The comparative effects of different concentrations of saline soil and saline irrigation water were investigated on growth of canola (cv. Ganyou-5). Plants were subjected to control (non-saline), 0.2% (EC 2.5 dS.m-1), 0.4% (EC 4.5 dS.m-1) and 0.6% (EC 6.5 dS.m-1) of sea salt concentrations in soil as well as saline irrigation water. Vegetative growth parameters recorded were plant height, numbe...

background kelussia odoratissima mozaff. is one of the newest genera of umbelliferae which is represented by only one species. this sweet-smelling, self-growing monotypic medicinal plant is endemic to a restricted area in west of iran and is locally called karafse-koohi. the aerial parts of the plant are commonly used as a popular garnish and a sedative medicinal plant. there are several report...

antimicrobial activity of different parts of croccus sativus l. (saffron) including stigma, stamen, leaves and colora, extracted by various solvents, were tested against different bacteria (microccucos luteus, staphylococcus epidermitis, staphylococcus aureus and e. coli) and fungi (candida albicans, aspergillus niger and cladospourium sp) by cup plate diffusion method. minimal inhibitory conce...

The study was done to assess the phytochemicals (flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, tannin, alkaloids, and phenol) in different parts (root, stem, and leaves) of Ballota nigra and correlated it to inhibition of microbes (bacteria and fungi), protozoan (Leishmania), and heavy metals toxicity evaluation. In root and stem flavonoids, terpenes and phenols were present in ethanol, chloroform, and eth...

The rhizomes of Alpinia officinarum Hance have been used conventionally for the treatment of various ailments, triggering a wide interest from the scientific research community on this ethnomedicinal plant. This review summarizes the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of the extracts and fractions from A. officinarum, a plant species of the Zingiberaceae family. Different parts of the...

Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce, commonly called ‘‘khejri’’ (synonyms: jambi, jambu, shumi, jandi) is a leguminous, multipurpose tree species distributed in the arid and semi-arid regions of India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Arabia. Since all parts of the tree are useful, it is called ‘Kalptaru’. Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce is an important herbal plant as mentioned in ancient literature. I...

Persicaria hydropiper (L.) Delarbre, belonging to Polygonaceae family, is a common weed found in most of the temperate countries including Bangladesh, China, Malaysia, and Japan. The plant is also referred to as "marsh pepper" or "smart weed." It appears to be a useful herb with evidence-based medicinal properties. The present work addresses the botanical description, traditional uses, phytoche...

Pakistan has a variety of herbs and medicinal plant resources, due to its varied ecological conditions. Large number of physicians of south Asia (locally called Hakeems and Tib-e-Unani or Ayurvedic medicines) use herbs, plant parts and extracts for treating human diseases. Source of medicinal plants are hilly areas, deserts and coastal zones of the country. Major supply of medicinal herbs is wi...

The application of crop processing models to macro-botanical assemblages has traditionally been used to interpret past husbandry practices and organisation of labour involved in crop-processing. Phytoliths offer an alternative method of analysis because they are durable in most environments, regardless of whether plant parts are charred, and the identification of plant types and plant parts all...

Chicory is a perennial plant grown in different parts of the world, used as forage for livestock, as folklore remedies, or as a vegetable addition in human diets. There are several varieties of the chicory plant, known differently globally due to its numerous medicinal, culinary, and nutritional qualities. Most parts of the plant contain a potpourri of nutrients ranging within carbohydrates, pr...