FOR THE DOCTORS OF TOMORROW

Vol. 7 OctDec 2011

Ayurveda News
Indias Ayush and Herbal Exports Show
Exponential Growth
The Indian Ayush (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and
Homeopathy) and herbal industry have grown by
leaps and bounds during the last few years, with the
export of these products taking a jump from R 617.87
crore during 20052006 to R 1335.01 crore during
20092010.
According to experts, one of the major reasons for this
export growth is the fact that several countries across
the world have started looking toward the Indian
traditional products for treating various ailments and
chronic diseases. They have identified the importance
of natural healing with Ayush products on par with
allopathic medicines. According to the Directorate
General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics
(DGCIS) and Pharmexcil, the exports of Ayush products
alone have increased to R 764.25 crore during 2009
2010 from R 311.57 crore in 20052006.

importers of herbal products from India with an

aggregate income of R 367.06 crore for the nation.
According to a 2009 report from Pharmexcil, Canada
tops the list of top 10 exporters of medicinal herbs
with a gain of US$ 224.73 million. China holds the
second place with US$ 193.33 million and India in the
third place with export gains of US$ 105.91 million.
Source: Pharmabiz (August 20, 2011)

Among the top 10 destinations of Indias herbal

products, United States leads the list. United States
has imported herbal products worth R 202 crore every
year since 20072008. Japan, Germany, Ireland,
United Kingdom, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia,
Bangladesh, and Pakistan are the other important

Inside

2 Editorial

10 PGET Infoline

17 The Elite Clubs

3 Campus Buzz

12 Journal Infoline

4 Herbal Infoline

13 Global Ayurveda

17 Toppers Talk
18 Crossword

5 Product Infoline

14 Career Guide

19 Laughter the Best Medicine

9 Latest in Medicine

16 Brain Teasers

A Publication of The Himalaya Drug Company

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Editorial
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Dear students,

Herbal medicines are becoming an increasingly common form of complementary medicine, worldwide. According to
industry experts, the herbal market is growing at an annual rate of approximately 20%. The World Health Organization
estimates that the present demand for medicinal plants is approximately US$ 14 billion annually and is expected to
attain US$ 5 trillion by 2050.
The growing demand could be, to a certain extent, due to increasing incidence of lifestyle disorders and inclination
toward a safer and natural system of medicine for managing these disorders. This issue of Infoline discusses about
some of the common dreadful lifestyle disorders such as obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes,
which have become the leading causes of death in the recent times. Some of the herbs effective in the management of
hyperlipidemia and obesity are highlighted in the Herbal infoline section.
I am certain that the increasing global demand for herbal medicines/products combined with ever growing recognition
of Ayurveda, worldwide, will create abundant opportunities in multiple arenas for each one of you to showcase your
knowledge and professional skill sets.
Happy reading!

Philipe Haydon

Chief Executive Officer Pharmaceuticals

The Himalaya Drug Company

Facts & Figures

Lifestyle Disorders
Globally, obesity (a crucial risk factor for diabetes and heart disease) has more than doubled since 1980.
There are over 400 million adults who are obese and about 1 billion adults who are overweight.
In 2010, nearly 43 million children <5 years of age were overweight.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death, worldwide.
By 2030, about 23.6 million people will die from CVDs, mainly from heart disease and stroke.
Approximately, 346 million people worldwide have diabetes.
Diabetes raises the risk of heart disease and stroke; 50% of diabetic patients die of CVDs.
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney failure.
About 10% to 20% of people with diabetes die of kidney failure.
India has the highest number of diabetics (about 50.8 million in 2009) and
hence has been named as the diabetes capital of the world. It has been projected
that the number will increase to 79.4 million by 2030.
Sources: www.who.int; www.world-heart-federation.org; www.idf.org
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Continuing Medical Education Program

in Coimbatore

Campus Buzz

An awareness and continuing medical

education (CME) program was conducted
by The Himalaya Drug Company at
Ayurveda College, Coimbatore on July8,
2011. Dr Mahadevan, MD, one of the
leading dermatologists in Coimbatore, was
the guest speaker of the event.

The event started off with a welcome

speech by Dr Chacko PT, Principal of the
institution, following which the guest
speaker gave insights on the management
of acne and hair loss. About 120 medicos,
24 teaching faculties, and 21 interns took
part in the CME.

Teachers Day Celebrations in Kolkata

In order to honor valuable contribution
made by teachers through imparting
knowledge and enlightening and shaping
the career of students, The Himalaya Drug
Company took an initiative to celebrate
Teachers Day on September 05, 2011,
in coordination with students of J B
Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College &
Hospital, Kolkata.
The Principal of the college inaugurated
the program by lighting lamps and

offering garlands to the portraits of

Lord Dhanvantari and Dr Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan, a great educationist,
whose birth anniversary marks the
celebration of Teachers day. The
inauguration was followed by a series of
colorful cultural events, fun games for
teachers, and other activities which made
the program special and memorable.
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Guggulu

Vrikshamla

Latin name: Commiphora wightii/Commiphora

mukul/Balsamodendron mukul

Latin name: Garcinia indica

English name: Garcinia

English name: Indian Bdellium

Herbal Infoline

Guggulu (Commiphora wightii)

Commiphora wightii, a small tree or shrub

with spinescent branches, grows commonly
in northern India and is also found from
northern Africa to central Asia. The ashcolored bark comes off in rough flakes
exposing the underbark that also peels off
in thin papery rolls. Its gum resin is used
in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat
inflammation, obesity, and lipid disorders.
In an experimental study, it was observed
that guggulsterone, a compound isolated from
C wightii resin, possesses antidiabetic and
hypolipidemic activities.1 Results of a review
study of clinical trials showed a significant
decrease in total and LDL cholesterol after
treatment with C wightii.2
Several other studies have demonstrated
that C wightii possesses antioxidant and
cholesterol-lowering properties that are
beneficial against atherogenesis.3

References

1) Sharma B, et al. Food Chem Toxicol.

