Gitksan medicinal plants--cultural choice and efficacy. (1/6)
BACKGROUND: The use of plants for healing by any cultural group is integrally related to local concepts of the nature of disease, the nature of plants, and the world view of the culture. The physical and chemical properties of the plants themselves also bear on their selection by people for medicines, as does the array of plants available for people to choose from. I examine use of medicinal plants from a "biobehavioral" perspective to illuminate cultural selection of plants used for medicine by the Gitksan of northwestern British Columbia, Canada. METHODS: Consultant consensus, "intercultural consensus", independent use of the same plants by other cultural groups, and phytochemistry and bioassay results from the literature, were employed in analysis of probable empirical efficacy of plant uses. RESULTS: 70% of 37 Gitksan medicinal plants were used similarly by other cultures where direct diffusion is not known to have occurred; eleven plants, including the eight most frequently mentioned medicinal plants, also show active phytochemicals or bioassays indicating probable physiologically based therapeutic effects. CONCLUSION: Analysis of intercultural consensus revealed that the majority of cultures in the British Columbia region within the plant ranges use the same plants, or closely related species, in similar ways. The rigor of this analysis is effected by the lack of consistent data on all taxa of interest for all cultures within the region. (+info)Biotransformation of Hg(II) by cyanobacteria. (2/6)
The biotransformation of Hg(II) by cyanobacteria was investigated under aerobic and pH-controlled culture conditions. Mercury was supplied as HgCl(2) in amounts emulating those found under heavily impacted environmental conditions where bioremediation would be appropriate. The analytical procedures used to measure mercury within the culture solution, including that in the cyanobacterial cells, used reduction under both acid and alkaline conditions in the presence of SnCl(2). Acid reduction detected free Hg(II) ions and its complexes, whereas alkaline reduction revealed that meta-cinnabar (beta-HgS) constituted the major biotransformed and cellularly associated mercury pool. This was true for all investigated species of cyanobacteria: Limnothrix planctonica (Lemm.), Synechococcus leopoldiensis (Racib.) Komarek, and Phormidium limnetica (Lemm.). From the outset of mercury exposure, there was rapid synthesis of beta-HgS and Hg(0); however, the production rate for the latter decreased quickly. Inhibitory studies using dimethylfumarate and iodoacetamide to modify intra- and extracellular thiols, respectively, revealed that the former thiol pool was required for the conversion of Hg(II) into beta-HgS. In addition, increasing the temperature enhanced the amount of beta-HgS produced, with a concomitant decrease in Hg(0) volatilization. These findings suggest that in the environment, cyanobacteria at the air-water interface could act to convert substantial amounts of Hg(II) into beta-HgS. Furthermore, the efficiency of conversion into beta-HgS by cyanobacteria may lead to the development of applications in the bioremediation of mercury. (+info)Comparative chloroplast genomics: analyses including new sequences from the angiosperms Nuphar advena and Ranunculus macranthus. (3/6)
BACKGROUND: The number of completely sequenced plastid genomes available is growing rapidly. This array of sequences presents new opportunities to perform comparative analyses. In comparative studies, it is often useful to compare across wide phylogenetic spans and, within angiosperms, to include representatives from basally diverging lineages such as the genomes reported here: Nuphar advena (from a basal-most lineage) and Ranunculus macranthus (a basal eudicot). We report these two new plastid genome sequences and make comparisons (within angiosperms, seed plants, or all photosynthetic lineages) to evaluate features such as the status of ycf15 and ycf68 as protein coding genes, the distribution of simple sequence repeats (SSRs) and longer dispersed repeats (SDR), and patterns of nucleotide composition. RESULTS: The Nuphar [GenBank:NC_008788] and Ranunculus [GenBank:NC_008796] plastid genomes share characteristics of gene content and organization with many other chloroplast genomes. Like other plastid genomes, these genomes are A+T-rich, except for rRNA and tRNA genes. Detailed comparisons of Nuphar with Nymphaea, another Nymphaeaceae, show that more than two-thirds of these genomes exhibit at least 95% sequence