Tuesday, 15 March 2016

[www.keralites.net] WHAT IS BRAHMI

 

What Is Brahmi
Brahmi Scientific Name(S): Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst. family: Scrophulariaceae (figworts); also known as Bacopa monniera, Herpestis monniera, or Moniera cuneifolia
Common Names NAME(S): Brahmi, Jalnaveri, Jalanimba, Sambrani chettu, thyme-leaved gratiola, Bacopa, Babies tear, Bacopa monnieri, Hespestis monniera, Nirbrahmi, Indian Pennywort and water hyssop. In English it is commonly called as the 'Herb of Grace'.
Brahmi plant

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) also known as Bacopais a perennial, creeping herb with numerous branches that grows in wetlands and marshy places. Brahmi is native to India but has spread throughout the tropics. Brahmi has great value in Ayurvedic medicine mainly used as brain and mental tonic to treat Alzheimer disease, memory loss, insanity, insomnia and other mental illness.
Brahmi is an edible plant that can grow to about 6 inches in height while Brahmi branches creeps horizontally covering the ground. Brahmi has small oval shaped leaves that are succulent and relatively thick.
Brahmi leaves grow alternately on the soft hairy stem. Brahmi blooms small white-purplish flowers with four or five petals. Brahmi flowers bloom in most months of the year, while Brahmi fruit is oval and sharp at apex

Brahmi Constituents
brahmi plant 2Active constituents that are found in Brahmi include the following:
Alkaloids, sterols, saponins.
Betulic acid, stimastorol, betasitosterol, bacoside and bacopasaponins.

Brahmi, Herbal Medicine - Health Benefits
Brahmi in Ayurvedic Medicine. Brahmi has long history in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. It is widely used for its effect in blood circulation that promotes efficient function of the liver, lungs and the kidneys.
Brahmi is traditionally used to treat skin problems including psoriasis, eczema, abscess and ulceration. Brahmi is used to stimulate skin cell regeneration and growth.
Traditional Medicinal Uses Of Brahmi
memory enhancer
mental and physical fatigue
insomnia
irritable bowel syndrome
increase sex drive
impotence
bronchitis
coughs and hoarseness
arthritis
rheumatism
inflammatory conditions
high cholesterol levels

Brahmi Scientific Studies - Health Benefits
Brahmi is used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine as brain tonic. Brahmi has naturally occurring nitric oxide that according to studies have positive effects in brain activity. Brahmi has Bacosides that release nitric oxide that relaxes the aorta and veins allowing smooth blood flow that nourishes the nerve cells, improving cognitive capability,promote mental clarity and focus.
Brahmi is used as memory enhancer. In a study conducted to test the chronic effects of Brahmi (Bacopa monniera) on human memory done in University of Wollongong, Australia, suggests that Brahmi (Bacopa monniera) shows a significant action of enhancing the capacity of the subjects to retain new information while maintaining the capability of learning.
Brahmi is used as treatment for Alzheimer's disease. In a study conducted on rats (J. Ethnopharmacol, 2009), a model was conducted where Alzheimer's disease is induced to rats. The rats were afterwards given Brahmi extract to determine its effects against Alzheimer's disease. The test showed that rats given a dose of up to 80mg/kg of Brahmi extract had improved cognitive capability and mitigated the further reduction of brain neurons.
Brahmi as anti-oxidant. A study entitled "Free radical scavenging capacity and protective effect of Bacopa monniera on DNA damage, 2003", suggests that Brahmi (Bacopa monniera) has an antioxidant capacity, scavenging free radicals in the body while protecting the DNA cleavage. This study in Brahmi action against free radicals has value in treating pathologies where free radical production is evident.
Brahmi has neuroprotective effect. Studies conducted in Naresuan University in Thailand (2008), suggest that in an induced neuron cell death (neurotoxicity) in the primary cortical culture, Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) extract has a positive effect in neurons preventing the progressive reduction in mass thus mitigating neurodegeneration.
Brahmi as an asthma treatment. A study conducted to determine the broncho-vasodilatory effect of Brahmi extract suggests that constituents found in Brahmi inhibits the formation of calcium ions thereby affecting a broncho-vasodilatory activity.
Brahmi as a depression treatment. In a depression induced model study done in rats. Brahmi extract when compared to an antidepressant drug 'imipramine', showed the same effects, suggesting that Brahmi has antidepressant activity comparable to imipramine.
Brahmi as an epilepsy treatment. In a model study done on rats. Pilocarpine is used to induce epileptic episodes in rats. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) extract showed a positive effect to the epileptic hippocampus. The depressive behavior of epileptic rats was reversed when Brahmi extract were given if compared to those who receive no treatment.
Brahmi as stress reduction herb. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) has been studied to provide anti stress activity in rat test models. The effect of Brahmi extract to the hippocampus is that it modulates activities of Hsp70 expression and superoxide simutase thereby preparing the brain to act in adverse conditions such as stress.
Brahmi as an anti-ulcer herbal medicine. Studies suggest that in an acid induced ulcer in rats, Brahmi extract has shown an anti-ulcer and ulcer healing activity. It is believed that Brahmi effects a mucosal offensive and defensive action, limiting the growth of helicobacter pylori, preventing gastric ulceration and promotes healing.

