Intelligence quotient and concept of Deha-Mānasa Prakṛti in Ayurveda

Background: Ayurveda has classified humans according to Deha-Mānasa prakṛti. It has given equal emphasis to both physical and psychological status of the individual. Constitution or configuration is an individual's peculiar set up of body and mind. It is also of importance in etiopathogenesis, prognosis and treatment procedures of various ailments. It is said that nature has its relative roles in causing individual and group differences in their respective cognitive abilities. Aim: The present study was designed to validate and assess the Intelligence Quotient of individuals of different Prakṛtis . Materials and Methods: A study was conducted in healthy individuals of age 20-30 years, divided into three groups depending on their Deha-Mānasa Prakṛtis and thereafter assessed for their individual IQ. Conclusion: This article highlights the comparative outcome and relation between Deha-mānasa prakṛti and intelligence of an individual. It is observed that IQ is more in kapha prakṛti , moderate in pitta prakṛti and least in vāta prakṛti individuals

Effect of Ghee (Clarified Butter) intake on Lipid profile: A systematic review on animal experiments

360-371Ghee, a clarified butter commonly used in Indian cuisine for centuries. Both beneficial and harmful effects of ghee on health are found in many research works, and it creates more confusion about the intake of ghee and its effect on health. To overcome this confusion, it was decided to conduct a systematic review of experimental studies (In vivo) to synthesize available information on the oral intake of Ghee and its effect on lipid profile and other parameters. Twenty in vivo studies were identified, conducted in animals, and published between 1960 and 2020. The published research quality was assessed using ARRIVE guidelines and SYRCLE’s risk of Bias tool. Three of the 20 experiments were not included in the present study as they don't have abstracts, full papers, or free access to full papers. Source of milk fat (cow/ buffalo), method of preparation (cream/curd starter or traditional/modern) and form of usage (plain/fried - oxidized) alters the composition of ghee, which affects its effect on Lipid profile (TC, TG, HDL, LDL) and other parameters. The use of ghee, along with other fatty substances, may reduce the unhealthy effects of other plain or fried oils. Quantity (5, 10, and 20% of total calories) and duration (28, 60, 90, 120, and 270 days) of ghee affect lipid profile and other parameters differently

In-Vitro Trial of Roots of Ishwarmuli (Aristolochia indica Linn.) for Anti-Microbial, Anti-Fungal & Anti-Oxidant Activity

Aristolochia indica is a plant belonging to the family Aristolochiaceae. The medicinal value of A. indica has been known in different system of traditional medicine including Ayurveda. A number of Aristolochia species has been used in herbal medicines throughout the world for the cure of several ailments including metabolic diseases to venomous bites of snake and insects. The current work was executed with an objective to explore the in vitro antimicrobial, anti-fungal and anti-oxidant activity of A. indica. The relevant literature was also pursued for the justification and comparing the resemblances in the results. Aqueous and ethanolic extracts of roots of Aristolochia indica Linn. were tested for their inhibitory effect against 6 bacterial strains [Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Klebsiella pneumoniae & Shigella flexneri] and 3 fungi strains [Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans]. Agar-well method was used for the assessment of in-vitro antibacterial and antifungal activity of A. indica against selected standard bacterial strains. The minimum inhibitory concentration for each extract of various micro-organisms was also measured. Ethanolic extract of A. indica shows Minimum concentration (MIC) value of 50-100 μg/ml against selected bacterial strains which is better when compared to the aqueous extracts. Ethanolic extracts also showed moderate effects against the selected fungal strains, whereas the aqueous extracts failed to exhibit any effect even at higher concentrations