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Biochar can be used as an efficient and low-cost adsorbent for wastewater treatment as heavy metal pollution has become the serious issue for environmental pollution today. A number of studies have demonstrated effective removal of heavy metals from water by biochar. Several factors affecting the sorption tendency of biochar, feedstocks materials play a significant role. Depending on the biochar type, heavy metals can be removed by different methods such as complexation, physical sorption, precipitation and electrostatic interactions. In recent years, ample method for heavy metal removal from wastewater has been extensively studied. This paper reviews the recent methods that have been used to treat heavy metal removal from wastewater and evaluates these techniques. These techniques include ion-exchange capacity, adsorption, membrane filtration, coagulation-flocculation, flotation and electrochemical methods. From literature review it is evident that ion-exchange, adsorption and membrane filtration are the most recent studied for the treatment of heavy metal...
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“Costus igneus,” popularly known as the “insulin plant,” is a herb that has been used for medicinal purposes in Southeast Asia since ancient times. It is just recently that the plant was imported to India, and in the southern region of the country, it is being grown as an appealing plant. In addition to other phytochemicals, the insulin plant contains elements such as steroids, alkaloids, flavonoids, triterpenes, glycosides, and saponins. Diabetes mellitus is being treated using the leaves of this plant by incorporating them into the diet of the patient. “A leaf a day keeps diabetes away” is the mantra that the plant has adopted. A wide variety of pharmacological effects can be observed, including those that are anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, antibacterial, anti-urolithiasis, and anti-diabetic, amongst others. Therefore, the purpose of this review study is to evaluate the many medicinal characteristics of the “insulin plant,” also known as Costus igneus, to make it possible for it to be utilized in future research and to assist...
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Systemic fungal infections, including opportunistic and endemic mycoses, pose a significant threat to immunocompromised individuals. Mucormycosis, caused by zygomycetes, is particularly devastating, characterized by tissue necrosis and diverse clinical manifestations. Risk factors such as immunodeficiency and underlying diseases contribute to its incidence. Through a comprehensive literature analysis, this review examines existing data on mucormycosis biomarkers. Treatment typically involves aggressive antifungal therapy and surgical debridement. Promising biomarkers like galactomannan and mannan are identified for early detection and monitoring, crucial for improving diagnostic accuracy and facilitating timely interventions. Pursuing biomarkers for systemic mycoses is crucial for enhancing infection management. Early detection through biomarkers has the potential to decrease morbidity and mortality associated with mucormycosis, ultimately improving outcomes for vulnerable...
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Millets are a group of small-seeded, grains that have gained renewed attention in recent years due to their high nutritional value and sustainable agricultural practices. This abstract provides an overview of millets, their processing methods, and their remarkable nutritional benefits, highlighting their potential to address global food and nutrition challenges. Millets have been cultivated for thousands of years, with a rich history of consumption in various cultures around the world. These drought-resistant crops are highly adaptable to diverse environmental conditions, making them an essential staple in many regions. Millets include varieties like finger millet, pearl millet, sorghum, foxtail millet, and more. The processing of millets involves cleaning, dehulling, milling, and can result in various products like flour, flakes, and ready-to-cook items. They are rich in essential nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and they are gluten-free. Millets are known for their low glycemic index and are also a good source of protein. Millets have gained recognition for their potential to combat malnutrition and food insecurity, particularly in developing countries....
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Adhatoda vasica Nees, belonging to the Acanthaceae family and commonly referred to as vasa or vasaka, is a prominent herbal remedy within Ayurvedic, Unani, and Homeopathic medicine systems. Vasaka is widely distributed across India and tropical regions in Southeastern Asia. This plant is recognized for its rich reservoir of phytoconstituents, notably vitamin C and various alkaloids. Alkaloids such as adhatodine, vasicine, vasicinol, vasicinone, vasicinolone, vasicine, and vasicinone, vasicine and vasicine both are found abundantly in the leaves and roots of A. vasica. Other constituents which are found in plant are triterpenes, flavonoids, alkanes, steroids, daucosterol, and β-sitosterol. The pharmacological efficacy of A. vasica primarily stems from vasicine, vasicinol, and vasicinone, known for their robust bronchodilator properties. Extensive research has explored the diverse medicinal attributes of this plant, including its antiasthmatic, antitussive, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antiulcer, uterotonic, and abortifacient...
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