• Is Kashmir Lavender a good choice for aromatherapy?
  • Aromatherapy is gaining laurels the world over with Kashmir Lavender being the crown in the world of aroma. Now faculty of forestry SKUAST-Kashmir are producing good quality Lavender plants in the trials fields of Faculty of forestry in Benhama, Ganderbal for medicinal uses and essential oil extraction purpose.
  • What is the difference between Kashmir & Bulgaria rose oil?
  • Key ingredients like citronellol and rose oxide, which gives rose oil its unique scent, are nearly the same in both, with Kashmir at 35.7% and Bulgaria at 40.6%. Other components like geraniol (30.2% in Kashmir and 20.5% in Bulgaria) and its isomer nerol (8.8% in Kashmir and 5.8% in Bulgaria) also match up closely. A technical point is relevant.
  • Could Kashmir become a super power in the future?
  • More than 5000 aromatic/medicinal plants have been discovered in Jammu Kashmir till date. Around 4000 are found in the Valley forests. Scientific observations reveal that Kashmir could become the super power in the future times for herbal medicine and perfumes if the huge resources are exploited properly and effectively.
  • Why is lavender gaining traction in Kashmir?
  • Lavender cultivation has emerged as the catalyst behind this change, gaining traction in various regions across the Kashmir valley. For Reyaj, the transformation was set into motion by a friend¡¯s whisper in 2019, a suggestion that seemed like folly at first.
  • What is the herbal wealth of Jammu & Kashmir?
  • Researchers have not fully explored the herbal wealth of Kashmir and a lot needs to be done in this field. Jammu and Kashmir is home to several medicinal herbs which have been traditionally used by forest-dwelling communities and other ethnic groups.
  • Why is Kashmir a treasure trove of herbs?
  • But the state is also considered as a treasure trove of herbs which have high medicinal and edible value. These herbs are of great significance to the manufacturing of ayurvedic and unani medicines. Researchers have not fully explored the herbal wealth of Kashmir and a lot needs to be done in this field.