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Karanj करंज  Millettia pinnata (or synonym Pongamia pinnata) "is a species of tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native in tropical and temperate Asia including parts of Indian subcontinent, China, Japan, Malaysia, Australia and Pacific islands."  It provides shade in summer.  It also has medicinal properties. Part of an abstract of an article: "Several different classes of flavonoid derivatives, such as flavones, flavans, and chalcones, and several types of compounds including terpenes, steroid, and fatty acids have been isolated from all parts of this plant. The pharmacological studies revealed that various types of preparations, extracts, and single compounds of this species exhibited a broad spectrum of biological activities such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic activities."  Pawan kumar Gupta 

Quinone- containing medicinal plants             Most of us are familiar with the ubiquitous plastoquinones, ubiquinones and tocopherols and vitamin K. But Quinones, the aromatic diketones, form the largest class of natural colouring matters and of the total 800 and more compounds known, about 50% occur in higher plants and of the rest, a large percentage are known form fungi. A number of quinones from higher plants are widely used in medicine.    Quinones may be benzo, naphtho or anthraquinones depending on the mono-, bi- or tri-cyclic ring systems they possess.  a. Benzoquinones               These compounds possess an aromatic ring with or without an aliphatic side chain. A few of them are medicinally important, e.g., embelin. The physiologically active representatives of this group are Plastoquinones are believed to act as redox carriers in photosynthesis; ubiquinones ...

Names of plant chemicals decluttered. (Images: Chaulmoogric and Hydnocarpic acids, Chaulmoogra) Similar to the names of the plants which are based on the name of a person, story or character, the trivial/non-scientific names of phytochemicals (plant chemicals) also are based on a source plant or some other feature. The technical (Scientific-IUPAC name)names are too cumbersome to remember and therefore trivial names are given to them. For example a flavone is technically “2-phenylchromen-4-one (2-phenyl-1-benzopyran-4-one)” and cholesterol is “(3S,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-17-[(2R)-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol” which are impossible to remember for an experienced chemist also. Therefore there are few easy ways to name and remember the common names of every compound. 1. Names based on the source plant. a. Oleic acid is a fatty acid obtained from Olea plant (Olive) and therefore ba...

Cigarettes- Another easy source of Pathogenic bacteria and viruses We shun cigarettes due to the toxic interactions of the thousands of chemicals in cigarettes. But the recent data which is much frighteningly says that in tact Cigarettes harbor hundreds of harmful bacteria and fungi. Hundreds of bacterial species are present in each cigarette, and additional testing is likely to increase that number significantly. The bacteria of medical significance to humans, identified in all of the tested cigarettes, include Acinetobacter (associated with lung and blood infections); Bacillus (some varieties associated with food borne illnesses and anthrax); Burkholderia (some forms responsible for respiratory infections); Clostridium(associated with foodborne illnesses and lung infections); Klebsiella (associated with a variety of lung, blood and other infections); Pseudomonas aeruginosa (an organism that causes 10 percent of all hospital-acquired infections in t...

 Food as medicines All the protein you eat will not get converted to body proteins. The proteins which we ingest in our diet will get hydrolysed in our digestive tract, and the amino acids released will be absorbed and taken to cells of various parts of our body where new proteins are synthesized. Our body can synthesize 11 amino acids only and we must get the rest ,10, from our diet. These 10 amino acids which should be “essential” components of food are known as essential amino acids. They are so important in protein synthesis (protein makes up to 50% of dry matter of protoplasm) that in absence of any of these 10 amino acids, no new protein is synthesized and the amino acids get deaminated to carboxylic acids and used as energy sources.  They are the following : M – Methionine I – Isoleucine L – Leucine L – Lysine P – Phenyl alanine A – Arginine T – Tryptophan H – Histidine. T – Threonine V – Valine You can remember them by the acronym“Millpath T...

