Research Citations of Qhome Qure Plans
HEALTH DIAGNOSIS
Research citation – Tongue diagnosis
Jung CJ, Jeon YJ, Kim JY, Kim KH. Review on the current trends in tongue diagnosis systems. Integr Med Res. 2012 Dec;1(1):13-20. doi: 10.1016/j.imr.2012.09.001. Epub 2012 Oct 5. PMID: 28664042; PMCID: PMC5481686.
Research citation – Tongue Diagnosis Ayurvedic view
Kurande V, Bilgrau AE, Waagepetersen R, Toft E, Prasad R. Interrater reliability of diagnostic methods in traditional Indian ayurvedic medicine. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:658275. doi: 10.1155/2013/658275. Epub 2013 Sep 26. PMID: 24191170; PMCID: PMC3803118.
WATER FASTING
Research Citation:
Ogłodek E, Pilis Prof W. Is Water-Only Fasting Safe? Glob Adv Health Med. 2021 Aug 5;10:21649561211031178. doi: 10.1177/21649561211031178. PMID: 34414015; PMCID: PMC8369953.
Vasim I, Majeed CN, DeBoer MD. Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Health. Nutrients. 2022 Jan 31;14(3):631. doi: 10.3390/nu14030631. PMID: 35276989; PMCID: PMC8839325
FASTING AND CANCER
Research citation
Tiwari S, Sapkota N, Han Z. Effect of fasting on cancer: A narrative review of scientific evidence. Cancer Sci. 2022 Oct;113(10):3291-3302. doi: 10.1111/cas.15492. Epub 2022 Aug 10. PMID: 35848874; PMCID: PMC9530862.
OXIDATIVE STRESS & ANTIOXIDANTS
Research on what is ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) impact on cells
Phaniendra A, Jestadi DB, Periyasamy L. Free radicals: properties, sources, targets, and their implication in various diseases. Indian J Clin Biochem. 2015 Jan;30(1):11-26. doi: 10.1007/s12291-014-0446-0. Epub 2014 Jul 15. PMID: 25646037; PMCID: PMC4310837.
Research on Caloric Restriction and metabolism
Most J, Redman LM. Impact of calorie restriction on energy metabolism in humans. Exp Gerontol. 2020 May;133:110875. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2020.110875. Epub 2020 Feb 11. PMID: 32057825; PMCID: PMC9036397
Research on natural remedies for Antioxidants
Carlsen MH, Halvorsen BL, Holte K, Bøhn SK, Dragland S, Sampson L, Willey C, Senoo H, Umezono Y, Sanada C, Barikmo I, Berhe N, Willett WC, Phillips KM, Jacobs DR Jr, Blomhoff R. The total antioxidant content of more than 3100 foods, beverages, spices, herbs and supplements used worldwide. Nutr J. 2010 Jan 22;9:3. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-9-3. PMID: 20096093; PMCID: PMC2841576.
Research highest Antioxidant food
Singh, Manjeet & Arseneault, Madeleine & Sanderson, J Thomas & Murthy, Ven & Ramassamy, Charles. (2008). Challenges for Research on Polyphenols from Foods in Alzheimer’s Disease: Bioavailability, Metabolism, and Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry. 56. 4855-73. 10.1021/jf0735073.
Research on Antioxidants and immune system & Oxidative Stress
(Antioxidants are substances that lessen or prevent the effects of free radicals. They donate an electron to free radicals, thereby reducing their reactivity.)
Research Citation: R M Khadim and F S Al-Fartusie 2021 J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 1853 012065
Research Citation: Sharba, Zahraa & Shareef, Rawaa & Hameed, Evan. (2021). The Positive Role of Antioxidants on Body Immunity: An Overview. Medical Journal of Babylon. 18. 1669-1671. 10.4103/MJBL.MJBL_18_21.
Research Citation: De la Fuente M. Effects of antioxidants on immune system ageing. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2002 Aug;56 Suppl 3:S5-8. doi: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601476. PMID: 12142953.
Research on Antioxidant consumption : Free Radical Properties, Source and Targets, Antioxidant Consumption and Health Martemucci, G., Costagliola, C., Mariano, M., D’andrea, L., Napolitano, P., & D’Alessandro, A. G. (2022). Free Radical Properties, Source and Targets, Antioxidant Consumption and Health. Oxygen, 2(2), 48-78.
