This study aims to investigate the cytotoxicity of Andrographis paniculata, Ziziphus spina-christi and Gymnanthemum extensum crude extracts their combination with low piperine fractional Piper nigrum extract. All plants were extracted water five organic solvents (methanol, ethanol, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate hexane). Cytotoxicity was assessed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tet...

the considerable role of ziziphus spina christi in preserving water and soil and its resistance to heat and drought, the necessity of planting this species for afforestation and restoration of their habitats and urban green space is obvious. the aim of this study was to determine the best irrigation and seedbed treatments before planting for ziziphus spina christi seedling production. this stud...

Rifaximin (RFX) is a non-absorbable antibiotic with broad-spectrum efficacy. It treats travelers’ diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, non-systematic bacterial infections, overgrowth and enteric infections. In this work, carbon dots prepared from Ziziphus spina-christi leaves’ powders are utilized as green fluorometric biosensor for the assessment of RFX. The morphological lineaments were recogn...

Honey has a long medicinal history. The ancient Egyptians made offerings of honey to their gods, used it as an embalming fluid and a dressing for wounds. On that last point, at least, they thought it do something Today, many people swarm to honey for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Holistic practitioners consider it one of nature's best all-around remedies (Paul, 2007). The ...

Paliurus spina-christi Mill (Rhamnaceae) has been used in folk medicine as a hypocholesterolemic agent. In this study, the effect of total fruit extract on lowering lipid content of serum was investigated. Male rats were introduced streptozocin, subsequently fed with a high cholesterol diet and concomitantly treated with various doses of the extract. After 8 days, serum levels of cholesterol, t...