[adrian]

Tripple lock down in Trivandrum

https://www.newindianexpress.com/sta...e-2159148.html

I see it as a good move, as the people here exceeded all limits of not being safe.

[Gansan]

Came across this vaccine tracker today on another forum:

https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproje...zXGorZZa35Jex8

[volkman10]

Kerala's new set of COVID-19 regulations to remain in force till July 2021
The regulation would remain in force for one year or until notified otherwise.

Persons who spit in public places, refuse to wear masks or cover their face while venturing out of their homes will henceforth face fines if caught in the act by authorities. So would citizens who fail to maintain a minimum physical distance of six feet or 1.8 metres.

any violation of the social code for preventing the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a compoundable offence as per a notification issued by Governor

not more than 10 people could participate in any social event or political demonstration. The participants should wear masks and maintain the minimum mandatory physical distance from each other.

processions, dharnas, demonstrations, public meetings, congregations and social gatherings would require the prior written permission of the district administration.

State’s decision to allow only people who have registered themselves with the COVID-19 Jagrata e-platform to enter Kerala from within the country or abroad.

Link

[am1m]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Kerala's new set of COVID-19 regulations to remain in force till July 2021

Chal, at least one state understands that a vaccine is going to take time to come and is getting ready to live with the virus for some time instead of thinking that we can lock people up till that happens. But what I cannot understand is why it took us this long (and a pandemic) to make spitting on the roads a punishable offense all over the nation?! (Not that the new fines have stopped anyone, people are still merrily spitting everywhere, but hopefully that will come down.)

[FrodoOfTheShire]

Curcumin (a turmeric compound) and black pepper tablets to panchgavya, a mixture of five cow products, at least 19 ayurvedic combinations have received approval for clinical trials

There are several medical practitioners trained in allopathy who are also conducting clinical trials based on Ayurveda.

These researchers say that the problem in many ayurvedic practices lies in the fact that there is no standardisation of formulations and protocols, and that many practitioners tend to make tall claims about the benefits of the medicines.

To scientifically validate whether an ayurvedic formulation will work, practitioners must identify the important active compounds, specify the levels or dosages at which they work, describe the chemistry of how the compounds work and test it against the pathogen, said Yogesh Arun Dound, a Mumbai-based allopathic doctor who is testing his formulation containing curcumin, a compound in turmeric, and vitamins on Covid-19 patients in Maharashtra.

Government Medical College and Hospital at Theni, Tamil Nadu, where Covid-19 patients are being administered a Siddha formulation — ‘Kabasura Kudineer’

the formulation is a traditional mixture of 15 dry ingredients including ginger, pippali and clove.

Siddha is similar in principle to Ayurveda, but its formulations are based on the resources that are more common in southern India.

Kirti Pawar, doctor of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, has been conducting a trial with curcumin and black pepper tablets for over a month

While curcumin has anti-viral properties, black pepper increases the body’s ability to absorb curcumin

Existing research does show that curcumin can act against enveloped viruses like Zika.

It also prevents hemagglutination (blood thickening), which is one of the consequences of coronavirus infection

“If we want to say that ayurvedic medicines are useful, we have to provide scientific evidence,” Pawar said. “Even though ayurveda has existed for thousands of years, we need to now start from scratch.”.

Ayurveda is not accepted in mainstream science because practitioners unscientifically extrapolate from ayurvedic knowledge, she said, adding that there is no standardisation of the practices.

“This standardisation needs to be done with good, evidence-based science. We cannot ignore ayurveda, but we must also not accept it blindly,” Pawar said.

Link

[mayankk]

Originally Posted by FrodoOfTheShire

Curcumin (a turmeric compound) and black pepper tablets to panchgavya, a mixture of five cow products, at least 19 ayurvedic combinations have received approval for clinical trials



Link

Some promise here, as indicated by this may paper:
10 CONCLUSION AND CHALLENGES
In this review, we have attempted an overview of the potential antiviral effects of curcumin that can be helpful for researchers to further investigate the potency of curcumin against the new emerging SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. The ability of curcumin to modulate a wide range of molecular targets makes it a suitable candidate for the management of coronavirus infection.

