background and objectives: dairy companies always try to increase the quantity and quality of milk production. according to the positive impact of different plants on milk production of cattle, this study was carried out to standardize a galactogogue herbal mixture based on its total phenol and flavonol contents and antioxidant activity.  methods: a mixture of galega officinalis l. and nigella ...

Evaluation of Tolerance to Drought Stress in Rice Genotypes (Oryza sativa L.) from Central and West Asian Countries

For 24 rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties, genetic variation was studied of the Lox3 gene in samples of the two subspecies, japonica and indica. The genomic DNA was amplified, followed by DNA sequencing to detect sequence variation. A total of 13 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) was detected in the exon 4 containing lipoxygenase domain. The nucleotide diversity in the Lox3 region of O. sati...

Lactuca sativa belonging to Asteraceae family is an important leafy vegetable known for its medicinal properties. As per traditional knowledge, it is used in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, neurosis, dry coughs, rheumatic pain, etc. [1]. The whole plant has also been used for the treatment of stomach problems, to stimulate digestion and to enhance appetite and relieve inflammation [2].The l...

Osteoporosis is a medical condition which affects millions of men and women. People with osteoporosis have low bone mass that places them at increased risk of bone fracture. A promising approach is developed as alternative (non pharmaceutical) strategies for bone maintenance, as well as for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Certain plants from the different families have shown the g...

Alllelopathic potential of chicory was investigated by evaluating its effect on seed germination, soluble sugar, malondialdehyde (MDA) and the chlorophyll content of three target plants species (Festuca arundinacea, Trifolium repens and Medicago sativa). The secretion of allelochemicals was regulated by keeping the donor plant (chicory) separate from the three target plant species and using dif...

Nigella sativa or Black seed (N. sativa L.) is traditionally used for several ailments in many Middle Eastern countries. It is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the Ranuculacea family with many beneficial properties as antitumor, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antioxidative and antibacterial. This work attempted to study the effect of N. sativa seeds powder and oil on atherosclerosis ...

objective: the incidence and prevalence of kidney stone is increasing worldwide. after the first recurrence the risk of subsequent relapses is higher and the time period between relapses is shortened. urinary stones can be severely painful and make a huge economic burden. the stone disease may increase the vulnerability of patients to other diseases such as renal failure. medicinal herbs are ri...