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  What Ayurveda says about Marijuana and Alcohol? You will be surprised to know that ancient scriptures eloquently talk about weed and alcohol, discussing both pros and cons of them. Talking about weed in Ayurvedic perspective, some texts refer to it as ‘Vijaya’ i.e. one that conquers. Bhavaprakasa Nighantuh defines marijuana as ‘Madakrt ’ i.e. that which causes intoxication. It is also said to be ‘Kamada’ which increases sexual desire, and ‘Ruchya’ which increases sensation of taste. Weed also increases digestion and induces sleep . It has a long history of use in Ayurveda. Cannabis has been used treatment of anxiety , body pains , hysteria , IBS , UTI , impotency , Insomnia , Leprosy in Ayurveda. However, Marijuana has also been classified in Ayurveda as ‘Upa Visha’ which is mildly poisonous for the body. Related post: Weed vs Alcohol- Which one is better in Modern Science? Ayurveda warns that habitual use of weed leads to the imbalance of all the three ‘Doshas’ n

  Weed v/s Alcohol| Which one is better in Modern Science? While a lot of research has been conducted on the effect of alcohol on the body, very little is known about Marijuana as it remained mostly illegal. Modern Science says that marijuana and alcohol has mind-altering compounds that affect both your brain and body, altering cognitive ability, reflexes and judgements. The main psychoactive ingredient in alcohol is ethanol while in weed is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) . The short term effects of weed and alcohol are different and can also vary from person to person. However, Modern Science’s limited research on marijuana portrays it as safer and less addictive than alcohol. In fact, CDB , a compound found in Marijuana was recognized by the FDA in June 2018 for the treatment of a certain form of Epilepsy . Apart from these, some studies says that weed may help relieve chronic pain , increase sexual desire , reduce inflammation and anxiety . However, Modern Science

  Who will be the first Woman on the Moon? Out of the 12 people who have walked on the moon, zero has been women. It has been a dream for the woman community to see a woman placing her foot on the ground of the Moon surface. NASA is hoping to land a woman on the moon, which will inspire generations to dream big, especially women to work hard for such a great milestone. Woman is always seen inferior to man in all aspects and the ratio never fails to define it. Till date, only 64 of the 566 people who have flown to space have been women. Also read:   What is the reason behind the appearance of Aurora? With the ambitious goal to launch the lunar mission by 2024, people have started to speculate about who might be the first woman to walk on the moon. Out of the 38 active astronauts in NASA's astronaut corps, 12 are women, and another five are in the class that wrapped up astronaut training for a total of 17 potential moonwalkers. Bridenstine, NASA administrator, had said 

  What is the difference between flying dragon and bird? T he  key difference  between flying lizard and bird is that the  flying lizard or dragon is a reptile while the birds are aves.   The flying lizards are ectothermic while the birds are endothermic.  Also, the flying lizards have a three-chambered heart but the birds have a four-chambered heart. Also read: What are flying lizards? Characteristics of flying dragon Reptiles do have teeths while birds are toothless.  Moreover, forelimbs of birds are modified to wings while they are not modified to wings in flying lizards. There are scales without any feathers throughout the flying lizard’s body while feathers and scales cover the bird’s body. Even if both can fly in the air, but the flying lizard is not flying, it is just gliding in the air.  This is a major difference between flying lizard and bird. There are about 8000 species belong to the reptile group while there are about 10000 species of birds. Reference: 1.“

  What are the characteristics of flying dragon? Darting across the forest floor, where predators keep sneaking, it is quite dangerous and risky for such a lizard to move around. So over thousands of years, the Draco lizard evolved and has taken the ground movement out of the equation by adapting the capacity for flight. These flying dragons reach about 8 inches long, including tail. They have a set of elongated ribs, which can be extended and retracted. Image by- A.S.Kono - Own work They also have a flap of skin on the bottom of their necks called a dewlap. The flattened body, mottled brown in color, also aid in their flight. Between these ribs are folds of skin that rest flat against the body when not in use, but act as wings when unfolded, allowing the Draco to catch the wind and glide through the thin air. Photo by David S. McLeod. The lizards use their long, slender tails to steer themselves, and each sortie can carry them up to 30 feet. This is a defensive character

What are flying lizards?  COMMON NAME:  Draco Lizard (Flying Dragon) SCIENTIFIC NAME:  Draco volans TYPE:  Reptiles DIET:  Insectivore SIZE:  Up to 8.4 inches (female: including tail) They are also known as flying dragons or gliding lizards. They belong to the Draco genus. These lizards are capable of gliding flight. Their ribs and their connecting membrane may be extended to create wings. Their hind limbs are flattened and wing-like in cross-section. The neck serves as a horizontal stabilizer and is sometimes used in warning to others.  Also read:   Characteristics of flying dragon Difference between flying dragon and birds How water striders walk on water? One lizard is considered to be only around 20 cm (7.9 in) in total length, including tail. They glides as long as 60 m (200 ft) have been recorded, over which the animal loses only 10 m (33 ft) in height.