Curcumin may have beneficial effects against COVID‐19 infection via its ability to modulate the various molecular targets that contribute to the attachment and internalization of SARS‐CoV‐2 in many organs, including the liver, cardiovascular system, and kidney. Curcumin could also modulate cellular signaling pathways such as inflammation, apoptosis, and RNA replication. Curcumin may also suppress pulmonary edema and fibrosis‐associated pathways in COVID‐19 infection. Despite the potential beneficial effects and safety profile of curcumin against various diseases, the limited bioavailability of this turmeric‐derived compound, especially via oral administration may be a problematic issue (Anand, Kunnumakkara, Newman, & Aggarwal, 2007). Yang et al. demonstrated that intravenous administration of curcumin (10 mg/kg) resulted in better bioavailability in comparison to oral administration with a higher dose (500 mg/kg) (K. Y. Yang, Lin, Tseng, Wang, & Tsai, 2007). Several clinical trials have shown that the issue regarding the bioavailability of curcumin can be mitigated by administering higher concentrations within non‐toxic limits (Kunnumakkara et al., 2019). In addition, many studies have suggested various ways to improve the bioavailability of curcumin such as manipulation and encapsulation of curcumin into micelles, liposomes, phospholipid complexes, exosomes, or polymeric nanocarrier formulation and also utilization of curcumin in combination with cellulosic derivatives, natural antioxidants, and a hydrophilic carrier (Jäger et al., 2014; Moballegh Nasery et al., 2020). Moreover, several studies have reported the synergistic therapeutic effects of curcumin in combination with other natural or synthetic compounds (Singh et al., 2013). Overall, the well‐documented anti‐inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of curcumin along with the evidence on the anti‐fibrotic and pulmonoprotective effects of this phytochemical on the lung tissue make it a promising candidate for the treatment of COVID‐19. Since curcumin is known to have strong inhibitory effects on NF‐κB and several pro‐inflammatory cytokines, it can be particularly helpful as an adjunct in reversing the fatal cytokine storm that occurs in serious cases of COVID‐19.

To sum up, this review shows that curcumin as an antiviral and anti‐inflammatory agent can be helpful for both prevention and treatment of new emerging coronavirus. However, well‐designed clinical trials are needed to demonstrate the potential efficacy of curcumin against SARS‐CoV‐2 infection and its ensuing complications.

https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.6738

[INJAXN]

MP government is distributing a immunity booster powder named "Trikun Churn ( kadha)" in Corona affected areas. It was given to my cousin also , they had 3 covid patients in their lane.
His family prepared the kadha and drank it few times, and now has given it to us. Following are the ingredients as written on packaging.
1) Dried ginger ( Sonth )
2) Long pepper
3) black pepper
The packaging also says that: It increases immunity against cough, cold , fever, and breathing issues.

Overall this is nothing but a common kadha, which I believe, is known to almost every Indian household.

And oh yes, obviously it has picture of honorable CM and honorable PM. Apologies for picture of this crumpled sticker.

[harry10]

Went to the local court today for renewal of my driving license. Needless to say forget social distancing atleast 50-60% were roaming without masks. And most who had masks were wearing with nose uncovered or hanging on their chins. Even most advocates sitting in their outside chambers were without masks. People are generally morons, educated or uneducated doesn't matter. It is the same story at my Auto parts market where we supply goods. No wonder cases are rising rapidly.

On a side note I wish all states follow the Kerala guidelines. Especially here in NCR it's a must. But, no matter what guidelines we have, ultimately it's the people who have to follow them. Sadly, most don't.

[DCEite]

Originally Posted by INJAXN

MP government is distributing a immunity booster powder named "Trikun Churn ( kadha)" in Corona affected areas. It was given to my cousin also , they had 3 covid patients in their lane.
His family prepared the kadha and drank it few times, and now has given it to us. Following are the ingredients as written on packaging.
1) Dried ginger ( Sonth )
2) Long pepper
3) black pepper
The packaging also says that: It increases immunity against cough, cold , fever, and breathing issues.

Overall this is nothing but a common kadha, which I believe, is known to almost every Indian household.

And oh yes, obviously it has picture of honorable CM and honorable PM. Apologies for picture of this crumpled sticker.

If you add turmeric powder to the above mixture, it would make it even more potent. This is because the curcumin compound in Turmeric is absorbed much better when its combined with black pepper (a part of Trikatu Churna).

Mentioning about Turmeric specifically because there are couple of posts above highlighting its usefulness against SARS-COV-2 virus replication.

Organic India has a product named Turmeric Formula which has certified Organic Turmeric and Trikatu combined in a capsule.

You can see it here:
https://www.organicindia.com/shop/he...es-bottle.html

[am1m]

https://www.deccanherald.com/state/k...nt-857506.html

A bit from that article:

"The minister said that cases will rise in the coming days, but asked people not to panic. “More people are killed due to tuberculosis every year,” he said, adding that the situation was under control in Bengaluru."

Interesting that when a similar point was made comparing the TB stats, to try and rationalize the panic waaay back in early-mid-April on the 'lockdown' thread by V.Narayan sir and a few others, it was not received well.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shift...ml#post4794318 (India on full lockdown. Edit: Now extended with relaxations till June 30, 2020)

But now looks like the government is saying the same thing.

[AZT]

When coronavirus 'steals' your sense of smell

Anosmia, the loss of one's sense of smell, is the price that an increasing number of people are paying after surviving a brush with the coronavirus

...