2009;47(10):2631-2639.
2) Hasani-Ranjbar S, et al. Curr Pharm
Des. 2010;16(26):2935-2947.
3) Wang X, et al. Atherosclerosis.
2004;172(2):239-246.

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Vrikshamla (Garcinia indica)

Garcinia indica, an ornamental tree with dense

canopy of green leaves and red-tinged, tender,
emerging leaves, has culinary, pharmaceutical,
and industrial uses. G indica is grown in the
western coast of Western Ghats region of India.
G indica, commonly known as Kokum, has
been used in traditional systems of medicine
for the treatment of flatulence, heat strokes,
and infections. In Ayurveda, the infusion of
Garcinia fruit is being used for the treatment
of skin ailments such as allergic rashes, burns,
scalds, and chaffed skin; dysentery; mucous
diarrhea; bleeding piles; and heart diseases and
to relieve sunstroke. Garcinia is also useful as
an appetizer, liver tonic, and cardiotonic.1
Hydroxycitric acid extract from Garcinia has
been shown to increase serotonin availability,
reduce appetite, increase fat oxidation,
improve blood lipid levels, reduce body weight,
and modulate a number of obesity regulatory
genes without affecting the mitochondrial
and nuclear proteins required for normal
biochemical and physiological functions.2 This
indicates the efficacy of
Garcinia in the management
of obesity.

References

1) Mishra A, et al. Curr Sci.

2006;91(1):90-93.
2) Downs BW, et al. Mutat Res.
2005;579(1-2):149-162.

Abana

(t a b l e t )

The multifaceted cardioprotective

Introduction

Vidanga (Embelia ribes)

5 mg

Abana is recommended for long-term

management of cardiovascular diseases
(CVDs).

Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum)

5 mg

Composition

Product Infoline

Each Abana tablet contains

Exts.
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)

30 mg

Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera) 20 mg

Badranj boya (Nepeta hindostana) 20 mg

Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus) 5 mg

Chandana (Santalum album)

5 mg

Ela (Elettaria cardamomum)

5 mg

Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare)

5 mg

Satapatrika (Rosa centifolia)

5 mg

Tvak patra (Cinnamomum cassia)

5 mg

Abhraka bhasma

5 mg

Mukta pishti

5 mg

Akika pishti

5 mg

Vyomashma pishti

5 mg

Manikya pishti

5 mg

Pravala pishti

5 mg

Kumkuma (Crocus sativus)

2 mg

Dashamoola

20 mg

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)

10 mg

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)

10 mg

Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)

10 mg

Bhringaraja (Eclipta alba)

10 mg

Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

10 mg

Indications

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)

10 mg

Mild to moderate hypertension

Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa)

10 mg

Pdrs.
Guggulu (Balsamodendron mukul)
(Purified)

30 mg

Shilajeet (Purified)

20 mg

Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica)

10 mg

Shankhapushpi
(Convolvulus pluricaulis)

10 mg

Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum)

10 mg

Dosage
Mild to moderate hypertension:
2 tablets twice daily till the blood pressure
is normalized, followed by 1 tablet twice
daily as maintenance dose.
Other conditions: 2 tablets twice daily,
followed by 1 tablet twice daily as
maintenance dose.

Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) 10 mg

Pippali (Piper longum)

10 mg

Yavani (Carum copticum)

10 mg

Sunthi (Zingiber officinale)

10 mg

Nagapashana bhasma

10 mg

Shankha bhasma

10 mg

Makardhwaj

10 mg

Musta (Cyperus rotundus)

5 mg

Vacha (Acorus calamus)

5 mg
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Diabecon DS

( ta ble t )

The beacon of hope for diabetics

Introduction

Pravala bhasma

20 mg

Diabecon DS, a phytopharmaceutical formulation, is

recommended for the management of diabetes and
associated micro- and macrovascular complications.

Jungli palak (Rumex maritimus)

10 mg

Vanga bhasma

10 mg

Akika pishti

10 mg

Shingraf (Purified)

10 mg

Yashada bhasma

10 mg

Trikatu

10 mg

Composition
Each Diabecon DS tablet contains
Guggulu (Balsamodendron mukul) (Purified)

60 mg

Shilajeet (Purified)

60 mg

Indications
Prediabetes

Exts.

In newly detected NIDDM (Non-insulin-dependent

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes):

Meshashringi (Gymnema sylvestre)

60 mg

Pitasara (Pterocarpus marsupium)

40 mg

Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

40 mg

Saptarangi (Casearia esculenta)

40 mg

Jambu (Eugenia jambolana)

40 mg

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)

40 mg

Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa)

40 mg

Mundatika (Sphaeranthus indicus)

20 mg

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)

20 mg

Kirata (Swertia chirata)

20 mg

Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris)

20 mg

Dosage

Bhumyaamalaki (Phyllanthus amarus)

20 mg

As monotherapy: 1 tablet twice daily before food.

