AFA (the village NGO) celebrates spring in a unique way. Thanks to senior German Volunteers who gather in Thatta Kedona Ghulamka Dheroka (aka Dolls Village) and arrange a colourful get together where sapling of decorative and floral trees are distributed among the residents. The local land is very fertile and the trees bloom in the village all round the year.

Result: each home has at least one flower tree and one fruit tree in their courtyards and or backyards. That gives a very serene look to the whole village. In addition, most homes also have local herbal trees like Moringa, Aloe Vera and more in their kitsch gardens.

This year, Mr Farooq Ahmed from TTTC of AFA in Thatta Ghulamka Dheroka distributed the saplings in the Basic Health Unit.

Labels: Environment, Local Herbs, One Baby One Tree, Prof Dr Norbert Pintsch, Thatta Kedona

posted by S A J Shirazi @ 9:51 AM, ,

Traditional Herbs at Bhara Kahu
Thursday, October 29, 2015

Use of traditional herbs for health that started at AFA in TGD has reached in Bhara Kahu. Marlies from SES (veteran volunteer of AFA) is now working on traditional medicine-project in Bhara Kahu. In addition to preparing herbal mask, Moring trees were also planted at Bhara Kahu.

Labels: Local Herbs

posted by S A J Shirazi @ 11:02 AM, ,

Clean water for TGD
Monday, October 19, 2015

Prof Dr Norbert Pintsch with Shakeel Aamir working on TTTC and BHU cooperation on SES expert Marlies Bartkiewicz project to offer filtered drinkable water in the village through the use of herbal material.

Labels: Local Herbs, Prof Dr Norbert Pintsch, TGD

posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8:00 AM, ,

Moringa Oleifera – Miracle Tree of Life
Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Learn what the Discovery Channel is saying about the most powerful Botanical on earth and how it can benefit you to make this part of your every day. What if we could prevent major health problems with the right nutrition? Well it's real. Click to watch a video. Also watch The Moringa Tree of Life by Jeff Waddell.

Labels: Local Herbs

posted by S A J Shirazi @ 8:30 AM, ,

Sohanjna [Moringa] Comes to TGD
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

It started when Salman Rashid mentioned Sohanjna Omelet; passingly. When Prof Norbert Pintsch mentioned about his plans of introducing herbal medicines in Dolls Village, I mentioned what I have learned about this merical local tree that is found in rural areas of Pakistan. here is one of the interesting articles from The Lovely PlantsDaily Tips, DIY Projects & Gardening Tools.

The Indian sub-continent is home of amazing flora and fauna. The flowers, fruits, shrubs, herbs and trees of this region are well known for their spectacular beauty, mesmerizing fragrance, exotic colors and wonderful uses. In this post, I am writing about Moringa Oleifera, which is widely accepted as The Miracle Tree.

Labels: Local Herbs, Moringa, Sohanjna

posted by S A J Shirazi @ 12:00 AM, ,

Nature Health Medicine
Saturday, October 25, 2014

Next year (2015) Thatta Kedona is celebrating its 25th anniversary Remember, the project started in 1990. We are planning so much new for the next year.

Under the banner of Nature Health Medicine, we will introduce some 20 different plants for the village. In the past villagers have always been participating in Nature Health Medicine project with zeal and enthusiasm. Hope is the new plants will also bloom and will change the look of the Dolls Village.

Labels: Local Herbs, Thatta Kedona 25th anniversary 1990-2015

posted by S A J Shirazi @ 9:14 AM, ,

Aloe - Kawar Gandal
Thursday, October 9, 2014

Aloe (locally called kawar gandal) is a common plant found both in urban as well as rural areas in Pakistan. It produces two substances, gel and latex, which are used for medicines. Aloe gel is the clear, jelly-like substance found in the inner part of the aloe plant leaf. Aloe latex comes from just under the plant's skin and is yellow in color. Some aloe products are made from the whole crushed leaf, so they contain both gel and latex. The aloe that is mentioned in the Bible is an unrelated fragrant wood used as incense.

Aloe medications can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin. Aloe gel is taken by mouth for osteoarthritis, bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis, fever, itching and inflammation, and as a general tonic. It is also used for stomach ulcers, diabetes, asthma, and for treating some side effects of radiation treatment.

Labels: Local Herbs

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