Research on Antioxidant for Infections : Antioxidants: Natural Antibiotics Ali Raza Naqvi, S., Nadeem, S., Komal, S., Ali Asad Naqvi, S., Samee Mubarik, M., Yaqub Qureshi, S., … Aslam, N. (2019). Antioxidants: Natural Antibiotics. IntechOpen. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.84864
Antioxidants and the Enteric Nervous System ( THE SECOND BRAIN )
Research Citation
Méndez Sánchez Laura Isabel, Viveros Bartolome JM, Pérez Rodríguez Maribel, Flores Martinez Yazmin Montserrat, Gomez García Madel Consuelo and Pérez Ishiwara David Guillermo*. The Importance of Antioxidants in the Enteric Nervous System. Am J Biomed Sci & Res. 2023 20(1) AJBSR.MS.ID.002661, DOI: 10.34297/AJBSR.2023.20.002661
OXIDATIVE STRESS AND BREATHING
Research Citation: Li TT, Wang HY, Zhang H, Zhang PP, Zhang MC, Feng HY, Duan XY, Liu WB, Wang XW, Sun ZG. Effect of breathing exercises on oxidative stress biomarkers in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 Apr 5;10:1121036. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1121036. PMID: 37122322; PMCID: PMC10132211.
Research Citation : Jayawardena R, Ranasinghe P, Ranawaka H, Gamage N, Dissanayake D, Misra A. Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Pranayama (Yogic Breathing): A Systematic Review. Int J Yoga. 2020 May-Aug;13(2):99-110. doi: 10.4103/ijoy.IJOY_37_19. Epub 2020 May 1. PMID: 32669763; PMCID: PMC7336946.
DEEP BREATHING & LONGEVITY
Research citation
Ting-Ting Yeh, Yi-Chieh Ho,
Immediate effects of structured and natural deep breathing on heart rate variability and blood pressure in community-dwelling older adults, Experimental Gerontology, Volume 198, 2024,
112644, ISSN 0531-5565, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2024.112644.
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556524002900)
Further research to prove correlation of slow breathing and longevity
PUB MED CENTRAL: Effects of slow breathing exercise on cardiovascular functions, pulmonary functions & galvanic skin resistance in healthy human volunteers – a pilot study
A.V. Turankar, S. Jain†, S.B. Patel*, S.R. Sinha*, A.D. Joshi*, B.N. Vallish*, P.R. Mane* & S.A. Turankar**
AUTONOMOUS NERVOUS SYSTEM AND AGEING
Research citation – Imbalanced ANS leads to Aging
Giunta S, Xia S, Pelliccioni G, Olivieri F. Autonomic nervous system imbalance during aging contributes to impair endogenous anti-inflammaging strategies. Geroscience. 2024 Feb;46(1):113-127. doi: 10.1007/s11357-023-00947-7. Epub 2023 Oct 11. PMID: 37821752; PMCID: PMC10828245.
COPPER CUP & AMETHYST STONE & WATER
Research Citation: Grass G, Rensing C, Solioz M. Metallic copper as an antimicrobial surface. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2011 Mar;77(5):1541-7. doi: 10.1128/AEM.02766-10. Epub 2010 Dec 30. PMID: 21193661; PMCID: PMC3067274.
Research Citation: Sudha VB, Ganesan S, Pazhani GP, Ramamurthy T, Nair GB, Venkatasubramanian P. Storing drinking-water in copper pots kills contaminating diarrhoeagenic bacteria. J Health Popul Nutr. 2012 Mar;30(1):17-21. doi: 10.3329/jhpn.v30i1.11271. PMID: 22524115; PMCID: PMC3312355.
Research Citation:
Ishaque S, Saleem T, Qidwai W. Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding gemstone therapeutics in a selected adult population in Pakistan. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2009 Aug 26;9:32. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-9-32. PMID: 19709426; PMCID: PMC2739841.
Research Citation:
Sneha R. Dubey. Crystal Therapy. Asian J. Nursing Education and Research. 2019; 9(3):460-462. doi: 10.5958/2349-2996.2019.00095.8
RESEARCH ON BLACK CUMIN HAIR OIL
Research citation
Eid AM, Elmarzugi NA, Abu Ayyash LM, Sawafta MN, Daana HI. A Review on the Cosmeceutical and External Applications of Nigella sativa. J Trop Med. 2017;2017:7092514. doi: 10.1155/2017/7092514. Epub 2017 Nov 22. PMID: 29358959; PMCID: PMC5735686.
RESEARCH ON QHOME RITUALS
BLACK CUMIN AND BLACK SEASEME
Ahmad A, Husain A, Mujeeb M, Khan SA, Najmi AK, Siddique NA, Damanhouri ZA, Anwar F. A review on therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa: A miracle herb. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2013 May;3(5):337-52. doi: 10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60075-1. PMID: 23646296; PMCID: PMC3642442.
Leong XF, Rais Mustafa M, Jaarin K. Nigella sativa and Its Protective Role in Oxidative Stress and Hypertension. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:120732. doi: 10.1155/2013/120732. Epub 2013 Mar 7. Erratum in: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:253479. PMID: 23533459; PMCID: PMC3606739.
Mollazadeh H, Afshari AR, Hosseinzadeh H. Review on the Potential Therapeutic Roles of Nigella sativa in the Treatment of Patients with Cancer: Involvement of Apoptosis: – Black cumin and cancer. J Pharmacopuncture. 2017 Sep;20(3):158-172. doi: 10.3831/KPI.2017.20.019. Epub 2017 Sep 30. PMID: 30087792; PMCID: PMC5633668.
