Laurus nobilis FROM ALGERIA AND IMMUNE RESPONSE

Abstract

Abstract. Laurusnobilis is an aromatic plant, widespread in Algeria and widely used by local people as a source of spice and for its medicinal properties. The essential oil of this plant native to western Algeria is the subject of our study. The essential oil extraction was performed by steam distillation, the yield obtained from leaf is (1.5 %) by gavage Wistar rats males weight between 100g 80et were infected with Salmonella then treated with a dose 1 g / kg of the essential oil. In the day of sacrifice of the rats some parameters were determined: hemoglobin concentration (Hgb); haematocrit (Hct) and lymphocytes (white blood cell). The result shows the therapy of this magic plant "Laurusnobilis».

“Tiryaq Arba” (a Polyherbal Unani Formulation) as Prophylactic Medicine Against Epidemics of Acute Respiratory Viral Infections

“…The other three are juntiyana romi (Gentiana lutea), murr maki (Commiphora myrrha), and zarawand taweel (Aristolochia longa). The medicine is available in a mixture form (powdered constituents are mixed with honey to achieve a semisolid consistency) to be taken at a dosage of 2 -4.5 g daily (5) Constituents of Tiryaq Arba have been substantiated for their antiviral efficacy against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), adenovirus and respiratory syncytial virus infections, parainfluenza virus, human rhinovirus B, and coxsackievirus, parainfluenza virus type 3, Newcastle disease virus, and influenza A virus (Figure 1) (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19).…”

Food Pyramid - The Principles of a Balanced Diet

“…From these, the cells extract the nutrients necessary for proper functioning [33]. Foods that can be consumed in larger quantities are at the base of the pyramid [56,57]. These are fruits and vegetables, and then foods high in carbohydrates, milk and derivatives.…”

What is sodium glutamate and what effects it has on health

“…Researchers are studying therapies that try to inhibit MSG activity for the treatment of ALS. [51][52][53] Glutamate and food MSG is an amino acid (amino acids are monomers of biomacromolecules called proteins) that is found in many different types of foods. MSG can also be found naturally in many foods, including algae, cheeses, mushrooms, soy and tomatoes.…”