  Are ‘Wrap around spiders’ dangerous? If you are an arachnophobe like me, then you better know about this species before going out for hiking. The Wrap around spider is a creature of nightmares. The creature seems to be creepy and poisonous. We may expect this to be venomous, isn’t it? But no! The wrap around spider’s venom is not dangerous to humans. The spider belongs to the family of Araneidae. Some species of this family are known to be venomous but the wrap around spider is said to poison free. Due to the ring-like patterns on its body, the wrap around spider is also known as the Leopard spider. The spider as a special ability to blend with its surrounding. This kind of camouflage is called mimesis. Also read:  How biosyntheic spider silk are obtained artificially? Are water striders dangerous? The wrap around spider is known to hide during the day and build large vertical webs during the night. So, if you stroll or go out for hiking in an adventurous spot, yo

  How do water striders perform 'skating', 'rowing' and 'darting'?   Water striders have specially featured legs. They not only repel water but also configured to allow efficient and rapid movement across the surface. Like all other insects, they also have three pairs of long legs. Image by| Sweetaholic The front legs are much shorter, and allow the water strider to quickly grab prey on the surface. The middle legs act as paddles. The hind legs are the longest and provide additional power, and also enable the strider to steer and brake. Image by| Ddzphoto The long legs spread the insect body weight evenly on the water surface. They move by skating in a slow, graceful glide or darting in a quick, spurting motion. Skating is done when moving upstream against a current or getting to food and other striders. Gliding is done by ‘rowing’ with the middle legs. Image by| analogicus Water striders can dart a distance of 100 body lengths in a second.  Dart

  Are water striders dangerous? |What do they eat? Water striders have the unique ability to walk on water and so they are also known as ‘Jesus Bugs’ because they appear to ‘walk’ on water. Researchers say that there are around 500 species of water striders all over the world. Around 50 species are estimated to live in North America. Image by| Jggrz Water striders are generally predators, so people doubt- ‘Are water striders dangerous?’ Water striders survive by capturing and feeding on other creatures. But they are not dangerous. Infact, they are considered as beneficial to people as they prey on other harmful insects including mosquito larvae. Image by| Toadienaulls They are known to be medically harmless. They do not bite but may leave a minor sting that goes away without treatment. The sting may leave a small red mark for several hours, but do not require medical attention. What do water striders feed on? Water striders are aquatic insects. So, they eat newly hatched

  How do water striders walk on water without sinking? | What will happen if water striders get drowned?   Water striders are one of the most interesting insects. The  Gerridae  are a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as  water striders . Water striders are also known as water skaters ,  water scooters ,  water bugs ,  pond skaters ,  water skippers ,  Jesus bugs , or  water skimmers. They are found widely in lakes, creeks, urban ponds, water features and even mud puddles. How do water striders walk on water? Water striders are mostly seen skipping water very rapidly with their long legs. They are very light weight insects whose legs are covered with millions of microscopic hairs with tiny groves. These groves trap air bubbles which increases buoyancy of this insect. Photo by Tanguy Sauvin  via unsplash  How does it make the insect float? The intermolecular attraction between like-molecules is known as ‘cohesion’. Water molecules attract one

  5 Disadvantages of Potatoes |Health| |How to make potatoes healthier?| Potato is known as the king of vegetables.  It is consumed in variety of dishes all over the world; especially it goes well in all types of Indian dishes. Indian cooking is incomplete without potatoes. It has become a staple food. While many people consider potatoes to be healthy, potatoes have managed to stir up some controversy with its disadvantages. In our last post, we discussed about 10 benefits of potatoes, from skin to health related advantages. But, potato sometimes may become unhealthy if we do not consume it properly. So, here is a list of 5 disadvantages of potatoes we all should know. At the end, we are also providing some reference tips to make potatoes healthier. 1. Potatoes contain Glycoalkaloids Glycoalkaloids are a potentially toxic family of chemical compounds found in the solanaceae family of plants. Green potatoes, are especially high in glycoalkaloids and so are harmful f