(Dhaniya) Coriander Seeds - Good for anxiety reduction

Researchers have found a natural, safe and cheap remedy in coriander seeds to relieve anxiety and mental tension. 

“The anti-anxiety activity of coriander seeds is similar to the action of diazepam or anti-depressant drugs,” said Poonam Mahendra, who led a team of pharmacologists on a research study on effects of coriander seeds.

While drugs have side-effects, coriander seeds are natural and safe, added poonam. According to the research findings, coriander seeds or dhania influences the mind, calms it down and provides relief from mental tension and anxiety.

As a part of the experiment, the team fed hydro-alcoholic extract of coriander seeds to a set of mice and cross-checked the results obtained from another set of mice fed with diazepam. The action exerted by coriander was similar to diazepam, but without any side-effects. For results to be positive, coriander seeds should be taken in sufficient quantity. “Anxiety affects one-eighth of the total population in the world. It is characterised by a state of excessive fear, motor tension, sympathetic hyperactivity and apprehension. The drugs available in the market have unwanted side effects like sedation, muscle relaxation and temporary loss of memory,” Poonam said adding that coriander is the natural way of finding relief from mental tension and anxiety.

Battle against the Corruption - Monster ... some updates

At last some good news for people about reduction of corruption at public offices in India.

• CVC Setting up the mechanism to share information on graft among various agencies.
• Call toll free number 1964 to register your complaint 24x 7.
• Govt notifies rules to punish corrupt officials, by tightening screws and removing laxities.

Next in line - 

• Inclusion of Private Sector Bribery, including Corporates and NGOs.
• Removal of overlapping duties, leading to evasiveness.
• Protecting Anonymity, to spare the public from the wrath of Existing Babus.
• Bringing in transparency in appoints.
• Finally, the process of elections - the mother of all battles against Corruption.  

As Sastra says - कारणव्यतिेरेकेण कार्यस्यासद्भावः। The effect cannot be different from the cause.
If the appointment/ selection/ election is corrupt, the result would be equally corrupt, if not worse - at best.
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NEW DELHI: Harassed by corrupt babus (officials) demanding bribe or delaying work?

Aggrieved people will soon be able to seek help through a 24x7 toll-free number, 1964, to be made functional by the Central Vigilance Commission. According to the country's anti-corruption watchdog officials, the number will act as a one-stop solution for all complaints related to corruption.

"The anti-bribery helpline will assist complainants in their problems related to unnecessary lingering of work in a concerned government department due to a demand of undue favours or bribe by public servants," a CVC official said. He said that a full-fledged call centre will also be set up to provide services round the clock. "People will be able to register complaints related to bribery being faced by them in all the central government ministries, departments and public sector units, among others," the official said.

However, complaints related to Delhi government or its departments will not be resolved through the proposed helpline or by the commission since it does not come under its jurisdiction. The Central Vigilance Commission was set up in February 1964 by the government, hence the choice of the toll-free number.

"We have worked out the technical modalities with the Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). There are a few things needed to be worked out with other stakeholders. We plan to start it within two-months time," the official said.

Presently, the CVC has a toll free number 1800-11-0180 and 011-24651000 which is operational between 9am and 7pm from Monday to Friday. "The 1964 will be working seven days and there will be no such time limitation to register complaints," the official added.