Testing the effects of Jesuit's bark in the Chinese Emperor's court.

An Account of the Quassia Polygama, or Bitter-Wood of Jamaica; and of the Cinchona Brachycarpa, a New Species of Jesuit's Bark Found in the Same Island

Comparative Study in Mandarin Square badge designs between Ilkhanid and Timurid garments with Yuan and Ming Chinese garments

With the conquest of China and Iran by the Mongols, the influence of Chinese styles and methods appeared in all the visual arts, including the patterns of fabrics. These designs were also used on the clothes of those in power, which was of special importance in different periods and was considered a royal emblem. Mandarin square is one of the royal symbols. This Chinese royal emblem was also us...

Antioxidant and Anti-hyperlipidemic Effects of Bark Extract of Pinus Eldarica in Dexamethasone-induced Dyslipidemic Rats

Background & Objective: Although Pinus eldarica is considered as a pine with many valuable phytochemical constituents, little is known about the pharmacological effects of its bark extract. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate in vivo antioxidant activity and also the possible beneficial effects of the bark extract of P. eldarica on dexamethasone-induced dyslipidemia in rats. Materia...

Molluscicidal Activity of the Methanol Extract of Callistemon Viminalis (Sol.Ex Gaertner) G.Don Ex Loudon Fruits, Bark and Leaves against Biomphalaria Alexandrina Snails

Methanol extracts of Callistemon viminalis (Sol. Ex Gaertner) G.Don Ex Loudon fruits, bark and leaves were tested for molluscicidal activity. Snails were collected and kept in dechlorinated water under standard condition. Ten adults B. Alexandrina, of the same size, were introduced in plastic acquaria for each experiment. The powdered organs extracted with methanol and the dried extracts were k...

Molluscicidal Activity of the Methanol Extract of Callistemon Viminalis (Sol.Ex Gaertner) G.Don Ex Loudon Fruits, Bark and Leaves against Biomphalaria Alexandrina Snails

Methanol extracts of Callistemon viminalis (Sol. Ex Gaertner) G.Don Ex Loudon fruits, bark and leaves were tested for molluscicidal activity. Snails were collected and kept in dechlorinated water under standard condition. Ten adults B. Alexandrina, of the same size, were introduced in plastic acquaria for each experiment. The powdered organs extracted with methanol and the dried extracts were k...