F O R T H E D O C T O R S O F T O M O R R O W Vol. 8 Oct Dec 2012 Q4 Ayurveda News. India, the Second Largest Exporter of Ayush and Herbals

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1 F O R T H E D O C T O R S O F T O M O R R O W Vol. 8 Oct Dec 2012 Q4 Ayurveda News India, the Second Largest Exporter of Ayush and Herbals The latest export statistics of Ayush (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) and other herbal products have revealed that India stands as the second leading exporter in the world, accounting for R crore between 2010 and India is second only to China in the world, in the export of Ayush and herbals. As per the latest statistics available from Pharmexcil, China is the leading country in the world as regards the export of Ayush and other herbal products ($ million) followed by India ($ million) for the year In India, of the total R 14,000 crore pharmaceutical exports, Ayush and other herbal products approximately contribute to R 1400 crore. In the coming days, India can outshine China (by 2020) in this field, if it achieves an export growth rate of 20% every year. The herbal exports have seen a considerable increase of R crore, that is, from R crore (between 2009 and 2010) to R crore (between 2010 and 2011). The major herbal exports of India include psyllium seeds as well as senna leaves and pads, among various other herbal products. Psyllium husk also contributes to a major chunk of herbal exports that accounts to R crore. The top countries to which India exports Ayush and other herbal products include Russia (leading the list), USA, UAE, Nepal, Ukraine, Japan, Philippines, and Kenya. Source: Chronicle Pharmabiz. Oct Inside 2 Editorial 3 Campus Buzz 4 Herbal Infoline 5 Product Infoline 8 PGET Infoline 11 Ayruwhiz-2 12 Career Guide 16 Quiz Winners List 17 The Elite Clubs 17 Toppers Talk 18 Crossword 19 Laughter the Best Medicine and more! A P u b l i c a t i o n o f T h e H i m a l a y a D r u g C o m p a n y

2 Editorial 2 Dear students, The use of herbs for maintaining good health is perhaps as old as human beings themselves. According to World Health Organization (WHO), herbs are easily accessible and culturally appropriate source of primary healthcare for more than 80% of the population in Asian countries. The global demand of medicinal plants has been increasing at a rate of 7% to 10 % annually. India has one of the world s richest medicinal plants heritage not only in terms of the number of unique species available, but also in terms of remarkable depth of traditional knowledge about these plant species. Over 4500 ecosystem-specific species of plants are being used for human and veterinary healthcare throughout the sub continent. Together with richness of natural sources in medicinal wealth, cultivation of herbs has also considerably increased over the past few years. Today, India stands as the second leading exporter of herbal products globally, clearly depicting the country s capabilities of fulfilling most of the world s requirement of medicinal herbs and commendable growth potential of ayurvedic medicines. As it is rightly said, Everything in life goes a full circle, the world is indeed coming back to the healing power of nature. In the years to come, doctors and experts in the field of herbal medicine are going to be sought after internationally. Good luck to each of you on your journey of healing through nature. Philipe Haydon Chief Executive Officer The Himalaya Drug Company Facts & Figures Nutrition Facts More than one-third (36%) of Indian women have a body mass index (BMI) below 18.5, indicating a high prevalence of nutritional deficiency. Among women who are thin, 44% are moderately or severely thin. The prevalence of undernutrition is nearly 2 times higher among women with no education than among those with 12 or more years of education. More than 50% of women in urban areas are anemic. Almost one-third of them have moderateto-severe anemia, with a higher prevalence observed among pregnant women. Only about one-half of the households in India use cooking salt that is adequately iodized. More than two-thirds of households in urban India use adequately iodized cooking salt compared with just 41% in rural areas. Source: NFHS-3, India,

3 3 Blood Donation Camp in Pune The Himalaya Drug Company (HDC) recently organized a blood donation camp in Bharati Vidyapeeth Ayurved Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra on the occasion of the 22nd foundation day of Bharati Vidyapeeth Ayurved Mahavidyalaya. Campus Buzz The program organized on August 16, 2012 was inaugurated by Dr Mrs Katkar, in-charge, Bharati Vidyapeeth Ayurved Hospital. The event was organized as a part of Independence Day celebration. The response was overwhelming with more than 50 members volunteering for blood donation. A small session on the purpose of blood donation was held with the third year students, which motivated them to donate blood. According to Dr Katkar, this was the first blood donation program conducted in their hospital. Competition on Technical Presentation Skills Held in Pune The Himalaya Drug Company (HDC) arranged an intercollegiate Technical Presentation Skills competition for undergraduate students at Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune on August 28, All 7 ayurvedic colleges in Pune participated in the activity. Dr Mihir Hajarnawis, Vice Principal of the college welcomed the gathering. Small sessions on technical skills were presented by Dr Vishnu and Dr Srikanth, who were also the judges of the event. Dr Ashutosh Sharma from Dr D. Y. Patil Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Dr Pooja Raj from Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Ayurved, and Dr Archana Munot from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya won the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes, respectively. HDC plans to conduct similar contests for postgraduate students across our country. Such contests will go a long way in honing the presentation skills of the students, which is vital for globalizing Ayurveda in current times.

