The antibacterial activity of ethanolic extracts of Ziziphus spina-christi leaves were examined using agar disc diffusion method against five bacteria (Streptococcus feacalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). These extracts had inhibitory activity at various stages of germination;1st stage has inhibitory activity of 22 mm against Strept...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Candida species, especially Candida albicans, are major fungal pathogens of humans that are capable of causing superficial mucosal infections and systemic infections in humans. The aim of this study was to evaluate the jujube (Zizyphus spina-christi) honey for its in vitro inhibitory activity against pre-formed biofilm and its interference with the biofilm formation of C. al...

This paper analyzes Martin Luther’s criticism of increasingly corrupt church practices, including, the papacy’s granting of indulgences, the promotion of pilgrimage, the preservation and exploitation of relics, the cult of saints, and the belief in saintly intercession. I will examine how Luther’s critiques of these practices were expressed in the religious propaganda that circulated during thi...

A field survey was carried out to record plant species climbed by Ephedra alte in certain parts of Jordan during 2008-2010. Forty species of shrubs, ornamental, fruit, and forest trees belonging to 24 plant families suffered from the climbing habit of E. alte. Growth of host plants was adversely affected by E. alte growth that extended over their vegetation. In addition to its possible competit...

Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction mediated neuro apoptosis is reported to play a major role in the pathology of Parkinson's disease. Zizyphus spina-christi fruits (ZSCF) are used as traditional medicines that are well-known for their high antioxidant properties. In the present study, we investigated the protective effects of ZSCF extract against 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+) i...

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...

Background and objectivesNatural products from plants their biological potentialities have increased environmental concerns. This study aimed to evaluate the phenolic composition, along with antioxidant, antimicrobial, insecticidal activities of Ziziphus spina-christi leaf extracts using LC-MS.