Bakal SN, Bereswill S, Heimesaat MM. Finding Novel Antibiotic Substances from Medicinal Plants – Antimicrobial Properties of Nigella Sativa Directed against Multidrug-resistant Bacteria. Eur J Microbiol Immunol (Bp). 2017 Mar 16;7(1):92-98. doi: 10.1556/1886.2017.00001. PMID: 28386474; PMCID: PMC5372484.
THITIPALA
Research Citation: Peterson CT, Denniston K, Chopra D. Therapeutic Uses of Triphala in Ayurvedic Medicine. J Altern Complement Med. 2017 Aug;23(8):607-614. doi: 10.1089/acm.2017.0083. Epub 2017 Jul 11. PMID: 28696777; PMCID: PMC5567597.
PAPAYA SEEDS
Research Citation
Devi P S, Sreeja & Kumar, Neethu. (2017). The surprising health benefits of papaya seeds: A review. 6. 424-429.
Herina V. Patel, Kuntupalli Sandhya Rani, & Dr. Pragnesh Patani. (2024). “A REVIEW ON ROLE OF HERBS: NEW PERSPECTIVES AND POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF CITRULLUS LANATUS & CARICA PAPAYA” SEEDS. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(1), 2189-2122.
PROMEGRANETE
Research citation – Pomegranate & its Bioavailability
Sreekumar S, Sithul H, Muraleedharan P, Azeez JM, Sreeharshan S. Pomegranate fruit as a rich source of biologically active compounds. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:686921. doi: 10.1155/2014/686921. Epub 2014 Apr 10. PMID: 24818149; PMCID: PMC4000966.
Research citation – Pomegranate and its miraculous properties
Al dmoor, Hanee. (2021). Miraculous Properties of Pomegranate fruit and Perspective of Modern Science Introduction. Agrociencia.
Research citation – Pomegranate and its theraputic effect
Eghbali S, Askari SF, Avan R, Sahebkar A. Therapeutic Effects of Punica granatum (Pomegranate): An Updated Review of Clinical Trials. J Nutr Metab. 2021 Nov 16;2021:5297162. doi: 10.1155/2021/5297162. PMID: 34796029; PMCID: PMC8595036.
THULASI (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Research Citation
Arun K. Singh,Ocimum sanctum mediated phytosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles: A review,Bioresource Technology Reports,Volume 19,2022, 101118,ISSN 2589-014X,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2022.101118.
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589014X2200175X)
CAEDAMON (Elettaria cardomomum) RITUAL - CARDAMON LEMON INFUSED HONEY or CARDAMON TEA
Research Citation
Cárdenas Garza GR, Elizondo Luévano JH, Bazaldúa Rodríguez AF, Chávez Montes A, Pérez Hernández RA, Martínez Delgado AJ, López Villarreal SM, Rodríguez Rodríguez J, Sánchez Casas RM, Castillo Velázquez U, Rodríguez Luis OE. Benefits of Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Extracts for Their Applications as Natural Anti-Inflammatory Adjuvants. Plants (Basel). 2021 Sep 14;10(9):1908. doi: 10.3390/plants10091908. PMID: 34579443; PMCID: PMC8467221.
KUPPAMENIYA (Acalpha indica)
Research Citation
Chekuri, Sudhakar & Lingfa, Lali & Panjala, Shiva & Bindu, K. & Rani, Roja. (2020). Acalypha indica L. – an Important Medicinal Plant: A Brief Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Restorative Potential. European Journal of Medicinal Plants. 1-10. 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1130294.
Research Citation
Shinde AS, Tigote AA and Ajetrao SD: Acalypha indica: phytochemical constituents, traditional uses and pharmacological properties : A review. Int J Pharm Sci & Res 2024; 15(4): 1059-64. doi: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.15(4).1059-64.
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RESEARCH ON QHOME MEALS
KALUHEENATI
COMPARATIVE STUDIES ON NUTRITIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF SELECTED TRADITIONAL RICE VARIETIES IN SRI LANKA Jayadewa CT, Chiranthika NNG and Gunathilake KDPP* Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila NWP, Sri Lanka . Received: 11 November 2022, Accepted: 22 April 2023, Published: 30 June 2023
PEANUT
Arya SS, Salve AR, Chauhan S. Peanuts as functional food: a review. J Food Sci Technol. 2016 Jan;53(1):31-41. doi: 10.1007/s13197-015-2007-9. Epub 2015 Sep 19. Erratum in: J Food Sci Technol. 2024 Nov;61(11):2222. doi: 10.1007/s13197-024-06021-0. PMID: 26787930; PMCID: PMC4711439.