Gambhari (Gmelina arborea)

20 mg

Karpasi (Gossypium herbaceum)

20 mg

Daruharidra (Berberis aristata)

10 mg

Kumari (Aloe vera)

10 mg

Triphala

6 mg

Pdrs.
Vidangadi lauham

54 mg

Sushavi (Momordica charantia)

40 mg

Maricha (Piper nigrum)

20 mg

Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum)

20 mg

Atibala (Abutilon indicum)

20 mg

Haridra (Curcuma longa)

20 mg

Abhraka bhasma

20 mg

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As a monotherapy or an adjuvant to other oral

antidiabetic drugs
As an adjuvant in IDDM (Insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes)
Type 2 diabetes with micro- & macrovascular
complications:
NIDDM with early retinopathy
NIDDM with microalbuminuria
NIDDM with hyperlipidemia

As adjuvant therapy: 1 tablet once daily before food.

Rumalaya forte

( ta ble t )

The DUAL advantage arthritis control

Introduction

Indications

Rumalaya forte is a phytopharmaceutical formulation,

recommended for the management of all types of
arthritis and traumatic inflammatory conditions
of musculoskeletal system, such as osteoarthritis,
spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, arthralgia, frozen
shoulder, fibrositis, bursitis, synovitis, capsulitis,
tenosynovitis, myositis, and sciatica. Rumalaya
forte offers dual advantage in arthritis control
symptomatic relief and long-term safety.

All types of arthritis:

Rumalaya forte provides relief from joint pain,

swelling, early morning stiffness, joint immobility,
and improves the quality of life. Rumalaya forte
reduces degeneration of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs),
inhibits master cytokines, and prevents cartilage
damage. Rumalaya forte offers long-term safety.

Frozen shoulder

Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Cervical and lumbar spondylitis
Gout
Traumatic inflammatory conditions like fibrositis,
bursitis, synovitis, capsulitis, tenosynovitis,
myositis, and sciatica
Arthralgia

Dosage
1 tablet twice daily. Treatment may be continued till
the symptoms are relieved.

Composition
Each Rumalaya forte tablet contains
Pdrs.
Shallaki (Boswellia serrata)

240 mg

Guggulu (Commiphora wightii) (Purified)

200 mg

Rasna (Alpinia galanga)

70 mg

Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

70 mg

Exts.
Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris)

60 mg

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)

60 mg

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Oxitard

TM
(capsule)

The natural antioxidant

Oxitard is a phytopharmaceutical formulation, which
restores cellular health that is deteriorated due to
oxidation process in various diseases like coronary
artery disease, diabetes, oral submucosal fibrosis, and
dermatosis.

Composition
Each Oxitard capsule contains
Exts.
Amra (Mangifera indica)

94 mg

Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera)

71 mg

Garijara (Daucus carota)

47 mg

Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

29 mg

Draksha (Vitis vinifera)

12 mg

Pdrs.
Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)

141 mg

Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum)

29 mg

Yashada bhasma

2.5 mg

Oil
Godhuma (Triticum sativum)

Indications
Oxidative stress associated with:
Coronary artery disease
Diabetes mellitus
Oral submucous fibrosis
Dermatosis
Postoperative recovery
Convalescence

Dosage
1 to 2 capsules twice daily.

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6.5 mg

Evaluation of the Role

of Oxitard Capsules in
the Treatment of Oral
Submucous Fibrosis
An open clinical study was conducted to evaluate
the role of Oxitard capsules in the treatment of oral
submucous fibrosis. This study comprised 48 patients
with chronic oral mucosal fibrosis lesions. Oxitard
was given to all patients at a dosage of 2 capsules
twice daily for a period of 3 months. All patients
were evaluated at monthly intervals, for a period of 3
months, for parameters such as difficulty in opening
mouth, hyperkeratosis, pain, and lesion size. All
parameters were evaluated by a random score as
0nil, 1mild, 2moderate, and 3severe.
Results of the study showed that there was a
significant reduction in the degree of difficulty
in opening mouth, pain over the lesion, and
hyperkeratosis. There was mild decrease in the size
of lesion. This study indicated that Oxitard capsules
used in cases of oral submucous fibrosis showed
statistically significant improvement in symptoms
such as difficulty in opening mouth, pain in the
mouth, and hyperkeratosis. Oxitard was found to be
safe and well-tolerated at the dosage administered to
the patients.
Singh BP, et al.
Antiseptic. 2009;106(10):503-507.

Association Between Depression

and Diabetes

Latest in Medicine

Diabetes appears to be associated with the

risk of depression and vice versa, suggesting
the relationship between the two works
in both directions, according to a report
published in the recent issue of Archives of
Internal Medicine.
Approximately, 23.5 million adults in the
United Statesmore than 10%have
diabetes, including 23% of those aged 60
years and older. Major depressive disorder
affects about 14.8 million adults in the
United States every year. The study states
that although it has been hypothesized
that the diabetesdepression relation is
bidirectional, few studies have addressed this
hypothesis in a prospective setting.
An Pan and colleagues assessed the
relationship between the two disorders
among 65,381 women aged 50 to 75 years
in 1996. Participants completed an initial
questionnaire about their medical history
and health practices and then follow-up
questionnaires every 2 years through 2006.
During the 10-year follow-up, 2844 women
were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and
7415 developed depression. Women with
depression were about 17% more likely to
develop diabetes after controlling for other
risk factors, such as physical activity and
body mass index (BMI). Those who were
taking antidepressants had a 25% higher risk
of developing diabetes than those who did
not have depression.
After controlling for other risk factors for
mood disorders, women with diabetes were
29% more likely to develop depression.
Women who took insulin for diabetes had
a further increased risk53% higher than
women without diabetes.
These findings add to the growing evidence
that depression and diabetes are closely
related to each other, and this reciprocal
association also depends on the severity or
treatment of each condition. Authors noted

that all the associations

were independent of
sociodemographic, diet, and
lifestyle factors.