identity and that most SSRs are shared. In broader comparisons, SSRs vary among genomes in terms of abundance and length and most contain repeat motifs based on A and T nucleotides. CONCLUSION: SSR and SDR abundance varies by genome and, for SSRs, is proportional to genome size. Long SDRs are rare in the genomes assessed. SSRs occur less frequently than predicted and, although the majority of the repeat motifs do include A and T nucleotides, the A+T bias in SSRs is less than that predicted from the underlying genomic nucleotide composition. In codon usage third positions show an A+T bias, however variation in codon usage does not correlate with differences in A+T-richness. Thus, although plastome nucleotide composition shows "A+T richness", an A+T bias is not apparent upon more in-depth analysis, at least in these aspects. The pattern of evolution in the sequences identified as ycf15 and ycf68 is not consistent with them being protein-coding genes. In fact, these regions show no evidence of sequence conservation beyond what is normal for non-coding regions of the IR. (+info)Nuphar lutea thioalkaloids inhibit the nuclear factor kappaB pathway, potentiate apoptosis and are synergistic with cisplatin and etoposide. (4/6)
We screened thirty-four methanolic plant extracts for inhibition of the constitutive nuclear factor kappaB (NFkappaB) activity by a NFkappaB-luciferase reporter gene assay. Strong inhibition of NFkappaB activity was found in extracts of leaf and rhizome from Nuphar lutea L. SM. (Nuphar). The inhibitory action was narrowed down to a mixture of thionupharidines and/or thionuphlutidines that were identified in chromatography fractions by one- and two-dimensional NMR analysis. Dimeric sesquiterpene thioalkaloids were identified as the major components of the mixture. The Nuphar alkaloids mixture (NUP) showed a dose dependent inhibition of NFkappaB activity in a luciferase reporter gene assay as well as reduction of nuclear NFkappaB subunits expression as tested by western blots and immunohistochemistry. Decreased DNA binding was demonstrated in electro mobility shift assays. NUP inhibited both inducible and constitutive NFkappaB activation and affected the canonical and alternative pathways. Suppression of NFkappaB was not cell type specific. Induction of apoptosis by the alkaloid mixture was demonstrated by time-dependent and dose-dependent cleavage of procaspase-9 and PARP. Synergistic cytotoxicity of the active mixture with cisplatin and etoposide was demonstrated. Overall, our results show that NUP inhibits the NFkappaB pathway and acts as a sensitizer to conventional chemotherapy, enabling the search for its specific target and application against cancer and inflammation. (+info)Evolution of plant phage-type RNA polymerases: the genome of the basal angiosperm Nuphar advena encodes two mitochondrial and one plastid phage-type RNA polymerases. (5/6)
(+info)Conservation and canalization of gene expression during angiosperm diversification accompany the origin and evolution of the flower. (6/6)
(+info)"Nuphar" is a genus of aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae, also known as water lilies. It includes several species that are found in freshwater habitats around the world. These plants have large, round leaves that float on the surface of the water and white or yellow flowers that bloom above the water's surface.
However, "Nuphar" is not a medical term and does not have a specific medical definition. If you are looking for information about a medical condition or treatment, I would be happy to help if you can provide more context or clarify your question.
"Ranunculus" is a term that refers to a genus of flowering plants, and it does not have a specific medical definition. However, some species within the Ranunculus genus are known to contain toxic compounds that can cause symptoms such as skin irritation, gastrointestinal distress, and in severe cases, organ damage if ingested.
The most well-known medically relevant species is likely "buttercups" (Ranunculus spp.), which can cause contact dermatitis and blistering of the skin upon contact. Ingesting large quantities of buttercups can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
It's worth noting that while some Ranunculus species have medicinal uses, they should only be used under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional due to their potential toxicity.
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Developmental evolution of endosperm in basal angiosperms: evidence from Amborella (Amborellaceae), Nuphar (Nymphaeaceae), and...