JAK FRUIT 01
Jeane Rebecca Roy, Angeline Julius, Venkataramaniah Chinnapan. Health benefits and Future prospects of Artocarpus heterophyllus. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2023; 16(9):4443-6. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2023.00725
JAK FRUIT 02
Research citation
Baliga, Shrinath & Arnadi Ramachandrayya, Shivashankara & Haniadka, Raghavendra & D’Souza, Jason & Bhat, Harshith. (2011). Phytochemistry, nutritional and pharmacological properties of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam (jackfruit): A review. Food Research International. 44. 1800–1811. 10.1016/j.foodres.2011.02.035.
ONION
Research citation
Marefati N, Ghorani V, Shakeri F, Boskabady M, Kianian F, Rezaee R, Boskabady MH. A review of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects of Allium cepaand its main constituents. Pharm Biol. 2021 Dec;59(1):287-302. doi: 10.1080/13880209.2021.1874028. PMID: 33645419; PMCID: PMC7919894.
GARLIC
Research citation
Sunanta P, Kontogiorgos V, Pankasemsuk T, Jantanasakulwong K, Rachtanapun P, Seesuriyachan P, Sommano SR. The nutritional value, bioactive availability and functional properties of garlic and its related products during processing. Front Nutr. 2023 Jul 25;10:1142784. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1142784. PMID: 37560057; PMCID: PMC10409574.
MANGO (Managifera indica)
Research on Mangiferin
Du S, Liu H, Lei T, Xie X, Wang H, He X, Tong R, Wang Y. Mangiferin: An effective therapeutic agent against several disorders (Review). Mol Med Rep. 2018 Dec;18(6):4775-4786. doi: 10.3892/mmr.2018.9529. Epub 2018 Oct 2. PMID: 30280187.
Mangiferin as an Inflammatory potential that can protect human brain from conditions like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
Saha S, Sadhukhan P, Sil PC. Mangiferin: A xanthonoid with multipotent anti-inflammatory potential. Biofactors. 2016 Sep 10;42(5):459-474. doi: 10.1002/biof.1292. Epub 2016 May 24. PMID: 27219011.
Research on Mango and Obesity (Mango leaf extract)
Nigro E, Scudiero O, Monaco ML, Palmieri A, Mazzarella G, Costagliola C, Bianco A, Daniele A. New insight into adiponectin role in obesity and obesity-related diseases. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:658913. doi: 10.1155/2014/658913. Epub 2014 Jul 7. PMID: 25110685; PMCID: PMC4109424.
Research on Mango and Diabetes & Cholesterol (Study done on rats)
Zhang Y, Chen Q, Liu MY, Ruan JY, Yu HY, Li J, Wang T. Effects of Benzophenones from Mango Leaves on Lipid Metabolism. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2019;67(7):634-639. doi: 10.1248/cpb.c18-00905. PMID: 31257318.
Research on Mango and cancer
Núñez Selles AJ, Daglia M, Rastrelli L. The potential role of mangiferin in cancer treatment through its immunomodulatory, anti-angiogenic, apoptopic, and gene regulatory effects. Biofactors. 2016 Sep 10;42(5):475-491. doi: 10.1002/biof.1299. Epub 2016 May 24. PMID: 27219221.
Research on Mango and SIDE EFFECTS
Villas Boas GR, Rodrigues Lemos JM, de Oliveira MW, Dos Santos RC, Stefanello da Silveira AP, Bacha FB, Aguero Ito CN, Cornelius EB, Lima FB, Sachilarid Rodrigues AM, Costa NB, Bittencourt FF, Freitas de Lima F, Paes MM, Gubert P, Oesterreich SA. Preclinical safety evaluation of the aqueous extract from Mangifera indica Linn. (Anacardiaceae): genotoxic, clastogenic and cytotoxic assessment in experimental models of genotoxicity in rats to predict potential human risks. J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 Oct 28;243:112086. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.112086. Epub 2019 Jul 13. PMID: 31310830
CLOVE
Research Citation
Cortés-Rojas DF, de Souza CR, Oliveira WP. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): a precious spice. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2014 Feb;4(2):90-6. doi: 10.1016/S2221-1691(14)60215-X. PMID: 25182278; PMCID: PMC3819475.
BEE HONEY
Research Citation
Rahmani AH, Babiker AY. Review on role of honey in disease prevention and treatment through modulation of biological activities. Open Life Sci. 2025 Mar 7;20(1):20251069. doi: 10.1515/biol-2025-1069. PMID: 40059876; PMCID: PMC11889511.
NELLI
Research Citation
Gul M, Liu ZW, Iahtisham-Ul-Haq, Rabail R, Faheem F, Walayat N, Nawaz A, Shabbir MA, Munekata PES, Lorenzo JM, Aadil RM. Functional and Nutraceutical Significance of Amla (Phyllanthus emblica L.): A Review. Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 Apr 22;11(5):816. doi: 10.3390/antiox11050816. PMID: 35624683; PMCID: PMC9137578.
CASAVA
Research Citation
Duque, Sheba Mae & Castro, Ian John & Flores, D.M.. (2018). Evaluation of antioxidant and nutritional properties of sago (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.) and its utilization for direct lactic acid production using immobilized Enterococcus faecium DMF78. International Food Research Journal. 25. 83-91.
