Volume 12 | Issue 6 |

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Hypertension and atherosclerosis are the predominant sources of cardiac illness worldwide. Apart from taking medicine, additional adjustments to diet and the utilization of herbaceous plants are important for addressing high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. Further drugs can be effective in controlling the elevation of blood pressure in patients. This article reviews herbal remedies to deal with high blood pressure, as well as examines the habits and diets that might help decreasing the severity of this condition. Hypertension is generally not characterized by signs or symptoms, but it can be very damaging for heart health. Among these habits, the DASH diet is a helpful approach for minimizing hypertension, while, from the plant world, several species have been regarded as having antihypertensive entities, such as Sesamum indicum, Rauwolfia serpentine, Raphanus sativus, Phyllanthus amarus, Linum usitatissimum, Lepidium latifolium, Desmodium styracifolium, Coleus forskohlii, Cassia occidentalis and Cassia absus. The benefits of each of these herbs and the chances of them offering an alternate to medicine for hypertension are described in this article.

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Hypertension, atherosclerosis, blood pressure, herbal remedies, antihypertensive.

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The world's population is growing at an accelerating rate, and the loss of natural energy resources threatens the sustainability of food and energy supplies as well as the environment. Due to the increasing demand for agricultural products, which results from the rapid increase in urbanization, it has become essential to find a method to increase agricultural productivity by using various means to increase agricultural yields. Thus, using biofertilizers is now considered an environmentally viable strategy. Biofertilizers improve soil health and plant growth, particularly in terms of their role in the nitrogen cycle and soil nutrient characteristics. The present study aims to investigate the impact of biofertilizers like Pseudomonas fluorescens on the growth and development of fenugreek plants (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Various growth parameters, including the germination index, shoot length, root length, and leaf count, were measured and compared with respect to different concentrations of the biofertilizer treatments compared to the control. From the study, it shows that using Pseudomonas fluorescens biofertilizer could improve the growth of fenugreek.

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Biofertilizer, Fenugreek, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Germination index, Growth parameters.

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Background - Posture is the orientation or alignment of the human body and can be either static or dynamic. FHP results in an extended head position and flexion of the upper cervical vertebrae and lower cervical vertebrae. This increases the length of the external moment (shoulder) by moving the center of gravity (head) forward along the load bearing axis. Head and shoulder posture malalignments are caused by imbalances in the muscles surrounding the shoulder and upper chest. Due to such adverse effects of FHP, there was a need to assess the prevalence of forward head posture to prevent future complications in the general population. Methodology - The study was Cross sectional (Observational) study. The study was done in nearby area. The sampling technique was purposive. The sampling size was 60.Study duration was 6 months. Inclusion criteria of individuals were between age group 25-50.Both male and female without any musculoskeletal disease or disorder, any systemic disease or surgery before 6 months. Result - In this study 60 participants were evaluated in which 35 were female and 25 were male. Among 35 female 27 were having FHP & 8 were non FHP. Among 25 male 14 had FHP & 11 were not FHP. In this study, total 41 had FHP 19 were not FHP. Conclusion - The study concluded that prevalence of forward head posture was found to be high amongst IT workers.

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Keywords - Posture, Forward head posture.

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This study investigates the complex relationships between oil price, trade openness, climate variability, and food inflation in India. Using econometric techniques, we examine the impacts of oil price shocks, trade liberalization, and climate variability on food inflation in India. Our findings suggest that oil price shocks and climate variability significantly contribute to food inflation, while trade openness plays a crucial role in mitigating these effects. The study highlights the importance of policymakers considering these factors when implementing policies to manage food inflation and ensure food security in India. The research contributes to the ongoing debate on the interlinkages between energy, trade, climate, and food security, providing valuable insights for policymakers and researchers alike.

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Oil Price, Climate Variability, Food Inflation, Chi square test

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Successful management of furcation perforations poses a challenge for a clinician. The perforation can result from iatrogenic causes, caries or resorption. It is advisable to repair the perforation as soon as it is identified, since any delay allows the bacterial ingress leading to a complicated endodontic-periodontal lesion and ultimately in the treatment failure. This case report describes successful management of a furcal perforation in a mandibular first molar, which was repaired using Biodentine. The endodontic treatment was completed and the tooth was coronally restored with composite followed by full coverage restoration. Two years follow up of the case showing absence of pain; periradicular healing of the lesion, along with functional tooth stability indicated a successful outcome of endodontic treatment and sealing the perforation using Biodentine.

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Furcal perforation, Biodentin, mandibular first molar.

