Calibration of a Photometric Standard for Hard Dot Area measurement

Discussed are the specifications for a Photometric Standard of Hard Dot Area. Mathematical approximations have determined the desired pattern and frequency to be; cross hatch and 100 lines/in. respectively. When measuring the Photometric Standard, deviation from the actual area is attributed to micromotion in the aperture and diffraction in the Densichron 3885d (Sargent - Welch Scientific Co.). The desired specifications in the Photometric Standard allow precise measurements of ± 5% area. A Hard Dot Area Meter was designed and constructed, which simulates a photometric method that theoretically eliminates deviation from the actual area measured. It was statistically tested against microscopic measurements of the Photometric Standard

Study of the efficacy of Tryushanadigudika in the management of Prameha with special reference to diabetes mellitus type II

Background: Pramehais a Tridoshaj, Kapha predominant disease. There are twenty kinds of Pramehas in Ayurveda. Out of these Madhumeha is one of the types of Vataja Pramehas. Due to similarities of signs and symptoms, Madhumeha can be correlated with Diabetes mellitus type II. In Ayurveda, Nidanparivarjana, Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa are described for Prameha.In Chakradatta, Tryushanadigudika is indicated in the management ofPrameha (Diabetes mellitus type II). So, this study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of Tryushanadigudikain the management of Prameha with special reference to Diabetes mellitus type II. Methodology: Total 40 patients were enrolled and randomly divided into two equal groups. Group A was treated with Tryushanadigudika and Group B with Tab. Metformin for 30 days. Patients were assessed for Kshudhadhikya, Naktamutrata, Kar-Pada Suptata, Hasta Pada Tala Daha, Fasting and Postprandial blood sugar levelon 0 and 30thday. Results: Significant improvement was observed in Subjective and Objective parameters like Kshudhadhikya, Naktamutrata, Kara Pada Suptata, Hasta Pada Tala Dahaand blood sugar level (Fasting and Postprandial) in both groups

Anti-inflammatory activity of <i>Jatropha gossypifolia </i>L. leaves in albino mice and Wistar rat

289-292Methanolic extract of Jatropha gossypifolia L. leaves showed systemic and significant anti-inflammatory activity in acute carrageenan-induced rat paw edema and chronic cotton pellet induced granuloma formation after oral treatment for 7 days in Wistar rats. Anti-inflammatory activity might be due to effects on several mediators and arachidonic granular tissue formation and leukocyte migration from vessels