KUPPAMENIYA (Acalpha indica)
Research Citation
Chekuri, Sudhakar & Lingfa, Lali & Panjala, Shiva & Bindu, K. & Rani, Roja. (2020). Acalypha indica L. – an Important Medicinal Plant: A Brief Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Restorative Potential. European Journal of Medicinal Plants. 1-10. 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1130294.
Research Citation
Shinde AS, Tigote AA and Ajetrao SD: Acalypha indica: phytochemical constituents, traditional uses and pharmacological properties : A review. Int J Pharm Sci & Res 2024; 15(4): 1059-64. doi: 10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.15(4).1059-64.
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QHOME POSHA BALLS & MULTIGRAIN ATTA
Multi grain Atta has HIGH FIBRE CONTENT
Research citation
Pande S, Sakhare SD, Bhosale MG, Haware DJ, Inamdar AA. Atta (whole wheat flour) with multi-wholegrains: flour characterization, nutritional profiling and evaluation of chapati making quality. J Food Sci Technol. 2017 Oct;54(11):3451-3458. doi: 10.1007/s13197-017-2801-7. Epub 2017 Sep 12. PMID: 29051640; PMCID: PMC5629154.
RESEARCH ON HERBAL TEAS
RANAWARA (SENNA ARTICULLATA)
Research Citation
Kavita R. N., Renuka Sunagad*, Rani Bhandarkavathe, Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Senna auriculata Linn: A Comprehensive Review, Int. J. of Pharm. Sci., 2024, Vol 2, Issue 12, 2811-2819. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14542741
BELI (Aegle marmelos)
Research Citation
Rahman S, Parvin R. Therapeutic potential of Aegle marmelos (L.)-An overview. Asian Pac J Trop Dis. 2014 Feb;4(1):71–7. doi: 10.1016/S2222-1808(14)60318-2. PMCID: PMC4027346.
NIL KATAROLU (Clitoria terntea)
Research Citation
Sahu , Deepika, Jitendra Kumar Sahu, Viajy Kumar, and Samir Kumar Tamrakar. 2023. “Phytochemicals and Medicinal Uses of Clitoria Ternatea”. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 35 (18):942-51. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i183405.
MORINGA (Moringa oleifera)
Research Citation
Pareek A, Pant M, Gupta MM, Kashania P, Ratan Y, Jain V, Pareek A, Chuturgoon AA. Moringa oleifera: An Updated Comprehensive Review of Its Pharmacological Activities, Ethnomedicinal, Phytopharmaceutical Formulation, Clinical, Phytochemical, and Toxicological Aspects. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Jan 20;24(3):2098. doi: 10.3390/ijms24032098. PMID: 36768420; PMCID: PMC9916933.
POL PALA (Aerva lanata)
Research Citation
Gunatilake M, Lokuhetty MD, Bartholameuz NA, Edirisuriye DT, Kularatne MU, Date A. Aerva lanata (Polpala): Its effects on the structure and function of the urinary tract. Pharmacognosy Res. 2012 Oct;4(4):181-8. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.102259. PMID: 23225960; PMCID: PMC3510869.
IRAMUSU ( Hemidesmus indicus )
Research Citation
Das S, Bisht SS. The bioactive and therapeutic potential of Hemidesmus indicus R. Br. (Indian Sarsaparilla) root. Phytother Res. 2013 Jun;27(6):791-801. doi: 10.1002/ptr.4788. Epub 2012 Aug 8. PMID: 22887725.
GATATHUMBA ( Leucas zeylanica )
Research Citation
Napagoda M, Gerstmeier J, Butschek H, Lorenz S, Kanatiwela D, Qader M, Nagahawatte A, De Soyza S, Wijayaratne GB, Svatoš A, Jayasinghe L, Koeberle A, Werz O. Lipophilic extracts of Leucas zeylanica, a multi-purpose medicinal plant in the tropics, inhibit key enzymes involved in inflammation and gout. J Ethnopharmacol. 2018 Oct 5;224:474-481. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.04.042. Epub 2018 May 1. PMID: 29727733.
HEEN ARATHTHA ( Alpinia calcarata )
Research Citation
Rahman MA, Islam MS. Alpinia calcarata Roscoe: A potential phytopharmacological source of natural medicine. Pharmacogn Rev. 2015 Jan-Jun;9(17):55-62. doi: 10.4103/0973-7847.156350. PMID: 26009694; PMCID: PMC4441163.
GUAVA (Psidium guajava)
Research Citation
Uboh, F., Okon, I., & Ekong, M. (2010). Effect of Aqueous Extract of Psidium Guajava Leaves on Liver Enzymes, Histological Integrity and Hematological Indices in Rats. Gastroenterology Research, 3(1), 32-38.
Research Citation
K. A. Sanda, H. A. Grema, Y. A. Geidam and Y. M. Bukar-Kolo, 2011. Pharmacological Aspects of Psidium guajava: An Update. International Journal of Pharmacology, 7: 316-324.
