Behavioral effects of Citrus limon and Punica granatum combinations in rats

Fluctuating asymmetry as the value of random deviations reflects either stability or instability of development. It is quite often used by researchers to assess the level of influence of anthropogenic and climatic factors. This study is focused on the territory with favorable climate and low anthropogenic load. The object of the study includes leaf blades of woody plants Citrus X sinensis (Valencia), Citrus limon (Molla Mehmet), Citrus reticulata (Okitsu wase C. unshiu) and Punica granatum (Emek) of the city of Kemer of the Republic of Turkey. The reliability of the presented results is justified by the use of correct methods of study and adequate statistical processing of big data. The integrated indicator of fluctuating asymmetry was the highest for leaf blades of Punica granatum (0.019), Citrus limon (0.017), these plants are introduced species. Citrus X sinensis and Citrus reticulata were characterized by low level of destabilization of plants in the conditions of the Mediterranean Area. It is shown that the most sensitive morphological features of fluctuating asymmetry for Citrinae Citrus X sinensis subtribe plants are j4 and j5, Cítrus límon – j2 and j5, Citrus reticulata – j3 and j4.

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A Review of Herbal Medicines for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy in Traditional Persian Medicine

Galen Medical Journal ◽

10.31661/gmj.v6i4.809 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 281-290

Author(s):

Shahrbanoo Abdolhosseini ◽

Fataneh Hashem Dabaghian ◽

Mitra Mehrabani ◽

Roshanak Mokaberinejad

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plants ◽

Herbal Medicines ◽

Punica Granatum ◽

Human Studies ◽

Nausea And Vomiting ◽

Mentha Piperita ◽

Citrus Limon ◽

Cydonia Oblonga ◽

Mentha Spicata ◽

Myristica Fragrans Houtt

Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) is one of the prevalent pregnancy complaints. This study was conducted to review the medicinal plants mentioned in Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM) for the treatment of NVP. A literature research was conducted on a number of main references of TPM, including the books of al-Qanun fī al-Teb, Zakhireye Kharazmshahi, Tadbir-al-Habali al- Atfal al-Sabiban and Makhzan-al-Adviah. Then, medicinal plants mentioned in TPM for treatment of NVP were determined and searched in electronic databases, including PubMed and Google Scholar to find studies that confirmed their efficacy. The search terms were ‘‘vomiting’’ or ‘‘nausea’’ or “emesis” and “pregnancy” and the name of each herb. Data were collected for the years 1990–2016. The findings included 10 plants. Citrus limon (Lemon), Citrus medica L. (Citron), Cydonia oblonga (Quince), Elletaria cardamomum (Cardamom), Mentha spicata L. (Spearmint), Menatha piperita (Mint), Myristica fragrans Houtt (Nutmeg), Pistacia lentiscus Linn. (Mastic), Punica granatum L. (Pomegranate), Malus domestica Borkh (Apple), and Piper cubeba L. are the most recommended medications for NVP. There is evidence in human studies for some of these medicinal plants (Mentha Piperita L., Citrus limon, Elletaria cardamom, and Cydonia oblonga Mill). The other mentioned herbs have not been evaluated during pregnancy. There is limited evidence to safely recommend these plants for NVP. Although some human studies have suggested the antiemetic effects of TPM remedies, their safety is not sufficiently documented in modern literature. Scientific studies on these medicinal plants during pregnancy are warranted to determine their safety. [GMJ.2017;6(4):281-90] DOI: 10.22086/gmj.v0i0.809

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New data on the fauna of mealybugs (Hemiptera; Pseudococcidae) inhabiting subtropical plants in the Lankaran-Astara Region of Azerbaijan

V N Karazin National University Series “Biology” ◽

10.26565/2075-5457-2020-35-8 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Host Plants ◽

