Shweta Dutta

Abstract

Corona virus (COVs) are RNA virus that comes from the family COVs are pathogenic to animals as well as human beings and can cause ailment related to respiratory system such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and COVID-19. However treatment of COVID-19 is one of the major area of concern as there are no appropriate treatment options available, however few herbal products are being used to boost the immunity of patients and in turn prevent the occurrence of infection. Historically India has always been rich with plants and is known to use herbs and plants in traditional system of healing. India has distinct traditional system of medicine called AYUSH that represents Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and homeopathy. This traditional system of medicine can be used to fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Present study describes about different herbs and plants of Indian origin that can be used for effective management COVID-19 and in future that can act as potential candidate for development of improved drugs for therapy of COVID-19 infection. Keywords: Herbs, Corona virus, SARS, Pandemic, AYUSH 

View Article

Abstract

In today’s era the major concern is the change in environment. The increase in pollution has affected the quality of air immensely. Now it is the need of the hour to look around to find options to tackle it. Though there are many chemical approaches but all of them have some side effect associated with them. Present study explains about a potential alternative dhoop to tackle the situation. It explains the different types of incense sticks and dhoops found. Present study also dives in explaining the relief provided by different dhoops in different physical condition. There is explanation about the materials required to prepare a dhoop along with the herbs used. Present study also describes the characterisation test like FTIR, XRD done for the dhoop. Lastly it explains the benefit of dhoop and its uses. Keywords: Incense,FTIR,XRD,Pollution

View Article