Abstract Dichrostachys cinerea is a potential medicinal plant and it finds numerous uses in ethnomedicine. The root is reported as astringent, anodyne, diuretic and anti-inflammatory. Roots are also used against urinary calculi, renal disorders, vaginitis and rheumatism. This study was designed to investigate the major flavonoid of Dichrostachys cinerea leave. The flavonoid was extracted with […]

Abstract The liver is one of the most important organs in the body, performing a fundamental role in the regulation of diverse processes, among which the metabolism, secretion, storage, and detoxification of endogenous and exogenous substances are prominent. Due to these functions, hepatic diseases continue to be among the main threats to public health. Glucocorticoids […]

Abstract Royal Jelly is a material with a complex chemical structure formed by the young nurse honey bees as larva food. Royal jelly (RJ) has a complex composition of proteins, amino acids, sterols, phenols, sugars, minerals and other components. It has significant commercial requirement and today it is utilized in various sectors, such as pharmaceutical, […]

Abstract The article reveals the cardiovascular system in healthy and visually impaired children. The main types of adaptation are analyzed. Keywords Adaptation, heart rate, nervous system, physical education. Google Scholar Citation [Full Text: PDF]

Abstract Eruca sativa seed oil was studied by GC-MS. The oil was also evaluated for antimicrobial activity. Sixteen components were detected by GC-MS analysis being dominated by: 13-docosenoic acid methyl ester (33.72%). The antibacterial activity of the oil was evaluated via the disc diffusion bioassay against. The oil showed significant activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus […]

Abstract Eucalyptus oil has been used traditionally for bronchitis and asthma. The oil which is plentiful in leaves has also been used against diabetes, cystitis, malaria, kidney disorders, leucorrhoea and laryngitis. The anticancer activity of this oil has been studied in vivo. The GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of 42 components. Major constituents are: eucalyptol […]

Abstract Tobacco smoke contains a complex mixture of over 5000 toxic substances, of which at least 69 are carcinogenic, being also involved in other pathologies such as cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. The purpose of this review is to highlight the toxicological profile of some of the most harmful xenobiotics in tobacco smoke: NNK (tobacco-specific nitrosamine […]

Abstract The present study was carried out to characterize the constituents of Acacia nubica seed oil and to assess the antimicrobial activity. Twenty five components were detected by GC-MS analysis being dominated by: 9,12-octadecanoic acid methyl ester (31.54%); 9-octadecanoic acid methyl ester(15.86%); hexadecanoic acid methyl ester (15.50%); methyl stearate (13.92%) and 9-octadecanoic acid methyl ester […]

Abstract This study was undertaken to investigate the biological properties of secondary metabolites of two endophytic fungi (code names: GA and GC) isolated from Psidium guajava leaves. Isolation of the endophytic fungi, fermentation and extraction of fungal secondary metabolites was carried out using standard procedures. The fungal extracts were screened for antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxic […]

Abstract Hyphaene thebaica L. is a type of palm tree in the family Arecaceae. In Sudan, the plant grows along Nile river banks. Hyphaene thebaica fruit oil was studied by GC-MS. The oil was also evaluated for antimicrobial activity. The GC-MS analysis showed 50 components. Major constituents are: Z,Z-9,12-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester (30.62%), hexadecanoic acid […]