!
DIABETES

The results indicate that

lifestyle factors such as
physical activity and BMI
may partially mediate the association between
depression and new cases of diabetes, but since
the association remained significant after adjusting
for these factors, depression may have an effect
on risk for diabetes beyond weight and inactivity.
In addition, the findings reinforce the idea that
diabetes is related to stress. A diagnosis of diabetes
may lead to the symptoms of depression for the
following reasons: Depression may result from the
biochemical changes directly caused by diabetes
or its treatment, or from the stresses and strains
associated with living with diabetes and its often
debilitating consequences.
Depression and diabetes are highly prevalent in the
middle-aged and elderly population, particularly
in women. Thus, proper lifestyle interventions
including adequate weight management and regular
physical activity are recommended to lower the risk
of both conditions.
Extracted from: www.jamamedia.org

Television Viewing and Risk of

Lifestyle Disorders
Prolonged television (TV) viewing is the most prevalent
and pervasive sedentary behavior in industrialized
countries and has been associated with morbidity and
mortality. Results of a recent meta-analysis published in
the Journal of the American Medical Association showed
that prolonged TV viewing was associated with increased
risk of type 2 diabetes, CVD, and all-cause mortality.
Results showed that although the associations between
time spent viewing TV and risk of type 2 diabetes and
CVD were linear, the risk of all-cause mortality appeared
to increase with TV viewing duration of greater than 3
hours per day. The estimated absolute risk differences
every 2 hours of TV viewing per day were 176 cases of type
2 diabetes per 100,000 individuals per year, 38 cases of
fatal CVD per 100,000 individuals per year, and 104 deaths
for all-cause mortality per 100,000 individuals per year.
Source: JAMA. 2011;305(23):2448-2455.

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PGET Infoline comprises objective type multiple-choice questions and answers* to help you in the
preparation of postgraduate entrance examinations. In this issue, we feature questions from Stree
Roga and Prasuti Tantra.

Stree Roga and Prasuti Tantra

PGET Infoline

1) Artavavaha srotas are ______ in number

a. 2
b. 8
c. 11
d. 20
2) In a woman, excess pesis are ____ in
number
a. 6
b. 16
c. 20
d. 36
3) According to Sushruta, the age of
rajodarshana (menarche) is ____ years?
a. 6
b. 12
c. 16
d. 21
4) In females, the number of bahirmukha
srotasas is _____
a. 9
b. 10
c. 12
d. 21
5) Yonivyapadas are _____ in number?
a. 20
b. 40
c. 11
d. 8

8) Development of the fetus (garbha vriddhi)

is due to
a. Anna rasa and marutadhmana
b. Collection of artava
c. Shukra-sonita samyoga
d. None of these
9) Artava, sonita, asrk, and raja are the
synonyms of
a. Venous blood
b. Arterial blood
c. Menstrual blood
d. Ovum
10) According to Sarngadhara, raja is a
a. Upadhatu of rakta
b. Dhatu
c. Upadhatu of shukra
d. Mala
11) According to Sushruta, menstruation age is
a. 1250 years
b. 1224 years
c. 1040 years
d. 2040 years
12) Amount of artava should be
a. One anjali
b. Two anjali
c. Four anjali
d. Ten anjali

6) Soma roga is described by ______?

a. Sushruta
b. Charaka
c. Chakrapanidatta
d. Sarngadhara

13) Prakriti develops from

a. Prakriti of mother
b. Prakriti of father
c. Predominant dosha at the time of
shukra-sonita samyoga
d. None of these

7) Apara (placenta) is a derivative of

_____?
a. Stanya
b. Ojas
c. Shukra
d. Artava

14) A constant and severe pain around the

waist and back, frequent feeling of
defecation and micturition, and mucous
discharge from vagina indicates
a. Abortion
b. Parturition is very near

*Answers on page 18

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c. Intrauterine fetal death

d. Tumor of the uterus

c. 11
d. 6

15) In puerperium, the following taila is used

a. Panchaguna taila
b. Jatyadi taila
c. Irimedadi taila
d. Bala taila

24) Management of kshiradusti comprises

a. Snehana, svedana, raktamokshana
b. Vamana, virechana, vasti
c. Langhana
d. All of these

16) Rakta-gulma takes place in

a. Amasaya
b. Garbhasaya
c. Pakvasaya
d. Mutrasaya

25) The treatment of rakta-gulma should be started

a. After 10 months of its origin
b. Just after the occurrence
c. At any time
d. After 6 months of its origin

17) The differential diagnosis of rakta-gulma is

done with
a. Garbha
b. Arbuda
c. Vidradhi
d. All of these
18) According to Sushruta, vacadi, haridradi, and
mustadi ganas are
a. Garbhasthapana
b. Garbhapatana
c. Stanyajanana
d. Stanyasodhana
19) Ushiramula, salimula, kusamula, and saramula
are
a. Roborants
b. Appetizers
c. Galactagogues
d. Digestive stimulants
20) Ojas establishes in fetus in the ____ month
a. Fifth
b. Sixth
c. Seventh
d. Eighth

26) Makkala is
a. After pains with clot retention
b. Retained placenta
c. Prolapse of uterus
d. None of these
27) Samirana, chandramasi, chandramukhi, and
gauri are
a. Artavavaha srotas
b. Yoni nadis
c. Stana pesis
d. None of these
28) One of the following drugs that can be
prescribed for diarrhea during pregnancy
a. Ahiphenasava
b. Karpura vati
c. Kalyanakawaleha
d. Karpurasava

Can You Identify This Herb?

