Chenopodium ambrosioides (Chenopodiaceae) is an anthelmintic herb used in Latin-America's folk medicine. The aim of this work is to evaluate genetic damage induced by decoction and infusion of this plant which were assayed in different concentrations (1, 10, 100, 1000 microg/ml), by addition of the extract to human lymphocyte cell cultures. The endpoints evaluated were chromosomal aberrations (...

In this study, Suaeda aegyptiaca (Hasselquist) Zohary is reported as a new record for Turkish flora from Akçakale district in Şanlıurfa province. The species classified under section Salsina Moq. of the genus Forssk. ex J.F. Gmel. Suaedoideae subfamily. comprehensive description, distribution maps Turkey, habitat features, morphological characteristics and digital images are given.

The use of plant resources in obtaining medicines and locally useful species is an important step the creation a sustainable raw material base. promising Chenopodiaceae family, as medicinal food material, makes it relevant to investigate new sources polyphenols identify chemical structure compounds their biological activity. Because extract from Halocnemum strobilaceum has high antiradical acti...