NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: NPR Vol.2(6) [November-December 2003]

Pulp & Paper and Therapeutics

Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Pulp & Paper and Therapeutics

Abstract: Pulp & Paper- Alkali resistant and soap resistant (ARSR) paper bears high degree of resistance to alkali used in the wrapping and packing of alkaline materials such as soaps, and adhesives.

Therapeutics- Walnuts (Hindi–Akhrot), the seeds of Juglans regia Linn., are a highly nutritious food. They are also used as a traditional remedy for treating cough, stomachache, and cancer in Asia and Europe.

Page(s): 326-330

Oil/Fats

Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Oil/Fats

Abstract: The seed pulp of Gac, Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng. ( Hindi—Gulkakra) contains high concentrations of carotenoids, especially the provitamin A, -carotene.

Page(s): 325

Dye and Fibre

Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Dye and Fibre

Abstract: Dye- Until recently, use of microwaves in textiles is restricted to drying process. Recently, some researchers have studied the feasibility of using microwaves for variety of textile processes, e.g. drying, dyeing, finishing and printing.

Fibre- Weeds like, Alpinia allughas Rosc., Clinogyne dichotoma Salisb. and Abelmoschus moschatus Medic. grow abundantly in the forests and wasteland areas of North eastern region. Scientists at Regional Research Laboratory, Jorhat studied their fibre quality and paper making properties.

Page(s): 322-323

Ayurvedic Tips

Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Ayurvedic Tips

Abstract: In Ayurveda it is believed that insomnia appears due to imbalance of physical doshas. Sleep is kaphaj process. When kapha dosha is increased in the body that lead to sleep. But if kapha is decreased due to high vata or high pitta, then it leads to insomnia. So one should see why kapha is decreased and then go for treatment.

Page(s): 331