NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: NPR Vol.1(2) [March-April 2002]

Spices and Therapeutics

Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Spices and Therapeutics

Abstract: Spices- Spices are valued for their aroma, visual quality and shelf-life. During grinding volatile oil and aroma losses occur and reduce the value. The technology used at present for grinding has disadvantages of high heat generation, loss of volatile oil and low efficiency.

Therapeutics- The potato tuber pieces with peel intact were homogenized with a 5mg/ml sodium dithionite solution and the pulp was collected and expressed through a nylon cloth.

Page(s): 33-43

Pulses and Radiotherapy

Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Pulses and Radiotherapy

Abstract: Pulses- Haricot or French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris Linn.) seeds are commonly used as pulse having low fat and the potential to decrease serum cholesterol concentration.

Radiotherapy- Rasayanas are a group of non-toxic polyherbal preparation commonly used in Ayurveda in India to improve the health and longevity. Rasayana has been shown to stimulate both humoral and cell-mediated immunity in mice.

Page(s): 31-32

Fibre and Food

Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Fibre and Food

Abstract: Fibre- Leptadenia pyrotechnica (Forsk.) Decne is a widely grown fibre crop and is popularly known as khimp in Rajasthan, khip in Gujarat and kip in Punjab.

Food- Isabgol (Plantago ovata Forsk.) seed and husk are commonly used as laxative inchronic constipation, dysentery and diarrhoea.

Page(s): 20-22

Beverage, Condiment and Dye/Pigment

Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Beverage, Condiment and Dye/Pigment

Abstract: Beverage- Fresh coconut water contains large quantities of vitamins and minerals but these nutritional values quickly get lost through bacterial action.

Condiment- Agar-Agar,a traditional ingredient in various bakery/ confectionery products can only be dissolved in boiling water.

Dye/Pigment- The Arecanut (Areca catechu Linn.) extract is used for dyeing cotton in traditional practices. The scientists of Textiles and Clothing, AICRP(CT), College of Rural Home Science, Dharwad, studied the colour fastness properties of arecanut dyed cotton with different mordants.

Page(s): 18-19