21) The qualities of mothers milk (stri-dugdha)

are similar to
a. Rasa dhatu
b. Majja dhatu
c. Ojas
d. Cows milk
22) The rasa of mothers milk is
a. Madhura
b. Madhura, kashaya
c. Madhura, lavana
d. None of these
23) According to Charaka Samhita, kshira doshas are
a. 8
b. 3

Clue: This herb is an ingredient of Cystone

Answer on page 18

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Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

Periodicity: Quarterly
Publisher: National Institute of Science
Communication and Information Resources,
New Delhi, India

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Subscription rates: R 1200 (annual) and

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The Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge
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and other traditional health care systems.
IJTK focuses on areas such as ethnobiology,
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also publishes interdisciplinary articles on
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is an open access, peer-reviewed, online journal
that focuses on promoting the exchange of
original knowledge and research in ethnobiology
and ethnomedicine. The journal publishes
manuscripts and reviews related to inextricable
relationships between human cultures and
nature/universe, folk and traditional medical
knowledge, traditional environmental/ecological
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The Ayurvedic University of Europe

London

Global Ayurveda

The Ayurvedic University of Europe (also

known as MAYUR) was established by
Ayurveda Holdings Ltd, in collaboration
with Manipal Academy of Higher Education
(MAHE), in 2004.
MAYUR offers undergraduate academic
degree programs (BSc [Hons] in Ayurveda
and BSc [Hons] in Yoga), which are
validated by MAHE and approved by the
British Ayurvedic Medical Council (BAMC)
and British Association of Accredited
Ayurvedic Practitioners (BAAAP).
MAYUR also offers a range of short-term
certificate courses in complementary/
alternative medicine and Yoga.

Contact Address:

90-92 Pentonville Road, London N1 9HS

United Kingdom
Contact number: 020 3002 4019
Email: progadmin@mayuruniversity.org.uk
Website: www.theayurvedicuniversity.co.uk

International Institute of Ayurvedic Culture

Spain
The International School of Ayurvedic
Culture, established in 1992, offers a
comprehensive program on Ayurvedic
studies, which is based on traditional
principles and reflects on modern
technological advances.
This institute primarily offers a
Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic
Medicine (PGDAM) and several 1-year
diploma programs, which are recognized
by renowned institutions such as Ayurveda
Academy and International Academy
of Ayurveda, Pune, India. In addition
to various diplomas, the school offers
courses on Ayurvedic nutrition and diet
and Ayurvedic plants and remedies.

Contact Address: C/Ravella 15,

Principal 2a, Barcelona 08021

Spain
Contact number: 932405219/938429107
Email: info@escueladeayurveda.com
Website: http://escueladeayurveda.com

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Career in Pharmaceutical
Marketing
Marketing is regarded as the most important
element in the growth of any company.
Therefore, a career in marketing can be very
challenging and rewarding at the same time.
Pharmaceutical marketing is the business of
advertising or promoting the sale of licensed
drugs produced by pharmaceutical companies.
As a highly organized sector, the Indian
pharmaceutical industry is estimated to be
more than INR 1 lakh crore growing at an
annual rate of 16.5%.

Career Guide

Scope of Pharmaceutical Marketing in

India
The pharmaceutical industry is a knowledgedriven industry. Unlike the marketing of other
products, pharmaceutical marketing needs
a sound knowledge of the basic science.
Since India is fast growing as a corporate
hub of the world, a career in pharmaceutical
marketing becomes very exciting.

Role of Doctors in Pharmaceutical

Marketing and Product Management
A doctor with knowledge of medical science
and marketing techniques has a great
opportunity in pharmaceutical companies,
corporate hospitals, health care industry,
wellness industry, clinical research, and
health insurance companies. A doctor in the
product management (planning, forecasting,
and marketing of a product at all stages of its
lifecycle) can understand the product, help in
market segmentation and product positioning,
and formulate promotional and marketing
strategies for new and existing products.

Career Growth Opportunities

Joining as a product executive, one can
grow in his/her career as a product manager,
group product manager, marketing manager,

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business head, chief executive officer, vice

president, and president.

Role of a Product Executive/Manager

Formulate, implement, and monitor
promotional and marketing strategies for
new and existing products
Launch new products
Conduct market research activities and
identify market opportunities
Increase the perceived value of a
product by the customer through brand
management
Manage market development activities to
target existing and new customers in the
current and new segments
Analyze and forecast sales
Give marketing inputs during training
program and supervise sales meetings

Educational Qualification and Skill Sets

Required
Doctors with an MBA or a postgraduate degree
in marketing/pharmaceutical marketing
are preferred. Apart from the educational
qualification, candidates should also possess
the following skills.
Analytical ability: Analyze and identify
market gaps and product positioning
Creativity: Maintain uniqueness in
product promotion
Communication skills: Communicate
product-related issues with various
departments
Time management: Prioritize projects
based on their urgency and importance
Computer knowledge: Proficiency in MS
Office and Internet applications

References
1) Pharma Times. 2011;43(9):25-28.
2) Pathway to Success. 2010.

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Winners of Infoline Quiz*

Hearty Congratulations !

