The relationship between respiratory alternative pathway and carbohydrate status was studied in mature leaves of three native representatives of forest and meadow communities of north-east Russia – Ajuga reptans L., Achillea millefolium L. and Calla palustris L. All experiments were carried out on plants growing in natural habitats. The activity of the alternative respiratory pathway was studie...

Thirteen plant extracts, selected for their high ̄avonoid content, were screened on their action on fermentation and protozoa numbers in 1 l dual out ̄ow fermenters supplied with a 50:50 orchard grass hay‡ barley diet. Using a 214ÿ10 fractional factorial design, we tested each extract at the rate of 0.5 g per day. The corresponding organic matter in ̄ow was equal to 3.4% of the basal hexoses ferm...

The Achillea millefolium L. (Yarrow) is a common herb which is widely being used, worldwide. Achillea is being used for treatment of many disorders since centuries. It is considered safe for supplemental use and flavonoids such as kaempferol, luteolin and apigenin are of main constituents present in Achillea. Most of both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of this herb have been attri...

Background: Cyclosporine is one of the main immunosuppressors used for renal transplant recipients, and is given to prevent transplant rejection. Although the drug increases the survival of patients and grafted organs, it has some side effects independent of its effect on the immune system that are usually ignored. Achillea Millefolium is famous for its medical application as an analgesic and a...

breast cancer is the second main cause of death among women. the use of medicinal plants has been common in many countries since ancient times. the aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-proliferative potential of achillea millefolium l. the antioxidant activity of the aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts of achillea millefolium l. leaf and flower was measured by dpph and fra...