Object To determine the activities of various antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase and glutathione peroxidase, and the contents of some simpler antioxidants such as glutathione, chlorogenic acid and certain flavonoids in the leaves, stems and fruits of Viscum coloratum (Kom ) Nakai Methods The activities were determined as described in various literature reports Results The plant was found to be rich in various antioxidants Conclusion V coloratum, with its abundant antioxidant constituents, is proved to be a strong antioxidation drug for medical use especially its leaves

Comparing the cardiovascular disease in onion-growing region with those in non-onion-growing region, we found that, the people in these two regions are similar in their living standard, economic income and dietary habits and customs. The death rates caused by cardiovascular disease in these two regions were 0.57‰ and 1.67‰ respectively. There were markedly different incidences (p