4 4 tulasi Latin name: Ocimum sanctum English name: Holy basil hadjod Latin name: Cissus quadrangularis English name: Veldt grape/devil s backbone Herbal Infoline Ocimum sanctum, widely found in India, is an erect, much-branched, softly pubescent aromatic sub-shrub with purple or crimson flowers. In traditional systems of medicine, it is used as an expectorant, antipyretic, anthelmintic, and stomachic agent. Several studies have shown that O sanctum is also effective in the treatment of respiratory tract disorders such as bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cold, and cough. Results of an experimental study suggested that the ethanolic extract of O sanctum leaves modulates immunity. 1 Another study conducted to evaluate the efficacy of O sanctum oil in respiratory tract infections showed a significant decrease in the bacterial load and also indicated that dietary supplementation of O sanctum oil may protect against bacterial colonization of lungs. 2 O sanctum is also known to possess antifungal, antiaflatoxigenic, antioxidant, lipid-lowering, anxiolytic, hypotensive, anticoagulant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antistress properties. References 1) Mondal S, et al. J Ethnopharmacol. 2011;136(3): ) Saini A, et al. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2009;42(2): Cissus quadrangularis is a common perennial climbing herb with small greenish-white flowers, lobed/cordate leaves, and dark purple-to-black colored fleshy berries. In traditional systems of medicine, C quadrangularis has been reported to possess bone-fracture healing, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anthelmintic, antihemorrhoidal, and analgesic properties. Recently, a study was conducted to evaluate the effects of ethanolic extract of C quadrangularis (CQ-E) on the proliferation, differentiation, and matrix mineralization of human osteoblast-like SaOS-2 cells. These cells were cultured in a conditioned medium; one culture served as a control, while cells in another culture were incubated with CQ-E. Cell viability was assessed through lactate dehydrogenase assay which showed that control cells and CQ-E-treated cells did not differ significantly; thus, indicating that CQ-E is nontoxic to osteoblastic cells. These cells, when subjected to staining, revealed an increase in matrix mineralization. 1 Another study reported that CQ-E may regulate osteoblastic activity of cells by enhancing the alkaline phosphatase activity and mineralization process. 2 References 1) Muthusami S, et al. J Cell Biochem. 2011;112: ) Parisuthiman D, et al. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim. 2009;45(3 4):

5 5 HiOwna Nutrition & good health... Naturally! Product Infoline Introduction HiOwna, a multi-ingredient nutritional health drink supplement, is designed to provide overall nutritional benefits to adults and elderly. HiOwna comprises of pea protein, soy protein isolate, skimmed milk powder and is fortified with wellknown herbs, vitamins and minerals that provide nourishment and promote general health and well-being. HiOwna is a health supplement and must be taken along with regular daily diet. Composition Each 25 g of HiOwna (vanilla flavor) contains: Pdrs. Sarkara (Saccharum officinarum) g Kshira g Kalaya (Pisum sativum) g Kharjura (Phoenix dactylifera) g Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) g Maricha (Piper nigrum) g Each 25 g of HiOwna (chocolate flavor) contains: Pdrs. Sarkara (Saccharum officinarum) g Kshira g Kalaya (Pisum sativum) g Kharjura (Phoenix dactylifera) g Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) g Maricha (Piper nigrum) g Other ingredients: Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins: A, C, D, E, K, and B-complex vitamins [B 1 (thiamine), B 2 (riboflavin), niacinamide (B 3 ), pantothenic acid (B 5 ), B 6 (pyridoxine), biotin (B 7 or H), and folic acid (B 9 ), and B 12 (cobalamin)]. Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, and molybdenum. Base q.s. Maltodextrin, isolated soy protein, cocoa powder, # and nature-identical flavoring substance. # Present only in HiOwna chocolate variant. Indications As a daily nutritional health drink supplement in adults and elderly, and also in: Postoperative convalescence Prolonged illness Occupational stress Age-related stress Stress-related anxiety Dosage 4 heaped tablespoons (approximately 25 g) twice daily. Serving instructions Advise to: Add 4 heaped tablespoons (approx. 25 g) of HiOwna to a cup of lukewarm/cold milk or water, stir briskly until mixed well, and add sugar to taste, if required.

6 6 Mentat (syrup, tablet, DS syrup [sugar-free]) Channelizes mental energy Introduction Mentat is a phytopharmaceutical formulation recommended for enhancing neurological functions in individuals with neurodegenerative disorders, and also to improve memory and cognitive functions. Mentat channelizes mental energy, improves shortand long-term memory, and improves learning ability. Mentat offers cognition- and memory-enhancing effects, and increases attention span. Mentat exerts anxiolytic and antidepressant actions. Mentat helps control neuronal hyperexcitation in anxiety and stress-related disorders, and in mental fatigue. Due to its anticholinesterase, dopaminergic, neuroprotective, adaptogenic, and antioxidant actions, Mentat is useful as an adjuvant in the treatment of Alzheimer s and Parkinson s disease, epilepsy, and post-stroke aphasia. Composition Each 5 ml of Mentat syrup and each 5 ml of Mentat DS syrup (sugar-free) contains: Syrup DS syrup Exts. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) mg 288 mg Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) mg 140 mg Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera) mg 104 mg Vishnukrantha (Evolvulus alsinoides) mg 104 mg Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) mg 104 mg Tagara (Valeriana wallichii) mg 100 mg Vidanga (Embelia ribes) mg 100 mg Vatada (Prunus amygdalus) mg 100 mg Vacha (Acorus calamus) mg 84 mg Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) mg 72 mg Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) mg 72 mg Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) mg 72 mg Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus) mg 64 mg Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum) mg 64 mg Kapikachchu (Mucuna pruriens) mg 3.6 mg Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) mg 3.6 mg Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) mg 3.6 mg Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare) mg 3.6 mg Vidari (Ipomoea digitata) mg 3.6 mg Salabmisri (Orchis mascula) mg - Musali (Curculigo orchioides) mg Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) mg 2.8 mg Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) mg 2.8 mg Jatiphalam (Myristica fragrans) mg 2.8 mg Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum)...1 mg 2 mg Each Mentat tablet contains: Exts. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) mg Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica)...70 mg Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera)...52 mg Vishnukrantha (Evolvulus alsinoides)...52 mg Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi)...52 mg Tagara (Valeriana wallichii)...50 mg Vidanga (Embelia ribes)...50 mg Vatada (Prunus amygdalus)...50 mg Vacha (Acorus calamus)...42 mg Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)...36 mg Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)...36 mg Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)...36 mg Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus)...32 mg Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum)...32 mg Pdrs. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)...80 mg Kapikachchu (Mucuna pruriens)...18 mg Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)...18 mg Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)...18 mg Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare)...18 mg Vidari (Ipomoea digitata)...18 mg Salabmisri (Orchis mascula)...18 mg Sunthi (Zingiber officinale)...14 mg Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)...14 mg Jatiphalam (Myristica fragrans)...14 mg Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum)...10 mg Mukta pishti... 3 mg Indications Memory and learning disorders: Attention fluctuations Concentration impairment Language and learning disability Behavioral disorders: Hyperkinetic states Asocial behavior Aggressive behavior Temper tantrums Enuresis Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Anxiety and stress-related anxiety disorders

