The herb yarsagumba, popularly known as Himalayan Viagra, is its top export. Bajhang shipped out 296 kg of yarsagumba valued at Rs390 million, according to the District Forest Office. Yarsagumba fetches up to Rs1.3 million per kg. Similarly, 2,200 kg of pashbed, 200 kg of sugandhwal, 200 kg of bojo, 30 kg of kankadsilo, 40 kg of bhrigiraj and 41 kg of gujargano were exported from the district, the office said.
Earlier, there used to be a huge demand for herbs like rittha, wild mushroom, bish jara, chiraito, tejpat and gooseberry, among others. However, demand for these medicinal herbs has slowed.
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