Monday, June 1, 2009
यार्सागुम्बा खोज्न गएका २ को मृत्यु तिनसय जति हिमालमै अलपत्र
यार्सागुम्बा सङ्कलनका लागि म्याग्दीको गुर्जा हिमाल पुगेका एकै परिवारका दुईजनाको हिउँले पुरिएर मृत्यु भएको छ । अत्याधिक हिमपातका कारण यार्सागुम्बा सङ्कलनका लागि त्यहाँ पुगेका तीन सयभन्दा बढी गाउँलेहरु अहिलेसम्म अलपत्र परिरहेका छन् । मृत्यु हुनेहरुमा मुदी गाविस-३ का ३६ वर्र्षय काले घर्ती र ३२ वर्षीय टिका घर्ती रहेका छन् । हिमपातकै कारण त्यहा पुगेका गाउलेहरु समेत अलपत्र परेकाले मृतकहरुको शवलाई अहिलेसम्म गाउँसम्म लैजान सकिएको छैन । मुदीमा रहेको बुद्धिविकास माध्यमिक विद्यालयका शिक्षक ध्रुव भण्डारीका अनुसार सो गाउँका अधिकास बासिन्दाहरु गत बैसाख महिनाको तेश्रोसाता गुर्जा हिमालतर्फ लागेका थिए । उनीहरु त्यहाँ पुग्नासाथ हिमपात शुरु भएको र हिमपातको क्रम अत्याधिक बढ्दै जान थालेपछि दाजुभाइको मृत्यु भएको हो । उनीहरुसँगै त्यहाँ गएका साथै गाउँलेहरु अलपत्र परेका हुन् । अहिले मुदीमा रहेका गाउँलेहरु आफन्तहरुको शोकमा डुबेका छन् । घटनास्थलसम्म मृतक तथा घाइतेहरुको उद्धारका लागि पनि अहिलेसम्म कुनै निकाय पुग्न नसकेका कारण त्यहाँ पुगेका गाउँलेहरुमा थप दुर्घटना बढ्न सक्ने अनुमान गरिएको छ । जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालयले भने घटनाका बारेमा कुनै पनि औपचारिक जानकारी नआएको बताउँदै सत्यतथ्य बुझ्नका लागि ताकम इलाका प्रहरी चौकीलाई अनुरोध गरिएको बताएको छ । घटनास्थलमा प्रहरी पुग्नका लागि करिब चार दिनसम्मको पैदलयात्रा गर्नुपर्ने भएकाले हिमालको फेदीमा रहेकाहरुको उद्धारका लागि अझै केही दिन लाग्नसक्ने बताइएको छ । जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालयका प्रहरी नायब उपरीक्षक लोकेन्द्र मल्लले आफूलाई कुनै औपचारिक जानकारी नआएको बताउँदै दिउसोमात्र ताकममा रहेको ईलाका प्रहरी चौकीलाई घटनास्थलतर्फ पठाइएको जानकारी दिए । यसवर्षको हिउँदका समय भएको प्रतिकूल मौसमका कारण हिमाली भेगमा तापक्रम बढेको र बैसाखको तेश्रो सातादेखि मौसममा आएको अनुकुलताका कारण हिमाली भेगमा अत्याधिक हिमपात भएको छ । यसैबीच शुक्रबार दिउँसो म्याग्दीमा भिषण वर्षा भएको छ । वर्षाका कारण जिल्ला सदरमुकामा रहेका जिल्ला पशुसेवा कार्यालय र जिल्ला भुसंरक्षण कार्यालयका भवनहरुमा क्षती पुर्याएको छ । त्यस्तै विभिन्न ठाउाहरुमा पहिरो गएका कारण ग्रामिण सडकहरु अवरुद्ध भएका छन्भने शुक्रबार दिउासो २ बजेदेखि सांझ ६ बजेसम्म सदरमुकाम बेनीबजारको जनजीवन निकै कष्टकर बनेको थियो ।
Cordyceps Sinensis
Yarsagumba or Yarchagumbu is an exceptional and incredible herb that grows in the pastures above 3,300 meters upto 4000 meters in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, Bhutan, India and Tibet. Yarsagumba literally means summer plant and winter insect (dong cong xia cao) in Tibetan. In India it is usually known as ‘Kira Jhar’ which means Insect Plant . Scientific name of this herb is Cordyceps Sinensis.
Yarsa gumba is a exceptional combination of a yellow caterpillar and a mushroom (fungus). Just earlier to the rainy season, spores of cordyceps fungus infect these Himalayan caterpillars that live on moist grass and hollow soil. After the fungus buries itself in the caterpillar’s body, it works its way out through the insect’s head. The parasite gets the energy from the caterpillar. The fungus parasite gets so much into the body of the caterpillars’ that it drains all the energy from the insect and ultimately it dies. As temperature increases and the snow melts -yarsa gumba emerges and is collected at this time. During monsoon, the yarsa gumba is swept away.
Yarsa gumba is a exceptional combination of a yellow caterpillar and a mushroom (fungus). Just earlier to the rainy season, spores of cordyceps fungus infect these Himalayan caterpillars that live on moist grass and hollow soil. After the fungus buries itself in the caterpillar’s body, it works its way out through the insect’s head. The parasite gets the energy from the caterpillar. The fungus parasite gets so much into the body of the caterpillars’ that it drains all the energy from the insect and ultimately it dies. As temperature increases and the snow melts -yarsa gumba emerges and is collected at this time. During monsoon, the yarsa gumba is swept away.
Researches has revealed that the body of Yarsagumba contains:- Cordycepin acid, Cordycepin, D-mannitol, Polysaccharide, SOD, Fatty Acid, Nucleocide Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12, Serien, Zinc, Copper, Carbohydrates etc. Cardycepin and Cordycepic acid have been found to be the main constituents.
