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Folk medicine used for common women ailments Adivasis in the eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Folk medicine used for common women ailments Adivasis in the eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh Authors: Ratnam, Venkata K; Raju, Venkata R R Abstract: The paper deals with 25 little known plant crude drugs belonging 16 plant families used for leucorrhoea and rnenorrhoea, the common ailments in women prevalent in tribal communities inhabiting the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. Of 25 plant species, 2 are used for menorrhoea, 7 for leucorrhoea and rnenorrhoea and 16 species are used only for leucorrhoea. Page(s): 267-270

Traditional technologies in the improvement of breeds of livestock in Tamil Nadu

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Traditional technologies in the improvement of breeds of livestock in Tamil Nadu Authors: Karthickeyan, S M K; Gajendran, K Abstract: Animal husbandry has been practiced in India since time immemorial. Among different species of livestock kept by farmers, cattle and buffaloes are maintained by maximum numbers in varying combinations. Earlier various methods were used for the improvement of the breeds of livestock. Tamil Nadu is endowed with some recognized breeds of cattle (5), buffalo (1), sheep (8) and goat (1), besides many non-descript domestic animal species. There are certain traditional background in the evolution and existence of these breeds. Selection of animals and planned mating were evolved in earlier days itself. Further, efforts are being made by the farmers to change their sire in the herd / flock for improvement even with out knowing the underlying principles. Indigenous technical know-how used for the improvement of breeds of cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats and pigs in Kerala have been discussed. Page(s): 303-306

In vitro antibacterial activity of Takrarishta – An Ayurvedic formulation

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Title: In vitro antibacterial activity of Takrarishta – An Ayurvedic formulation Authors: Bhardwaj, Sandeep; Achliya, Girish S; Meghre, Vijaya S; Wadodkar, Sudhir G; Dorle, Avinash K Abstract: Takrarishta is an Ayurvedic formulation which contains Go-Takra (buttermilk prepared from curd of cow’s milk), Amla, Harda, Marich, Ajowan, Saindhava namak, Sauvarcala namak, Bida namak, Audbhida namak and Samudra namak and is indicated against haemorrhoids, worm infestation, loss of appetite, irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhoea. In present investigation, Takrarishta formulation has been screened for antibacterial activity against ten bacterial species namely Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis (MTCC 441), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MTCC 424), Proteus vulgaris (MTCC 1771), Micrococcus luteus (MTCC 1541), Bacillus cereus (MTCC 430) Escherichia coli (MTCC 739), Shigella flexneri (MTCC 1457) and Clostridium perfringens (NCIM 2677). The formulation as well as individual component exhibited antibacterial activity against different strains. The formulation has been suggested to be useful in gastrointestinal (GI) infections and in the condition of food poisoning. Page(s): 325-328

Traditional uses of plants in curing jaundice in the Pin Valley National Park, Himachal Pradesh

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Traditional uses of plants in curing jaundice in the Pin Valley National Park, Himachal Pradesh Authors: Sekar, K Chandra; Srivastava, S K Abstract: The paper provides traditional uses of few plant species in curing jaundice by the local community residing in and around Pin Valley National Park, Lahaul & Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. Their uses along with the dosages and combination with other plants are provided. Page(s): 314-316