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College Name And Address

Dr. B.R.K.R. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
S.V. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar
Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Chandigarh
Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shiroda, Goa
Govt. Akhandanand Ayurved College & Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Sheth J.P. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jamnagar, Gujarat
I.P.G.T. & R. in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat
Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurved College, Jamnagar, Gujarat
Govt. Ayurved College, Junagadh, Gujarat
M.S.M. Institute of Ayurveda, Khanpur, Kalan (Sonepat), Haryana
Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka
Ramakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka
Taranath Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bellary, Karnataka
A.V.S. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Bijapur, Karnataka
Dr. B.N.M. Rural Ayurvedic College, Bijapur, Karnataka

Winners

Ritesh Kumar Lahoti, Gouthami E

Swathi T, Divya Sai MM, Shalini Yadav J, Dr Amol Patil, Kalyan S

Dr Mithilesh Kumar Baitha, Dr Ajeet Kumar, Dr Pramod Kumar, Dr Anil Kumar
Ashlekha Sharma
Heera Chand Patel
Heramb P Hattikar
Jadav Sangita A, Kapadia Swati K, Dr Hemangi Shukla, Dr Harshit Shah, Tiwari Devendra G
Shingala Charmi R, Borsaniya Nidhi T, Mehta Sneha J, Damor Girishkumar M, Makwana Gautam Parsotambhai
Bhagyashri H Vaghora, Ladani Shruti A, Saloni A Ambasana, Karvat Abhishek, Vinayak Tyagi
Dr Jalpa H Gohil, Dr Kundan Gadhvi, Dr Monica Agrawal, Vd. Sagar M Bhinde, Vd. Abhishek Y Patalia
Patel Amisha J, Popat Rashmi Hirabhai, Ranpariya Shital K, Hetal Janani T, Gondaliya Rahul Kantilal
Urvi N Godhani, Minaxi P Hirpara, Ninama Komal Virjibhai, Jaydeep Dodiya, Vasim Mahida
Yama Yadav, Ashiya, Vandana Sharma, Sarita, Pooja
Sruthi Sajeev, Niveditha J, Dr Preethi MJ, Dr Aneesur Rehman Madni, Dr Sushendra T
Nivedita Kumari, Husna NA
Laxman B Terdal, Sunil Kumar Sarangamath, Preeti B, Shahida Sultana S, Darshana KC
MaheshKumar S Gujar, Saima Bano, Pavitra Malik
Chidanand Sutar, Bhavesh Solanki
Savitha MS, Dr Shilpa Mahantesh, Dr Sriharsha HN, Dr Mahantesh PM, Dr Santosh Daddi
Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka
Shri C.B.G. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka Bhayawant Pawar, Ashish Kumar Yadav, Manasa Yadav, Savitri SN, Vidya Shrivashyad
Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Hubli, Karnataka
Dr Chandragouda Patil
S.D.M. College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka
Karthik MS
Nangelil Ayurveda College, Nellikuzhi, Kothamangalam, Kerala
Nias AM
Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
BalKrishna Koyari, Prashant Singh
Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
Dr Bhanu Priya Singh, Sharda Choudhary, Neeta Singh, Satyam Bhargava, Alok Kumar Singh
Shailendra Sitaram Khamkar, Sohel Sadique Patel, Bhagyashri Dattatray Yadav, Smita Narayan Thakur, Jagatap Ashvini
G.S. Gune Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Vyankatrao
S.G. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Amravati, Maharashtra
Prachi Prakash Bagdiya, Pranali Arunrao Pawar, Arun Dattatraya Girhe, Pankaj Rajendra Nahata, Dr Priyanka U Shelotkar
J.J.M.W. Ayurved Medical College, Jaysingpur, Kolhapur, Maharashtra Nilesh Sundarrao Dukare, Vikram Tanaji Ganpatil, Prerana R Satpute, Shailaja Sunder Mulya, Londhe Priyanka Navnath
Manjara Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, Latur, Maharashtra
Shital Bhausaheb Jadhav, Afreen Ekbal, Borchate Madhuri Uddhavrao, Pravinkumar Asaram Jadhav, Kalal Ekramoddin
R.A. Podar Medical (A) College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sandeep Suresh Kumbhar, Naheed N Deshmukh, Snehalata Maruti Kamble, Anuradha P Goyal, Desai Dattatraya V
Sion Ayurvedic Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Pawara Arjun Gunjarya
Smt. K.G.M.P. Ayurvedic College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Dr Radheshyam Gaikwad, Sumedh K Channe
Govt. Ayurvedic College, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Gunjan C Sakhare, Kundan R Meshram
Govt. Ayurved College, Osmanabad, Maharashtra
Shaikh Farhat Jabeen, Rohini Mukundrao Chawre, Syed Azra Anjum, Deshmukh Babasaheb Tukaram, Ravi Bankatlal Joshi
College of Ayurved & Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra
Pritija R Kankariya
Shri Vivekanand Ayurvedic College, Rahuri, Maharashtra
Shaikh Humera Ayyub, Pachpute Priti Arun, Gade Sushama Changdeo, Sadar Sagar Subhash, Momin Asif Harun
Siddhakala Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Sangamner, Maharashtra
Smita A Waghmare, More Kalpita Laxman, Priyanka Prakash Wankhedkar, Naikwadi Ganesh Ashok, Bandal Nitesh Maruti
Annasaheb Dange Ayurved Medical College, Sangli, Maharashtra
Patil Ajit Vijaykumar, Bapat Ashutosh Satish, Dhole Smita Shivaji, Shendage Sunita Vilas, Sonali V Kirtane
L.R.P. Ayurvedic Medical College, Sangli, Maharashtra
Minaj Babulal Mulla, Kulkarni Deepali Ashok, Snehal Sakharam Kumbhar, Rupesh Dilip Mangawade, Shankar Sampat Surve
Vasantdada Patil Ayurvedic Medical College, Sangli, Maharashtra
Patil Sujata Vitthalrao, Lad Amruta Arjun, Mutwalli Sana Maheboob, Tamboli Haider Amanulla, Dabade Deepak Arun
Bhaisaheb Sawant Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra Nupoor Chandrakant Kajarekar, Nalanda Chandrakant Kajarekar
Pd. Dr. Vikhe Patil Foundations Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Shevgaon,
Khedkar Ankush Dattatray, Patil Ramesh Bhimrao, Palve Smita Shivaji, Dhas Pooja Anil, Kumhar Rachana Damodharlal
Maharashtra
S.G.R. Ayurved College, Solapur, Maharashtra
Patil Sushilkumar Suresh, Dr Anand K Bore, Karade Priyanka M, Rehnuma Y Hiroli, Monika Sugandh Ekhande
Dhanwantari Ayurved College & Hospital, Udgir, Maharashtra
Pravin Ramrao Shinde, Ankush A Wakode, Sulkekar Ankita Ashokrao, Birajdar Trupti Vaijnath, Biradar Gitanjali Balaji
D.M.M. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Yavatmal, Maharashtra
Swati S Chivane, Krishna Sakharam Aute
I.G.M. Ayurved College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Dr Pabitra Kumar Mohanta
National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Dr Atul Chaudhary, Rohitash Kumar, Dr Ripul Chhabra, Dr Shalinee Kumari, Dr Dharmendra Mishra
Govt Ayurveda Medical College, Nagercoil, Tamilnadu
Arun Prakash B, Mohan Raj K, Archana T, Sathiya Priya M, Lavanya T
Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu Sathya Jothi G, Pratheepa R, Mona Blessy A, Muthulakshmi K, Krishnendu S
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College, Tiruvallur, Tamilnadu
Yamini S, Ch. Haritha M, Pamanji Durga Sivaram, Sai Trilochan Papu, Vasudev K Namboodiri
J.D. Ayurvedic Medical College, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Satyendra Dwivedi
Sri Sai Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Shilendra Singh, Rohit Ranjan, Poonam Gaur, Neha Singh, Shahin Nisha
L.B.S. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Mohd. Belal, Ankur Pati Tiwari, Bhoopesh Kumar Yadav, Noopur Solanki, Mathura Singh

