pharmacological action. This relationship has grown between plants and man, and many plants came to be used as drugs. The growth of knowledge to cure disease continues at an accelerating pace, and number of new plant-derived drugs increase likewise. Herbal medicine is
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Aloe vera: The Healing Plant The aloe vera plant has a wide verity of medicinal purposes. Known widely as a healing herb, the aloe vera plant has been used in medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. In addition to medicine the extracts are used in cosmetics for their rejuvenating, healing and soothing properties. The scientific name for the Aloe Vera plant is, Aloe Vera (L.) Burm. f., This plant is well known for its thick, juicy, leaves and the many uses of the gel obtained from
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children Ronda Real RES/110 Introduction to Research and Information Utilization March 31, 2010 Don Hull Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children Ever been in a restaurant, in a classroom, or in church and seen a child who cannot sit still, concentrate, or talks constantly and wonder what is wrong with the child? The child may have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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Aromatherapy massage is the type of therapeutic massage that uses essential oils as medium instead of light oil or lotion on the skin of the patient. These scented oils have various healing properties that when used adds up in boosting the healing recovery of the patient. They also affect the emotional status of the patient and are commonly used to maneuver the mood for a healthy emotional condition. The different types of essential oils are needed in calming, energizing, uplifting and decongesting
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Pakistan Veterinary Journal ISSN: 0253-8318 (PRINT), 2074-7764 (ONLINE) Accessible at: www.pvj.com.pk RESEARCH ARTICLE Antidiarrheal Evaluation of Aqueous and Ethanolic Stem Bark Extracts of Khaya senegalensis A. Juss (Meliaceae) in Albino Rats Ishaku L. Elisha, Micah S. Makoshi, Sunday Makama*, Christiana J. Dawurung, Nkechi V. Offiah§, Jurbe G. Gotep, Olusola O. Oladipo and David Shamaki National Veterinary Research Institute, P.M.B. 01, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria; §Also affiliated with
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Basics of Aromatherapy Products By jessica jackson Jul 22, 2011 Aromatherapy is commonly associated with alternative healing techniques. It is the process of using natural oils as a means to alter a person's mood or health. There are three main branches of aromatherapy. The first is home aromatherapy, which is self-treatment with aromatherapy products. The second is clinical aromatherapy. Clinical aromatherapy is used as a pharmacological treatment in a clinical setting. The third branch is aromachology
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limitation with respect to eating any specific flavour. Alternatively, yogurt can be inserted into vagina by using a tampon dipped with yogurt. Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil is one of the most powerful natural remedies for bacterial vaginosis. The herbal extract contains the antibacterial properties which fights and destroys the bacteria causing the BV. Tea tree oil can be gently rubbed on the vagina or mix a few drops of oil in the bath water. Cranberry: Eating lot of cranberries or drinking 3 to 4
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three-angled, about 1.5 cm. The small green flowers constitute the inflourescence characteristics of the euphorbias. The stem and the leaves produce white or milky juice when cut (Lind and Tallantire, 1971;Anonymous 2005). In some parts of Africa, extract of the plant are used in the treatment of asthma and respiratory tract inflammations (Kokwaro, 1993). The plant contains relatively abundant white latex. The white latex is capable of causing dermatitis (Oliver, 1960). The plant shows antibiotic activity
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Term paper EN1320 Dr. Baughman Jay C. Montgomery August 13, 2015 The Evolution of Medicine By Jay C. Montgomery The evolution of medicine was a contributing factor to important advances in our own modern day medicines and technologies. While there are many civilizations to choose from, some of the best contributions came from the Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, Roman, Muslim, Indian, and Japanese cultures. In order to understand what these civilizations did to transform the medical world, it
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A Mixture of Tibanglan or Tubli (Derris Elliptica )and Nami or Intoxicating Yam (Dioscorea Hispida) as an alternative Rodenticide An Investigatory Project Presented to: Department of Education As an Entry to the: 2014-2015 INTEL Philippines Science Fair Crislyn Keith P. Torrefiel (Proponent) Mrs. Irene M. Cruz Research Adviser J.P. Rizal St. Bagong Silangan Quezon City Bagong Silangan High School ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This investigatory project would never been accomplished
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