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the "effectiveness of chin tuck versus neck isometrics to alleviate pain, and disability and to improve cervical range of motion among Cervical Radiculopathy patients." For this experimental study, a total of 40 patients (20 in each group) with cervical radiculopathy were recruited from physiotherapy ward. The experimental method was used to assign participants to the chin tuck exercise group and neck isometrics group. Patients in both groups received 12 supervised treatment sessions (3 times per week for four weeks). Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and inclinometer Neck Disability Index (NDI) were used to assess pain, cervical range of motion, and quality of life at baseline and after 4 weeks. Pre and post-treatment comparison of cervical ranges of motion score in experimental has shown that post-treatment mean and standard deviation improved with p < 0.05, depicting that neck isometrics effectively enhance cervical ranges in patients with cervical radiculopathy. In contrast, pre and post-treatment comparison of cervical ranges of motion score in group B has shown that post-treatment mean and standard deviation improved with p < 0.05, showing that Chin Tuck treatment effectively improves cervical ranges in patients with cervical radiculopathy. In conclusion, both interventions are effective in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy.

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Cervical Radiculopathy,Neck isometrics,Chin tuck,NPRS,and Neck Disability Index

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The following study focuses on the identification of potential adventure tourism sites using Geographical Information System (GIS) and Weighted Multi-criteria Analysis (WMCA) techniques in the district of Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. Five thematic parameters have been incorporated in this study, namely: slope, terrain ruggedness index, vegetation, elevation, and aspect. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to determine the weights of various multi-influencing factors (MIF) for the identification of different potential areas for the development of adventure tourism within the district. The study concluded by showing that about 87.56% of the district's total area has high to the very high potentiality of developing sites for adventure tourism. Finally, a total of 15 adventure tourism potential sites have been marked within the very high potential zone, which covers about 34.20% of the total land area. The study provides a feasible yet efficient mechanism to develop tourism and allied services.

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Tourism, GIS, FAHP, MIF, WMCA, Kalimpong

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the "Effectiveness of Bobath Approach versus Conventional therapy to improve upper limb and trunk functioning in post-stroke patients." For this randomized controlled study, a total of 36 patients (18 in each group) who suffered from ischemic stroke were recruited from The Body Lab Physiotherapy and Multispeciality Clinic and Vidya Jeewan Physiotherapy Centre, New Delhi between duration December 2023 and April 2024. A simple randomization method was used to assign participants to the Group A - Bobath approach with conventional therapy (n=18) and Group B - Conventional therapy (n=18). Patients in both groups received 20 supervised treatment sessions (5 times per week for four weeks). The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) scale and Motor Activity Log Scale were used to assess upper extremity functioning and quality of movement of the affected part at baseline and after 4 weeks. Statistical analysis of the data revealed that while comparing both the groups, significant improvement was seen in all outcome measures. However, Group A showed more significant improvement with a p-value of 0.05 when compared to Group B in improving upper limb and trunk functioning in post-stroke patients. In conclusion, the Bobath approach is more effective in improving upper extremity and trunk functioning when compared to conventional therapy.

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Stroke, FMA, MAL, Bobath, Trunk

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ABSTRACT: The Siddha system of medicine is considered as one of the traditional system in India and closely embedded in south Indian culture. In Siddha medicine there are 32 types of internal medicine and 32 types of external medicine. Among these, Kiyazham is one of the form of internal medicine. The aim of this drug review is to validate the Siddha herbal formulation Kamalai Kiyazham with scientific evidences. The medicinal uses and therapeutic actions of each ingredient used in this formulation matched with current research findings from various research publications. The ingredients present in this formulation are effective in the treatment of Kamalai (Jaundice). Based on the evidence on the Siddha literature and the modern scientific research studies provide keyhole for resulting the activities such as Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-viral, Analgesic that are mostly present in ingredients of Kamalai Kiyazham as evident from the review.

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KEY WORDS: Siddha system, Kamalai kiyazham, Jaundice, Drug review,

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A herbal soap is formulated by using neem oil, tulsi, turmeric, chandan, vitamin E, rose water, and also tea tree oil for fragnance. Ayurvedic cosmetics are also known as the herbal cosmetics the natural content in the herbs does not have any side effect on the human body. The present work involves the formulation and evaluation of poly herbs soaps. Material and method consist soap base formulation by using cold process method (Coconut oil, NaoH, Glycerin, Distilled water) and formulation of soap procedure. Formula for preparation of herbal soap consist Stearic Acid 1 gm(Hardening), Soft Paraffin 0.70 (Hardening), Ethanol 5ml (Solvent), Neem Powder 5gm (Antibacterial), Tulsi1gm (Natural Immunity Booster), Chandan 0.5gm (Astringent), Turmeric 0.5 (Anti-Inflamatory), Vitamin E 3gm (Healthy Skin), Rose Water 2ml (Soothes Skin Irritation), Tea Tree Oil 5-8 Drops (Perfume). To evaluate these preapre soap there is some evaluation parameter i.e.. pH, shape, colour, odour, foam height, foam retention. And in result preapre soap shows green colour, aromatic odour, round circle shape, 6-7pH ,2-3 foam height, and non irritant.

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material and method, cold process method, pharmacognostical profile of active ingredients, composition of soap.

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