Yarsagumba is also known as the “Himalayan Viagra” or “Himalayan Gold” for its high medicinal and commercial value. It is mainly used as a treatment for impotency in many countries. Numerous scientific studies and research reveals that it has properties of antibiotic in it. Cordycep sinensis is used for lung and respiratory infection, pain, sciatica and backache. It also provides vitality and increases physical stamina of the body. Yarsa gumba is used by the Chinese to cure chronic hepatitis B and immune function such as dysfunctioning of liver. According to the Hawaiian health products, cordyceptin is found effective against tuberculosis as well as in the treatment of leprosy. Another major use of this is in the treatment of leukemia. It is useful for children, adults, the aged and the sick people. It energizes lung, kidney and liver; improves memory and purified blood; keeps a person physically and mentally sound. It is of great importance for men and women of any age group, players, people working in physical stress, suffering from premature ejaculation and sexually inactive ones. It gradually empowers internal energy of our body in a natural way as well as acts as a powerful aphrodisiac. Unlike Viagra, it does not cause any mental problem or any other type of physical damage or malfunctioning. (Further information in Wikipedia, Danielwinkler’s page)
Yarsagumba is also known as the “Himalayan Viagra” or “Himalayan Gold” for its high medicinal and commercial value. It is mainly used as a treatment for impotency in many countries. Numerous scientific studies and research reveals that it has properties of antibiotic in it. Cordycep sinensis is used for lung and respiratory infection, pain, sciatica and backache. It also provides vitality and increases physical stamina of the body. Yarsa gumba is used by the Chinese to cure chronic hepatitis B and immune function such as dysfunctioning of liver. According to the Hawaiian health products, cordyceptin is found effective against tuberculosis as well as in the treatment of leprosy. Another major use of this is in the treatment of leukemia. It is useful for children, adults, the aged and the sick people. It energizes lung, kidney and liver; improves memory and purified blood; keeps a person physically and mentally sound. It is of great importance for men and women of any age group, players, people working in physical stress, suffering from premature ejaculation and sexually inactive ones. It gradually empowers internal energy of our body in a natural way as well as acts as a powerful aphrodisiac. Unlike Viagra, it does not cause any mental problem or any other type of physical damage or malfunctioning. (Further information in Wikipedia, Danielwinkler’s page)
what is yarsagumba or yarchagumba ?
Yarsagumba with its Latin name cordyceps sinesis literally means summer plant and winter insect in Tibetan. Before the rainy season begins, spores of the cordyceps mushroom settle on the heads of caterpillars’ that lives underground. The fungus gets so much into the body of the caterpillars’ that it grows out through its head and drains all the energy from the insect and ultimately it dies.
Yarsagumba, Yarshagumba or Yarchagumba is a rare and unique herb that grows in the meadows above 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) in the Himalayan region of Nepal. There are various types of famous medicinal plants found in Nepal but the popularity of yarsagumba is simply overwhelming. For the last couple of years, the trade of yarsagumba is increasing and it has been regarded as an expensive life saving tonic. Headache, toothache or any other disease - yarsagumba is the remedy. And not only that, it is also believed to be a cure for sexual impotency – a Himalayan Herbal Viagra.
Every year during May and June, thousands of villagers from remote areas risking their own lives head for high mountains to collect yarsagumba. It is estimated that one villager can earn up to Rs. 2,500 approximately to $35 a day by collecting yarsagumba which is beyond the monthly salary of many Nepalese households. Dolpa – a remote district in western Nepal with high steep valleys and dry climate is one of the foremost areas for collecting yarsagumba. Almost 50% of the annual supply of yarsagumba comes from Dolpa alone. Here, not only the adults but school goers also take unofficial holidays in search of the gold rush.
Collection of yarsagumba was illegal until 2001 but following its popularity and the lobbying from various organizations, the Government lifted the ban but imposed a royalty rate of Rs. 20,000 (US$ 280) per kilogram (2.2lbs). One kilo of yarsagumba that costs about Rs. 315 (US$ 5/6) in 1992 increased to Rs. 105,000 (US$ 1,435) by the year 2002 and the price has been shooting up so as the international interest on the mysterious half-caterpillar-half-mushroom known as yarsagumba.
Yarsagumba, Yarshagumba or Yarchagumba is a rare and unique herb that grows in the meadows above 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) in the Himalayan region of Nepal. There are various types of famous medicinal plants found in Nepal but the popularity of yarsagumba is simply overwhelming. For the last couple of years, the trade of yarsagumba is increasing and it has been regarded as an expensive life saving tonic. Headache, toothache or any other disease - yarsagumba is the remedy. And not only that, it is also believed to be a cure for sexual impotency – a Himalayan Herbal Viagra.
Every year during May and June, thousands of villagers from remote areas risking their own lives head for high mountains to collect yarsagumba. It is estimated that one villager can earn up to Rs. 2,500 approximately to $35 a day by collecting yarsagumba which is beyond the monthly salary of many Nepalese households. Dolpa – a remote district in western Nepal with high steep valleys and dry climate is one of the foremost areas for collecting yarsagumba. Almost 50% of the annual supply of yarsagumba comes from Dolpa alone. Here, not only the adults but school goers also take unofficial holidays in search of the gold rush.
Collection of yarsagumba was illegal until 2001 but following its popularity and the lobbying from various organizations, the Government lifted the ban but imposed a royalty rate of Rs. 20,000 (US$ 280) per kilogram (2.2lbs). One kilo of yarsagumba that costs about Rs. 315 (US$ 5/6) in 1992 increased to Rs. 105,000 (US$ 1,435) by the year 2002 and the price has been shooting up so as the international interest on the mysterious half-caterpillar-half-mushroom known as yarsagumba.
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