You have to address the cause, says Corre, but "the problem of the anosmias linked to the virus is that often, the treatment of the viral infection has no effect on your smell.
"According to the first numbers, around 80 percent of patients suffering from Covid 19 recover spontaneously in less than a month and often even faster, in eight to 10 days."
For others, however, it could be that the disease has destroyed their olfactory neurons -- the ones that detect smells. The good news is that these neurons, at the back of the nose, are able to regenerate.

...

Another way to approach the condition is through olfactory re-education, to try to stimulate the associations that specific smells have in your memory, he says.
His advice is to choose five smells in your kitchen that are special to you, that you really like: cinnamon say, or thyme. Breathe them in twice a day for five to 10 minutes while looking at what it is you are inhaling.

Read More: https://www.livemint.com/science/hea...018100473.html

[hserus]

Curcumin fine. I wonder who authorised a clinical trial for panchagavya (which is ghee curd milk ... and gobar and gaumutra, surprise surprise) and what poor chaps are going to subject themselves to a trial.

If they do agree to drink that to try and cure covid, they must sign an undertaking not to receive any other allopathic treatment whatsoever. If they still have the confidence to use it, well, may the gods help them.

Originally Posted by mayankk

Some promise here, as indicated by this may paper:
10 CONCLUSION AND CHALLENGES

To sum up, this review shows that curcumin as an antiviral and anti‐inflammatory agent can be helpful for both prevention and treatment of new emerging coronavirus. However, well‐designed clinical trials are needed to demonstrate the potential efficacy of curcumin against SARS‐CoV‐2 infection and its ensuing complications.

https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.6738

[DCEite]

Originally Posted by hserus

Curcumin fine. I wonder who authorised a clinical trial for panchagavya (which is ghee curd milk ... and gobar and gaumutra, surprise surprise) and what poor chaps are going to subject themselves to a trial.

If they do agree to drink that to try and cure covid, they must sign an undertaking not to receive any other allopathic treatment whatsoever. If they still have the confidence to use it, well, may the gods help them.

Slightly OT, but since you are much concerned about the use of GowMuthra and other cow secretions in traditional medicine, let me tell you that the western Food industry is not holier than thou either. I am not even talking about medicine here, but Food items !


For example, did you know about this ingredient, commonly used in Raspberry flavoured candy, strawberry / vanilla / raspberry ice-cream ? It's also used in alcoholic beverages, baked goods, gelatin, pudding, soft candy, frozen dairy, hard candy and chewing gum.

Its called "Castoreum" and this is what it is:

Castoreum /kæsˈtɔːriəm/ is a yellowish exudate from the castor sacs of the mature North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and the European beaver (Castor fiber). Beavers use castoreum in combination with urine to scent mark their territory.

in more simpler terms:

I's actually beaver anal gland secretions. Used to flavor food (and in perfumes, too), these glands are located near the beaver’s butt. Sometimes, it includes the beaver’s urine.


There are many more (including Cat poop). For example:

https://gulfnews.com/photos/lifestyl...330229?slide=1

[hserus]

"used to be". Trust me, there are far more synthetic flavors around that replicate the esters from castoreum or other animal secretory products, and available in quantities that require manufacture at scale.

I have zero issue with anything of the sort being eaten for food or in panchagavya's case, used in religious ceremonies. I do question its being touted as a cure for covid though.

Originally Posted by DCEite

For example, did you know about this ingredient, commonly used in Raspberry flavoured candy, strawberry / vanilla / raspberry ice-cream ? It's also used in alcoholic beverages, baked goods, gelatin, pudding, soft candy, frozen dairy, hard candy and chewing gum.

Its called "Castoreum" and this is what it is:

Castoreum /kæsˈtɔːriəm/ is a yellowish exudate from the castor sacs of the mature North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and the European beaver (Castor fiber). Beavers use castoreum in combination with urine to scent mark their territory.

[TusharK]

Ceat Tyres launches GoSafe S95 face mask

Ceat Tyres has forayed into the personal protective equipment (PPE) business with its GoSafe S95 face mask.



The GoSafe S95 face mask uses a 6-layer filter. The innermost layer is made from soft anti-bacterial fabric. The next three layers consist of small particle filters that are claimed to offer microbe protection. The air mesh in the outermost layer filters particles and contaminants. The face mask has an adjustable nose clip that makes it breathable and splash or droplet resistant.



The GoSafe S95 face mask can be washed and reused up to 30 times. It comes with a multi utility cloth bag to store it or other personal devices.

The GoSafe S95 face mask is priced at Rs. 249 and is available on Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Seniority and other e-commerce websites. The mask is also available at Ceat Shoppes.

Link to Team-BHP News