Punica Granatum ◽

Diospyros Kaki ◽

Citrus Limon ◽

Agricultural Practice ◽

Annotated List ◽

Pseudococcus Viburni ◽

Citrus Reticulate ◽

Pseudococcus Comstocki ◽

Number Of Individuals

Invasive insect species enter new environment mainly with their host plants and spread rapidly in new conditions due to the absence of natural entomophages that can effectively limit their numbers. Comprehensive studies of the invaders, including crop pest, are of great importance for agricultural practice. In this regard, we investigated mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) in the orchards of five subtropical species, viz. lemon (Citrus limon) mandarin (Citrus reticulate), orange (Citrus sinensis), persimmon (Diospyros kaki), and pomegranate (Punica granatum) in the Lankaran-Astara Region of Azerbaijan. The research was conducted in 2016‒2019 in various seasons. Three mealybug species were recorded from the area in question: Pseudococcus comstocki Kuwana 1902, Pseudococcus viburni Signoret 1875, Pseudococcus calceolariae (Maskell, 1879). An annotated list of species provides collecting localities, their geographical coordinates, dates of collection, and the number of individuals found. We obtained data on species distribution, biology, host plants and signs of infestation. Ps. viburni was registered in the fauna of Azerbaijan for the first time; a developement period of its larvae and imagoes is provided. The highest infestation of the vegetative organs was observed on the citrus plants: on average, 30 % of trees were damaged by Ps. comstocki, 27 % by Ps. viburni, and 21 % by Ps. calceolariae. Two mealybug species (Ps. comstocki, Ps. viburni) were found on the persimmon and only one species (Ps. comstocki) on the pomegranate. Ps. comstocki population density was the highest in the study area (3–5 larvae per 10 cm of branches, and 4–5 colonies per 100 leaves during flowering). All three species were found together on the stems and leaves of citrus crops; Ps. comstocki was observed on the fruits of mandarin and persimmon, and Ps. viburni was only on the persimmon. Based on the data obtained, the degree of harmfulness of the above species was determined: for Ps. comstocki – 3–5 larvae per 10 cm of branches, and 4–5 colonies per 100 leaves during flowering; for Ps. viburni – 2–3 larvae per 10 cm of branches, and 3–4 colonies per 100 leaves during flowering; and for Ps. calceolariae – 2–3 larvae per 10 cm of branches, and 2–3 colonies per 100 leaves during flowering.

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Quantitative Determination of Vitamin C Concentration of Common Edible Food Sources by Redox Titration Using Iodine Solution

Letters in Applied NanoBioScience ◽

10.33263/lianbs103.23612369 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 2361-2369

Keyword(s):

Vitamin C ◽

Brassica Oleracea ◽

Solanum Melongena ◽

Punica Granatum ◽

Food Sources ◽

Citrus Limon ◽

Hemorrhagic Disease ◽

Redox Titration ◽

Free Radical Damage ◽

Healing Bone

Vitamin C is isolated in 1928 and associated with hemorrhagic disease scurvy. Vitamin C is crucial for the development and maintenance of connective tissues in humans. It plays an important role in maintaining healthy gums, helps in wound healing, bone formation, relief from a common cold, and several metabolic functions. It is an antioxidant that safeguards the cells from free radical damage. It is used as a curative agent in many diseases and disorders. This research article attempts to find different concentrations of vitamin C in common edible foodstuffs. The iodine redox titration method is used for vitamin C quantity evaluation. This study is based on the vitamin C quantity of 27 common edible food sources, including lemon (Citrus limon), lime (Citrus aurantiifolia), navel orange (Citrus sinensis), grapevine (Vitis vinifera), fox grape (Vitis labrusca), pomegranate (Punica granatum), apple (Malus domestica), kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa), Indian tamarind (Tamarindus indica), holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), coriander (Coriandrum sativum), tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), carrot (Daucus carota), radish (Raphanus sativus), bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), garlic (Allium sativum), onion (Allium cepa), potato (Solanum tuberosum), aubergine (Solanum melongena), bell pepper (Capsicum annuum), pea (Pisum sativum), common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata), pawpaw (Carica papaya), cucumber (Cucumis sativus), cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata), and cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), are evaluated. The highest quantity of vitamin C present in Indian tamarind, i.e., 89.44 mg/100 g. This study is intended to use new vitamin C sources for nourishment.

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