7 7 Mental fatigue Senile dementia As an adjuvant in Alzheimer s and Parkinson s disease Supportive therapy in mild to moderate mental retardation As an adjuvant in epilepsy and post-stroke aphasia Dosage Children Syrup: 1 teaspoonful twice daily. Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily. DS syrup (sugar-free): ½ teaspoon twice daily. Adults Tablet: 2 tablets twice daily. DS syrup (sugar-free): 1 teaspoonful twice daily. Dosage may be modulated in severe and chronic conditions. Hairzone (solution) Prevents hair fall, promotes hair growth Introduction Hairzone, a phytopharmaceutical topical preparation, is recommended to treat hair loss. Hairzone reduces hair fall, improves hair growth, and enhances the tensile strength of hair. Hairzone helps enhance the hair follicular density and hair follicle count. Hairzone provides relief from symptoms of itching, dryness, and dandruff. Composition Each ml of Hairzone solution contains: Exts. Palasha (Butea monosperma) mg Palashabheda (Butea parviflora) mg Indications Hair loss of varied etiology: Telogen effluvium (temporary hair loss in the resting phase of hair growth cycle) Anagen effluvium (hair loss on scalp in the growth phase of hair growth cycle) Alopecia areata Drug-induced alopecia including chemotherapy and radiotherapy Diffuse hair loss Hair fall due to dry scalp and itchy scalp Directions for use Adequate quantity of Hairzone solution to be sprayed over affected areas, followed by a gentle massage for 5 10 minutes. Best if left overnight, may be rinsed next morning. In severe cases, to be applied twice daily.

8 8 PGET Infoline comprises objective type multiple-choice questions and answers* to help you in the preparation of postgraduate entrance examinations. In this issue, we feature questions from Shalakya Tantra. Shalakya Tantra PGET Infoline 1) Savrana Shukla, avrana Shukla, and pakatyaya are a. Shuklagata rogas b. Vartmagata rogas c. Sarvagata rogas d. Krsnagata rogas 2) Gandupada, sarpaphanamukhi, and sarpunkha mukhi are the types of a. Tala yantra b. Esani c. Nadi yantra d. Salaka yantra 3) All are sandhigata rogas except a. Puyalasa b. Pothaki c. Parvanika d. Alaji 4) Raktajanya netra rogas are a. Eleven b. Thirteen c. Twenty-five d. Sixteen 5) Navana, avapida, dhmapana, dhuma, and pratimarsa are types of a. Anjana b. Nasya karma c. Siro-vasti d. None of these 6) Pratisaraniya kshara is used in the following diseases of mouth, except a. Rohini b. Upajihva c. Adhijihva d. Talupaka 7) Kshara-karma is contraindicated in eye except in a. Sandhigata roga b. Drishtigata roga c. Sarvagata roga d. Vartma roga 8) Chinabandha is applied on a. Limbs b. Tips of the finger c. Nose and lips d. Eyes 9) Anantavata is a. Vataja siro roga b. Pittaja siro roga c. Kaphaja siro roga d. Tridosajanya siro rogas 10) Vartma arbuda is a. Sannipataja but curable b. Sannipataja but incurable c. Vata-pittaja but incurable d. None of these 11) Shonitarsa is a type of all rogas, except a. Arsa roga b. Netra roga c. Nasa roga 12) The symptoms of trachoma resembles: a. Vartma-sarkara b. Pakshma-kopa c. Pothaki d. Abhisyanda 13) Adhimantha is a. Drishtigata roga b. Sarvagata roga c. Sandhigata roga d. Vartmagata roga 14) Budbuda is the synonym of a. Netra b. Pakshma c. Drishti d. Patala 15) All vatajanya netra rogas are incurable except a. Hatadhimantha b. Nimisha c. Adhimantha d. Vatahata vartma *Answers on page 18