NEEM 300mg TAB Neem is effectively used in the treatment of skin disorders. It is also effective in the treatment of Vrana and Prameha. Key Benefits It is great for skin and regular use of it makes skin soft and glowing. It detoxifies the body and purifies the blood keeping the body healthy. Treats various skin disorders as it has detoxifying properties. Inhibits the growth of acne-causing bacteria. It has antioxidant and gastric acid reduction properties. Helps in healing ulcers. It is also effective in treating urinary disorders. How to Use As directed by the physician. Key Ingredients Neem Net Weight: 300 mg

YASHTIMADHU 500MG TABLETS  Yashtimadhu is an effective herb in the treatment of Kasa and Swara bheda. It also heals ulcers. Key Benefits Reduces acid secretion and formation of peptic ulcers in the stomach Useful in treating ulcers. A traditional medicine to treat rheumatism and arthritis because of its anti-inflammatory activity. Good anti-allergic. How to Use As directed by the physician Key Ingredients Roots of Yashtimadhu plant Net Weight: 60 Tabs | 500mg

HARITAKI 500MG TABLETS  Haritaki is a good laxative and provides relief from constipation. It is also indicated in Tamaka Shwasa, Kasa, Pandu, Prameha and Arsha. Key Benefits It has laxative, rejuvenative, purgative and astringent properties. It is also effective for gastrointestinal ailments, tumours, ascites, piles, worms and colitis. Helps in urethral discharges like spermatorrhea and vaginal discharges like leucorrhea. Improves digestion and promotes the absorption of nutrients, and regulates colon function. How to Use As directed by the Physician Key Ingredients Extracts of Haritaki Net Weight: 500 mg

TULASI 500MG TABLETS  Tulasi is the queen of herbs, with numerous medicinal properties. From relieving cough & cold to removing bad breath, nausea, protecting the heart, and much more. You will want to keep this wonder herb handy at home always. Key Benefits Provides relief cough and cold. Helps in treating bad breath. Treats nausea. Remedy for Bronchitis and allergic rhinitis. Also treats hiccup and emesis. How to Use Dosage: Take 1-2 tablets or as prescribed by as directed by the physician. Key Ingredients Tulasi

BRAHMI 500MG TABLETS  Brahmi is effective in the treatament of Manasa vikaras. It enhances memory and can also be usedeffectively in the tretamnet of Shopha, Pandu,  Prameha and Jwara.  Key Benefits It is a mental tonic i.e. nootropic and improves certain brain chemicals that are involved in thinking, learning and memory. Enhances cognitive abilities. Calms the mind and promotes clarity of thought. Helps in memory consolidation. Acts as a potent antioxidant neuro-protector. Helps in reducing unnatural age-related brain degeneration. Improves the speed of visual information processing, learning rate and memory consolidation. Also treats psychosis, epilepsy and anxiety. Relieves nervous irritation or agitation. Treats fever and is also used as a diuretic and aphrodisiac. How to Use 1-2 tablets twice daily or as directed by your physician Key Ingredients Brahmi  Net Weight: 500 mg

KALAMEGH 500MG TABLETS  Kalamegh helps to boost immunity and is used to manage the symptoms of common cold, sinusitis, and allergies. Kalamegh is known for its immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Key Benefits Fever How to Use Dosage: Adult: 1 - 2 tablets twice a day or as prescribed by the Physician. 11 - 15 Years: 1 tablet with water once a day or as prescribed by the Physician. 4 - 11 Years: Powder 1 tablet and mix with honey and give once a day or as prescribed by the Physician. Key Ingredients Kalamegh (plant) Citric acid as Preservative  Net Weight: 500 mg

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Question - Gurudev, how would you know who is your true disciple? Gurudev Sri Sri - I don't care. Why should I know if someone is true or untrue? If they are truthful, they will move up. If they are untruthful, they will fall down because nobody's intellect is in their control. Why should anyone doubt anybody, whether they are true or false? In my eyes, everybody is good, and if they do something wrong, they are definitely going to go down, but they will come back up again. It's very simple mathematics. I don't need anything from any disciple. If they move up, very good, if they don't, let them face the music. See, even facing the music makes them good and stronger. You know, I never go to console anyone, "Oh, I am so sorry, you poor thing". You have a problem? Okay, good, deal with it. This is intimate knowledge, not to be spoken out to the masses. This is to make one understand how to move in the knowledge, and how to move in the path. So there are very ...

Question - Gurudev, is it true that when we meet a person for the first time & start feeling some spiritual connection, we have met them in a past life? Gurudev Sri Sri - Yes it is possible. One thing, in an energy like this when we are all meditating, you may suddenly feel attracted to this person and that person, but don't go by that. These attractions may be because you are in a different space and they are in a different space. Use your intellect and use your common sense later on. That is why in courses I say, don't fall in love but only rise in love. Don't get entangled with each other, just move up. And then you are welcome to study each other and fall in love or rise in love.

