Hindawi Publishing Corporation Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Volume 2014, Article ID 369204, 32 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/369204 Review Article Jatropha gossypiifolia L. (Euphorbiaceae): A Review of Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology of This Medicinal Plant Juliana Félix-Silva,1 Raquel Brandt Giordani,2 Arnóbio Antonio da Silva-Jr,1 Silvana Maria Zucolotto,2 and Matheus de Freitas Fernandes-Pedrosa1 1 Laborat´rio de Tecnologia
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Salvia officinalis is a hardy perennial plant that grows up to three to four feet in height which blossoms most commonly blue-violet flowers in the summer. This plant is estimated to live a maximum of four years. They vary in size, leaf, foliage patterns and flower colour. Typically the leaves are oblong with rounded ends ranging in size up to 2.5 inches long by 1 inch wide (Lust 2014). The leaves are usually a greenish grey hue on the upper side and virtually white underneath due to many soft hairs
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their primary health needs. The traditional system of medicine have a heritage of community acceptance, and the experience and knowledge of local herbalists, who can utilize enormous diversity of plants. India is a repository of medicinal plants. The herbal treasure of nation is rich in its floristic wealth. Since ancient times, exploitation of plants continues till the day for the benefit of mankind. At present, about 65%
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A recent discovery offers hope for the treatment of drug -resistant strains of bacteria jeopardizing the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. The majestic Sweet Chestnut tree could be the key to halting a modern scourge. Drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA ) has vexed the medical community for decades. Among the medical hazards, the bacterium known as staph comprises the immune systems of hospital patients, thereby prolonging the healing process. Once contracted, the pathogen is
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pharmacological action. This relationship has grown between plants and man, and many plants came to be used as drugs. The growth of knowledge to cure disease continues at an accelerating pace, and number of new plant-derived drugs increase likewise. Herbal medicine is
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Aloe vera: The Healing Plant The aloe vera plant has a wide verity of medicinal purposes. Known widely as a healing herb, the aloe vera plant has been used in medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. In addition to medicine the extracts are used in cosmetics for their rejuvenating, healing and soothing properties. The scientific name for the Aloe Vera plant is, Aloe Vera (L.) Burm. f., This plant is well known for its thick, juicy, leaves and the many uses of the gel obtained from
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children Ronda Real RES/110 Introduction to Research and Information Utilization March 31, 2010 Don Hull Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children Ever been in a restaurant, in a classroom, or in church and seen a child who cannot sit still, concentrate, or talks constantly and wonder what is wrong with the child? The child may have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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Aromatherapy massage is the type of therapeutic massage that uses essential oils as medium instead of light oil or lotion on the skin of the patient. These scented oils have various healing properties that when used adds up in boosting the healing recovery of the patient. They also affect the emotional status of the patient and are commonly used to maneuver the mood for a healthy emotional condition. The different types of essential oils are needed in calming, energizing, uplifting and decongesting
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Pakistan Veterinary Journal ISSN: 0253-8318 (PRINT), 2074-7764 (ONLINE) Accessible at: www.pvj.com.pk RESEARCH ARTICLE Antidiarrheal Evaluation of Aqueous and Ethanolic Stem Bark Extracts of Khaya senegalensis A. Juss (Meliaceae) in Albino Rats Ishaku L. Elisha, Micah S. Makoshi, Sunday Makama*, Christiana J. Dawurung, Nkechi V. Offiah§, Jurbe G. Gotep, Olusola O. Oladipo and David Shamaki National Veterinary Research Institute, P.M.B. 01, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria; §Also affiliated with
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three-angled, about 1.5 cm. The small green flowers constitute the inflourescence characteristics of the euphorbias. The stem and the leaves produce white or milky juice when cut (Lind and Tallantire, 1971;Anonymous 2005). In some parts of Africa, extract of the plant are used in the treatment of asthma and respiratory tract inflammations (Kokwaro, 1993). The plant contains relatively abundant white latex. The white latex is capable of causing dermatitis (Oliver, 1960). The plant shows antibiotic activity
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