Green alkanet belongs to the borage (Boraginaceae) family, and its large bristly leaves and blue flowers mean that it's often confused with true borage (Borago officinalis). However, despite being a ...

Asclepiadaceae, Amaranthaceae and Solanaceae are represented with 5 species. The families with 4 species are Boraginaceae, Convolvulaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Mimosaceae. Brassicaceae, ...

Dermatitis. 2009;20(2):63-78. Other plants known for their spines include Serenoa repens (family Arecaceae), a North American plant commonly known as saw palmetto (Figure 6). This palm gets its ...

Hand eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes dry, red, itchy skin on the hands and fingers. It can be caused by chemical or environmental irritants, allergy-causing substances, and ...

Hand eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes dry, red, itchy skin on the hands and fingers. It can be caused by chemical or environmental irritants, allergy-causing substances, and even ...

Parkinson's disease (PD) is an age-associated neuronal deterioration in the substantia nigra, which secretes dopamine, and is associated with the appearance of Lewy bodies (protein inclusions) in ...