Background Structural characteristics of stomata consist of stomatal shape, density, depth, and pore dimension. Commonly called Siberian elm, the species Ulmus pumila L. is a fast-growing and small to medium-sized tree. Due to the superb adaptations to the harsh conditions of the Gobi Desert, the trees have been preferentially planted in Mongolia. It is worthwhile to investigate the morphologic...

Abstract Laboratory feeding and fecundity bioassays, field defoliation surveys were conducted on 73 Ulmus eight Zelkova taxa to determine their relative susceptibility, preference, suitability for the adult Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica Newman). alata Michx., U. crassifolia Nutt., davidiana Planch., elliptica K. Koch, , glabra Hudson, laevis Pall., microcarpa, L.K. Fu, multinervis (syn. ca...

The purpose of this work is to comparatively assess pollen viability five plant species growing in different areas the city Aktobe, Kazakhstan (N 50°18´, W 57°10´). Pollen was assessed through iodine staining on samples grains harvested between April and June 2017 from 100 plants 5 industrial zones, parks, along highways: Ulmus laevis Pall., pinnato-ramosa Dieck., Acer negundo L., Syringa vulga...

Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disorder in women of reproductive age. Despite the effective treatments such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and oral contraceptives, researchers have always been looking for alternative drugs due to the adverse effects and limited efficacy of conventional medications. Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (G. glabra), commonly known as Licorice, has been ...

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a highly significant infection of microbial origin causing death of human in developing countries. The anti-tubercular drugs are less effective because of the emergence of multi-drug resistant strains and ineffective to extensively drug resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Plants are being an alternative source of antimicrobial compounds; the aim of this st...

Sarcandra glabra was a renowned herb traditionally used as herbal tea or food supplement to enhance mental efficiency and to recover from stress or fatigue in China. We investigated the effects of Sarcandra glabra extract (SGE), with chemical composition clearly showed by HPLC fingerprint as quality control, on immunologic response including natural killer (NK) cell activity and its antioxidati...

The association of chronic inflammation with development of human cancer is well recognized. There are number of reports of involvement of inflammatory process in the initiation and progress of cancer. The search for selective inhibitors of Cyclooxygenase-2 isoenzymes and that too from natural origin is considerably important. Rubia cordifolia L. and Glycyrrhiza glabra L. find an important plac...

Assessment report on Glycyrrhiza glabra L. and/or Glycyrrhiza inflata Bat. and/or Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch., radix Based on Article 16d(1), Article 16f and Article 16h of Directive 2001/83/EC as amended (traditional use) Final Herbal substance(s) (binomial scientific name of the plant, including plant part) Glycyrrhiza glabra L. and/or of Glycyrrhiza inflata Bat. and/or Glycyrrhiza uralensis...

Glycyrrhiza glabra,  family Leguminoseae, is a plant which grows  in Egypt and  other  countries  of  the world.  Its  roots  possess  some  nutritive  value and medicinal properties. Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn, a commonly used herb in ayurvedic medicine. Studies indicate that Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn possesses antibacterial, antioxidant, antimalerial, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and anti hype...