9 9 16) In kaphaja netra rogas, all are curable except a. Abhisyanda b. Adhimantha c. Pothaki d. Kaphaja srava 17) Arjuna is a. Vatajanya roga b. Pittajanya roga c. Kaphajanya roga d. Raktajanya roga 18) Sanimitta and animitta are types of a. Sarvajanya netra roga b. Bahyaja netra roga c. Kaphajanya netra roga d. Raktajanya netra roga 19) Puyalasa, alaji, and upanaha are types of a. Vartmagata roga b. Sandhigata roga c. Suklagata roga d. None of these 20) Arma roga takes place in a. Prathama patala b. Dvitiya patala c. Tritiya patala d. All of the these 21) Anyato vata is a. Disease of the eye b. Disease of the head c. Disease of the nose d. Disease of the ear 22) Nilika and kacha are synonyms of a. Drishti b. Linganasa c. Adhimantha d. Arma 23) All diseases can be treated by siramokshana, except a. Anyato vata b. Pothaki c. Sirotpata d. Siraharsha 24) Chedana (excision) is indicated in a. All types of arma b. Abhisyanda c. Anjananamika d. Suskaksipaka 25) Dipika taila is indicated in a. Karnasula b. Sirahsula c. Netra roga d. All of these 26) The treatment of karnapaka resembles a. Vataja visarpa b. Pittaja visarpa c. Kaphaja visarpa d. Sannipataja visarpa 27) Bilva taila is indicated in a. Netra roga b. Mukha roga c. Karna roga d. Kantha roga 28) For nasasosa, is indicated. a. Ksara taila b. Bakuci taila c. Bilva taila d. Anu taila 29) Gutika, rasakriya, and curna are types of a. Anjana b. Tarpana c. Putapaka d. Nasya 30) In Anantavata, for suppression of vata is indicated. a. Siravedhana b. Vamana c. Nasya d. Panchakarma Can You Identify This Herb? Clue: This herb is an ingredient of Liv.52 HB Answer on page 18

10 10 Hello Friends! A clash of intellects is a treat for minds that are hungry for knowledge. The combat zone is ready! The Himalaya Drug Company is back with its war-of-wits. Yes, it s time again for whetting your brains and fighting it out at Ayurwhiz - 2, the second edition of our National Level Quiz Contest, for ayurvedic students. Ayurwhiz - 2 is exclusively designed for 3rd year Professional BAMS students (juniors and seniors) and Interns (Interns completing internship after March 31, 2013). The quiz is primarily focused on prescribed BAMS syllabus, general knowledge, current affairs, and sports. Preliminary Round In this round each contestant will be given a written questionnaire with 50 MCQs. Time limit to answer these questions is 45 min. One mark shall be awarded for each correct answer. Top 10 contestants would be selected from each college and grouped into 5 teams of 2 contestants each. Following this, a live quiz contest will be organized and the winning team will be selected for the next round to represent their college. All the 10 college finalists will receive a participant certificate and a memento. For more information, please send an to amc@himalayahealthcare.com or call us on our toll-free number

11 11 Winners of Preliminary Round Sl. No. Program Conducted on College Name Final Contestant 1 Final Contestant Sep-12 S.J.G. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Koppal, Karnataka Basavraj CH Rajeshwari PM 2 24-Sep-12 Hingulambika Ayurvedic Medical College, Gulbarga, Karnataka Diksha Rai Heena Rafiq Shaikh 3 26-Sep-12 T.M.A.E. Society s Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospet, Karnataka Hemlal Sharma Preeti 4 28-Sep-12 Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka Shreedevi Soumya Madhavan KV 5 3-Oct-12 T.A.M.E. Society s Ayurved College, Bhadrawathi, Karnataka Jaya Gupta Arun Kumar Yadav 6 4-Oct-12 Sindagi Shantaveereshwar Ayurvedic Medical College, Haveri, Karnataka Manoj Kumar Joshi Kamalesh Kumar Choudhary 7 16-Oct-12 J.S.S. Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka Akhila S Vidyashree M 8 16-Oct-12 S.D.M. College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka Praveen Kumar B Rajani 9 17-Oct-12 Shri Vijay Mahantesh Ayurvedic Medical College, Ilkal, Karnataka Satyasmita Jena Archana V Kopparad Oct-12 B.V.V.S. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka Amit Kumar Krupa M Kapuriya Oct-12 Shri J.G. Co-op. Hospital Society s Ayurvedic Medical College, Ghataprabha, Karnataka Nanda B Prabhunatti Pavan Kumar UB Oct-12 Shri B.M.K. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Belgaum, Karnataka Supreet Kadli Naveen Shirasangi B Oct-12 Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Gayathri Anupama Oct-12 Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, Bangalore, Karnataka Aiswarya IV Shefali Gupta 15 2-Nov-12 S.D.M. College of Ayurveda, Hassan, Karnataka Ahinsa Jain Nischay Bidada 16 3-Nov-12 Alva s College of Medical Sciences, Moodbidri, Karnataka Vinitha A Parvathi S 17 5-Nov-12 Atreya Ayurveda Medical College, Dodaballapur, Karnataka Sreejesh Noor Fathima 18 5-Nov-12 Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Mayookha Madhusudhan Sai Trilochan Pappu 19 6-Nov-12 Ramakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Athira N Arya Pillai 20 7-Nov-12 Taranath Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bellary, Karnataka Gangubai Naresh 21 7-Nov-12 Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Sathya Jothi G Sharadha A Nov-12 R.V.S. Ayurveda College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Aparna U Aiswarya R Nov-12 Yashvant Ayurved College, Kodoli, Maharashtra Tushar Kamble Shruti Kadam Nov-12 Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka Shambhavi Prateek Nov-12 Manjara Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Latur, Maharashtra Rahika Pathak Anuja Valsange 26 8-Dec-12 Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Hubli, Karnataka Veena K Suvarna Dec-12 Dhanvanthari Ayurveda College & Hospital, Siddapur, Karnataka Swathi KS Dimple Kumari Dec Dec-12 Aroor Laxmi Narayana Rao Memorial Ayurvedic College, Koppa, Karnataka Seth Chandanmal Mutha Aryangla Vaidyak Mahavidyalaya, Satara, Maharashtra Joshna John Deepika Jadhav Sreelekshmi A Reshma Jadhav Dec-12 K.V.G. Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka Avinash LP Rashmi KR Dec-12 Sri Kalabyraveswara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Akhil MU Sandeep

