E-Newsletter November 2020 DHAN Foundation

On 22 nd October 2020, SUHAM Trust team from Central Office visited Jawadhu Hills and had integration meeting with Federation Leaders. Block Integrator, coordinators and associates of Health, Small Millet Foundation, Climate Change Adaptation and Federation leaders of Jawadhu Hills region participated in the meeting. Enhancing SUHAM hospital standards for patients, outreach through collaborative practices among all the federations were discussed during the meeting.

SUHAM Community Health Activities in Jawadhu Hills

Organic Crop Incentives Enrolment

Study on Non-timber Forest Produces and Biodiversity of Jawadhu Hills

Nine village forest committees were organized across Kanamalai panchayat in Pallathur, Nagalur, Mallimadu, Malaikollai, Avaranvalasai, Keelkanavayur, Melkanavayur, Kavampattu, Keelkavampattu. Regional team’s interaction with the members across the villages provided the information of the produce availability of various predominant varieties and their current market price.

Hartaki Scientific Name: Terminalia Cebula King of Medicines Used to promote Digestion, weight loss and can be used to treat Diabetics Availability 6 to 7 tonnes Purchase Price: 10 Rupees
Nux Vomica Scientific Name: Strychnos nux-vomica Used for nerve conditions, depression, migraine headache, symptoms of menopause, and a blood vessel disorder called Raynaud's disease Availability : 6.5 Tonnes Purchase Price : 25 to 30 Rupees
Pongamia Scientific Name: Millettia pinnata Pongamia pinnata has been applied as crude drug for the treatment of tumors, piles, skin diseases, and ulcers Availability: 1 Tonnes Purchase Price: 7 to 10 Rupees
Bahera Scientific Name:Terminalia Bellirica Used to protect the liver and to treat respiratory conditions, including respiratory tract infections, cough, and sore throat Availability: 2 Tonnes Purchase Price: 5 to 10 Rupees
Clearing Nut Tree Scientific Name:Strychnos potatorum Used to Purify Water Availability: 3.75 tonnes Price: 30 to 35 Rupees
Wood Apple Scientific Name: Limonia acidissima It helps easing digestion. It destroys the parasites in our gut and is a good remedy for treating digestive disorders Availability: 2 Tonnes Price: 10 Rupees
Custard Apple Scientific Name: Annona senegalensis Prevents Anemia, Better Brain Health, Contains vitamin C Availability 11 tonnes Price: 8 Rupees per Kg