Medicinal plants

well-known among local populations due to their various culinary purposes and medicinal properties. More recently the pharmacological properties of Garcinia species have been deeply explored (Hart and Cock 2016). The…

B) Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) Active components of the plant are believed to be polyphenols, including flavonoids, A-type proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, coumarins, and phenolic acids, forming unique and diversified profiles in particular organs, among which the flowers are the least (Owczarek et al., 2017). This work is the first comprehensive phytochemical and activity study of the flower extracts of P. spinosa. (Phenolic compounds of blackthorn (Prunus spinosa L.) and influence of in…

fungi along the forest floor. When multiple fruits are clustered together they can fuse creating irregular shapes, this is called confluence. A mutual relationship with tree roots has been established between some of the surrounding coniferous plants and Hydnellum Peckii. Enzymes produced by the fungus convert organic compounds into absorbable forms and also improve that plant’s mineral absorption capabilities. In return the fungi get a fixed carbon supply from the host…

Englishmen introduced this plant to the New World in 1611. The colonists used it to build rope, clothing, paper, and even to waterproof their ships. Farmers were encouraged to produce this crop, because it provided numerous uses for the colonists. Other countries had been aware of cannabis’ medical uses for centuries, but it was not until the late 1800’s that Americans began recognizing this aspect of the plant. In fact, there were no objections to the legality of cannabis until nearly the…

twigs are red-brown in colour, the flowers are lavender-blue in colouration and the length of a single flower reaches 5cm (Mosomane, 2007).The leaves are 45cm long and are compound. The positive impacts of Jacaranda mimosifiolia to society are the medicinal properties it offered; the leaves of the tree have antiseptic properties for bacterial infections such as gonorrhoea…

The last time you saw an invasive species is more recent than you think it is. Plethoras of nonnative plant species such as the Orange Hawkweed, Meadow Hawkweed, Butter and Eggs, and Common Tansy have established themselves at home in and around the city of Babbitt. The mentioned weedy vegetation can also be found in close proximity around the Northeast Range High School. While all of these species have been identified to be problematic for quite some time, almost nothing has been done to stop…

Location Setting i. Geographical Location: ii. Physical Descriptions: The San Bushmen live in many different parts of Africa. Some parts of this tribe live in Botswana, the Kalahari, Namibia, and the rest of the Southern Africa. The Kalahari is described as closely resembling the terrain of Australian deserts. Physical Setting i. Biomes Ecology: The Kalahari is a sandy, savannah land of South Africa that extends 900,000 square kilometers, covering most of Botswana, Namibia, and Southern Africa…

Nearly every environmental issue is a human security issue. No matter what issue it is whether it is global warming, pollution, or poor air quality it still will affect humans negatively. Humans have basic needs to be able to survive such as clean water, food, and shelter from the elements. Without access to these then it would become a human security issue because it would cause many humans to die. Humans need to feel safe in their environment, humans should not fear for their lives due to…

Marijuana use has been well documented as far back to China in 2737 B.C. It was first utilized by humans as an agent for achieving euphoria. The ancient Chinese, which were the first society documented to discover its usage considered marijuana a medicinal herb. Marijuana use spread from China to India and then to North Africa, and reached Europe as early as 500 A.D. Flash forward to colonial North America. Marijuana, or as it was known, hemp, was grown as a source of fiber. And, during…

What is green tea? This is a product made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis plant. Camellia Sinensis leaves are processed through low oxidation process. The origin of green tea is China where it was traditionally used and processed as medicine for treating depression and headaches. Today, it is processed and used in other parts of the world. There are many varieties depending on production, harvesting and processing factors. [dt_sc_hr_invisible] Various facts and myths have been fronted on…