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Not AvailableBael fruit (Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa) is well known in Indian traditional medical system due to its multipurpose uses for treatments of various diseases. Powder was prepared from immature and mature fruits of bael and available in the market. The present study intended to measure the levels of nutraceuticals in bael powder prepared from fruits harvested at various stages of development [180–335 days after fruit set (DAFS)] using high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) and atomic absorption spectrophotometric (AAS) techniques. The antioxidants (in terms of FRAP) from an initial value of 13.45±0.27 mmol g-1 at 180 DAFS (month of November) was augmented to 22.6±0.23 mmol g-1 at 335 DAFS (month of April). Maximum polyphenols (5.99±0.038%) was observed at 305 and 335 DAFS (months of March and April). The antioxidants activity and polyphenols were enhanced significantly as fruit was progressed to full maturity. The marmelosin and psoralen concentrations were maximum at 215 DAFS (month of December) and thereafter it significantly declined in powder prepared from mature fruits. It may be concluded that powder prepared from immature fruit harvested at early stages of development (November–January; 180–245 DAFS) possessed significantly higher concentrations of potassium, iron, marmelosin and psoralen whereas, mature fruit (harvested during March-April; 305-335 DAFS) powder contained significantly higher contents of zinc, copper, polyphenols and antioxidants.Not Availabl

Near total penile amputation caused by hair tourniquet, managed with the URAGPI procedure

The hair tourniquet syndrome is an unusual phenomenon which can cause severe damage to the affected organ, sometimes even its loss. This problem requires urgent attention and prompt management to ensure anatomical and functional preservation. Herein we report a case of penile hair tourniquet which was successfully managed using the urethral advancement and glanuloplasty incorporated procedure (URAGPI)