A new natural hybrid in Argemone (Papaveraceae)

Polyphenolic and biological activities of leaves extracts of Argemone subfusiformis (Papaveraceae) and Urtica urens (Urticaceae).

Nowadays there is a resurgence of interest in wild plants for their possible medicinal value in diets, since some epidemiological studies have demonstrated their effectiveness against important diseases. Generally, foods of plant origin contain many bioactive compounds, proteins, energy, vitamins and specific minerals; in addition, the popular wild plant species provide fibre, essential fatty a...

Cholinesterase and Prolyl Oligopeptidase Inhibitory Activities of Alkaloids from Argemone platyceras (Papaveraceae).

Alzheimer's disease is an age-related, neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by cognitive impairment and restrictions in activities of daily living. This disease is the most common form of dementia with complex multifactorial pathological mechanisms. Many therapeutic approaches have been proposed. Among them, inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, and prolyl oligopeptida...

Epidemic Dropsy. A New Test for Argemone Oil

Epidemic dropsy is a disease occurring in epidemic or endemic form characterized clinically by (edema, erythema, cutaneous nodules, diarrhoea, cardiac failure, glaucoma and/or abortion in pregnant women. Pathologically there is an extensive dilatation and engorgement of the capillaries in the skin and the internal organs. Its ajtiology has been traced to the use of adulterated mustard oil, the ...

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Two new desert Eschscholzia (Papaveraceae) from southwestern North America

Two new species of Eschscholzia are described. Both are found in the deserts of California and one extends outside the state boundary into Arizona. Eschscholzia androuxii Still, sp. nov. is found mainly in and around Joshua Tree National Park in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Eschscholzia papastillii Still, sp. nov. is found from the northern Mojave south through Joshua Tree National Pa...