Hyssopus Essential Oil: An Update of Its Phytochemistry, Biological Activities, and Safety Profile

The genus Hyssopus is widespread in central Asia, East Mediterranean, and Mongolian areas. It has six main species which are used as herbal remedies, such as Hyssopus officinalis which is used as a condiment and flavoring agent in food industry. The other five species are H. ambiguus, H. cuspidatus, H. latilabiatus, H. macranthus, and H. seravschanicus. Its species are used in the treatment of various ailments such as cold, cough, loss of appetite, fungal infection, and spasmodic condition. Its constituents especially essential oils are popularly used as an additive in beverages, foods, and cosmetics. The volatile constituents are used for aroma in the food industry, cosmetic industry, and household products. The important active constituents in its essential oils are β-pinene, pinocamphone, isopinocamphone, and other terpenoids. Hyssopus genus is also bundled with other secondary metabolites including flavonoids luteolin, quercetin, apigenin, and their glucosides, as well as phenolic compounds including ferulic, p-hydroxy-benzoic acid, protocatechuic acid, chlorogenic, and caffeic acid. Combinedly, the extracts of Hyssopus are reported to have potential antiviral and antifungal activities proven using in vitro studies, whereas in vivo investigations have reported the crucial role of Hyssopus extracts in plasma membrane relaxation, cytotoxic, and sedative effects. This plant is believed to be relatively safe at levels commonly used in foods; nevertheless, more studies are needed to determine the safety profile.

Injuries related to respiratory masks in the US are very rare

Background. Protective facemasks are important for preventing the spread of COVID-19, and almost all Americans have worn them at least some of the time during the pandemic. There are reasonable concerns about some ill effects of mask-wearing, especially for people who wear masks for extended periods, and for the risk of falling as a result of visual obstruction. But there are also unsupported fears and objections stemming from misinformation and fueled by political disputes. Methods. The study analyzed the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for 2020, using the product code for Respiratory Protection Devices, and calculated population incidence rates using Census data. Results. The NEISS included 128 cases, representing an estimated 5122 reported injuries in the population (95% CI 3322, 6922). The overall rate of injury reports was 1.54 per 100,000 U.S. residents (95% CI 1.00, 2.08). People over age 75 had higher rates than the population overall, with 5.27 injuries per 100,000 (95% CI 2.17, 8.37). The most common type of incidents involved facial injuries, rashes, falls, and those that might be considered anxiety-related. Conclusion. Wearing protective face masks is extremely safe, especially in comparison with other common household products, and in light of their protective benefits with regard to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This information may be useful for public health messaging, and for practitioners trying to increase compliance with mask-wearing guidance.

Analisis Peran Perempuan dalam Memanfaatkan Potensi Lokal Sebagai Alternatif Usaha di Kampung Tanjung Talok Desa Teluk Sasah Kabupaten Bintan

Research involving women’s Tanjung Talok Village as the object of study aims to analyze the role of women in utilizing the local potential and can be used as business products in Tanjung Talok Village. In Tanjung Talok village, there are five local communities (groups), and each group has one effect of being developed. This study did in Tanjung Talok village from March until July 2021. Furthermore, the research uses qualitative and quantitative methods. Researchers conducted in-depth interviews, observations, and literature reviews. The data obtained were analyzed by a qualitative descriptive approach. The variable in this research is women in Tanjung Talok village who have still productive to develop a small business product. The results showed that the role of Tanjung Talok in utilizing local potential was not maximized. From a total of 104 family data, it was known that women who had businesses based on local potential were 15 women with products such as fish crackers, gamat oil, chips, peanut brittle, chili paste, and other small businesses. The role of Tanjung Talok women is maximized by having a business group with Tanjung Talok’s women to develop small Business or household products. Most women in Tanjung Talok have the skill to process those products. Marketing and packaging are challenging to create those products due to women in Tanjung Talok don’t have much talent or experience on their part. The following research has to focus on analyzing the effectiveness of the management model that will apply in Tanjung Talok village

Children and Parents’ Awareness Regarding Potential Hazards Derived from the Use of Chemical Products in Greece

Over the last decades, human activities prompted the high production and widespread use of household chemical products, leading to daily exposure of humans to several chemicals. The objective of this study was to investigate the frequency of chemicals’ use by children and parents in Greece and estimate the level of risk awareness and understanding among them. A total of 575 parents and children were asked to answer an anonymous, closed-ended, validated, and self-administered questionnaire. One-third of the children and almost half of the parents participating in the study believed that commonly used chemical products do not pose any risk to human health or to the environment, despite the product labelling. The majority of both children (61.8%) and parents (70.6%) were informed about product safety via the product labelling. Around 20% in both groups could not differentiate between systemic toxicity and acute lethal effects depicted by pictograms on the label and milder hazards, such as skin irritation. Moreover, the information on hazard and precautionary statements appearing on the label was very poorly perceived. Therefore, as both children and parents seem not to clearly identify the hazards and risks arising from the use of everyday chemical products, targeted awareness policies should be implemented to support the safe use of household products.

Assistance in Processing Household Plastic Waste into Ecobricks at Medas Harmony Housing, West Lombok

Household waste contributes to the volume of waste. In general, household waste is easily biodegradable and difficult to decompose. Household products that are hard to decompose are generally plastic and plastic bottles predominantly. The difficulty of decomposing household plastic waste requires serious handling, so it is necessary to provide assistance for processing plastic waste into useful creations. One of them becomes ecobric. There are two methods of this activity, namely direct counseling and training. The results obtained after the community service activities were completed was that they were able to improve community skills in processing plastic waste into ecobrics. Furthermore, ecobrics are created into potted plants and other forms of creation. In addition, after this activity is carried out, it can reduce the movement of plastic waste to the final disposal site (TPA), so that the community hopes that this activity will continue to be transmitted to other places to create a clean and free environment from plastic waste.

Influence of Online Shopping Buying Behaviour in Post Covid 19

The corona virus which causes a highly infectious of Corona virus disease (COVID-19) that has affected more than 4 lakh people in around the world. Since it has been increased during the pandemic period online shopping usage, rural, urban and globally. In the current scenario many youngster’s changing the attitude has purchased to online shopping because social distancing and self-quarantine efforts. Hence the online shopping promoters like Amazon, flip kart, Reliance digital and other agencies are for the time being too given the importance its available fulfilment and logistics facility to serve the basic needs such as household products, packaged food, health care, hygiene, personal safety and other high priority products. It is for the time being going to taking orders for lower-priority to high priority products. In this study to analyze the impact of online buying behaviour increased in after pandemic period.