Scorpion sting is an overwhelming & an endemic public health problem in some rural part of the India. Approximately 1,400 species of the Scorpion are found worldwide. 50 species out of 700, in India, can cause serious illness. Most of the studies have focused on the clinical and epidemiological aspects of scorpion stings. However, the venom of several scorpion species can trigger Cerebral, Cardiovascular & other systemic disturbances which may lead to death. Ayurveda has explained numerous medicinal preparations in the management of Vrishchika Damsha (Scorpion sting). This Paper highlights on the presentation of Scorpion sting and its acceptable prophylaxis and therapeutic protocols according to Ayurveda & conventional medical science.

In present era, the computerization in a country is necessary for the progress. It seems that the work at computer is very intensive and most tiring. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is the complex condition of eye and vision problems that are related to near work which are experienced during or related to computer use. Traditional medicine has been practiced for many centuries in many parts of the world. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of Triphala Ghrita Tarpan herbal compound preparation as per the classics in 30 patients suffering from CVS in trial group for 7 days in three consecutive months. The duration of Tarpana was 15-20 minutes. While the control group also included with 30 patients and were advised with certain eye exercise. The results in trial group were satisfactory and Tarpana was found to be effective in treating all the signs and symptoms of CVS which was supported by the statistical analysis (P<0.001)

Bilvadi Agada' is one of the most frequently prescribed herbo-mineral compound preparations in variety of ailments ranging from mild fever to severe diarrhoea including various poisonous conditions. The present study was taken to investigate the in vitro antimicrobial and anti-fungal activity of this formulation. Agar-well method was used for in vitro antibacterial and antifungal screening. Zones of inhibition were observed in disc diffusion for antimicrobial investigation against selected standard bacterial and fungal strains. The formulation -'Bilvadi Agada' showed average zone of inhibition ranging from 2-8 mm suggesting its activeness against the tested microorganisms.

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Aristolochia indica is a plant belonging to the family Aristolochiaceae. The medicinal value of A. indica has been known in different system of traditional medicine including Ayurveda. A number of Aristolochia species has been used in herbal medicines throughout the world for the cure of several ailments including metabolic diseases to venomous bites of snake and insects. The current work was executed with an objective to explore the in vitro antimicrobial, anti-fungal and anti-oxidant activity of A. indica. The relevant literature was also pursued for the justification and comparing the resemblances in the results. Aqueous and ethanolic extracts of roots of Aristolochia indica Linn. were tested for their inhibitory effect against 6 bacterial strains [Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Klebsiella pneumoniae & Shigella flexneri] and 3 fungi strains [Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans]. Agar-well method was used for the assessment of in-vitro antibacterial and antifungal activity of A. indica against selected standard bacterial strains. The minimum inhibitory concentration for each extract of various micro-organisms was also measured. Ethanolic extract of A. indica shows Minimum concentration (MIC) value of 50-100 μg/ml against selected bacterial strains which is better when compared to the aqueous extracts. Ethanolic extracts also showed moderate effects against the selected fungal strains, whereas the aqueous extracts failed to exhibit any effect even at higher concentrations.