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    Medicinal Use Of Ginkgo

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    Kew Tree and Silver Apricot. Ginkgo trees are in a position to live long for thousands of years. Historically‚ medicinal use of Ginkgo was documented in 2600 BC. for the treatment of bronchial-asthma and bronchitis. The botanical name of ginkgo is Ginkgo biloba Linn. and it is a member of family Ginkgoaceae. Ginkgo although not described in Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia is major herbal drug of western herbal medicine. Ginkgo biloba is found in a wild state in China only. Now it is cultivated across the

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    AUSTRAILIA’S ILLICIT DRUG POLICY: A COMPLETE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION JESSICA PRICE JARED ROSS POL-222 TASK 4: A RESEARCH REPORT DATE OF SUBMISSION: 23‚ October 2012 Table of Contents Abbreviated Terms 4 Executive Summary 5 Australia’s Illicit Drug Policy: Past‚ Present‚ & Future 7 A Closer Look at Recommendations and Approaches 11 Appendix A 15 Appendix B 18 Works Cited 21 ABBREVIATED TERMS ABS Australian

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    Medicinal Uses & Turmeric

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    Turmeric (Curcumin) is an old spice that is used in traditional Asian/Indian medicine and is related to the ginger root. Known for its various uses‚ it is not just limited to the culinary scene (curry powders) but also as an alternative for therapeutic abilities. In China and India the spice is being used to help treat certain inflammatory ailments and even diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). It has been used for gastric pain‚ bringing down fevers‚ and even relief

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    living and has extended its focus during other transitional periods of changes in how and where individuals work and live (Firman‚ 2014). Fundamental to career counseling movement is Frank Parsons‚ who is considered the father of the career guidance movement (Zunker‚ 2012). Career development is considered a crucial aspect of life where an abundance of research has been conducted over the past years to explain its significance. Change is an inevitable part of life thus making it important for individuals

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    Mary Hollnsteiner‚ Reciprocity in the Lowland Philippines‚ in Four Readings in Filipino Values‚ Frank Lynch‚ S.J. and Alfonso de Guzman Ⅲ‚ eds. (Quezon City: Institute of Philippine Culture‚ 1979). Reynaldo Ileto‚ Pasyon and Revolution: Popular Movements in the Philippines‚ 1840-1940 (Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press 1979) William Henry Scott‚ Cracks in the Parchment Curtain and Other Essays in Philippine History (Quezon City: New Day Publishers.1982)‚ 其中一篇brilliant essay: Filipino

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    Medicinal Uses of Adelfa

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    Application: - Herpes zoster (skin): Crush leaves‚ mix with oil and apply on lesions. Do not apply on raw surface. Milky juice of the plant is irritating. Caution: Not to be taken internally. - Herpes simplex: Mix 1 cup of chopped leaves and bark with 2 tablespoons of oil. Apply to lesions 3 times daily. - Ringworm: Chop a foot long branch and mix with 1 cup chopped fresh young leaves. Mix the juice with 5 drops of fresh coconut oil. Apply 3 times daily. - Snake bites: Pound 10 leaves and a piece

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    The Use of Illicit Drug: a Significant Cause of Global Health Issue 1. Introduction Many incurable diseases in the world are being cured and eliminated with the development of science and technology‚ while there are some new adverse factors probably can result in great harm to people ’s health. Amongst these factors‚ the use of illicit drug is a crucial cause of spreading infectious diseases and deaths. It is estimated that more than 200 million people use illicit drugs in 2010 and among these

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    miracle? If so‚ do its clinical benefits outweigh its drawbacks? Should we legalize marijuana? Is medical marijuana really worth the risks? These are the issues one needs to think about before making the decision to legalize marijuana. Marijuana is a drug that is derived from the dried and cut leaves of the hemp plant known as "cannabis sativa". Marijuana has a variety of street names such as "grass"‚ "Mary Jane"‚ "pot"‚ "smoke"‚ "reefer"‚ "herb"‚ and "weed". The active ingredient in marijuana is delta

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    Drug Use

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    Protective and risk factors behaviours of young people related to drug use. My health issue is drug use. Young teenagers goes through the phase of adolescence when they have to start making decisions relating to themselves and their health too. Sometimes this procedure of making decisions can be hard for them as there are protective and risk behaviours associated with it which they might or might not be aware of it and ignore it as most of the people do. Protective behaviours are those

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    The Increase of Illicit Stimulant Use on College Campuses Stephanie Lobe Upper Iowa University December 5‚ 2011 ABSTRACT Numerous studies are finding that college students in the United States are relying on stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD without a prescription and for nonmedical reasons‚ most commonly because students believe these medications can enhance their cognitive performance. Research finds that students report these stimulants have become

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