Glochidion Eriocarpum champ and Desmoschinensin Lour is available material medication in Viet Nam. It has been practiced for burned- wound following to traditional usage. In chemical analysis, two herbal medication contained some components: Tanin, Flanovoid, Alcaloid, Saponin which have effectiveness as an antibiotic and inflammatory Drug.
Investigational Therapies ; Botany ; Therapeutics

Wedelia chinensis (Osbeck) Merr. (Synomyme: W. calendulacea Less.) was commonly used in folk medicine for the treatment of furunculosis, phlegmon, impetigo, cystitis. Two other plants, namely Tridex procumbens L. and Phyla nodiflora (L.) greene were often confused with W. chinensis. The study presented detailed descriptions of the morphological, anatomical and palynological characters of the three species, offering an easy distinguishment of the plants
Medicine, Traditional ; Plants ; Botany

Investigation of Pseuderanthemum palatiferum (Nees) Radik showed that fresh leaves were rich with mineral elements, especially calcium (875.5 mg%) kalium (587.5 mg%) and iron (38.75 mg%). Amino acids also occurred in large amounts, such as isoleucine (148.34 mg%), alanine (106.44 mg%), valine (99.73 mg%), leucine (84.15 mg%). The leaves extract was non-toxic to fish
Plants ; Botany ; Biochemistry

The stems and roots of Schefflera sp3 contained numerous fibers with cubic calcium oxalate crystals, lignified medullary rays. The leaves were covered with protective multicellular hairs in the shape of ramified candles. Saponin triterpenes, phytosterols, reduced sugars, tannin, coumarins, organic acids and uronic compounds were found in the leaves, stems and roots. Of the unsaturated fatty acids, oleic and linoleic acids were found in high amount in these 3 parts of the plant, but linolenic acids only in the leaves. The composition of oligoelements were similar in the 3 parts, except Cr only in the leaves, Ga only in the roots, whereas Ni, Mo, Sn and Pb only in the stems.
Botany ; chemistry ; Plants, Medicinal

Several herbal remedies are known under the common name of “ray”, all widely distributed in Viet Nam and are used in folk medicine for itches, furuncles, snake bites. In previous reports, the plants have been examined for the antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidative effects of the flavonoids extracted from the tuber. In this study, the researchers describe the botanical characteristics of two species: Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G. Don and A. odora (Lindl.) K. Koch, and point out the differences between them, providing anatomical grounds for the distinction of the two plants.
Plants ; Medicine, Traditional ; Botany

Forensic palynology is to apply palynology to the field of forensic science, using pollen and spores to solve issues in juridical practice, such as civil and criminal issues. Sporopollens have a small size, wide distribution, diverse morphology, can be easily transferred, have durability, and is not easily noticed. It can provide strong investigation and related evidence for case detection as good trace evidence. The application of palynology in forensic science has achieved certain success, but it is underutilized in most countries. This paper analyzes the evidence value provided by sporopollen, collection of the sporopollen samples, the progress in detection technology and challenges ahead, based on the biological characteristics of sporopollen, combined with recent successful cases in forensic science, to comprehensively discuss the research progress in forensic palynology and its application prospects in forensic science.
Botany ; Forensic Sciences ; Pollen ; Spores

The French vitalism is different from vitalism in general. It is a position of some physiologists who worked from the end of the 18th century to the early days of the 19th century, defending the peculiarity of life phenomena in contrast to the Cartesian theory of the animal-machine. Its main representatives are Paul-Joseph Barthez and Theophile de Bordeu, who belonged to the vitalist school of Montpellier. They argue, in contrast to mechanism, that life involves a special principle and cannot be explained in terms of physical and chemical properties alone. Marie Francois Xavier Bichat (1771-1802), inheriting this position, endeavored to establish physiology as a science which cannot be reduced to the physical sciences. He was also the first to introduce the notion of tissues as distinct entities. The aim of his concept of physiology is to explain the whole of life phenomena through the ultimate properties of tissues, that is, through sensibility and contractility. After Bichat, Francois Magendie inherited his experimental concepts, but critiqued his vitalism. Claude Bernard, known as the founder of experimental physiology, was influenced considerably by Bichat's idea of physiology. Through the notion of tissues, he unites zoology, botany and medicine in the domain of general physiology. Additionally, his concept of "milieu interieur" results from his study of Bichat's physiology, particularly from the concept of the "natural type".
Botany ; Humans ; Natural Science Disciplines ; Vitalism ; Zoology

Botany ; history ; China ; History, 20th Century

Humans ; Botany/history* ; History, 20th Century ; China

With the increasingly obvious role of plant evidence in case detection, forensic botany, which provides clues and evidence in crime scene investigation by using botanical research method has attracted growing attention. The common experimental techniques used in forensic botany are morphological examination, physical and chemical examination, molecular genetic examination, and so on. This paper briefly expounds the advantages and disadvantages of different test methods, summarizes the problems that need to be paid attention to in the application of forensic botany by arranging the related literatures and cases of forensic botanical research, in order to provide reference for scene investigation of cases.
Botany ; Crime ; Forensic Medicine ; Forensic Sciences ; Plants