September 2013
Effect of cultural practices and environmental conditions on yield and quality of herbal plants: Prospects leading to research on influence of nitrogen fertilization, planting density and eco-physiological parameters on yield and quality of field-grown bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.)
Herbal plants are grown in diverse regions of varying climates with growth and productivity being influenced by both biotic and abiotic factors. Cultural practices have a significant influence on growth and productivity of these plants. In order to maximize yield and quality of tea as an herbal plant, cultural practices such as fertilization and planting density should be optimized. Fertilization improves growth, total...
September 2013
The antimutagenic and antioxidant properties of Spirogyra neglecta (Hassall) Kützing
Spirogyra species is a freshwater filamentous green alga. Consumed as food in Northern Thailand, the algae have shown hypoglycemic ability in rats. The aims of this study were to investigate the chemical composition, antioxidant and antimutagenic activities in vitro of the aqueous extract of Spirogyra neglecta (Hassall) Kützing. The antioxidant activity was evaluated by...
September 2013
Medicinal and non-medicinal uses of some plants found in the middle region of Saudi Arabia
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gifted with a wide range of flora, consisting of different species of trees, shrubs and herbs. It contains hydrocarbon, edible and medicinal plants. Eighty three species (belonging to thirty four plant families) have been investigated for their traditional and medicinal potentiality. The ethnopharmacy of Saudi Arabia represents a good example of a strongly interconnected integration...
September 2013
Assessment of the potential toxic effects of Agave sisalana Perrine ex Engelm in rats
Agave sisalana is commonly used by local communities to treat mucosal inflammation and control gastro-intestinal parasites in chickens. However, information on toxicity of A. sisalana is limited. This study conducted acute, sub-acute and chronic tests to assess the potential toxicity of the plant on rats. The A. sisalana aqueous leaf extract was prepared following the procedures of the...
September 2013
Variation in phenolic constituents and antioxidant capacities of plant organs of three Cuban species of Pluchea Cass. (Asteraceae) under ex vitro and in vitro growth conditions
The phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of Cuban Pluchea species extracts were measured by polar extraction technique with the aim to optimize antioxidant-rich extracts. Our results highlighted the variability of the phenolic content and antioxidant potential in the genus Pluchea according to the species and plant organs. The antioxidant capacity and phenolics were additionally examined...
September 2013
Anti-ulcer activities of oil extract of Balanites aegyptiaca seed in guinea pigs
Over the years, management of advanced peptic ulcers used to be a nightmare and in most cases surgery is resorted to. This study was carried out to investigate the anti-ulcer activities of the oil extract of Balanites aegyptiaca seed in guinea pigs. Thirty guinea pigs weighing between 200 and 440.8 g were randomly assigned into six groups of five each. Gastroduodenal ulceration was achieved by pyloric ligation...
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