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Traditional remedies used by migrant and local people in fever by plant species of Tarai region of Kumaun, Uttarakhand

2016-07-20T06:25:58Z

Title: Traditional remedies used by migrant and local people in fever by plant species of Tarai region of Kumaun, Uttarakhand Authors: Mathur, Anjali; Joshi, Hema Abstract: There are a number of medicinal herbs that have a long history of use as a natural treatment for fever, as well as traditional herbal combinations that are pleasant to the taste and provide a number of benefits when suffering from fever and chills. In holistic tradition, herbs are not used to reduce fever unless there is also some positive benefit in treating the infection or inflammation that is causing the fever. Many practitioners see fever as the body’s natural response to a pathogen. Fever has been shown to stimulate immune system production of antibodies and may also enhance the body’s elimination of toxins. If a fever is suppressed, the individual loses the advantages from the body’s natural defense system, and the illness may last longer. Therefore, herbalists try to use herbs that support the immune system and enhance other cleansing processes of the body. The present study had been conducted in tarai region in the year 2008 to 2011 in three sites and eight communities. Total 29 plant species were identified to cure fever. These plant species were used in different type of fever as in typhoid, tertian and in malarial fever. Datura alba, Allium cepa, Capscicum annum were reported first time from the study area. Page(s): 519-523

Classical and contemporary methods for conversion of toxic unstable mercury to safe and stable mercury

2016-07-20T06:25:16Z

Title: Classical and contemporary methods for conversion of toxic unstable mercury to safe and stable mercury Authors: Yadav, Kapil Deo; Chaudhary, Anand K Abstract: Different nations of world are trying to eradicate use of mercury from the world because of its harmful effect on ecosystem that ultimately affect on human and wildlife, but there is problem of disposal because of its liquid nature. For this purpose various processing technologies were developed to convert it in to compound formulations which are stable at normal temperature and pressures as well as non-toxic in nature. In this sequence different technologies were developed by ancient and contemporary researchers for physical and chemical stabilization of mercury. Physical stabilization is done by amalgamation process that converts mercury in to solid form and less toxic in comparison to liquid mercury. This physical stabilization methodology is closely resembles Parad Bandh which is quoted in classical literature of Rasa Shastra. In chemical stabilization, mercury is converted in to non toxic compound mainly by chemical reaction with sulphur by Mayasa and DELA technology and resulting in formation of black and red colour mercury sulphide. These technologies are quite comparable to pharmaceutical technology of Parpati and Kupi pakwa developed by ancient researchers of Ayurveda. And these preparations are indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and disorders starting from acute disorders to chronic nature. In this way we can say that contemporary science can develop stabilization technology of mercury only for mercury disposal while Ayurvedic researchers developed expertise to convert these disposed mercury for the benefit of humanity since 12^th century. Page(s): 514-518

Dietary use of Algae among tribal of North-east India: Special reference to the Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh

2016-07-20T06:24:28Z

Title: Dietary use of Algae among tribal of North-east India: Special reference to the Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh Authors: Das, Sudipta Kumar Abstract: Dietary use of Algae is known since ancient times, but is mostly confined to marine forms. In India, several marine or brackish water macro-algae are consumed directly as food in South east coastal localities. The present study not only documents the dietary use of a freshwater Alga Ulva intestinalis L. by the Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh but also summarizes the same by various other tribes in North east India. Page(s): 509-513

Traditional water conveyance modes, their management and use in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir

2016-07-20T06:23:32Z

Title: Traditional water conveyance modes, their management and use in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir Authors: Slathia, PS; Sharma, BC; Paul, Narinder; Kumar, Rakesh; Gupta, SK Abstract: Water is a scarce resource that needs to be judiciously utilized for whatever purpose especially in agriculture sector. The present study focuses on traditional community managed water conveyance, management and conservation practices in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir which has been followed by the farming communities through locally devised traditionally inherited technology using local material with least use of external inputs. These traditional irrigation channels are locally known as kools which contributes in water as well as soil conservation with indigenously developed management practices. Famers in the region since time immemorial have been using this kool system for irrigation and as result of it; they are not only producing major cereals but also off season vegetables which is augmenting their productivity and income. The diversion of water through kools has also resulted in the decrease of turbulent flow of water in perennial nalla which results in the considerable reduction in the loss of top soil, thus contributing significantly to the soil conservation. Page(s): 503-508