Botanical Name: Psychotria Ipecacuanha (STOKES)
Family: N.O. Rubiaceae
Synonym: Cephaelis Ipecacuanha.The plant had been assigned different names by various botanists; several scientific names including Cephaelis acuminata, Cephaelis ipecacuanha, Psychotria ipecacuanha, and Uragoga ipecacuanha were used.
Part Used: Root.
Habitat: The root used in medicine under this name is that of a small, shrubby plant about a foot high, belonging [...]
Definition:
A phobia is a form of anxiety disorder in which someone has an intense and irrational fear of certain objects or situations. Anyone suffering from high levels of anxiety is at risk of developing a phobia. One of the most common phobias is claustrophobia, or the fear of enclosed spaces. A person who has claustrophobia [...]
Even as the Capital sweltered under severe heat conditions, city doctors cautioned about the downside of quick weather changes. Sudden change in temperature and humidity, doctors say, can be dangerous as the weather is conducive for mosquito breeding and other vector-borne diseases (diseases that spread through breeding of mosquitoes or other insects) to spread. Incidents [...]
You May Never Have to Use or Hear a Dentist Drill Again!
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The next time you get a cavity, you might get tooth regeneration instead of fillings.
Materials scientists are beginning to develop solutions of chemicals that can actually rebuild decayed teeth. Enamel and dentin, the natural materials that make teeth the strongest pieces of [...]
There are a variety of theories about influencing the sex of a baby.
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Male sperm are said to swim more quickly than female ones
But do they have any scientific merit or are they just old wives tales?
Recent polls are clear. Many parents, given the chance, would love to influence the sex of their baby.
Four out of [...]
Researchers have discovered a protein which can reduce the malignancy of breast cancer tumors and also predict whether the cancer will metastasize, according to a study published on Monday.
“This protein seems to be suppressing tumor growth,” said study author Kent Hunter of the National Cancer Institute in Washington.
In studies on mice and in gene expression [...]
Botanical Name: Indigofera tinctoria
Family: N.O. Leguminosae/Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Tribe: Indigofereae
Genus: Indigofera
Synonyms: Pigmentum Indicum
Part Used: The plant.
Habitat: India; cultivated in sub-tropical countries. They occur throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, with a few species reaching the temperate zone in eastern Asia.
Description:The species are mostly shrubs, though [...]
Like skin, nails need to be kept clean and moisturized in order to stay healthy. You should also be able to recognize certain changes in your nails, which may be an indicator of a more serious medical problem.
First understand your natural nails
Nail Basics:-
Nails grow out of deep folds in the skin of the [...]
Botanical Name: Hydrophilia spinosa
Family Name : Acanthaceae
Common Name : Kulikhara, Kokilaksah, Long Leaves Barleria
Common Indian Names:
Languages/Regions Names
1) Gujarati: Ekhara, Gokhran, Talamkhan
2) Hindi: Gokhal Kanta, Gokshura, Talamkhana
3) Kanarese: Kalavankabija, Kolavalike
4) Marathi : Talimakhana, Vikhara
5) Sanskrit: Ikshura, Kak-Kolilaksha, Srigalghant, Vajrakantaka
Part Used : Roots, Leaves, Seeds
Habitat : In india it is common in [...]
Researchers have made a breakthrough in uncovering the mystery behind why teens get hooked on cocaine more easily than adults by finding that developing brains are more powerfully motivated by drug-related cues.
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The study found that adolescent rats given cocaine were more likely than adults to prefer the place where they got it.
Epidemiological studies confirm that [...]
Saffron, a spice known for flavouring cuisine, might also offer an antidote to premenstrual syndrome, a small study suggests.
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It’s thought that the spice might influence depression symptoms via effects on the brain chemical serotonin. Because alterations in serotonin activity are suspected in PMS, a team of Iranian researchers decided to study whether saffron supplements might [...]
Dysmenorrhoea means painful periods. Normal menstruation that happens to be painful is known as primary dysmenorrhoea, while secondary dysmenorrhoea refers to period pain caused by certain reproductive disorders, such as endometriosis. In primary dysmenorrhoea, it is thought that the muscles of the uterus squeeze and contract harder than normal to dislodge the thickened lining. These [...]
Europe’s top semiconductor maker, STMicroelectronics, said it has developed a portable chip to detect influenza viruses including bird flu in humans.
The device, which functions as a mini laboratory on a chip, can screen and identify multiple classes of pathogens and genes in a single test within two hours, unlike other tests available on the [...]
Gold shimmers, attracts and has always been relatively expensive. This led people to believe that it must have mystical curative properties. Gold therapy was popular. It was given for arthritis, psoriasis, asthma and sexually transmitted diseases in the form of orally administered gold salts. It was and is still used in several ancient systems of [...]
Botanical Name: Hydrocotyle Asiatica (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Umbelliferae
Synonyms: Indian Pennywort. Marsh Penny. White Rot. Thick-leaved Pennywort.
Part Used: Leaves.
Habitat: A small umbelliferous plant growing in Southern Africa and India, indigenous to the Southern United States.Hydrocotyle vulgaris, or Water Pennywort (Marsh Pennywort in the UK), is a small creeping perennial herb native to N. Africa, [...]
Definition:
Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally. At various times throughout the day, people with narcolepsy experience fleeting urges to sleep. If the urge becomes overwhelming, patients fall asleep for periods lasting from a few seconds to several minutes. In rare cases, some people may remain [...]
Botanical Name: Hydrangea arborescens (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Saxifragaceae
Synonyms: Wild Hydrangea. Seven Barks. Hydrangea vulgaris. Common Hydrangea.
Parts Used: Dried rhizome, roots.
Habitat: The United States.The flowers are extremely common in the Azores Islands of Portugal, particularly on Faial Island, which is known as the “blue island” due to the vast number of hydrangeas present on the island. [...]
Aerobic exercises have multiple benefits; it helps boost mental agility and manual dexterity in elderly people and improves the way they can concentrate on visual and auditory tasks.
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These findings are based on a review of 11 studies that examined the effects of getting healthy people over 55 to take on additional physical exercise.
The studies showed [...]
Big drug companies have been accused of putting profits above patients, spinning false PR campaigns and more. Here are some of the most shocking facts about the pharmaceutical industry.
The price of drugs is increasing faster than anything else a patient pays for: The prices of the most heavily prescribed drugs are routinely jacked up, sometimes [...]
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Research has suggested certain vitamin supplements do not extend life and could even lead to a premature death.
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……..Could they be doing more harm than good?
A review of 67 studies found “no convincing evidence” that antioxidant supplements cut the risk of dying.
Scientists at Copenhagen University said vitamins A and E could interfere with the [...]
