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Need to know


                 Science Simplified                                                              Turmeric (Curcuma
                                                                                                 longa), containing
       The Herbalogue                                                                            is globally recognized
                                                                                                 the active compound
                                                                                                 curcumin (C 21 H 20 O 6 ),

                                                                                                  for its potent anti-
                                                                                                 inflammatory and
       Chronicles                                                                               antioxidant properties.
                                                                                                Ashwagandha (Withania
                                                                                                  somnifera) is a

       Students Bridging                                                                        celebrated adaptogen
                                                                                                  that helps the body
                                                                                                  manage stress and
       Cultures Through Nature                                                                    enhances vitality.


       L      earning in schools  can be made easy and             was started to explore the herbal wealth of

                                                                   India and Germany which was initiated in
              effective only through experiential learning
              methodology. The content taught to the
              students must be true to life and true to the        the year 2017 with the beginning of my
                                                                   school’s (Bal Bharati Public School, Rohini)
              child to make the desired impression on the          collaboration with Gymnasium Marienberg,
              students mind and create a positive impact           Saxony, Germany. From times immemorial,
              in his surroundings. Our school and teachers         nature has been healing the inhabitants of
              provide ample opportunities to the students in       the earth by its amazing methods.  One of
              this direction. One such endeavour was our           nature’s  healing balm  happens  to be the
              collaborative sustainability projects with           plethora of medicinal plants found in different
              international partners.                              parts of the world.


                  This  international collaborative project            India and Germany being two countries
                                                                                                 with      immense
                                                                                                 herbal       wealth
                                                                                                 were very suitable
                                                                                                 partner  countries
                                                                                                 for this wonderful
                                                                                                 educative project.
                                                                                                 Man, from the
                                                                                                 initial stages  of
                                                                                                 hunting         and
                                                                                                 gathering        has
                                                                                                 been     exploring
                                                                                                 the immense
                                                                                                 possibilities     of
                                                                                                 the    power      of
                                                                                                 healing in plants.




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