12 12 Guidelines for Scientific Writing Career Guide Purpose The purpose of writing a paper is to communicate with the intended audience. For a research paper to be clear and communicable, a writer should be aware of the proper format and guidelines to be followed. It is also important that the writer understands the aim and appropriateness of the research before starting the writing process. Following are some general guidelines for developing a good research paper. Create an outline of the paper Define new terms, concepts, symbols, or infrequently used terms in the first occurrence Use simple examples to clarify abstract definitions or complex methodology Keep sentences as short and simple as possible and appropriate for subject matter Use past tense to report results of the paper and present tense to discuss them Use active voice rather than passive voice Spell out abbreviations at their first mention in text; some very common abbreviations need not be expanded Use affirmative instead of negative constructions in the statements Provide citation for all the references used in the paper Spell-check and proofread the paper carefully before submission Avoid redundancy and in-depth explanation of familiar techniques and terminologies Avoid using strange, outlandish, or barbarous language Drafting the Outline First, develop an outline of the paper, which involves dividing the entire developing phase into small tasks keeping in mind the journal requirements. The basic outline of a research paper is as follows: Title Abstract Introduction Materials and Methods Results/Observations Discussion Conclusion Acknowledgments References/Bibliography Appendix Title Title should be short, simple, appropriate, and informative. Abstract A well-prepared abstract gives a concise summary of the whole paper. It should state the purpose of the study and the techniques used, report the results obtained and the conclusions derived. The abstract must be as specified by the journal, structured or unstructured; presented in past (perfect) tense and passive voice; should not have citations for references, tables and figures, and any undefined abbreviations. Introduction This section should begin by introducing the reader to the pertinent literature. It should provide the reader with information necessary to understand the scientific basis of the study and the techniques used. The introduction should include background of the subject, state of the present knowledge, gaps in the existing knowledge, and the reason for the

13 13 current investigation. Use present tense for referring established knowledge and past tense for literature review. Information related to this section can be gathered from sources such as the World Wide Web, scientific textbooks, newspaper articles, articles on science subjects in popular journals (eg, New Scientist [ review articles in scientific journals ( grey literature (eg, conference proceedings, research reports, annual reports, and abstracting journals), bulletin ( databases containing annotated bibliographies (eg, CABI database), science citation index, and higher degree theses. Introduction need not be too elaborate. Materials and Methods The main purpose of the materials and methods section is to provide adequate information for a competent researcher to repeat the study and reproduce the results obtained. It should provide information on equipment and materials used for clinical or experimental study, study design with inclusion and exclusion criteria, criteria used for the assessment of results, and statistical methods used to evaluate the observations. Results/Observations The results section should present the study findings supported by illustrations (figures, tables) carrying appropriate data. Discussion and Conclusion Begin this section with a detailed discussion of the study and the results obtained. Be sure to address the objectives of the study in this section; throw light on the practical implications of the findings and the need for further research. End the discussion with a short summary or conclusion regarding the significance of the study. Acknowledgments In this section, acknowledge any people/institute who/that helped in the successful completion of the study. References/Bibliography Reference is a source of information to which a reader is referred. All references to the literature should be cited in the text, tables, or figures. The most common reference formatting styles are Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), and Council of Science Editors (CSE). Formatting varies among academic fields, so be sure to check with the reviewer before submitting the paper. Most of the references contain the following information: Name(s) of author(s) Title of the paper/chapter if citing a book Name of the journal/or book Name of the editor(s) when a book is cited Volume number in journal reference/volume and edition in case of book reference Page numbers (first and last pages of the work cited) Year of publication Bibliography (also known as works cited page) is an alphabetical listing of the source materials used to write a research paper. Although the format of the bibliography may vary based on the style guide, most of these usually contain the following information: Names of the author(s) Title of the work Name of the publisher Date of publication Appendix Appendix is the supplementary material usually attached at the end of a paper. It is optional, and contains additional information that is nonessential to the understanding of the paper. This can include raw data, maps (especially, foldout type), photographs, explanation of formulas, and specialized computer programs for a particular procedure. Source: Pathway to Success

14 14 Journal Infoline The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Periodicity: Monthly Publisher: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., New Rochelle, NY, USA Subscription Rates (2013): Individual subscription Print-and-online-USA: $413.00; print-and-online-outside-usa: $448.00; online: $ Institutional subscription Print-and-online-USA: $ ; print-and-online-outside- USA: $ ; online: $ ; print-only-usa: $995.00; print-only-outside-usa: $ The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Research on Paradigm, Practice, and Policy is a premier peer-reviewed journal of scientific work for healthcare professionals, practitioners, and scientists seeking to evaluate and integrate Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) into mainstream practice. It delivers original research that directly impacts patient-care therapies, protocols, and strategies, ultimately improving the quality of healing. In addition, the journal covers research in botanical medicine, nutrition and dietary supplements, Yoga, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and Homeopathy. It is indexed in Medline, Embase/Excerpta Medica, Current Contents, Allied and Contemporary Medicine Database AMED, CINAHL, and all key indexing services. Guidelines for preparing manuscripts are available at Global Ayurveda San Diego College of Ayurveda California San Diego College of Ayurveda is a private institution that provides affordable distant learning, live virtual classrooms, and online courses in Ayurveda. This college offers 500-h Ayurveda Wellness Practitioner and 450-h Ayurveda Health Educator courses (with specialization in Yoga therapy) that fulfill the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) requirements of an ayurvedic practitioner. Most programs are online except Ayurveda Wellness Practitioner. Distant learning and training delivery are offered through webinars and virtual classes. Onsite workshops are webcast or offered through a DVD format. Contact Address: 430 North Cedar Street, Escondido, California 92025, USA Contact number: info@ayurveda-california.org Web site:

