The chemical composition of the essential oils obtained from the aerial parts of Helichrysum cymosum and H. fulgidum, from Tanzania, were analyzed by GC and GC/MS. A total of sixty-five compounds, representing 92.4% and 88.2% of the two oils, respectively, were identified. trans-Caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, beta-pinene, p-cymene, spathulenol and beta-bourbonene were found to be the main ...

Extensive comparative characterization was performed to explore halophytes native the Persian (Arabian) Gulf. Ten species collected from Western region of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) were analyzed for their lignocellulosic components as well ash and extractives content. It found that significantly differ in content carbohydrates, lignin, total ash-free ash. The negatively influence ca...

Degradation of plant patches is considered as one of the indices for rangeland degrading health condition. Investigating the accuracy of triple indices (infiltration, stability and soil nutrient cycle) presented by LFA method seems necessary to determine its efficiency in semi-arid areas with the least cost. This study aims to investigate the role of vegetative species and growing forms on soil...

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is one of the most poisonous plants in the world. Accidental ingestion of the plant could result in central nervous system depression, respiratory failure and even death. Airway and breathing management followed by fluid resuscitation is the mainstay of treatment. Poison hemlock poisoning is an important differential diagnosis for patients with impaired conscio...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of systemic metabolic disorders with high rate morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to the detrimental side effects current treatment, there great need develop more effective antidiabetic drugs fewer effects. Natural products are well-known source for discovery new scaffolds drug discovery, including drugs. The genus Helichrysum has been shown produce natural...