The antiscorbutic potency of strawberries

Xix . the Antiscorbutic Potency of Apples . Iii . by Mary Forrest

IN comparing the potency of a number of varieties of apples, a particularly striking disparity between the antiscorbutic activity of the Bramley's Seedling and the King Edward was observed [Bracewell, Hoyle and Zilva, 1930, 1, 2] in spite of the fact that these two apples resemble each other in so many respects. A few chemical analyses disclosed also a difference in their nitrogen content. Thus...

Cvi. Antiscorbutic Value of Lucerne

DURING the course of an investigation into the distribution of the antiscorbutic factor in some South African foodstuffs specimens of the common lucerne, or alfalfa (Medicago sativa) were examined, and it was found that, as judged by the indophenol reaction, this plant was an outstandingly rich source of vitamin C. According to the report on the vitamins issued by the Medical Research Council [...

Xxxiii. the Antiscorbutic Value of Cabbage. I. the Antiscorbutic and Growth Promoting Properties of Raw and Heated Cabbage

The Evaluation of Antibacterial Potency of Four Mouthwash Antiseptics

SUMMARY At present research, the antibacterial potency of 4 antiseptic agents formulated in mouthwash products against four gram-positive cocci and 2 gram-negative bacilli isolated from dental plaque and abscess evaluated by five specific in-vitro methods. The bacteriostatic effect of four antiseptic agents is as following relation:CHG > > CPO> CPC > PVP-I. But, The quality and quantity of ba...

Lxxxii. the Antiscorbutic Fraction of Lemon Juice. Ii