A 23-year-old man died while another was taken ill after they reportedly consumed a local herb known as Aakashbeli to cure jaundice at Thalakada VDC-1 in Baitadi on Saturday.

Police said Dipendra Rokaya died while Laxman Rokaya fell ill after they consumed the herb believing that it would cure their jaundice.

Laxman was admitted to Bajhang Hospital. (PR)