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What’s jimbu? The herb that bolsters an iconic Nepali dish could also help save snow leopards

KATHMANDU — In Nepal, there s a popular saying: “dal bhat power, 24 hour.” It refers to a humble plateful of rice and soupy lentils that Nepalis swear by, both at home and across the diaspora. It s fuel for the body and a taste of home where it’s a staple meal for lunch and…