scholarly journals Review on Aqarqarha (Anacyclus pyrethrum); A Unique Mufrad Advia (single drug) of Unani System of Medicine

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 423-428
Author(s):  
Kaleem Ahmad ◽  
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Haqeeq Ahmad ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Effect ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Bibliographic Database ◽  
Botanical Origin ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Unani Medicine ◽  
Single Drug ◽  
Memory Enhancing

Anacyclus pyrethrum is a botanical origin drug that used by Unani Scholars as a name of Aqarqarha since antiquity. Although, all parts of Aqarqarha used in Unani system of medicine but therapeutically root is most commonly used. The aim of this study was to review the role of Aqarqarha in the management of Amrad Asab wa Dimag (disease of nerve & brain), Amrad Asnan (disease of teeth), Amrad Bah (sexual disease) and Amrad Khilt-i-balgham (phlegmatic disease) as mentioned in Unani literature. The pharmacological actions of Aqarqarha mentioned in ancient literature by renowned Unani scholars as an Abortifacient, anti-inflammatory, Sialagogue, Tonic, Gastrosis, Inflammation, Lethargy, Stimulant, Rubefacient, Cordial, antidepressant, Immunostimulating effect, Memory enhancing activity, Antioxidant effect and Interactions with Hormones. A review of literature on Aqarqarha was undertaken using the bibliographic database viz. Pub Med, Google Scholar, Science Direct and Scopus. The search was conducted using the terms ‘Aqarqarha’, ‘Anacyclus pyrethrum’, ‘Majoon Aqarqarha’, ‘Aqer Qarha’, ‘Pellitory’ and ‘Spanish Pellitory’. Further, books published in Urdu and English were used to compile the information as representative literature in Unani medicine. Unani medicine highly claims the usefulness of Aqarqarha and its formulations in the management of above mentioned ailments. Modern scientific reports though scarce, also suggest the possibility of such pharmacological effects of this lesser known drug. Therefore, this review based to reveal all possible scientific action of Anacyclus pyrethrum.

scholarly journals Microbiome in GIT Cancers: New Frontiers in Personalized Medicine – A Review of Literature

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Maha Saad ◽  
Maha Saad ◽  
Mansour Mohamed Kabash ◽  
Aymn El Sayed Shafei ◽  
Rawan Ellackany ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Cancer Development ◽  
Molecular Pathways ◽  
Cancer Therapies ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Cancer Management ◽  
Personalized Cancer Therapy ◽  
Personalized Cancer

Every person has a characteristic “enterotype,” the gut components and the environment. Recently, a strong biological correlation has emerged among the microbiome of the gut, the immune system, cancer development and pharmacological effects of chemotherapy. In this review, we outline the role of gut microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) cancers pathogenesis and their implications for enhancing the efficacy of GIT cancer management in clinical practice. We also summarize the molecular pathways linking gut microbiota and GIT cancers and the effectiveness of manipulating microbiota in GIT cancer therapies such as personalized cancer therapy.

A review of literature on mediators and moderators of workplace bullying

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 822-859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arpana Rai ◽  
Upasna A. Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Past ◽  
Reasonable Number ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Purpose During the past 26 years, there has been a phenomenal growth in the literature on workplace bullying. The purpose of this paper is to review and synthesize the extant empirical studies on underlying and intervening mechanisms in antecedents–bullying and bullying–outcomes relationships. Design/methodology/approach In total, 53 studies on mediators and moderators in antecedents–bullying and bullying–outcomes relationships (2001-2016) were selected from academic databases (Google Scholar, Research Gate, Emerald Insight, Science Direct, etc.) Findings The review suggests that while a reasonable number of studies examine the role of mediators and moderators in bullying–outcomes relationships, such efforts are meager in antecedents–bullying relationships. The paper concludes by proposing some potential variables that can explain the underlying mechanisms in the bullying phenomenon and alleviate/aggravate the antecedents–bullying–outcomes relationships. Originality/value To the best of authors’ knowledge, this is the first review on mediators and moderators of workplace bullying.

Indian Lifestyle With Ayurveda Perspective During Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1396-1399
Author(s):  
Disha Bhatero ◽  
Punam Sawarkar ◽  
Gaurav Sawarkar
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Disease Resistance ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Narrative Form ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by novel Coronavirus. The overall prevalence rate of Covid-19 in Worldwide ( 9.94M )& it is (529 K) & (153 K) in India and Maharashtra. This situation can be considered under JanapadodhwansaVyadhi in Ayurveda. The primary purpose of Ayurveda  is the prevention of the disease in healthy individuals and eradication of disease, which are curable. Immunity comes under the Vyadhikshamatva. Further, Covid-19 infection is correlated with Vataj-Kaphaj Jwara. In Ayurveda Rasayana therapy to boost up immunity (Bala  & Vyadhikshamatva). The present study aimed to explore the concept of infectious disease and its prevention through different lifestyles described in Ayurveda. The above need-based information is collected from various Ayurvedicliterature (Laghutrayee, Bruhatryayi) along with numerous research articles from databases, such as PubMed, Google Scholar. All collected data were depicted in narrative form and tabular manner under different heads. Considering the above aspect in the prevention of Covid-19, the role of Ayurveda intervention may be proved more beneficial in Covid-19. Further, adoption of code of conduct may efficiently overcome the current pandemic situation by maintaining good immunity & implementation of Ahar, Vihar Vidhis, Dincharya, and Rutucharya& Sadvritta  for improving disease resistance.