Brahmi, Availability, Dosage And Use
Availability
Brahmi is available as an extract, in tablet, tincture. and powder.
Brahmi can be prepared as a decoction and tea.
Dosage
Brahmi general Dosage for non standardized powder is 3-5 grams taken two or three times a day.
Brahmi Infusion should be taken 10 to 15 ml per day
Extracted Juice of Brahmi can be taken at 10 - 20 ml. two or three times a day.
Brahmi standardized fluid extract at ratio of 1:2 should be taken in 4-12 ml for adults and 2-4 ml for children within 6 to 12 year of age, per day
Brahmi standardized 20% Extract (Both Bacosides A B) is recommended to be taken at 200 to 400 mg per day in two or three divided dosage for adults. While 100 to 200 mg per day for children


Brahmi Side Effects And Warnings
Brahmi has no known side effects.
Interactions:
Do not use Brahmi if taking estrogen replacement therapy
Do not use Brahmi if taking birth control pills
Do not use Brahmi if taking phenothiazine.

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[www.keralites.net] Sleep Blood Pressure and heart Disease

 

Sleep, Blood Pressure and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know NDTV Food, Modified: Marc

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Sleep has been an important point of discussion, especially in the last few months. Health experts and doctors have stressed on how important it is to get good sleep, be well-rested and allow your body to unwind. There's always a flipside to things and so you'll also find that another set of experts have touched upon the pitfalls of sleeping too much.

(How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Really Need?)

This time, a study deals with the relation between sleep deprivation and how it effects your blood pressure. But before we do that, let's understand how blood pressure changes through the day and why. According to Mayo Clinic, "blood pressure is normally lower at night when you're sleeping and starts to rise a few hours before you wake up. It continues to rise during the day, peaks in the afternoon, then in the evening and late evening. And then, it starts to drop again."

(What to Eat to Sleep Better)

So if you're battling with chronic sleep deprivations, chances are that you'll have high blood pressure at night. And according to this new study done at Mayo Clinic, this could put you at a greater risk of heart disease. "For the first time, we demonstrated that insufficient sleep causes increases in night time blood pressure and dampens nocturnal blood pressure dipping," said lead author Naima Covassin from Mayo Clinic in the US.

(Worst Foods that Ruin Your Sleep)

Covassin added, "We know high blood pressure, particularly during the night, is one of the major risk factors for heart disease."

The results stemmed from a controlled study that mimicked the sleep loss experienced by many people. In this study, eight healthy normal weight participants aged 19 to 36 participated in a 16-day in-patient protocol consisting of a four-day acclimation period followed by nine days of either sleep restriction (four hours of sleep per night) or normal sleep (nine hours of sleep per night), and three days of recovery. Twenty four blood pressure monitorings at regular intervals were measured at each study phase.

During night time, in the sleep restriction phase compared to normal sleep phase, systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure averaged 115/64 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) versus 105/57 mm Hg respectively, researchers found.

Furthermore, the expected fall in blood pressure during the night was suppressed when the people had inadequate sleep. They also found that night time heart rate was higher with sleep restriction than in normal sleep. The findings are scheduled to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 64th Annual Scientific Session.

With inputs from IANS

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Re: [www.keralites.net] Keralite community activists' national seminar in Mumbai on 3rd April 2016 - Invitation

 

ആദ്യം  മലയാളീ  " ഞാൻ  എന്നാ  അഹംഭാവം " ഉപേക്ഷിക്കട്ടെ ....... അല്ലെങ്ങിൽ,  കേരളത്തിൽ എല്ലാ  എടുപെടി  ജോലികള്ക്കും അന്യ നാട്ടുക്കാർ വേണ്ടി വരും..  അത് കഴിഞ്ഞു മാത്രം അവന്റെ അവകാശവാദം ഉന്നയിക്കൽ !

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[www.keralites.net] How To Reduce Body Weight Naturally

 

How To Reduce Body Weight Naturally
Obesity can RISK your health, Reduce your Weight by Natural Way.

10 Effective Home Remedies for Losing Weight ~

1) Fruits and green vegetables are low calorie foods, so over weight persons should use these more frequently.

2) One should avoid intake of too much salt. Salt may be a factor for increasing the body weight.

3) Milk products like cheese, butter should be avoided because these are rich in fat. Meat and non-vegetarian foods should also be avoided.

4) Spices like dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. Are good for loosing weight and can be used in a number of ways.

5) Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful for loosing weight.

6) Taking of honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body and puts it into circulation, which is utilized as energy for normal functions. One should start with small quantity of about 10 GMs. Or a table spoonful to be taken with hot water. It is good to take it in early morning. A teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice may also be added.

7) Cabbage is considered to be an effective remedy for loosing weight. This vegetable inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction. It can be taken raw or cooked.

8) Exercise is an important part of weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored in body as fat. In addition, it also relieves tension and tones up the muscles of the body. Walking is thebest exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming, rowing.

9) Lime juice is excellent for weight reduction. Juice of a lime mixed in a glass of warm water and sweetened with honey should be taken every morning on an empty stomach.

10) Measure the portions of your food every meal and make sure that the portions are small. For example one portion of rice should not be more than the quantity which can fit in your fist. Smaller meals at a regular interval of 4 to 5 hours will keep your metabolism high and prevent your body from converting the food you intake into fat. You must also include regular exercise in your daily routine to help enhance weight reduction.


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