15 15 Nutrition Status of Indian Adults The Indian economy has recently grown at historically unprecedented rates and is now one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Yet, per capita calorie intake is declining, as is the intake of many other nutrients; indeed fats are the only major nutrient group whose per capita consumption is unambiguously increasing. Though there is no precise link between income and calorie consumption or number of calories consumed and nutritional status, the improvement in nutrition quotient of Indian population is very slow relative to what is expected considering India s international exposure and recent high rates of economic growth. Undernutrition levels in India remain higher than for most countries of sub-saharan Africa, even though these countries have grown much more slowly. Indian adults (like Indian children) are identified to be among some of the highest levels of undernutritionaffected individuals in the world, with 36% to 40% of adult women having low BMI. A related concern is that anthropometric indicators of nutrition in India, for both adults and children, are among the worst in the world. Changing food habits and multiple nutrient deficiencies are found to be 2 of the major factors affecting the nutritional status of Indian adults. Changes in Food Habits The last few decades have seen important changes in food habits in India. Some of these changes have nutritional consequences about which people are not fully informed. For example, there is a sharp decline in the consumption of coarse cereals. While coarse cereals are generally considered quite healthy and nutritious by nutritionists, they may or may not be perceived as such by the consumers. Also, the nutritional value, or lack of it, of junk foods (rapidly gaining popularity in both urban and rural India) is not always adequately understood. These could have an adverse impact on food intake and nutritional status. Multiple Deficiencies Subclinical micronutrient deficiencies have received special attention in the recent past. While economic research on nutrition issues in India has tended to focus mainly on calorie intake, nutritionists have been deeply concerned for a long time about a range of nutritional deficiencies, including those of essential minerals and vitamins, animal protein, and fats. For instance, members of most of the Indian families are likely to be deficient in vitamins and minerals. In fact, the deficiencies are large, in relation to current recommendations by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It has been noted that in the age group of 4 to 6 years, the ratio of average intake to recommended daily allowance is only 16% for vitamin A, 35% for iron, and 45% for calcium. While there is some debate as to how these deficiencies are best addressed and lively controversies about the merits of various forms of micronutrient supplementation, what is clear is that large sections of the Indian population have diets that are missing much of what is required. Micronutrient deficiencies are highly significant in terms of public health and also indicators of the socioeconomic status. They have a large contribution to chronic diseases, which are the major causes of morbidity and mortality. Overcoming these massive deficiencies would require a substantial shift toward more diversified diets that fulfill the recommended daily intake of nutrients and in turn steer good health. Mass undernourishment in India could be eliminated through major improvements in quantity, quality, and diversity of food intake. Source: Deaton A, Drèze J. Economic and Political Weekly. 2009;44(7):42 65.

