Nestled in the lush forests of Arunachal Pradesh, Padma Shri Yanung Jamoh Lego, popularly known as the ‘Adi Queen of Herbs,’ has dedicated over three decades to treating chronic illnesses through herbal remedies derived from nature. Her work has become a bea🉐con of hope for patients battling ailments like cancer, kidney disease, and lung disorders.
Lego’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that the solution to every disease lies within the jungle. “If there is a jungle, then ever﷽ything will be auspicious. That is why animals and birds of the forest do not fall ill,” she says. With her remedies, she claims even severe conditions like cancer can be treated effectively. “Cancer is easy to treat. A man who eats chemicals will get cancer. A person who eats natural things will never get cancer,” she asserts.
Her practice has attracted patients from across India and even overs♉eas, with some experiencing rapid recoveries. Despite her success, Lego faces resistance from practitioners of modern medicine, whom she accuses of exploiting diseases for profit. “In this country, traitors win. Bhagat Singh was hanged by his owℱn people. The situation is still the same. These doctors profit from others' pain,” she remarks.
Lego emphasizes that while modern medicine has its place, especial𝓀ly i🅰n emergencies, natural remedies can completely cure diseases if given time. Her criticism of the commercialisation of healthcare underscores her commitment to using nature’s wealth for healing.
Operating her clinic for decades without external funding, Lego initially treated patients for free from 1995 to 2019. However, increasing operational costs have since required her to charge fees, as she spends about ₹8 lakh monthly on sa♓laries and supplies. Her clinic now treats 10-20 patients daily.
Her herbal knowledge has also drawn international attention, with her remediesꦚ reaching London and America. Researchers f𒁏requently visit her clinic to learn her methods, which she willingly shares.
Lego, who holds an MSc in Agriculture and was a government employee befor♉e starting her practice, was conferred the Padma Shri Award by President Droupadi Murmu in April this year. For her, the jungle represents not only a treasure trove of medicine but also a symbol of hope and healing that must be preserved.
(This story has been slightly reworked from an auto-generated PTI feed.)
