Diaquatetra-kis(μ-3-meth-oxy-benzoato-κ : )dicopper(II).

The asymmetric unit of the binuclear title compound, [Cu(CHO)(HO)], comprises two halves of diaquatetra-kis-(μ-3-meth-oxy-benzoato-κ : )dicopper(II) units. The paddle-wheel structure of each complex is completed by application of inversion symmetry, with the inversion centre situated at the midpoint between two Cu atoms in each dimer. The two Cu atoms of each centrosymmetric dimer are bridged by four 3-meth-oxy-benzoate anions resulting in Cu⋯Cu separations of 2.

Folkloric plant remedies for rheumatism.

Investigations were carried out on folkloric plant remedies among the tribal communities of Thrissur district, majority of which are the Malayans. This paper describes the common plant remedies for rheumatism. Preparation and mode of use of twelve plants either as single or in combination with other plants are given in detail.

Folkloric plant remedies for stings of insects from the tribals of thrissur district, kerala.

The authors conducted survey of medicinal plants used by the tribal of Thrissur district. The investigation revealed several plant remedies to escape from the attack of insects and flies which are described in this paper. These could be used as soft common remedies in our households also.

In vitro callus production from leaves of gymnema sylvestre R. Br.

Successful callusing was obtained from leaf segments of Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. Cultures aseptically on MS medium with various concentrations of growth regulators.