NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: NPR Vol.1(1) [January-February 2002]

Dyes/Pigments and Fibre

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Dyes/Pigments and Fibre

Abstract: Dyes/Pigments- Attempts are being made to extract eco-friendly and safe natural dyes from plants.

Fiber- 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.

Page(s): 12-13

Vegetable

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Vegetable

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.

Page(s): 47

Tissue Culture

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Tissue Culture

Abstract: Extraction of pharmacologically active constituents, tylophorine and tylophorinine from leaves and roots of Indian Ipecacuanha [Tylophora indica(Burm f.) Merrill] 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.

Page(s): 46

Therapeutics

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Therapeutics

Abstract: In Charaka Samhita fruits of pippali, rhizomes of ginger and oleoresin of hing are mentioned as ingredients of an ayurvedic drug, Dipaniya Mahakasaya 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.

Page(s): 30-45