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Feb42019 by adminNo Comments

Evolvulus alsinoides Linn. (Vishnukranta)

It is an appressed hairy herb. Leaves are 1-2.5 - 0.5-1 cm, ovate, elliptic or oblong. Flowers are axillary and solitary. Capsules are 0.3-05 cm across and rounded. Seeds are oblong, smooth and dark-brown. The whole plant is used as brain tonic. The decoction of plant is given as blood purifier. Evolvine, an alkaloid of plant is used as stimulant for respiration and blood pressure.

Feb12019 by adminNo Comments

Chionanthus mala-elengi (Densst.) P.S. Green

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This is 8-10 meters tall tree with grey-green bark covered with raised lenticels. Leaves are simple, opposite, 4-15 x 2.5-5 cm in size, elliptic-ovate in shape with acuminated or rounded apex. Flowers are white to dull-white in colour and in cymes or in axillary fascicles. Drupes are ovoid. Traditionally in Kerala, bark and leaves of this plant are used in joint problems, for wound healing etc.

Jan312019 by adminNo Comments

Thunbergia mysorensis

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This is an ornamental plant. The word, 'Thunbergia is given after the name of Swedish botanist Thunberg. The species name, 'mysorensis' is based on the name of the place, Mysore (Karnataka, India). Like other species of Thunbergia, this plant is also used as antibacterial, anthelmintic etc. in folklore. Still researches are needed.

Jan302019 by adminNo Comments

Ricinus communis Linn. Seed

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Seeds are source of castor oil, used for medical and cosmetic purposes. Oil is well known purgative by causing irritation to intestine. The anti-inflammatory effect is also reported for the oil. In different skin related problems either, the oil is used.

Jan282019 by adminNo Comments

Bixa orellana Linn. (Bixaceae)

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Bixa orellana Linn. is a small tree, frequently known as Sinduri in Ayurveda. The seeds are claimed to be used as cordial, febrifuge, astringent etc. Red colour is obtained from seed coat which is due to carotenoid pigments.

Jan242019 by adminNo Comments

Gut microbes helps to remove gut toxicity

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A research conducted at Montana University and published in Nature Communications shows that gut microbes play an important role to combat arsenic toxicity. Scientists from Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK and Institut Pasteur, France have revealed the most likely source of cholera epidemic of Yemen through genome sequencing. A work of scientists from University of Washington published in Environmental Science & Technology exposes the development of new genetically modified houseplant capable of removing the chloroform and benzene from environment. Scientists of Imperial College, London have published his work in Clinical Chemistry linking many of miscarriages with poor quality of man’s sperm.

Jan212019 by adminNo Comments

Multiple choice questions in Research Methodology

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1. Which is the first step of research process? a. Literature survey b. Identification of problem c. Writing of hypothesis d. Finding the solution 2. Which is not true for selection of research problem? a. Area of interest b. Brainstorming of ideas c. Making of hypothesis d. Using keywords and indexes 3. Which is the type of research used to generate theory? a. Phenomenal research b. Case-study research c. Grounded theory research d. Historical research 4. Good research is: a. Logical b. Non-logical c. Narrow d. Systematic 5. Which is true one for observation? a. Less time consumption b. Less cost c. Doesn’t answer why people behave in specific manner d. All of the above 6. Which is the type of research depending up...

Jan182019 by adminNo Comments

Concept of Karana-Karya (Cause-Effect) in Indian Philosophy

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Man is the animal of connected logical discourse1. Aristotle finds interesting weaving of rational and irrational aspects in humans as inseparable and based on cause and origin2. It means nothing happens without cause/s3. Number of times matters are taken as effect which are formed after certain causes3. Hence, a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon or condition is termed as cause (Karana)4 and an effect of cause is Karya5. On certain occasions, numbers of causes appear for any effect (Karya). Some of them may be right even, but whatever is present till the performance of action, is considered as real Karana. It is invariably antecedent to some product and is not otherwise constituted6. Indian philosophy has contradictory theories on Karya-karana. Shankhya Darshana sugg...

Jan122019 by adminNo Comments

Objective questions on Research Methdologies

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1. Research is: a. Searching again and again b. Finding solution to any problem c. Working in a scientific way to search for of any problem d. None of the above 2. Rejection of null hypothesis is a conclusive proof that alternative hypothesis is: a. True b. False c. Neither 3. Which is the first step in starting the research process? a. Survey of literature b. Identification of problem c. Location of problem through sources d. Solution of problem 4. In hypothesis testing, the hypothesis which is tentatively assumed to be true is called the a. Correct hypothesis b. Null hypothesis c. Alternative hypothesis d. Level of significance 5. A research plan: a. Should be detailed b. Should be given to others for review and comments c...

Jan82019 by adminNo Comments

Editorial- January

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Description of Quantitative Dietetics mentioned by Charak Samhita (Sutrasthana 5/3-14) is still relevant to people after lots of researches done in field of nutrition and dietetics. Based on power of digestion and metabolism of individual, the quantity of food taken is advocated in Charak Samhita. The proper quantity is referred to the amount not causing any disequilibrium in dhatu and dosas. It is an apparent indication for utilization of nutrients and calorie by the body. The quality of food articles is also discussed in details for healthy regime. The heavy food articles are recommended to be taken in quantity of ½-3/4th when compared to quantity of light food articles. The heavy food articles are rich in ap and prithvi mahabhuta while light foods are rich in Vayu and Agni mahabhuta. Th...