Nymphaeaceae7
- Nuphar is a genus of aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae, with a temperate to subarctic Northern Hemisphere distribution. (wikipedia.org)
- Like many other vigorously growing members of the Nymphaeaceae, some species of Nuphar tend to cover the water surface completely, blocking out the light and thereby killing both submerged plants and less competitive surface-growing aquatics. (wikipedia.org)
- An Nuphar submersa in nahilalakip ha genus nga Nuphar , ngan familia nga Nymphaeaceae . (wikipedia.org)
- Nuphar lutea, the yellow water-lily, or brandy-bottle, is an aquatic plant of the family Nymphaeaceae, native to temperate regions of Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia. (nathanielpark.com)
- Floyd, SK & Friedman, WE 2001, ' Developmental evolution of endosperm in basal angiosperms: evidence from Amborella (Amborellaceae), Nuphar (Nymphaeaceae), and Illicium (IIliciaceae) ', Plant Systematics and Evolution , vol. 228, pp. 153 - 169. (monash.edu)
- Detailed comparisons of Nuphar with Nymphaea , another Nymphaeaceae, show that more than two-thirds of these genomes exhibit at least 95% sequence identity and that most SSRs are shared. (biomedcentral.com)
- In this paper we report the complete chloroplast genome sequences of the angiosperms Nuphar advena (Nymphaeaceae) and Ranunculus macranthus (Ranunculaceae). (biomedcentral.com)
Advena3
- Nuphar Section Astylus Nuphar advena (Aiton) W.T.Aiton - Spatterdock †Nuphar carlquistii DeVore, Taylor, & Pigg Nuphar polysepala Engelm. (wikipedia.org)
- Nuphar advena (Ait. (henriettes-herb.com)
- Nuphar advena (from a basal-most lineage) and Ranunculus macranthus (a basal eudicot). (biomedcentral.com)
Nymphaea3
- Nuphar differs in that its petals are much smaller than its 4-6 bright yellow-coloured sepals, whereas in Nymphaea, the petals are much larger than the sepals. (wikipedia.org)
- while maturing, Nuphar fruit remain above water level on their scapes, whereas fruit of Nymphaea sink below water level immediately after their flowers close, and there they mature. (wikipedia.org)
- Naamgeving (Etymologie): Nuphar is waarschijnlijk ontstaan uit nympharion en het verkleinwoord daarvan is nymphe.De bloemen en bladen zijn namelijk kleiner dan die van Nymphaea alba (Witte … Homeopathy Doctor, Vijayawada. (nathanielpark.com)
Luteum8
- How Nuphar Luteum is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. (nathanielpark.com)
- Skin: Nuphar Luteum is useful in reducing the swelling, boils, inflammed and red skin. (nathanielpark.com)
- Nuphar luteum or the yellow pond lily can be used to increase male fertility. (nathanielpark.com)
- Can I take nuphar luteum, ginseng Q and caladium seguinum in 15 min gap for premature ejaculation and for erectile dysfunction? (nathanielpark.com)
- Names of Nuphar Luteum in various languages of the world are also given. (nathanielpark.com)
- HPUS indication of Nuphar Luteum: Stomach disorder. (nathanielpark.com)
- Nuphar luteum var. (intermountainbiota.org)
- Nuphar luteum treats the congestion of desire in men,someone who doesn't often feel sexually aroused by partners can be benefited with help of this remedy. (homeomall.com)
Polysepala1
- Nuphar polysepala is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.8 m (6ft). (pfaf.org)
Variegata2
- Wocus Nuphar sagittifolia (Walter) Pursh Nuphar variegata Engelm. (wikipedia.org)
- Nuphar variegata Engelm. (northernontarioflora.ca)
Schwabe Nuphar Lutea16
- Causes & Symptoms for Willmar Schwabe Nuphar lutea It s useful in diarrhoea complaints with great exhaustion. (nathanielpark.com)
- Is the use of Schwabe Nuphar lutea Dilution 200 CH safe for pregnant women? (myupchar.com)
- The effects of Schwabe Nuphar lutea CH on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet. (myupchar.com)
- No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Schwabe Nuphar lutea CH on breastfeeding women. (myupchar.com)
- So it is not known whether taking Schwabe Nuphar lutea CH will cause side effects or not. (myupchar.com)
- What is the effect of Schwabe Nuphar lutea Dilution 200 CH on the Kidneys? (myupchar.com)
- There are no side effects of Schwabe Nuphar lutea CH on the kidneys. (myupchar.com)
