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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...

 What is the brain? The brain is the most complex part of the human body.  This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. Source: flickr.com The brain is a master chip of the human body. This 1.5 kg ( approx 3 pounds) organ controls the whole body, interprets input information. It is the most complex part of the human body.  We can't live without a brain. It is made up of 100 billion nerves.  Anatomy and function  The brain has 3 parts : 1) Cerebrum 2) Cerebellum 3) Brain stem 1) Cerebrum The cerebrum is an important part of the brain.  It contains the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, basal ganglia, and olfactory bulb. Cerebral cortex processes sensory and motor information.  Source: Wikipedia commons It consists of mainly neuron cell bodies,  its rumple surface is due to its folds and fissures (known as gyri and sulci). The cerebral has two hemispheres (left and ...

Different Covid Vaccines Confused about which vaccine could be effective? Which vaccines are used in your country?  The WHO has declared the coronavirus disease a pandemic. A novel coronavirus firstly was identified in Wuhan, China.  Coronavirus cause illnesses ranging from Cough, fever to more severe diseases related to the respiratory system.  As of April 2021, there are over 250 vaccine candidates for COVID-19 being developed. Few of them are in human trial and the rest of them are in phase 1/2. Let's get a quick look at some most used Covid vaccines : 1. Covaxin (BBV152) Covaxin is developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).  Covaxin was approved for human clinical trials in July 2020. It is included along with immune-potentiators. Covaxin demonstrated 81% interim efficacy in preventing COVID-19 in those without prior infection after the second dose. Side effects : headache, fatigue, fever, body ache, abdo...

RARE BLUE JAVA BANANA | ICE CREAM BANANA When it comes to Banana, It is the most appealing fruit by Fitness Freaks. They are grown in a hot, humid climate, mostly in southern Africa, India, China, and America. There are many varieties of bananas.  Have ever imagined blue-cloured Banana? Yes, I'm talking about RARE BLUE BANANA. These Bananas are native to southeast Asia and also can be also found in Maui, Hawaii, and Northern Australia.  They are a hybrid of two species  Musa balbisiana and Musa acuminata . It is also known for its taste. The taste of Blue Banana is like Vanilla Ice-cream.  The Blue Java bananas are popular bananas that can be eaten fresh or cooked. They are also popular as ornamentals and shade plants for their unusual blue coloration, large size, and tolerance to temperate climates. Due to their unique taste and consistency, blue Java bananas are often used in smoothies, added to desserts, or swapped in for regular bananas to make a natural, low-cal...