* Vol. 6 OctDec 2010 Q4

Winners who have not received their prizes may inform us at: amc@himalayahealthcare.com

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Brain Teasers
1. I never was, but always to be. No one ever saw
me, nor ever will. And yet I am the confidence
of all, to live and breathe on this terrestrial ball.
What am I?

Place the four numbers in the first, third, fifth, and

seventh boxes and the operators you want to use in
the second, fourth, and sixth boxes in the correct
order to get the answer. Use the numbers only once.

2. What is in seasons, seconds, centuries, and

minutes but not in decades, years, or days?

=8

3. What English word has three consecutive double

letters?

9
=8

4. My life can be measured in hours,

I serve by being devored
Thin, I am quick
Fat, I am slow
Wind is my foe
Who am I?

2
= 62

5. What word is the same written forward, backward

and upside down?
6. yyyy U R, yyyy U B, I C U R y y 4 ?
What word belongs in place of the question mark?

Operators:

THE ALPHA TRIANGLE

Add correct alphabets/letters at each step using
the clues given below, beginning from the top of
the triangle.

How many words of four or more letters can you make

from the letters shown below?
Rules:
Every word can use a letter only once and must
contain the central letter. There should be one sevenletter word.
Ratings:
04 average; 05 good; 07
outstanding

F
F

D
M

N
C

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1) 6th letter
2) Preposition
3) On behalf of
4) To lay one part over another
5) Strong point
6) Surrogate
7) De-ice
F

F
F
F

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Jivaka

The Elite Clubs

Ayurvisharada*

Dr Gayathri Shiva Ramappa

Dr Deepa NR

Dr Pragya Farakya

Dr Tanya Lall

Dr Ritesh Kumar Pandey

Dr Sayeeda Shaheda Jabeen

Dr KM Vibhuti Sharma

Dr Shruthi Yuvaraj

Dr Prasanna Shankar

Dr Supriya Bhat

Dr Afil M Alex

Dr Drisyanjali J

Dr Kavitha S Gireesh

Dr Asiya MM

Dr Neenu Peter

Dr Sugeena P

Dr Jinesh J Menon

Dr Shaniba KV

Dr V Krishnakumar

Dr Aneesh V Sarma

Dr Chandni R Souparnika

Dr Lekshmi R

Dr Arun Kumar Dindyal

Dr Monika Sharma

Dr Hemlata Jain

Dr Pooja Dwivedi

Dr Manas Parihar

Dr Utsav Mehta

Sri Kalabyraveswara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka

Sri Kalabyraveswara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka

Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, Bangalore, Karnataka

Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, Bangalore, Karnataka

Ayurvedic Medical College & P.G. Centre, Davangere, Karnataka

Ayurvedic Medical College & P.G. Centre, Davangere, Karnataka

S.D.M. College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka

S.D.M. College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka

S.D.M. College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka

S.D.M. College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka

Govt. Ayurveda College, Pariyaram, Kannur, Kerala

Govt. Ayurveda College, Pariyaram, Kannur, Kerala

S.N. Ayurveda Medical College, Kollam, Kerala

S.N. Ayurveda Medical College, Kollam, Kerala

Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Kerala

Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Kerala

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, Ollur, Kerala

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, Ollur, Kerala

Govt. Ayurveda College, Trivandrum, Kerala

Govt. Ayurveda College, Trivandrum, Kerala

Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala

Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala

Govt. Ayurvedic College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Govt. Ayurvedic College, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Govt. Ayurvedic College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Govt. Ayurvedic College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Govt. Dhanwantari Ayurveda College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Govt. Dhanwantari Ayurveda College, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

*The cash award for Jivaka is R 10,000/- and for Ayurvisharada is R 7500/-

Toppers Talk
Dr Nagalakshmi B
Jivaka Award Winner
S.V. Ayurvedic College &
Hospital, Tirupathi,
Andhra Pradesh

Jivaka Award is quite encouraging.