- Schwabe Nuphar lutea CH is not harmful for the liver. (myupchar.com)
- Using Schwabe Nuphar lutea CH does not have any harmful effects on the heart. (myupchar.com)
- Is this Schwabe Nuphar lutea Dilution 200 CH habit forming or addictive? (myupchar.com)
- No, there is no any evidence that Schwabe Nuphar lutea Dilution 200 CH is addictive. (myupchar.com)
- After taking Schwabe Nuphar lutea Dilution 200 CH, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Schwabe Nuphar lutea Dilution 200 CH can make you drowsy. (myupchar.com)
- Schwabe Nuphar lutea Dilution 200 CH is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it. (myupchar.com)
- No, Schwabe Nuphar lutea Dilution 200 CH cannot treat any kind of mental disorder. (myupchar.com)
- It is safe to take Schwabe Nuphar lutea Dilution 200 CH with food. (myupchar.com)
- Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Schwabe Nuphar lutea Dilution 200 CH with alcohol. (myupchar.com)
Sagittifolia1
- Nuphar sagittifolia is probably best treated as a subspecies. (intermountainbiota.org)
Species6
- Nuphar) and American species (sect. (wikipedia.org)
- Notonuphar is the first relative of Nuphar known to have inhabited Gondwana, and the wide geographic separation of both genera (Notonuphar inhabited Antarctica, while all extant and extinct Nuphar species are known from the Northern Hemisphere) supports the modern range of Nuphar being a relict distribution. (wikipedia.org)
- Yellow water-lily (type species) Nuphar microphylla (Pers. (wikipedia.org)
- Birds such as some species of ducks eat Nuphar seeds, and mammals such as beaver and coypu eat the roots of at least some species. (wikipedia.org)
- Beal (1956) placed all our species as infraspecific taxa under Nuphar lutea , a European plant. (nativeplanttrust.org)
- An Nuphar submersa [1] in uska species han Magnoliopsida nga ginhulagway ni Shiga & Kadono. (wikipedia.org)
Subsp1
- Nuphar lutea subsp. (intermountainbiota.org)
30ml1
- Information about Dr Willmar Schwabe India Nuphar Lutea Mother Tincture Q. SBL Nuphar Lutea 1X (Q) (30ml): Amazon.com.au: Health & Personal Care. (nathanielpark.com)
Japonica1
- ex Durand - Variegated pond-lily Nuphar Section Nuphar Nuphar japonica DC. (wikipedia.org)
Japonicum3
- Nuphar japonicum - DC. (pfaf.org)
- Nuphar japonicum is a PERENNIAL. (pfaf.org)
- It is one size smaller than Kohone (Nuphar japonicum) . (flower-db.com)
Fluviatilis2
- Nuphar fluviatilis (Harper) Standl. (henriettes-herb.com)
- Nuphar fluviatilis (R. M. Harper) Standley, Publ. (uwa.edu)
Timm1
- Fern Nuphar pumila (Timm) DC. (wikipedia.org)
Yellow1
- The bowl-shaped flowers of Nuphar lutea have up to 7 large yellow sepals, up to 25 (smaller) petals, up to 25 stigmatic lobes and up to 200 stamens. (makaques.com)
Grows2
- Nuphar grows from a rhizome anchored in the bottom sediments and is a favorite food of beavers and muskrats. (kindearthgrowers.com)
- Nuphar lutea grows in slow-moving or stagnant water across most of the British Isles. (makaques.com)
Plant1
- Also known as brandy bottle from the strongly alcoholic smell of the flowers, Nuphar lutea is a beautiful, vigorous, native plant of still or slowly flowing water, often found in lakes and the backwaters of canalised rivers. (futureforests.ie)
Chartacea1
- Nuphar chartacea (G. S. Miller & Standley) Standley, Publ. (uwa.edu)
Water1
- The Nuphar tables are named after the Latin name for the water lily and mimic its shape and dynamic clusters. (ccoarch.com)
Flowers1
- The flowers of Nuphar are interesting. (nativeplanttrust.org)
Content1
- The Nuphar [GenBank:NC_008788] and Ranunculus [GenBank:NC_008796] plastid genomes share characteristics of gene content and organization with many other chloroplast genomes. (biomedcentral.com)
Reduced with help1
- Falling out of hair with lancinating pains in right or left side of brain is reduced with help of this Nuphar Lutea. (homeomall.com)
Common1
- NUPHAR LUTEA DILUTIONAzoospermia and low sperm count are common factors that will hinder a couple from conceiving. (nathanielpark.com)
Helps1
- Nuphar lutea helps to reduce the painful sensation of weariness. (nathanielpark.com)
Side1
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