NIDIKUMBA (Mimosa pudica)
Research Citation
Havaldar, Vijay & Mali, Savita & Mali, Kailas & Shinde, Snehal & Jadhav, Nilam. (2022). AN OVERVIEW ON MIMOSA PUDICA (TOUCH-ME-NOT PLANT).
Research Citation – Prescribed for depression related ailments
Patro G, Kumar Bhattamisra S, Kumar Mohanty B. Effects of Mimosa pudica L. leaves extract on anxiety, depression and memory. Avicenna J Phytomed. 2016 Nov-Dec;6(6):696-710. PMID: 28078250; PMCID: PMC5206927.
QHOME RECEPIES AND SUPER SNACKS (SELECTED)
KING COCONUT (Hemadesmus indicus)
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hydration, aiding digestion, and supporting heart health
Research Citation
Asghar MT, Yusof YA, Mokhtar MN, Ya’acob ME, Mohd Ghazali H, Chang LS, Manaf YN. Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) sap as a potential source of sugar: Antioxidant and nutritional properties. Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Sep 30;8(4):1777-1787. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.1191. PMID: 32328243; PMCID: PMC7174220.
PUMPKING ( Cucurbita maxima )
Pumpkin seeds are rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and minerals
Research Citation
Batool M, Ranjha MMAN, Roobab U, Manzoor MF, Farooq U, Nadeem HR, Nadeem M, Kanwal R, AbdElgawad H, Al Jaouni SK, Selim S, Ibrahim SA. Nutritional Value, Phytochemical Potential, and Therapeutic Benefits of Pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.). Plants (Basel). 2022 May 24;11(11):1394. doi: 10.3390/plants11111394. PMID: 35684166; PMCID: PMC9182978.
GUAVA LEAVES
Metabolic diseases such as metabolic syndrome and its co-morbidities (type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases) Research Citation
Boukhers I, Boudard F, Morel S, Servent A, Portet K, Guzman C, Vitou M, Kongolo J, Michel A, Poucheret P. Nutrition, Healthcare Benefits and Phytochemical Properties of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Leaves Sourced from Three Countries (Reunion, Guinea, and Costa Rica). Foods. 2022 Jul 8;11(14):2027. doi: 10.3390/foods11142027. PMID: 35885268; PMCID: PMC9315608.
QHOME DEHYDRATED
BANANA & OTHER FRUITS
Research Citation
Po, Lillian & Po, Edgar. (2012). Tropical Fruit I: Banana, Mango, and Pineapple. 10.1002/9781118352533.ch32.
Research Citation
Sayago-Ayerdi S, García-Martínez DL, Ramírez-Castillo AC, Ramírez-Concepción HR, Viuda-Martos M. Tropical Fruits and Their Co-Products as Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Effects: A Review. Foods. 2021 Aug 22;10(8):1952. doi: 10.3390/foods10081952. PMID: 34441729; PMCID: PMC8393595.
QHOME HELA CURRY POWDER - RESEARCH ARTICLES
GINGER (Zingiber officinale) used in many recipes at Qhome
Research Citation
Anh NH, Kim SJ, Long NP, Min JE, Yoon YC, Lee EG, Kim M, Kim TJ, Yang YY, Son EY, Yoon SJ, Diem NC, Kim HM, Kwon SW. Ginger on Human Health: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of 109 Randomized Controlled Trials. Nutrients. 2020 Jan 6;12(1):157. doi: 10.3390/nu12010157. PMID: 31935866; PMCID: PMC7019938.
PEPPER (Piper nigrum) used in many recipes at Qhome
Research Citation
Ashokkumar, K., Murugan, M., Dhanya, M.K. et al. Phytochemistry and therapeutic potential of black pepper [Piper nigrum (L.)] essential oil and piperine: a review. Clin Phytosci 7, 52 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40816-021-00292-2
TUMERIC (Curcuma longa) used in many recipes at Qhome
Research Citation
Emeka J. Iweala, Miracle E. Uche, Emmanuel Dike Dike, Lotanna Richard Etumnu, Titilope M. Dokunmu, Adurosakin E. Oluwapelumi, Benedict Chukwuebuka Okoro, Omoremime E. Dania, Abiodun H. Adebayo, Eziuche Amadike Ugbogu,Curcuma longa (Turmeric): Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities and toxicity profiles—A review, Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine, Volume 6,2023,100222,ISSN 2667-1425,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prmcm.2023.100222.
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667142523000088)
CORRIANDER (Coriandrum sativum) used in many recipes at Qhome
Research Citation
Mahleyuddin NN, Moshawih S, Ming LC, Zulkifly HH, Kifli N, Loy MJ, Sarker MMR, Al-Worafi YM, Goh BH, Thuraisingam S, Goh HP. Coriandrum sativum L.: A Review on Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Cardiovascular Benefits. Molecules. 2021 Dec 30;27(1):209. doi: 10.3390/molecules27010209. PMID: 35011441; PMCID: PMC8747064.
