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Patha is a herb of movement, digestion, cleansing and correction. It is used in classical Ayurveda for abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, itching, skin disorders and disorders connected with breast milk impurity. Its bitter-pungent taste, sharp quality and heating potency make it a powerful herb for clearing stagnation, supporting digestion and purifying channels.
The publication draws upon nearly three years of multidisciplinary research, consultations and policy discussions. It recommends coordinated action across schools, food regulation, taxation, public communication and nutrition education to address rising levels of childhood overweight, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases. The document serves as a policy roadmap and does not itself introduce new statutory regulations.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has granted marketing authorisation to Qdenga, a live attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine manufactured by Takeda GmbH in Germany. The vaccine will be imported and distributed in India by Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Private Limited.
The SHetA2 anti-HPV therapeutic candidate has been licensed to Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited for further development. The technology is intended for the treatment of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia, a precancerous condition associated with persistent human papillomavirus infection.
This root is famous for its strong, characteristic aroma, slightly bitter taste and warming action. In Ayurveda, Kustha is not treated as an ordinary herb. It is a powerful dravya connected with the respiratory system, skin, blood purification, vata-kapha balance and external medicinal oil preparations. Its presence in classical medicine shows how deeply Himalayan herbs shaped India’s healing knowledge.
Under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, or NP-NCD, 770 District NCD Clinics, 524 Day Care Cancer Centres and 6,410 NCD clinics at Community Health Centres have been established across the country.
In Sanskrit, it is called Sauvarchala Lavana or Sauvarcala Lavana. In Hindi and common Indian usage, it is known as Kala Namak. In Malayalam and other regional traditions, it is recognised as a special digestive salt used in food, churnas, herbal drinks and household remedies. It is one among the important salts described in Ayurvedic tradition, along with Saindhava Lavana, Samudra Lavana, Vida Lavana and others.
The word Pippali refers mainly to the dried fruit spike of the plant. It has a slender, elongated shape and a pungent taste. Though it is sharp and warming, Ayurveda gives it a special place because it combines digestive stimulation with nourishing and rejuvenative potential. This makes it different from many other hot spices.
In Sanskrit, the name Ajamoda is often explained through its strong aroma and digestive action. It is closely related in usage to herbs like Yavani, Jeeraka, Hingu, and Shunthi, but it has its own distinct place in Ayurvedic practice.
The Sanskrit name Punarnava means “that which becomes new again.” This name reflects the nature of the plant. Even after drying in harsh conditions, it grows fresh again with the arrival of rain. Ayurveda sees this renewing quality as a symbol of its medicinal action. Punarnava helps clear stagnation, reduce heaviness and support the body’s natural ability to regain balance.