The name itself means life and
prolonging life. Such is the power
of Ayurveda! I thank The Himalaya
Drug Company for developing
competitive spirit among students
and also serving people by their
drug formulations.

Dr Pawar Mangal
Sopanrao
Ayurvisharada
Award Winner
Radhakisan Toshniwal
Ayurved Mahavidyalaya,
Akola, Maharashtra

First of all, I want to thank The

Himalaya Drug Company for
honoring me with Ayurvisharada
Award. Himalaya always renders
excellent service to students and also
doctors through their novel research
projects. Its projects are inspiring
and give a ray of hope to ayurvedic
students. Wishing you the very best
in all your future endeavors.

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Across

1. Herbs and substances that strengthen hair and hair roots are known
as ____. (6)

4. This is a Sanskrit terminology for thirst. (7)

6. Indriyas are _____ in number? (6)

7. This product from The Himalaya Drug Company is recommended for

treatment of common digestive complaints in infants and children. (8)

8. Ayurveda is the upaveda of ______. (10)

8
10

9. National Institute of Ayurveda is located in _______. (6)

10. Sanskrit name of the herb, Helianthus annus. (12)

Down
2. This phytopharmaceutical formulation from The Himalaya Drug
Company is indicated for the management of dysmenorrhea, menstrual
irregularities, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. (7)

SCRAMBLE
Rearrange the letters in the circles above to form a five-letter word.

3. Commonly known as false daisy, this herb promotes healthy hair growth.
Give the Sanskrit name of this herb. (11)
Clue: A Himalaya product with cardioprotective property.

5. The book Chaturvarga Chintamani was written by _____. (7)

Previous Issue (Vol. 7 JulSep 2011 Q3)

Current Issue (Vol. 7 OctDec 2011 Q4)

Answers to PGET Infoline (Page 10, 11)

Answers to Infoline Quiz

1) d

2) d

3) d

4) c

1. a; 2. c; 3. b; 4. c; 5. a; 6. d; 7. d; 8. a; 9. c; 10. a; 11. a; 12. c; 13.

c; 14. b; 15. d; 16. b; 17. a; 18. d; 19. c; 20. d; 21. c; 22. b; 23. a; 24.
b; 25. a; 26. a; 27. b; 28. c

5) a

Answers to Crossword
1

Answer to Can You Identify this herb? (Page 11)

Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa)

V
A
T

Answers to Brain Teasers (Page 16)

A
9

T
U

Riddles 1) Tomorrow
2) The letter n
3) Bookkeeper
4) Candle 5) Noon 6) Me (Wise you are, wise you be, I
see you are too wise for me)
Bulls Eye
Come, commend, demon, dome, memo, mend, mode,

10

modem, omen

A
R

E
X

Answer to Scramble
P

Figure It Out
V

=8

=8

= 62

The Alpha Triangle

F, of, for, fold, forte, foster, defrost

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Laughter
the Best
Medicine
A couple is sitting on the porch sipping wine. The
wife says, I love you.
The husband says, Is that you or the wine talking?
The wife replies, Its me, talking to the wine.

Its a hot summer day and Jake and Harry are in a

ditch digging away. Meanwhile, Ralph is up under the
shade of a tree sipping on a cool drink.
Jake asks Harry, Why are we down here digging in
the hot sun while Ralph is being cool up there?
Harry says, I dont know, Ill go ask him.
Harry goes up and asks Ralph, Why are you up here
in the shade drinking a cool drink and Jake and I are
in the ditch digging in the hot sun?
Ralph says, Its because Ive got smarts.
Whats that? asks Harry. Ralph puts his hand in
front of the tree and says, Hit my hand as hard as
you can. Harry swings his fist at Ralphs hand, Ralph
moves his hand and Harry hits the tree, hurting his
hand.
Ralph says, I knew to pull my hand away, thats
called having smarts.
Harry goes back in the ditch and Jake asks, What did
he say?
Ralph says, its because he has smarts.
Whats that? asks Jake. Harry puts his hand in front
of his face and says, Hit my hand!

A guy tells his psychiatrist, I always have this weird

dream at night. I am locked in a room with a door
on which there is a sign. I try to push it with all
my strength, but no matter how hard I try, it wont
budge.

The psychiatrist muses, Interesting. But tell me what

does the sign on the door say?
The guy replies, It says Pull!!!

The old man had died. A wonderful funeral was in

progress and the towns preacher talked at length of
the good traits of the deceased, What an honest man
he was, and what a loving husband and kind father he
was.
Finally, the widow leaned over and whispered to one
of her children, Go up there and take a look in the
coffin and see if thats your pa.

A pipe burst in a doctors house. He called a plumber.

The plumber arrived, unpacked his tools, did
mysterious plumber-type things for a while, and
handed the doctor a bill for R 2000.
The doctor exclaimed, This is ridiculous! I dont even
make that much as a doctor!
The plumber quietly answered,
Neither did I when I was a doctor.

A man was on a beach when he

discovered an old lamp in the sand.
He rubbed it and a genie popped
out.
The genie said, I will grant you
three wishes. The only condition
is that you cannot wish for more
wishes.
Alright, said the man, I wish for
more genies.

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