Jurisprudence Study of the Importance of the Role of a Woman’s Right to Have a Child: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 188-193
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Ghodrati
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Maternal Role ◽  
The Right ◽  
Time Limitations ◽  
Natural Barrier ◽  
Taking Care

Background: Every woman has the right to have children. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the Jurisprudence study of the importance of the role of a woman right to have a child. Methods: A review of the literature with keywords of motherhood. The viewpoints of the jurists, jurisprudent law, right contraception and breastfeeding, spiritual rewards, pregnant women, instinct of having a child and the Quran. The Information Centers such as Scopus and Iranmedex, Magi ran SID, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Pub med, and in the returns without any time limitations up to 2018. Therefore, Qur'anic verses based on the topic and authentic Hadith texts as well as authoritative, authentic scientific articles. Results: Narrations and Quran verses on greatness and respect of a mother show the importance of the maternal role. The maternal role is a fabulous facet of perfection of a woman and Islam has considered spiritual rewards for it. In the Quran, many biological changes such as pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and taking care of a child and spiritual characteristics of mothers as the instinct seeking a child or generosity towards child have been mentioned. Islamic rules have a duty to extend this culture and aid mothers to achieve this right. Nobody can deprive a woman of it. Conclusion: In view of jurisprudent rules in Islam, if there is no limitation or natural barrier for a woman to have a child but her husband’s illogical unwillingness for having a child; this is, according to article 1130 of civil law, a kind of distress and embarrassment and the woman has the right to divorce.

scholarly journals The role of mind-body interventions in pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients – A systematic review of literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 102652
Author(s):  
Shu Wen Felicia Chu ◽  
Cheng Teng Yeam ◽  
Lian Leng Low ◽  
Wei Yi Tay ◽  
Wai Yin Marjorie Foo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Dialysis Patients

scholarly journals The Multifaceted Role of Flavonoids in Cancer Therapy: Leveraging Autophagy with a Double-Edged Sword

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1138
Author(s):  
Zhe Zhang ◽  
Jiayan Shi ◽  
Edouard C. Nice ◽  
Canhua Huang ◽  
Zheng Shi
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Therapy ◽  
Dosage Forms ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Autophagy Flux ◽  
Normal Tissues ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
New Research ◽  
Cancer Activity

Flavonoids are considered as pleiotropic, safe, and readily obtainable molecules. A large number of recent studies have proposed that flavonoids have potential in the treatment of tumors by the modulation of autophagy. In many cases, flavonoids suppress cancer by stimulating excessive autophagy or impairing autophagy flux especially in apoptosis-resistant cancer cells. However, the anti-cancer activity of flavonoids may be attenuated due to the simultaneous induction of protective autophagy. Notably, flavonoids-triggered protective autophagy is becoming a trend for preventing cancer in the clinical setting or for protecting patients from conventional therapeutic side effects in normal tissues. In this review, focusing on the underlying autophagic mechanisms of flavonoids, we hope to provide a new perspective for clinical application of flavonoids in cancer therapy. In addition, we highlight new research ideas for the development of new dosage forms of flavonoids to improve their various pharmacological effects, establishing flavonoids as ideal candidates for cancer prevention and therapy in the clinic.

The “Halalification” of tourism

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 558-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faiza Khan ◽  
Michelle Callanan
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Market Segment ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Primary Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the confusing use of terminology associated with tourism undertaken by Muslims and to identify key concerns associated with this type of tourism. Design/methodology/approach This is an exploratory study and adopts a critical review of literature following the evolutionary concept analysis method. Content analysis of popular UK media, UK-based tour operators’ websites and tourism strategies of destinations popular with Muslim tourists were conducted to examine the use of terminology. Findings There is no clear difference between the various terms (halal, Muslim friendly, Islamic, etc.) used. Overall, academia uses the term Islamic tourism, while the industry and media use various terms. Among destinations, however, there is no clear and consistent use of terminology. A key concern of Islamic tourism is the role of certification in assuring travellers and the lack of standardisation of halal certification. Research limitations/implications The paper is based on literature review and secondary data analysis. It lacks primary research. Practical implications This study highlights the need for consistent use of terminology across industry. Another implication is the issue surrounding halal certification of food and the importance of trust in the seller/service provide. Another trend that industry providers need to consider is the growth of the Muslim millennial traveller and the needs of this market segment. Originality/value The paper highlights the importance of studying the Muslim tourist market and provides a starting point for further research. It highlights several issues such as the need to develop a typology of Muslim tourists. Of particular interest is the concern whether halal values in danger of being commodified in the absence of a universal agreed criterion for halal certification.

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