A large number of hand sanitizers are available in the market having various chemical agents and effectively kill the microbes. The problem with these is skin allergy and destruction of normal skin flora as well. These normal flora constitute host defense mechanism against pathogenic microbes as in their presence pathogenic organisms have difficulty in multiplying effectively. Hence suppression of skin normal flora by chemical hand wash antiseptics may lead to compromised skin defense mechanism so pathogens grow and may cause disease. Ideally hand wash antiseptic should kill only the pathogenic microbes with little and repairable damage to normal flora. For this purpose green tea catechins were tested on an experimental skin contact model for influenza virus transmission by using green tea solution as a first-hand disinfectant and found to be highly effective in eradicating the virus from the skin cell layer. The skin model may be used for developing safe non-pharmaceutical preparations having minimum damage to skin (Shin et al., 2012).
Teas (green and black) are also found to be effective against a large number of viruses including rotavirus, Herpes simplex virus, HIV, enterovirus, Epstein Barr virus, plant virus like tobacco mosaic virus and green tea catechins play an important role in its antiviral properties (Yiannakopoulou, 2012). Due to zoonotic nature of infectious diseases, the use of green tea in both humans and livestock may reduce the incidence of animal to human transmission helping the control of spread of infectious diseases.
Green tea catechins show broad spectrum antimicrobial activity by acting on specific targets for different pathogens such as microbial cell membranes. It also shows activity against enveloped ...
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Constituents of a unique nutrient mixture, containing ascorbic acid, green tea extract, lysine, proline, N-acetyl cysteine, selenium have been shown to inhibit the replication of influenza A virus and human immunodeficiency virus in infected cells and also the neuraminidase activity (NA) in virus particles in vitro. Viral nucleoprotein synthesis in infected Vero or MDCK cells can be inhibited by the components of nutrient mixture like ascorbic acid and green tea extract when used in combination (Jariwalla et al., 2007). This nutrient mixture is also effective against A/H5N1 strain of avian influenza virus and inhibits the replication of HIV as well even at the late stages of infection. Antiviral activity is comparable to the commonly available antivirals like oseltamivir and amantadine (Deryabin et al., 2008).
Scoffield, H. (2011, October 03). Ottawa to review safety of key ingredient in anti-bacterial soaps. The
Medical officials agree that one of the characteristic features of the influenza is its air-borne infectivity. "One case to-day may mean a hundred to-morrow and thousands within a week," according to the chief medical officer of the Local Government Board. To protect oneself against the infectious illness that can spread without direct contact with the sick, it is recommended that people situate themselves in well-ventilated rooms. However, once you have contracted the disease, you are to quarantine yourself in an isolated home.5 Other symptoms of influenza include extreme exhaustion, aching limbs, headaches and sometimes, inflammation of nasal mucous membranes.6 The most common preventatives and curatives sold at the chemist's are quinine, cinnamon, and eucalyptus, with quinine being a favorite prescription by doctors.7 However, other medicines are also used against the influenza epidemic. The author of "Influenza: Its Cause and Treatment" is noted for stating that Formamint Tablets are the best source of infection prevention.
In the past decades the incidence of heart disease has increased, about three million people dying of cardiovascular disease in China per year (according to statistics from the Ministry of Public Health of China), which draws people’s great concern to find ways to take precautions. With the development of element analytical method, some types of chemical substances that are beneficial to cardiac health have been found. Lycopene is a very popular natural anti-oxidants found in recent years (Dai, 2011), as well as capsaicin and dietary fiber. Whilst some research focuses on the mechanism of action, little attention has been paid to usability issues, in particular to the generalization of health-giving chemical substances in ordinary meals. There is a lot of evidence that vegetables can positively contribute to prevent heart diseases, by supplying biologically active components. This article continues previous research in the field of Biochemistry and Medical Science, mainly trying to study the effective components which can prevent heart disease in edible vegetables.
