The Coronavirus disease spread like fire, and millions of cases have been reported worldwide, and thousands have died. So, many countries around the globe ordered lockdown to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, which caused significant economic fallout. But every incident has two aspects, positive and negative. This article aimed to study the positive effects of COVID-19 pandemic on some specific factors and to study this topic, datais collected from various websites, web blogs, newspapers and reports on the internet. This pandemic enforced the cancellation or postponement of multiple events, which leads to a reduction in travelling and subsequently there were fewer vehicles on the road, which leads to a decrease in air and water pollution. Road traffic accidents and crime rate had come down suddenly. Due to lockdown, there was a reduction in transportation and industrial activity which allowed Mother Nature to recharge and replenish. Due to lockdown, people spent quality time with their family, fulfilled their hobbies, learnt many new skills and understood the importance of sanitation, hand hygiene and social distancing. This pandemic is a lesson for us to learn many new things. This crisis revealed that there is a need to improve our healthcare system and clinical researches. Immunity of an individual can play an important role to fight these kinds of viral diseases, and these diseases can be avoided by simply following the basic concepts of the Ayurveda. This lockdown showed the short-term depletion in greenhouse gas emissions, but this is not an option for long-lasting climate change, and we have to think about a sustainable solution to save the environment.

Background: Antioxidants play a significant role to protect harm caused by oxidative stress (OS). Plants having phenolic substances are reported to possess antioxidant properties. The present study was intended to research the antioxidant potential of aqueous extract, Hydroalcoholic extract and Alcoholic extract from Martynia annua root. Martynia annua (cat’s claw, bichu) belongs to Martyniaceae family. For centuries, extracts of leaves, roots, stems, roots and seeds of M. annua have been used to cure eplilepsy, inflammation, tuberculosis, skin infections etc. Methods: The antioxidant activities of Aqueous, Hydroalcoholic and Alcoholic extractives were evaluated by using DPPH free radical assay. DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyine) free radical analysis is one of the accurate and frequently employed method for evaluating antioxidant activity. Results: Aqueous, Hydroalcoholic and Alcoholic extracts of Martynia annua root were explored which revealed that with increase in concentration of extracts resulted in increased degree of reduction. The IC50 values were calculated for all three extracts. Ascorbic acid was used as control. Martynia annua exhibited IC50 of 69.58±3.44µg/ml, 70.91±2.91µg/ml & 68.49±3.15µg/ml for Hydro-alcoholic extract, aqueous extract & ethanolic extract respectively while Ascorbic acid exhibited IC 50 of 62.91±2.85µg/ml. Conclusions:  Scientific evidence suggests that antioxidants reduce the risk for chronic diseases including cancer and heart disease and infectious diseases. Further evaluation of pharmacological activities and cell line studies of Martynia annua may prove useful in treatment of cancer and heart diseases.

Severe menstrual pain which is restricts to normal activities is termed as dysmenorrhoea (kashtartava). Today’s sedentary lifestyle and food habits are responsible for this problem worldwide. Dysmenorrhoea ensuing discomfort for women’s daily routines and resulting in missing work, college or school, inability to participate in sports or other activities. Primary dysmenorrhoea (PD) is the most common gynaecological problem among menstruating young adults and adolescents. To determine the prevalence of PD in university students questionnaire based survey was carried out in DMIMS (DU). Data of 500 female students was collected. Due to invalid data, 49 students were exempted. It is observed that 409 girls (90.68%) out of 451 were found suffering from dysmenorrhea. Out of that 74.08% girls are likes to eat spicy/junk food and 49.87% suffering from anxiety/depression. Food habits and stress may be the cause of this problem. Further detail study on big sample size needed for evaluation of cause of dysmenorrhea in young female students.

Background: For acceptance and globalization of Ayurveda there is needed to analyze herbal drugs according to modern techniques. Assessment of complete and accurate pharmacognostical study of herbs used in Ayurveda provides scientific basis of its quality. Objectives: To standardize the Kushnatulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn/ Ocimum sanctum L) collected from wild. Materials and Methods: The present study includes organoleptic, microscopic physicochemical, phytochemical and chromatographic examination of leaf of Kushnatulasi. Results: macro and microscopic, organoleptic, physicochemical, phytochemical and chromatographic findings are observed as per API in present study. Conclusion: Standardization of Krushnatulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum Linn) is useful in authentication of genuine drug.

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