Reduction in herbage production and plant diversity on rangelands on the coastal part of croatia, due to invasion of terpene-rich shrubs has been recorded during the recent period. therefore, there is a strong need to understand ecological relationships between plant and animal components of these shrubby ecosystems. through four consecutive experiments, we investigated the potential of two wel...

introduction: in this study the effect of matricaria recutita extract on acute pain in the presence and absence of flumazenil (antagonist of benzodiazepine) and lesioned paragigantocellularis (pgi) nucleus was investigated. method: wistar male rats (250±20 g) were used. animals were grouped randomly into intact, sham and bilateral lesion of pgi nucleus. intact and lesioned animals, each divided...

Aqueous (hydrophilic) and chloroform (Lipophilic) extracts of nine medicinal plants currently used in Egyptian traditional medicine to treat some gastrointestinal tract (GIT) disorders were tested for their gastro-protective effect against the incidence of peptic ulcer. Indomethacin-induced ulcer in a rat model was used for this testing. Mentha microphylla, Brassica oleracea Capitata (Cabbage),...

chamomile is a widely recognized herb in western culture. its medicinal usage dates back to antiquity where such notables as hippocrates, galen, and asclepius made written reference to it. as part of any medication history, pediatricians always should ask a child’s caregiver about the child’s use of over-the-counter remedies and herbal products. chamomile is used widely to treat children who ha...

introduction: ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammation of the large intestine (colon). in patients with ulcerative colitis, ulcers and inflammation of the inner lining of the colon lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. previous studies have shown that matricaria recutita l. have a series of physiological effects for example spasmolytic, carminative, antioxi...

introduction: considering the long traditional history of anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic effects of matricria spices on the gastrointestinal system, the present study aimed to investigate the role of calcium channels and histamine receptors in the inhibitory effects of hydroalcoholic dry extract of german chamomile (matricaria recutita l.) on the isolated rabbit jejunum. methods: all expe...