Countless lives are saved every year with prevention of diseases through vaccination. Vaccine protect individuals against viral infections, as well as whole populations against pandemics. 90% of population must be vaccinated to protect against an outbreak. (Muller, 2003) Different types of vaccines are used depending on the cost, the safety, the quality of the immune response induced, and the preferable route of entry. In this review, we are going to focus on edible vaccines, their benefits, their challenges, and their properties. Edible vaccines are plant material genetically modified to express antigen proteins capable of inducing protective immunity, administered via oral route. (Kim, 2010)
Prunella Vulgaris is flavinoid rich, an anti-inflammatory, high in tannins, and used in many existing herpes treatments. Tea Tree Oil is also an anti-viral, though it has no effect on the herpes virus after it has penetrated the cell and can be irritating to mucous membranes. St. John’s Wort is a very old traditional treatment studied since the early 90’s with no definitive effect on the herpes virus. St John’s Wort also interacts with numerous drugs, including oral contraceptives, serotonin reuptake inhibitors and triptans (migrane medications). Aloe Vera has anti-viral qualities and helps soothe and speed healing of existing lesions. Geranium Maculatum was an addition to the ingredients that puzzled us, as this is an herbal remedy that was used in the 1800’s primarily to treat diarrhea, and has no known effect or benefit to treat herpes. Geranium Maculatum is also high in
Rabies is a deadly virus that occurs in the brain. It can affect all mammals but the ones that are most commonly found with the virus are dogs, bats, raccoons, skunks, and coyotes. This means that any non-mammal can not contract the virus, such as fish, birds, and reptiles (2). The virus can be contracted by humans with saliva transfer with broken skin contact from an animal which has the disease. As this is the most common form of transferring the disease it is very believable that Tea Cake contracts the virus from the wild dog that “managed to bite [him] high up on his cheek bone once” (1). The rabies virus works by being a bullet shaped virus that directly attacks th...
It is said to bring down the danger of lethal heart sicknesses and can battle disease. Researchers are mindful of the way that the opposition to oxidants exhibit in loose green tea can battle against tumor. As indicated by late disclosure, it has been assembled that a few chemicals in green can disturb a particle that is in charge of the advancement of tumor. Green tea helps in weight reduction, supports the insusceptibility, diminishes cholesterol levels, glucose, and hypertension, counteracts tooth rot, and has different profits also. Drinking natural loose leaf tea from the high end tea brands can be useful for the wellbeing for various reasons. Research has demonstrated that the opposition to viral and hostile to bacterial operators in natural tea keeps some regular viral infections and tooth rot. It additionally helps in processing and unwinds the
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“Researchers in London estimate that if everyone routinely washed their hands, a million deaths a year could be prevented” (“Hygiene Fast Facts”, 2013, p. 1). Hands are the number one mode of transmission of pathogens. Hands are also vital in patient interaction, and therefore should be kept clean to protect the safety of patients and the person caring for the patient. Hand hygiene is imperative to professional nursing practice because it prevents the spread of pathogens, decreases chances of hospital-acquired infections, and promotes patient safety. There is a substantial amount of evidence that shows why hand hygiene is important in healthcare
As long as the hand sanitizer contains at least 60 percent alcohol and is used correctly, then it does not matter which form of hand sanitizer is used. Hand sanitizers kill most, but not all of the bacteria and viruses on contact, but it does not work well when there is grime from cooking or gardening because the grime makes a barrier.
This Marketing report comprises of information regarding Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, a renowned coffee retailer founded in the US. This report begins with an introduction of the company that discuss the origin and elements that this report focuses on, then followed by the vision, mission and values of the coffee retailer for the coming years. Then, it discusses the situational audit of the company where in it provides information about the internal analysis using the strengths and weaknesses of the company. The external analysis continues in the form of a PESTEL analysis which focuses on the factors that affect Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf course of business. A further analysis will take the form of Porter analysis that defines the competition the
Traditional herbal medicine comes from many different areas of the world (Indian, Chinese, African, Western, Native American herbs, Ayurvedic and other indigenous medicines) and in most all of them they are still b...
Suzuki, Y., Miyoshi, N., & Isemura, M. (2012). Health-promoting effects of green tea. Proceedings of the Japan Academy, 88(3), 88-101.
When you are sick you take medicine, but there are many remedies for the same problems. The use of herbal remedies traces back to the Chinese in the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well by a compiled book in China written back more than 2,000 years ago (Wachtel-Galor & Benzie, 2011). Modern medicine has roots that are more recent in the development and production of synthesize drugs (Wachtel-Galor & Benzie, 2011). The old generations took herbal remedies to improve their health, but now as time and people, progressed modern medicine comes on top. Herbal and modern medicines have good and bad points, but one has qualities that are more effective.
Today people are becoming more aware of the advantages of using natural health products. Apart from it being a cost-efficient solution to maintain and attain healthier body, the products made from herbal and natural ingredients offer a myriad of benefits compared to those made from chemical and artificial ingredients. The followi...