Within the large family of Dioscoreaceae, Dioscorea communis (L.) Caddick & Wilkin (syn. Tamus L.) is considered among four most widespread representatives in Europe, and it commonly known under name black bryony or bryonia. To date, reports have revealed several chemical components from leaves tubers this plant. Nevertheless, an extensive phytochemical investigation has not been performed ...

Several phytoseiid species are excellent biological control agents for suppressing mite pest populations in many crops and preventing yield losses. This paper aims to improve the knowledge of Phytoseiidae diversity citrus orchards argan forest central western Morocco. The surveys were conducted between April October during three successive years (2017–2019), nine conventional covering an area m...

The Cucurbitaceae genus Austrobryonia, with four species endemic to Australia, is described, illustrated, and placed in a phylogenetic context based on molecular and morphological data. In the Flora of Australia (Telford 1982), all four species were provisionally included in Mukia, but not formally described. Austrobryonia argillicola, A. centralis, A. micrantha, and A. pilbarensis are adapted ...

Background: the number of cases Covid-19 reached more than 11 million people in Brazil, but mostly Caxias city (Rio de Janeiro) high death rates are very worrysome. In this scenario, homeopathy therapy, along with sanitary and therapeutic measures, should be recommended by health authorities. Aims: to evaluate use homeopathic complex (Bryonia alba, China officinalis Metallum album 30cH), concer...

Adaptogens possess anti-fatigue and anti-stress activities that can increase mental and physical working performance against a background of fatigue or stress. The aim of the present study was to ascertain which mediators of stress response are significantly involved in the mechanisms of action of adaptogens, and to determine their relevance as biochemical markers for evaluating anti-stress eff...

Despite the increasing scientific and public interest in wild food plants, their traditional knowledge is undergoing a deep cultural erosion process at global scale. The paper assesses past present use of plants Sierra Norte de Madrid (Spain) order to understand which are main drivers its evolution. We interviewed 132 informants analyzed importance following: (1) human use-category compared wit...

Background: Historically, several homoeopathic medicines are known to have attributed a significant role in the control and management of infectious epidemic diseases. Objectives: This study aimed compile list prospective for treatment prophylaxis COVID-19 by conducting systematic review statistical analysis clinical characteristics this emerging coronavirus disease. Materials Methods: A> proto...