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  The peepal tree is one of the most worshipped trees of India. In our holy books like Vedas , the peepal tree is considered a holy tree, along with tulsi and Ashoka.  It is also holy for Buddhism as Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment under this tree.  It is said to root represent Hindu god Brahma, the trunk represents Lord Vishnu and the leaves of the tree represent Lord shiva.  In the Bhagavad Gita , Krishna says, "I am the Peepal tree among the trees, Narada among the sages, Chitraaratha among the Gandharvas, And sage Kapila among the Siddhas." Peepal Tree Family: Moraceae Another name: Bodhi Tree, Sacred fig, Pippala tree, Binomial name :  Ficus religiosa Source: Flickr Peepal is used in l medicine for about fifty types of disorders including asthma, diabetes, diarrhea, epilepsy, gastric problems, inflammatory disorders, infectious and sexual disorders. Why sleeping under peepal tree is best than sleeping under other trees? Generally, Pla...
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Methylene Blue | Is it effective against Coronavirus | COVID-19

 Methylene Blue (methylthioninium chloride)

Methylene Blue (0.1 %)
Methylene Blue (Source: flickr.com)

IUPAS Name :  3,7-bis(Dimethylamino)-phenothiazin-5-ium chloride

CAS Number:  61-73-4

Formula: C16H18ClN3S

Relative molecular mass (anhydrous form): 319.85

Properties 

Odorless
Drak Green crystals
Stable in Air


Chemical Structure of methylene blue
Chemical Structure

It is first synthesized in 1876. It is found effective against malaria. 
It is used for medication, dye, and as staining agents. 
Methylene Blue is approved for methemoglobinemia and unitary tract infections. 

Side effects of methylene blue: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Nausea, Headache, Abdominal pain, etc.

Is it effective Against Coronavirus?


Methylene Blue has properties which makes it useful in medical purpose.

It is Anti-Oxidant, Anti-viral, Anti-Fungal, and Anti-bacterial. It normalizes the blood pressure.

But there isn’t any scientific research that establishes that methylene blue is helpful in Covid-19 therapy.

"When used in sublingual and nebulized form M.B. helps remarkably in clearing alveolar-capillary block", said Dr. Deepak Golwalkar. (0.1% Methylene Blue to be administered as inhalation through a nebulizer. )

Don't use lab basis methylene Blue directly for the cure of Corona.

Injection of methylene blue available for medical purposes. 

It is still under investigation, and not approved by  World Health Organisation. 

Kindly consult your doctor before using methylene blue. 





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