http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/11950 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12397 Title: Dyes/Pigments and Fibre <br/> <br/>Abstract: <b>Dyes/Pigments</b>- Attempts are being made to extract eco-friendly and safe natural dyes from plants. <br><br> <b>Fiber</b>- William N. Marmer &Jeanette M. Cardamone of Hides, Lipids and Wool Research Unit at ARS, ERRC in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania have developed a process to help textile manufacturers overcome a major technological barrier in dyeing all natural blends to the same depth of shade in one step. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 12-13 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12321 Title: Vegetable <br/> <br/>Abstract: Less physical work and changes in food habits are the main causes of obesity chiefly in upper middle class.Obesity never comes alone; it is related to many other problems such ashypertension, diabetes mellitus, joint pains and heart problems. To control obesity people run towards health clubs where even after paying a lot of money and spending much time no fruitful results are obtained. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 47 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12320 Title: Tissue Culture <br/> <br/>Abstract: Extraction of pharmacologically active constituents, tylophorine and tylophorinine from leaves and roots of Indian Ipecacuanha [<b><i>Tylophora indica</i></b><b>(Burm f.) Merrill</b>] has led to over exploitation and threat to this plant in the wild. Therefore, large scale production of this plant through micropropagation technique is required for continuous supply of its alkaloids. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 46 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12319 Title: Therapeutics <br/> <br/>Abstract: In Charaka Samhita fruits of <i>pippali</i>, rhizomes of ginger and oleoresin of <i>hing</i> are mentioned as ingredients of an ayurvedic drug, <i>Dipaniya Mahakasaya</i> which is used to improve digestion and gastric system. Ulcers are thought to be due to imbalances in gastric offensive and defensive mucosal factors. Inspite of numerous drugs available, peptic ulcer is still a major cause of morbidity. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 30-45