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Chiraita Chiraita Scientific Name: Swertia chirata Introduction: Chiraita (Swertia chirata) is a medicinal plant native to the Himalayan region of Asia. It has been widely used in traditional Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine for its therapeutic properties. Distribution: Chiraita (Swertia chirata) is found in countries such as India, Nepal, and Bhutan, primarily in the Himalayan region. It thrives in the mountainous areas of these countries. Uses: Antipyretic: Chiraita is used to reduce fever, particularly in cases of malaria and other infectious diseases. Digestive tonic: It stimulates the secretion of digestive juices, enhances appetite, and aids digestion. Hepatoprotective: Chiraita supports liver health and protects it from damage. Traditional medicine: It is used in Ayurveda and Tibetan medicine for various ailments. Climate and Soil: Chiraita (Swertia chirata) prefers a co...

Do you know the name of this plant you often walk past by ?  Its name is Morning Glory.  Most people know it by the name of Water Spinach , kang-kung , or swamp cabbage.  It is popularly used as a green vegetable, especially in East and Southeast Asian cuisines.  Its scientific name is Ipomoea aquatica .  It is called Morning Glory because its trumpet-shaped flowers peak at full bloom in the morning.  Fortunately, eating morning glory flowers is not dangerous.  But the seeds can be poisonous, especially in large quantities .  They contain a chemical similar to LSD. Symptoms can range widely, from diarrhea to hallucinations.  Morning glories in the garden are said to bring peace and happiness and its seeds under your pillow encourage restful sleep free of nightmares. The particular species of the morning glory referred to as Ipomoea violacea and Ipomoea carnea are quite poisonous to dogs.  When large quantities of seeds are eaten by d...

In 1928, a British bacteriologist named Frederick Griffith conducted an experiment that would change the course of modern biology. His experiment, now known as the Griffith experiment, involved two strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria: a virulent encapsulated strain (S strain) and a non-virulent non-encapsulated strain (R strain). You can watch the detailed video here: https://youtu.be/Wy-jxxiX7qE  Griffith's goal was to determine whether genetic material could be transferred between bacterial cells and whether this transfer could change the virulence of the recipient cell. He began by injecting mice with the virulent S strain of bacteria, which caused pneumonia and death in the mice. He then injected mice with the non-virulent R strain, which did not cause any symptoms. Next, Griffith heat-killed the S strain bacteria, which he believed would render it non-virulent. He then injected the heat-killed S strain into mice and found that they did not develop pneumonia or die. Ho...