Detarium microcarpum, also called sweet detar, small detar, tallow tree, is a tropical plant that belongs to the leguminosae family, Caesalpiniaceae. Sweet detar fruit has an edible pulp and seed. The pulp is a rich source of minerals, sugar, and vitamin C. The seed contains many nutritional compositions, and hydrocolloids which impacts a good binding … Read more
Brachystegia eurycoma (achi seed) is a tropical plant from the Leguminosae family and subfamily Caesalpinioideae. This tree bears pods that contain flat seeds (achi seeds) used as a culinary ingredient, a thickening agent used to increase the viscosity of soups. The seed flour contains high quantity of water-soluble polysaccharides, and fiber. Brachystegia eurycoma is a … Read more
In the management of diabetes, insulin syringes are often used to deliver insulin injection to the subcutaneous tissue, or “sub-Q” injection, the layer of fat between the skin and the muscle. This is because insulin is easily broken down when given orally (pill) as it is a protein and can degrade in the stomach and … Read more
Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata, also called Eupatorium odoratum, Eupatorium conyzoides, Osmia odorata) is a tropical weed belonging to the largest family of flowering plant (Asteraceae). Other names include Jack in the Bush, devil weed, triffid weed, Christmas bush, Elizabeth weed, baby tea, Assam lata, iam-Kraut, agonoi, Obirakara, Olorohuru, independent weed, bitter bush, akintola-ta-ku (Yoruba, Western … Read more
Dietary fiber is the indigestible compound or part of plants, mainly carbohydrates, that pass through our stomach and intestine and remain unchanged. Unlike most carbohydrates that are broken down into sugar molecules called glucose, fiber is not digested as it pass through the system. Dietary fiber is found mostly in fruit and vegetables, nuts, legumes, … Read more
Pterocarpus osun, or African padauk is a plant belonging to the Dalbergieae tribe of Papilionaceae subfamily. It is also called camwood, black camwood, bloodwood, Akwara in Igbo, Osun dudu, Gbingbin in Yoruba, Ukme in Edo, Lagos camwood. However, it should not be confused with the true camwood (Baphia nitida) Pterocarpus osun is an evergreen or … Read more
There are many life science and pharmaceutical companies in Maryland. Maryland is home to one of the US’s largest life sciences clusters. Some major pharma companies in Maryland include Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, AstraZeneca, Novavax, Cadista Holdings, Pharmaceutics International, GSK, Thermo Fisher, Gliknik, Inc., Med Immune Inc. There are about 34 biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, … Read more
This is the list of pharmaceutical companies in Maine, a state in the Northeastern United States. List of Pharmaceutical Companies in Maine Abbott 10 Southgate Rd, Scarborough,ME 04074, United States Tel: +1 207-730-5750https://www.abbott.com BBI Solutions (Formerly MBS) 1037R Forest Ave.Portland, Maine 04103 Phone: (207) 797-5454https://www.bbisolutions.com/ Bio-Rad Laboratories 1045 Riverside St, Portland,ME 04103, United States Tel: … Read more
Gnetum africanum, or Okazi, Eru, African jointfir is a climbing vine with highly nutritious leaves that are utilized as edible vegetable. The plant is native to tropical rainforest of West and Central Africa, found in mostly southeast Nigeria, West Cameroon, Gabon, Central Africa, and Angola. There are many Gnetum spp, but the most important species … Read more
West African black pepper or uziza (Piper guineense) is both a culinary spice and a medicinal herb. Piper guineense is a plant from the Piper genus, and Piperaceae (or Sapotaceae) family. The leaves, stems and the seeds are utilized in cooking, and they add “heat” and a spicy pungent aroma to food. The fruit is the … Read more
