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Botanical Name : Glycyrrhiza galba English Name :     Liquorice, Licorice Hindi Name :       Jethimadh, Mulhathi Sanskrit Name :   Madhuuka, Yashtimadhu       Assaleusoos ( Licorice   )   is known to be 50 times sweeter than sugar and hence its name has been derived from a Greek(Unan) word that means “sweet root”. It's botanical name is Glycyrrhiza galba. This plant is found in Southern Europe and Central Asia. Though its smell closely resembles that of anise, it is not related to it. Licorice plant is widely used in commercial products such  as candies and food flavorings.  Assaleusoos  is being used by the Greek(Unan)   for more than 5000 years. It is highly considered for its miraculous healing power. Not surprisingly, it is the most prescribed in Unani  Medicine . One of the potent components of Assaleusoos   plant is Glycyrrhizin. This compound has immense therapeutic...

Alternate Names : Rock fever, Cyprus fever, Undulant fever, Gibraltar fever, Malta fever, Mediterranean fever    Brucellosis is transmitted to humans from infected animals. Its clinical features are not disease specific. Brucellosis has many synonyms derived from the geographical regions in which the disease occurs (e.g., Mediterranean fever, Malta fever, Gibraltar fever, Cyprus fever); from the remittent character of its fever (e.g., undulant fever); or from its resemblance to malaria and typhoid (e.g., typhomalarial fever, intermittent typhoid). Humans are commonly infected with the brucella organism through ingestion of contaminated milk or dairy products. The disease spreads into the blood after ingestion and absorption from the gut. It reaches the lymph system and spleen which enlarge in an attempt to stop further progression of the disease.  During this reaction the patient starts to experience the characteristic bouts of fever. The disease is...

 Saw palmetto(  Serenoa repens  ,  Sabal serrulata  ) is used popularly in Europe for symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement of the prostate). Although not considered standard of care in the United States, it is the most popular herbal treatment for this condition. The effectiveness ratings for    Saw palmetto  are as follows: Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia; BPH) . Saw palmetto might modestly reduce some symptoms of BPH such as going to the bathroom at night in some men. Some research also shows that saw palmetto might work as well as some prescription medications such as finasteride (Proscar) or tamsulosin (Flomax). But other research shows that taking saw palmetto might have little or no benefit for some men. Keep in mind that it can take 1-2 months of treatment with saw palmetto before symptoms improve. Treating prostate infections and chronic pelvic pain syndrome . Saw palmetto doesn’t seem to hel...

After finding fertilizer in majority of fruits and vegetables even the baby Milk that you get in the market may not be safe with a a study revealing that high levels of microbiological organisms and Coliform bacteria were present in packaged fullcream milk. The study was conducted by Consumer Voice and 12 brands of milk — Amul, Mother Dairy, Reliance, Paras, Delhi Milk Scheme, Milkam, Vita, Aarey, Parag, Verka, Sanchi and Saras — were tested in an accredited laboratory. All the brands had total plate counts more than the permissible range. Milkam’s milk was found to contain 66,000 times more total microbial count than the prescribed standards. All brands also failed in the Coliform count. Vita’s milk had a count 1,100,000 times more than the allowed range. Only Mother Dairy’s milk had a count of 10 per gram which is the borderline while DMS’s milk had 15 counts per gram. As per Food Safety and Standards Authority regulation, 2011, the maximum allowed total plate count — which i...

Dandruff is a common scalp condition marked by white flakes on the scalp and that also causes itching. This is mainly caused due to the yeast-like fungus found on the scalp without causing problems. But if we neglect these infections then there is mild inflammation that produces dead skin cells. Later when we apply oil on heir these dead cells mix with the oil and clump together and make them appear white in color over your head and flaky. If you are suffering from this intense dandruff problem then it is high time to tackle then once and for all. Symptoms of Dandruff : Falling of scales from the scalps Itching on the scalp and redness Causes of Dandruff: Destruction of normal health, incorrect food intake and constipations Usage of harsh shampoo Exposure to cold and general exhaustion Emotional tensions Over use of hair styling products and chemical like gel, hairspray Exposure to extreme temperatures Scalp fungus infections Treatment: If you're looking for a permane...

A bu Bakr Mohammad Ibn Zakariya Razi (864-930 A.D.) was born at Ray, Iran. Initially, he was interested in music but later on he learnt medicine, mathematics, astronomy, chemistry and philosophy from a student of Hunayn Ibn Ishaq, who was well versed in the ancient Greek, Persian and Indian systems of medicine and other subjects. He also studied under Ali Ibn Rabban. The practical experience gained at the well-known Muqtadari Hospital helped him in his chosen profession of medicine. At an early age he gained eminence as an expert in medicine and alchemy, so that patients and students flocked to him from distant parts of Asia. He was first placed in-charge of the first Royal Hospital at Ray, from where he soon moved to a similar position in Baghdad where he remained the head of its famous Muqtadari Hospital for along time. He moved from time to time to various cities, especially between Ray and Baghdad, but finally returned to Ray, where he died around 930 A.D. His name is commemorate...

Anaemia is a common ailment where there is a decrease in the quantity of hemoglobin or in the number of red cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the tissues, and are present in almost half the blood in the body’s veins and arteries. It only has a lifespan of approximately 120 days before it is being destroyed then replaces. About 1 trillion or 100 million red blood cells are created everyday in the bone marrow. Iron, proteins, vitamins, especially folic acid and vitamin B12 are required to reproduces these new cells. Among these raw materials, iron and protein are essential in building up hemoglobin. Each person should have about 15gm of hemoglobin per 100 ml of blood, and a blood count of approximately 5 million red cells per millimeter of blood. Symptoms Most common symptoms are: feeling weak or lacking of energy, dizziness, and fatigue. Other symptoms includes looking dull and tired, worn out, tired looking eyes, shortness of breath, premature wrinkles, headache, poor memory, ...