16 16 Winners of Infoline Quiz* Hearty Congratulations! SI. No. College Name and Address Winners 1 Dr. B.R.K.R. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Arshiya Begum C, Gottipamula Srikanth, Ayesha Siddika MD, Yamini Sowbhagya V, Karunakar Rao A 2 Dr. N.R.S. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh Harika B, Shanmukha Prasanna T, Nandan P, Alekya B, Hemadurga Bhavani K 3 A.L. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh Shiva Raj P 4 Govt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati, Assam Zothankhuma, Shantanu Deb, Azad Hussain, Gulam Nabi Azad, Biki Siddika 5 Govt. A.S.K. Ayurvedic Medical College, Begusarai, Bihar Gagendra Gautam, Akhilesh Prasad Singh 6 Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Chandigarh Satvinder Saini, Munish Prabhakar, Sadhana Sharma, Minakshi Thakur, Shivika Sawhney 7 Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shiroda, Goa Saeesha V Naik, Sayali Dilip Kasar, Sadaf Umer Lanjekar, Siddhanand S Kulkarni, Laxman R Prabhu 8 Govt. Akhandanand Ayurved College & Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Zala Suriya B, Mahera M Saiyed, Ankita B Viroja, Namrata V Sharma, Rajput Akash Rameshbhai 9 G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies & Research, Anand, Gujarat Heman K Kubavat, Prashant B Rana, Bijal J Patel, Chandak Pooja, Bharatbhai, Dhara B Patel 10 Govt. Ayurvedic College, Baroda, Gujarat Rathod Twinkal K, Saiyed Rudifa M, Rachani Shital J, Desai Hiral Bipinbhai, Talsaniya Ashish J 11 Sheth J.P. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Bhavnagar, Gujarat Pamnani Nikita S, Lukhi Janki M, Binal J Rupapara, Rajesh B Dodia, Agariya Hasanali I 12 Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jamnagar, Gujarat Gami Sanjay B, Fichadiya Gautam J, Patel Dipika Sumanbhai, Shaista I Memon, Joshi Sigma R 13 I.P.G.T. & R. in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat Savitha D Bhatt, Bhadarva Abdeli S, Jignesh Rajani, Sheetal Kumar, Solank, Manisha B Walunja 14 Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurved College, Jamnagar, Gujarat Lalit K Patel, Khyati A Parmar, Parmar Abhilasha R, Nishant Shukla, Valvi Krutika V 15 Govt. Ayurved College, Junagadh, Gujarat Vani Punjabhai Bhadarka, Ninama Komal Virjibhai 16 Shri B.H. Ayurved College, Lodra, Gujarat Jigna B Kular, Jaydip P Bambhariyas 17 J.S. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad, Gujarat Mehta Nidhi Y, Vd. Kishor G Satani, Socha Geeta A, Prajapati Asmita H, Patel Rahul Jasvantlal 18 Shri O.H. Nazar Ayurved College, Surat, Gujarat Vora Ravina D, Desai Khushbu V, Jigna D Chaudhary, Mahesh D Vaghela, Dharmesh P Vadher 19 C.D.L. College of Ayurveda, Jagadhri, Haryana Sandeep, Sachin Kumar, Amrita, Kalpana Sharma, Timsi Goyal 20 Shri Krishna Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Kurukshetra, Haryana Mansi, Kunwar Singh, Amit Chauhan, Yougesh Kapoor 21 Gaur Brahman Ayurvedic College, Rohtak, Haryana Jyoti Gaur, Mamta, Anjali Sehrawat, Ritu Kumari, Urmila 22 Shri Baba Mast Nath Ayurvedic College, Rohtak, Haryana Deepika Mohan, Praveen Kumar, Robin, Rashmi Hooda, Pooja Phougat 23 Rajiv Gandhi Govt. P.G. Ayurvedic College, Paprola, Himachal Pradesh Pallavi Sharma 24 Jammu Institute of Ayurved & Research, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir Rohit Sharma, Harkirat Kaur 25 Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Vijay M, Shobha DS, Vijayalakshmi KM, Mahesh Kumar Gujar 26 S.K.S. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Jha Pinky Awadhkishor, Asha VN, Jha Shilpa Awadhkishor, Thejaswini R 27 Shri B.M. Kankanwadi Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Belgaum, Karnataka Arun M Havinal, Pushkar M Ketkar, Sangeeta Kanna, Shilpa H, Soumya Koujalagi 28 Taranath Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bellary, Karnataka Ambika Kyadappa, Deepashri T, Susmitha B, Vaishali, Suresh Y 29 A.V.S. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Bijapur, Karnataka Gangashree A Patil, Maitradevi YN, Manjula MN, Nagamani Mundal, Rajashree HB 30 Dr. B.N.M. Rural Ayurvedic College, Bijapur, Karnataka Aisha A Ganjihal, Pooja Sharma, Shilpa Dhayagonde, Ram Arun Mule, Wasim Mujawar 31 Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka Karuna N, Lingaraju T, Dinesh R, Sudipt Sahu 32 D.G.M. Ayurvedic Medical College, Gadag, Karnataka Basappa F Kengonda 33 S.D.M. College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka Snehali G Gaonkar 34 T.M.A.E. Society s Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospet, Karnataka Beenesh Kumari, Rajita VN, Dasi Surya Rekha, Himaja G 35 Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Hubli, Karnataka Kavyashree C, Sudha S Maranabosari, Shraddha S Rajanal 36 A.L.N. Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa, Karnataka Laxmikant LK, Krishna Kishore Kumar, Sijo Kuriakose, Salekha, Shameema ME 37 S.J.G. Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppal, Karnataka Shamala S Ladwa, Poornima K Ladwa, Shweta P Dollin 38 Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka Ashwini U, Shridevi TN, Navin Nagendra Dhole, Madhu Nayak R, Mahaboob Ali HB 39 K.V.G. Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka Archana Hegde, Bhargavi HL 40 SDM Trust s Ayurvedic Medical College, Terdal, Karnataka Jay P Solanki, Milind Chatrabhuji *Vol.7 Jul-Sep 2011 Q3 Winners who have not received their prizes may inform us at: amc@himalayahealthcare.com

17 17 The Elite Clubs Jivaka * Ayurvisharada * Dr Darshana Deka Govt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati, Assam Dr Sunil Kumar Govt. S.Y.N.A. Ayurved College, Bhagalpur, Bihar Dr Ravindra Kumar Sah Dayanand Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Siwan, Bihar Dr Nidhi Sharma A & U Tibbia College, Delhi Dr Goswami Anjana Amrutbharthi Govt. Akhandanand Ayurved College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Dr Paneliya Ankitkumar Manasukhbh J.S. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad, Gujarat Dr Soniya Sharma M.S.M. Institute of Ayurveda, Khanpur Kalan, Haryana Dr Kunj Bihari Shri Baba Mastnath Ayurvedic Degree College, Rohtak, Haryana Dr Neha Gupta B.V.V.S. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka Dr Soumya Rajan Ramakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Dr Rajalakshmi Ravindran Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, Bangalore, Karnataka Dr Vishvanath Taranath Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bellary, Karnataka Dr Archana Shukla Dr B.N.M. Rural Ayurvedic Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka Dr Ashwini KS Ayurvedic Medical College & P.G. Center, Davangere, Karnataka Dr Adarsh Jangate Shri D.G.M. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Gadag, Karnataka Dr Himangshu Baruah Govt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati, Assam Dr Tanuja Kumari Govt. S.Y.N.A. Ayurved College, Bhagalpur, Bihar Dr Anupama Singh Dayanand Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Siwan, Bihar Dr Monika Rani A & U Tibbia College, Delhi Dr Padhar Bharatkumar Chhaganbhai Govt. Akhandanand Ayurved College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Dr Hasan Amisha Nazarali J.S. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad, Gujarat Dr Shweta Rathi M.S.M. Institute of Ayurveda, Khanpur Kalan, Haryana Dr Shweta Singla Shri Baba Mastnath Ayurvedic Degree College, Rohtak, Haryana Dr Vijayashri G Hugar B.V.V.S. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka Dr Lakshmi Mohan Bhagat Ramakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka Dr Arya ER Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, Bangalore, Karnataka Dr Supreeta Laxmanshety D Taranath Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bellary, Karnataka Dr Pallavi Patil Dr B.N.M. Rural Ayurvedic Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka Dr Payal Sharma Ayurvedic Medical College & P.G. Center, Davangere, Karnataka Dr Tarannum M Tharthari Shri D.G.M. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Gadag, Karnataka *The cash award for Jivaka is R 10,000/- and for Ayurvisharada is R 7500/- Toppers Talk Jivaka Award is quite encouraging. I thank The Himalaya Drug Company for recognizing meritorious students. Thanks once again. Dr Bhavya Jivaka Award Winner, 2009 Ramakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka I would like to thank The Himalaya Drug Company for honoring me with Ayurvisharada Award. Wishing the company the very best in all future endeavors. Dr Durga Charan Samal Ayurvisharada Award Winner, 2009 Mayurbhanj Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Baripada, Orissa

