NOPR Collection:

Foetal male sex determining effect of a Unani formulation – a clinical study

2016-11-11T07:11:43Z

Title: Foetal male sex determining effect of a Unani formulation – a clinical study Authors: Zulkifle, Mohd; Ansari, Abdul Haseeb Abstract: Unani Medicine has given excellent explanation of sex determination; it is based on the distinguishing concept of Mizāj. It is Ḥār Miz̄aj (hot temperament) of Nuṭfa that is responsible for male gender. The Nuṭfa results from fusion of male and female semen and these are produced by testes and ovary. Ḥār Miz̄aj semen can be obtained from Ḥār Miz̄aj gonads which can be achieved by using Ḥār Miz̄aj drugs. A Ḥār Miz̄aj Unani polyformulation was administered to 23 couples having only female children. Twenty two couples bore male child. Page(s): 170-172

Traditional uses of under-utilized tree species in sub tropical rainfed areas of Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir

2016-11-11T07:08:51Z

Title: Traditional uses of under-utilized tree species in sub tropical rainfed areas of Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir Authors: Slathia, PS; Paul, Narinder; Gupta, SK; Sharma, BC; Kumar, Rakesh; Kher, SK Abstract: Present investigation was carried out in three blocks; Hiranagar, Dinga Amb and Marheenof Kathuadistrict of Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir located in the sub-tropical zone to identify and document the under-utilized forest tree species and their multiple traditional uses. Study revealed that people in the study area make multiple traditional uses of eight tree species which are ordinarily considered under-utilized, viz. Aegle marmelos L., Carissa spinarum L.; Cordia dichotoma var. wallichii, Ficus palmata Forsk. syn . F. virgata, Ficus roxburghii Wall.; Flacourtia indica (Burm.f.) Merr; Terminalia belerica Gaertn. Roxb. These tree species have been reported to have different uses as food, fodder, fuel, fencing, medicinal and in ethno-veterinary. Stem, bark, leaves; roots as well as fruits have been reported to have important traditional uses. Diverse medicinal properties of these tree species to overcome different problems/diseases like sun stroke, dysentery, pneumonia, cough, chest complaints, sour throat, toothache, mouth ulcers, inflammations, healing, anemia, curing urinary problems, and leucoderma have also been reported. Foliage of some identified under-utilized trees is used as vegetable and fruits and roots for making pickle. These are also used for the treatment of intestinal disorders, anoestrus and as appetizer in cattle. Wood of many under-utilized tree species is preferred for making handles of implements, panjali used in animal driven ploughs and aarlia of animal driven plough. Frequent cutting of these trees has been matter of serious concern. Page(s): 164-169

Nosodes and Sarcodes

2016-11-11T07:01:09Z

Title: Nosodes and Sarcodes Authors: Sankar, Karthik; Jadhav, Aruna P Abstract: Nosodes and sarcodes are potentized preparations which are prepared according to homeopathic standards. Nosodes are prepared from inactivated diseased products of human, animal or vegetable origin or cultures of micro-organisms. In contrast, the source material for sarcodes comes from a healthy tissue, organ or secretion of humans or animals. As nosodes and sarcodes are prepared from body substance and discharge they have a peculiar affinity with the functions of the body and they are unique. Both nosodes and sarcodes act as prophylactics and can also be used for improvement of resistance, response to a remedy and for recuperation. The homeopathic nosodes can be used for treating residual infections (e.g. Bacillinum for tuberculosis) and as a prophylactic (e.g. Influenzium for swine flu) whereas sarcodes are used to help rebuild organs and tissues that may be diseased or malfunctioning (e.g. lymph, spleen). Page(s): 158-163

Probiotic potential of Bacillus licheniformis isolated from indigenous traditional fermented beverage

2016-11-11T06:55:35Z

Title: Probiotic potential of Bacillus licheniformis isolated from indigenous traditional fermented beverage Authors: Sharma, Ranjana; Sharma, Nivedita Abstract: In this study, a potential probiotic microorganism A3 isolated from Angoori was subjected to probiotic characterization. The isolate A3 was identified as Bacillus licheniformis. The strain showed broad antagonism against most pathogens, good auto-aggregation capacity, i.e., greater than 40% after 5 hrs, high acid tolerance showing survival of 75.4 % at pH 1.0 for 60 min and bile salt tolerance ranging from 80.16% to 84.41%. The isolate was found to be highly sensitive towards all the 16 antibiotics tested. These results indicated that B. licheniformis A3 isolated from Angoori had a promising potential as good probiotic and could further be exploited for its commercial use. Page(s): 153-157