GORAKA (Garcinia quaesuta) used in many recipes at Qhome
Research Citation
Liyanagama, Donisha & Attanayake, Anoja & Jayasinghe, Susanthi & Karunaratne, Veranja. (2020). Antihyperglycemic activity of fruit extracts of Sri Lankan endemic species Garcinia quaesita Pierre “Rathgoraka” and its isolated compound, garcinol. Ceylon Journal of Science. 49. 10.4038/cjs.v49i3.7781.
Kokilananthan S, Bulugahapitiya VP, Manawadu H, Gangabadage CS. Investigations of chemical compositions and antioxidative potential of essential oils isolated from the leaves of two Garcinia species. J Adv Pharm Technol Res. 2023 Jan-Mar;14(1):12-17. doi: 10.4103/japtr.japtr_570_22. Epub 2023 Jan 20. PMID: 36950460; PMCID: PMC10026321.
“Antihyperglycemic” refers to medications or agents that lower blood sugar levels, often used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
TAMARIND (Tamarindus indica) used in many recipes at Qhome
Research Citation
Komakech R, Kim YG, Matsabisa GM, Kang Y. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic potential of Tamarindus indica Linn. (Fabaceae): a narrative review. Integr Med Res. 2019 Sep;8(3):181-186. doi: 10.1016/j.imr.2019.07.002. Epub 2019 Jul 23. PMID: 31453087; PMCID: PMC6704379.
ALOE VERA (Aloe vera .(L)Burm.f. ) used in many recipes at Qhome
Research Citation
Maan, Abid & Nazir, Akmal & Khan, Muhammad & Ahmad, Tahir & Murid, Misbah & Abrar, Muhammad. (2018). The therapeutic properties and applications of Aloe vera : A review. Journal of Herbal Medicine. 12. 10.1016/j.hermed.2018.01.002.
QHOME FUMIGATION _ CINNAMON LEAF
Research citation
Yaseen, Oras & Mohammed, Mustafa. (2020). REVIEW ARTICLE: Effects of Cinnamon and Their Beneficial Content on Treatment of Oxidative Stress. Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy. 11. 661-665. 10.31838/srp.2020.9.97.
CINNAMON ( Cinnamomum verum ) is used in many recipes at Qhome
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anticancer, lipid-lowering, and cardiovascular-disease-lowering compound
Research Citation
Kawatra P, Rajagopalan R. Cinnamon: Mystic powers of a minute ingredient. Pharmacognosy Res. 2015 Jun;7(Suppl 1):S1-6. doi: 10.4103/0974-8490.157990. PMID: 26109781; PMCID: PMC4466762.
QHOME PARAMPARIKA FIRSTAID ( Refer to PIL )
NAVARATHNA KALKAYA
An antiInflammatory and immune-enhancing drug & gastrointestinal disorders Indications : Useful in Nausea, Vomiting, indigestions, Diarrhoea, Flatulence fever and Rheumatic pains.
Research Citation 01
Fernando CD, Karunaratne DT, Gunasinghe SD, Cooray MC, Kanchana P, Udawatte C, Perera PK. Inhibitory action on the production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and suppression of free radicals in vitro by a Sri Lankan polyherbal formulation Nawarathne Kalka. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2016 Jul 8;16:197. doi: 10.1186/s12906-016-1178-x. PMID: 27391698; PMCID: PMC4939025.1178-x.
Research Citation 02
Fernando, Chamira & Gunasinghe, Dilshan & Cooray, Dilusha & C., Udawatta. (2013). Estimation of phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity and cytotoxic effect of different extracts of an Ayurvedic paste – “Navarathna Kalka” used in Sri Lanka.
PERUMKAYAM ( Ferula foetida)
Antioxidant, antiviral, antifungal, cancer chemopreventive, antidiabetic, antispasmodic (Drug used to relieve spasm of involuntary muscle.), hypotensive and molluscicidal.
Research Citation 01
Mahendra P, Bisht S. Ferula asafoetida: Traditional uses and pharmacological activity. Pharmacogn Rev. 2012 Jul;6(12):141-6. doi: 10.4103/0973-7847.99948. PMID: 23055640; PMCID: PMC3459456.
Research Citation 02
Kareparamban, J.A. & Nikam, P.H. & Jadhav, A.P. & Kadam, V.J.. (2012). Ferula foetida” hing”: A review. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences. 3. 775-786.
RATHA KALKAYA - Purifies Blood mainly
Immune enhancing effect, anti-bacterial effect, anti-pyretic effect, anti-inflammatory effect
Research Citation 01
Kumari, Madushani. (2024). A REVIEW ON DESADUN KALKA IN SRI LANKAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE.