Question - Gurudev, we say 'Achamanyam Samarpayami'. Water is known as 'Apa', so why do we call it as 'Achamanyam'? What is the significance of offering water? Gurudev Sri Sri - Yes, water is also known as Achamanyam. This is a practice that has been going on since ages. Before starting and ending anything, Achamanyam is offered. It is the process where we do Abhimantra (mantra chanting on the water. You take a pot of water, place your hand on top and then chant mantras. The mantras are supposed to be absorbed into the water) and then offer it. It is not just plain drinking water. The water is charged through the mantra vibrations. Whenever a guest comes home, water is used to wash their feet (padya). Then, water is given into their hands (arghya). After this, they are given water to drink to quench their thirst (achamanyam). These three practices were practiced in olden times. When someone comes to your house, don't you ask, 'What would you like to drin...

Question - Gurudev, what is the easiest way to stay away from attachment and entanglement? Gurudev Sri Sri - Be centered. Know that this is all a dream and everything is going to finish. Everybody is going to finish, and one day everything will be over. Turn back in the past and see, you have spent around 30 to 50 years on this planet, what happened to all those incidents? Everything has gone, right. Just wake up.

Question - Gurudev, how to gain victory over our ten senses here referring to the five Karmendriyas or sense organs of action and expression - mouth, hands, feet, excretory and genital organs and the five sense organs of cognition the eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin)? Gurudev Sri Sri - Firstly, keep yourself busy. If you keep yourself idle then your senses will overpower you. Keep yourself busy, that is important. Have a big goal in life, then you will not have this problem. Secondly, you must have patience and be careful about what you eat and drink.

Question - Gurudev, during difficult times we feel why me? Where is Gurudev? Inspite of His presence in my life why is there so much suffering? Please explain? Gurudev Sri Sri - Life is just like a ride, which has extreme ups and downs but always remember that there is some supreme power with you, which will not let you fall, hold you properly and will make you land safely. You are absolutely safe in his custody. He is carrying you along safely. He may make you feel that you will fall but he will never ever let that happen. So breathe in and feel his presence. Breathe out and be grateful.

Question - Gurudev, how to increase the seva bhav (intention to serve)? Gurudev Sri Sri - Do not intend to increase the seva bhav. We assume that we lack the attitude of service and then try to increase it. So, it doesn't happen. That is why we assume we have seva bhav in abundance. What stops you from doing seva is laziness. You can get rid of laziness by giving importance to the right diet and doing some exercise. Doing seva by yourself might seem difficult. So, do it in a group. When you have to do adhyayan (study), do it in a group. When you do tapas (penance), do it by yourself. Similarly, when you do seva, do it in a group. That leads to a rise in enthusiasm and is less tiring.

Question - Gurudev, you have spoken a lot about Lord Shiva. Why do we see and worship Lord Shiva in the form of a Shiva Lingam? Gurudev Sri Sri - Lingam means identification, a symbol through which you can identify what the truth is, what the reality is. What is not visible but yet can be identified by one thing that is Lingam. When a baby is born, how do you know whether the baby is a male or female? Only through one part of the body can you identify whether this baby is a boy or a girl. Otherwise babies look alike until a certain age. But one part tells you what the future is. And that is the reason the genital is also called Lingam. Similarly how do you identify the Lord of this Creation? He has no form. So then they said that there should be a sign to identify Him. So the sign, by which you identify both the male and female forms, combining them both to form one single symbol to identify the Lord who has no form or identity, who is all pervading in this entire Brahmanda (Creation),...

Question - Gurudev, how do we celebrate the festival of colors - Holi? Gurudev Sri Sri - On the day of Holi our life too should blossom with the colors of enthusiasm and love. Our face should glow with happiness and our voice should resonate with sweetness. Such should be the color of life – the color that springs from deep faith in the Divine. We should play Holi with vivid, fragrant and beautiful colors of life, not with muddy water. We should not celebrate this festival with ‘inauspicious colors’ of anger, craving, greed, attachment, aversions, and lust. Every time you are negative, you transmit those negative vibrations of anger, jealousy, greed, frustration, and hatred. Challenges come, people with different mindsets come, but when you expand your vision and see your life from a broader perspective, you will let go of all these small little issues that seem to be so significant to you right now. Don’t play Holi where you only apply colors on each other. Make it a festival where yo...