Nutritive Values and Medicinal Uses of Ashwagandha

Biological Name : Withania somnifera

Family : Solanaceae
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Skin Care during Winter Season

There will be some kind of problem in any season like sun stroke in summer, cold in rainy season, similarly there will be drying of the skin and lips in winter season. (more…)

Home Remedies for the treatment of Malaria

Malaria is an infectious disease that is transmitted by the mosquitoes and is caused by a parasite of genus Plasmodium that infects the red blood cells of the humans. There are different types of plasmodium like P. vivax, P. falciparum, P. malariae and P. ovale etc.

The symptoms of malaria include:

• Fever
• Headache
• Chills
• Shivering
• Joint Pains
• Vomiting
• Anaemia
• Convulsions
• Retinal damage
• Hemoglobinuria
• Sweating

Home remedies to deal with Unwanted Hair

Unwanted hair may be caused due to several factors like genetic factors or due to intake of medicines like steroids and hormones or may be due to medical abnormalities.

Unwanted hair is most common on upper lip, cheeks, chin, legs, on the back, fingers, lower abdomen, bikini line, toes and on the feet.

Some of the home remedies include:

• Make a paste of turmeric powder with milk and apply it on the face. After it gets dry scrub it off slowly by moving the fingers in circular motion and wash with cold water. This does not cause irritation to the skin.
• Mix a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice with four teaspoons of honey and apply this mixture as a mask in the direction of hair growth. Rinse it after 10-15 minutes. Apply this mixture twice a week for hair removal.
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Chemical Constituents and Uses of Rosemary Oil

Rosemary oil is the volatile oil that is obtained form the fresh flowering tops of the plant Rosmarinus officinalis, belonging to the family Labiatae.

Rosemary is indigenous to South Europe and South Asia and is cultivated in the Mediterranean basin and India. The cultivation of the plant is carried out along the slopes and in gardens.
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Quiz Questions on Human Body and Diseases – 2

Questions

1. The disease encephalitis is an inflammation of which part of the human body?

2. Which chemical element is called ‘coagulation factor IV’ because of its role in multiple phases of blood coagulation?

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Requirements of a Mouth Rinse (Mouth Washes)

The important function of the mouth rinse is to freshen the breath and mouth like dentifrice by swishing and swilling the mouth rinse around the mouth. After swilling the product it has to be spitted out. The freshness can be achieved due to the  following  factors. (more…)

Desi Home remedies for Gastritis

Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and is a common disorder of the digestive system. Gastritis may occur in acute, chronic and toxic forms. It may occur due to excessive consumption of alcohol and prolonged use of NSAID’s like aspirin and ibuprofen.

Desi Home Beauty Tips for Pedicure

Pedicure is the care of the feet, nails and the toes. It refers to a superficial cosmetic treatment to improve the appearance of the nails and the feet. Pedicure helps in preventing nail disorders.

Pedicure also helps in removing the dead skin cells from the bottom of the feet by rubbing with a pumice stone.

What are the Risks With Domestic Natural Fuel Gas

In many of the rural homes natural gas is used as a replacement to petroleum gases. Many of the waste products are recycled to produce the natural gas generally used for cooking, heating and lighting purposes. It is also used to generate electricity.

Components of Natural Fuel Gas:

This natural gas contains mainly methane and other gases like carbon dioxide, propane and butane which are heavier hydrocarbons. (more…)