Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum, or Ocimum tenuiflorum) or Tulsi, Tulasi, “Queen of herbs”, “Mother Medicine of Nature” is a plant belonging to the family, Lamiaceae. It’s one of the most significant medicinal plant in Ayurvedic medicine. The name Tulsi, is derived from Sanskrit, and it means “matchless one”. Other names of the herb are Thai … Read more
Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), or great basil or Saint-Joseph’s-wort, is a plant belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae. The genus, Ocimum, has 50 to 150 species of plants. Ocimum basilicum is a highly aromatic herb with pleasant taste. The plant has square, branching stems, opposite leaves, brown or black seeds, and flower spikes. The flowers … Read more
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale L. syn. Taraxacum vulgaris L.) is an edible plant belonging to the family, Asteraceae. Dandelion is derived from the French word, dent de leon, meaning “lion’s tooth”. The Latin name, Taraxacum is from the Greek word, meaning “disease remedy”. Other common names of dandelion plant are lion’s-tooth, clock flower, cankerwort, Irish daisy, … Read more
Beetroot juice is a simple combo of beetroot, celery, and apple. Beet is one of the healthiest and most medicinal vegetables. It has been scientifically proven to lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health, along with other numerous functions. This is a result of the diverse nutritional composition it possesses ranging from vitamins, minerals, folate, … Read more
A suction catheter is a sterile medical device that can be used to extract secretions such as mucus or saliva from the mouth, trachea, and bronchial tubes from critically ill patients. One end of the catheter is connected to the aspirator or collection canister, the other end is placed directly into a tracheal tube to … Read more
Beetroot or beets (Beta Vulgaris) is the edible taproot part of a beet plant. It is a herbaceous vegetable that is widely consumed because of its high nutritional composition. It belongs to the Beta L. genus, Betoideae subfamily, Amaranthaceae family (also known as the goosefoot), and Caryophyllales order. Beetroot is a biennial plant that produces flowers … Read more
Injuries to the cervical spine are common in trauma patients. Traffic accidents, sports accidents, and falls are among the leading causes of trauma injuries. In such scenarios, immobilization of the cervical spine with the right use of cervical collar is important. Cervical collar or neck collar is now called cervical orthosis. The orthosis is worn … Read more
Aloe vera (Latin names: Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis, Aloe arborescens, Aloe africana) is a plant from the family, Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae). The plant is also known as plant of immortality by the Egyptians. Other common names are aloe, lily of the desert, elephant’s gall, burn plant, Mediterranean aloe, Barbados aloe, True aloe, Curaçao aloe, Ghritakumari, Lu … Read more
Aquagenic pruritus is a dermatological disorder that cause harsh pricking-like feeling/itch. The itching is triggered by the presence of water of any kind (including rainwater, seawater, bath/tap water, and even swimming pool water) on the skin. The water could be hot, cold, or tepid. Aquagenic pruritus is a variant of inducible pruritus. Aquagenic pruritus can … Read more
Medical swab is a medical instrument that can be used to collect biological samples from human beings for recovery of organisms or point-of-care testing (POCTs). This is to help in transporting and preservation of the collected sample. Swabs can be sterile or non-sterile. They are invasive medical device and are used for temporary purposes. The … Read more