Abstract The effect of zinc on seed germination in two species the Echium genus ( russicum J.F. Gmelin and vulgare L.) was investigated. Zinc used as sulphate three different concentrations: 100 mg∕ l; 200 mg ∕ l și 300 treatment applied to seeds before germination, exposure time being short (4 hours 8 hours). Seed monitored daily for a period 14 days. test assessed by calculating four indicato...

anxiety disorders are amongst the most popular diseases which interfere with normal life. benzodiazepines are used as a first line of treatment, but difficulties with pharmacotherapy of anxiety disorders such as dependence and low response rate, encourage researchers to find new approaches. from the past, the role of medicinal plants have been a subject of intense interest. in this respect, cit...

Putative activity of hydroalcoholic and aqueous infusion extracts of Echium amoenum L. was investigated in mice using the rotarod model of motor coordination and the elevated plus maze model of anxiety. The extracts were administered intraperitonealy (i.p.) once, one hour before performing the tests. Preliminary phytochemical study of the plant, with standard procedures, showed that it contains...