18 Across 2. Twak, ela, and tamalapatra are collectively known as. (7) 4. English name of Latakaranja bija is. (5, 3) 6. A phytopharmaceutical formulation of The Himalaya Drug Company recommended for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (9) 8. A pure herb formulation which helps strengthen anti-infective response. (7) 9. Sanskrit name of the herb Gymnema sylvestre (12) Down 1. Vara is the synonym of. (8) 3. The action of Haritaki is.(9) 5. According to Sushruta, sweating is due to vata. (5) 6. Agrya dravya for Prameha as per Ashtanga Hrdaya is. (7) 7. Description on the procedure of dissection was first given by. (8) S C R A M B L E Rearrange the letters in the circles above to form a six-letter word. Clue: This pure herb formulation ensures rapid control of upper respiratory tract disorders. Previous Issue (Vol. 8 Jul Sep 2012 Q3) Answers to Infoline Quiz 1) a 2) c 3) a 4) a 5) b Answers to Crossword 1 V 2 P I T T A 4 R 3 L U K O L E E 5 C 6 P N H S 7 H A R I T A K I N R N X 8 A R U N A G A 9 T U L A S I M U H N D 10 M A R I C H A Answer to Scramble S H A T A V A R I Current Issue (Vol. 8 Oct Dec 2012 Q4) Answers to PGET Infoline (Pages 8 and 9) 1.d 11.c 2.d 12.c 3.b 13.b 4.d 14.a 5.b 15.c 6.d 16.d 7.d 17.d 8.d 18.b 9.d 19.b 10.a 20.b Answer to Can You Identify This Herb? (Page 9) Cyperus scariosus (Nagaramustaka) 21.a 22.b 23.b 24.a 25.a 26.b 27.c 28.d 29.a 30.a

19 19 Laughter the Best Medicine A man walked into a therapist s office looking very depressed and said, Doctor, you have got to help me, I cannot go on like this. What is the problem? the doctor inquired. Well, I am 35 years old and I still have no luck with the ladies. No matter how hard I try, I just seem to scare them away, replied the man. The doctor replied, My friend, this is not a serious problem. You just need to work on your self-esteem. Each morning, run to the bathroom mirror and tell yourself that you are a good, fun-loving, and attractive person. But say it with real conviction. Within a week you will have women buzzing all around you. The man left the office quite content and excited. Three weeks later he returned with the same downtrodden expression on his face. Did my advice not work? asked the doctor. It did work, said the man, for the past several weeks I enjoyed some of the best moments of my life with the most fabulous looking women. So, what is your problem? asked the doctor. I do not have a problem, the man replied, my wife does. Funny Medical Terminologies Artery: Study of paintings Bacteria: Back door of cafeteria Barium: What doctors do when treatment fails Bowel: Letters like A.E.I.O.U Caesarean section: District in Rome Cat scan: Searching for kitty Cauterize: Made eye contact with her Colic: Sheep dog Coma: A punctuation mark Congenital: Friendly D&C: Where Washington is Diarrhea: Journal of daily events Dilate: To live long Enema: Not a friend Fester: Quicker Fibula: A small lie Grippe: Suitcase Impotent: Distinguished, well known Intense pain: Torture in a teepee Labor pain: Got hurt at work Medical staff: Doctor s cane Morbid: Higher offer Nitrate: Cheaper than day rate Node: Was aware of Outpatient: Person who had fainted Pelvis: Cousin of Elvis Post operative: Letter carrier Protein: Favoring young people Rectum: It almost killed him Recovery room: Place to do upholstery Rheumatic: Amorous Scar: Rolled tobacco leaf Secretion: Hiding anything Seizure: Roman emperor Serology: Study of knighthood Tablet: Small table Terminal illness: Sickness at airport Tibia: Country in North Africa Tumor: An extra pair Urine: Opposite of you re out Varicose: Located nearby Editor in chief: Philipe Haydon Managing Editor: Dr Jayashree B Keshav Editorial Team: Shruthi VB, Janaki R Guttal, Shruthi VK, Laxmi R, Sushma M Layout Artists: Dayananda Rao S, Santosh G

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