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Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle) – Urticaceae,   an herbaceous perennial monoecious plant spread in temperate and sub-tropical zones. Nettle has a long medicinal history. In medieval Europe, it was used as a diuretic and to treat joint pain. In addition, it has been used for hundreds of years to treat anemia, eczema, arthritis, and gout. Other folk medicine applications are wound healing and treatment of scalp seborrhea. Modern clinical application of nettle is in the management of symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), cardiovascular symptoms, diabetes, arthritis, and allergic rhinitis. Reference  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor and Head. Deptt. of Seed , Science and Technology. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa,  New Delhi,  India 110012

Medicinal_Plants Celosia argentea Syn.: Celosia japonica, Celosia stricta, Celosia plumose (Common name: Silver Cockscomb, White Cockscomb, Flamingo Feathers, Wheat Celosia) – Amaranthaceae,  an erect branching plant with narrow-elliptic or lance-shaped leaves with hundreds of tiny flowers packed in dense spikes of silver-white flowers which usually stand above the foliage. This species also found in the Himalayas and Western Ghats and also used in folk medicine as the seeds are hypotensive and ophthalmic and used in the treatment of diarrhoea, bloodshot eyes, blurring of vision, cataracts and hypertension. The seeds are widely used in India for the treatment of diabetes mellitus).  Reference  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor and Head. Deptt. of Seed , Science and Technology. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa,  New Delhi,  India 110012

Scoparia dulcis (commonly known as licorice weed, goatweed, scoparia-weed, and sweet-broom) – Plantiginaceae,  a native to the Neotropics but can be found throughout the tropical and subtropical world. Considered a weed, it has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes. For instance, it has been used for diabetes in India and hypertension in Taiwan. In Siddha medicine, it is used for the treatment of kidney stones. Chemicals that have been isolated from Scoparia dulcis include scoparinol and epinephrine.  Reference  Surendra Parihar Ex.Professor and Head. Deptt. of Seed , Science and Technology. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa,  New Delhi,  India 110012

 Question - Gurudev, why doesn't success bring satisfaction? Does success have to be measured materially? Gurudev Sri Sri - It depends on your definition of success. To me, success is the smile that doesn't die out. It is the confidence that doesn't wither away. It is the confidence that one can maintain in any situation in life, even when situations are tough, this indicates success. You need four things for success - shakti, yukti, bhakti, and mukti i.e.energy, skill, devotion or dedication, and a sense of freedom from within you.

 Question - Gurudev, can you tell us why it's good to come out of the comfort zone in which we feel safe and secure, and do things that we don't like doing, or which we don't feel comfortable doing? Gurudev Sri Sri - Coming out of your comfort zone time and again will expand your ability and your strength, you become stronger. You are so caught up in your comfort zone. That is the cause of your fear, your anxiety, and your bondage. Your comfort zone is your bondage. Sometimes when you wake up and say, 'I am going to get out of this', it brings that strength back to you.