http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6747 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6854 Title: Customs and beliefs of Raika pastoralists of Rajasthan associated with camel husbandry <br/> <br/>Authors: Tripathi, Hema; Rajput, Devi Singh <br/> <br/>Abstract: The paper provides an overview on some customs and beliefs of Raika pastoralists related to camel husbandry. Qualitative information was collected from 60 camel owning Raika families from 4 selected villages of Bikaner district of Rajasthan. Camels play a central and identifying role in various rituals, customs, traditions and ceremonial functions. Camel rearing has influenced the culture life of the Raikas to a great extent. Their knowledge was based on practical experiences and superstitions. Traditionally, Raika neither sell camel milk nor other products like hair and hide. Sacrificing of camel for meat was found totally prohibited among them. Thus, relationship with camel was found to be more cultural rather than purely economic. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 284-286 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6853 Title: Effect of a polyherbal Unani formulation on chronic urticaria <br/> <br/>Authors: Shamsi, Yasmeen; Kumar, Harendra; Tamanna, S A; Khan, E A <br/> <br/>Abstract: The present study was carried out in the Clinical Research Unit of Majeedia Hospital, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi during 1996-1998. The aim and objective of the study was to develop safe and effective treatment of urticaria from herbal sources. In this double blind study, patients of chronic urticaria were randomly allocated to receive either <i style="">Pitkirya</i>, a poly herbal formulation or placebo, two capsules daily for 4 weeks. <i style="">Pitkirya</i> treatment significantly reduced all the symptoms of chronic urticaria without producing any serious side effects. Statistically significant difference was found between the results of <i style="">Pitkirya</i> and placebo, <i style="">Pitkirya</i> was found to be much superior over the placebo. Clinical and laboratory parameters showed the efficacy and safety of <i style="">Pitkirya, </i>which was found to be highly effective and safe drug for the treatment of urticaria. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 279-283 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6852 Title: Ethnomedicinal uses of trees among <i style="">Bachama</i> tribe of Adamawa state, Nigeria <br/> <br/>Authors: M, Idu; L S, Gill; C A, Omonhinmin; Ejale, Angela <br/> <br/>Abstract: <i style="">Bachama</i> tribe inhabits most parts of Numan Local Government Area. They utilize many plants for medicinal purposes from their surroundings for the treatment of ailments and diseases. The present communication deals with 21 trees species used by the <i style="">Bachama</i> people. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 273-278 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6851 Title: <i style="">Sandha</i>- A herboprobiotic veterinary elixir <br/> <br/>Authors: Pandey, Hari Prakash <br/> <br/>Abstract: <i style="">Sandha</i> is a unique blend of traditional herbs and fermentation technology. Rural and tribal people of Gonda, Balrampur, Bahraich and adjoining districts of Terai region of Uttar Pradesh locally prepare it. This veterinary elixir of natural ingredients and probiotics is a proven adaptogenic, comprehensive tonic, systemic and metabolic corrective, which promotes appetite and growth of cattle. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 271-272