WAL MEE ( Glycyrrhiza) වැල් මී - Mainly for wounds , liver & digestive disorders
Research Citation 01
Wahab S, Annadurai S, Abullais SS, Das G, Ahmad W, Ahmad MF, Kandasamy G, Vasudevan R, Ali MS, Amir M. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice): A Comprehensive Review on Its Phytochemistry, Biological Activities, Clinical Evidence and Toxicology. Plants (Basel). 2021 Dec 14;10(12):2751. doi: 10.3390/plants10122751. PMID: 34961221; PMCID: PMC8703329.
QHOME MIND QURE - CONTIBUTORY RESEARCH ARTICLES
Research citation
Woodyard C. Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life. Int J Yoga. 2011 Jul;4(2):49-54. doi: 10.4103/0973-6131.85485. PMID: 22022122; PMCID: PMC3193654.
Research citation
Rao, S., & Pal, R. (2024). EXPLORING THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL HEALTH EFFECTS OF YOGASANA: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW. IntechOpen. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.1005096
Research citation
Ghosh, Arnab & Mukhopadhyay, Kishore. (2024). Importance of NADIS (Channels) and CHAKRAS (Energy Wheel) for Energy Healing. International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology. 608-621. 10.48175/IJARSCT-18780.
Research citation
STUDY OF TRIVIDHA NADIS; IDA, PINGALA & SUSHUMNA NADI: A REVIEW ARTICLE Dr. Gitika Arya Agrawal*1, Dr. Subhash Upadhyay2 and Dr. Sakshi3 World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research wjpmr, 2021,7(2), 141-142 , ISSN 2455-3301
Research citation – About the belief of Manifestation
Dixon, Lucas & Hornsey, Matthew & Hartley, Nicole. (2023). ‘The Secret’ to Success? The Psychology of Belief in Manifestation.
Research of Meditation and Pain Management
Zeidan F, Martucci KT, Kraft RA, Gordon NS, McHaffie JG, Coghill RC. Brain mechanisms supporting the modulation of pain by mindfulness meditation. J Neurosci. 2011 Apr 6;31(14):5540-8. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.5791-10.2011. PMID: 21471390; PMCID: PMC3090218.
Research of Emotional Regulation
Jha AP, Krompinger J, Baime MJ. Mindfulness training modifies subsystems of attention. Cogn Affect Behav Neurosci. 2007 Jun;7(2):109-19. doi: 10.3758/cabn.7.2.109. PMID: 17672382.
About Meditation and effect of Nervous system
Ganguly A, Hulke SM, Bharshanakar R, Parashar R, Wakode S. Effect of meditation on autonomic function in healthy individuals: A longitudinal study. J Family Med Prim Care. 2020 Aug 25;9(8):3944-3948. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_460_20. PMID: 33110791; PMCID: PMC7586536.
Research citation – Mindfulness and impact of Immune system
Black DS, Slavich GM. Mindfulness meditation and the immune system: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2016 Jun;1373(1):13-24. doi: 10.1111/nyas.12998. Epub 2016 Jan 21. PMID: 26799456; PMCID: PMC4940234.
Research citation – Mindfulness and impact of BP
Goldstein CM, Josephson R, Xie S, Hughes JW. Current perspectives on the use of meditation to reduce blood pressure. Int J Hypertens. 2012;2012:578397. doi: 10.1155/2012/578397. Epub 2012 Mar 5. PMID: 22518287; PMCID: PMC3303565.
Research citation – Mindfulness and impact on Pain relief
Zeidan F, Vago DR. Mindfulness meditation-based pain relief: a mechanistic account. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2016 Jun;1373(1):114-27. doi: 10.1111/nyas.13153. PMID: 27398643; PMCID: PMC4941786.
Research citation – Meditation during a pandemic and its impact on depression
Fu, Y., Song, Y., Li, Y. et al. The effect of mindfulness meditation on depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep 14, 20189 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-71213-9
Research citation – Fire Kasina Meditation
Moseley, Ralph. (2017). Deep immersion with Kasina: An exploration of meditation and concentration within virtual reality environments. 523-529. 10.1109/SAI.2017.8252146.
Research citation – Fire Kasina Meditation & Health benefits
van Lutterveld R, Chowdhury A, Ingram DM, Sacchet MD. Neurophenomenological Investigation of Mindfulness Meditation “Cessation” Experiences Using EEG Network Analysis in an Intensively Sampled Adept Meditator. Brain Topogr. 2024 Sep;37(5):849-858. doi: 10.1007/s10548-024-01052-4. Epub 2024 May 4. PMID: 38703334; PMCID: PMC11393101.
History/Scientific – Few of many studies
Journal of Positive School Psychology http://journalppw.com 2022, Vol. 6, No. 6, 6231 – 6240 , Yoga based Ocular Exercise (Trataka): The Scriptural and Scientific Review Kumar Senthil, Britto John (Attached) 2012 IJFANS. All Rights Reserved, UGC CARE Listed ( Group -I) Journal Volume 10, Iss 3, June 2021
The Art of Trataka Focus, Clarity, and Inner Peace SOMEPALLI ASHOK