The biological activity of a flavonoid (vitamin "P") compound

The use of water-soluble bioflavonoid-ascorbic acid complex in the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis

The efficacy of a water-soluble bioflavonoid-ascorbic acid complex was evaluated in the treatment of fifty episodes of recurrent herpes labialis. Twenty episodes were treated with a complex of 600 mg. of water-soluble bioflavonoids and 600 mg. of ascorbic acid, administered in equal increments three times daily. Twenty episodes were treated with a complex of 1,000 mg. of water-soluble bioflavonoids and 1,000 mg. of ascorbic acid, administered in equal increments five times daily. Ten episodes were treated with a lactose placebo. The therapeutic regimen was maintained for 3 days after the recognition of the initial symptoms associated with recurrent herpes labialis. The water-soluble bioflavonoid-ascorbic acid complex was observed to reduce vesiculation and to prevent the disruption of the vesicular membrane. The therapeutic measure was found to be most effective when initiated during the prodomal stage of the disease process. Optimum remission of symptoms was observed in 4.2 +/- 1.7 days with the 600 mg. dosage of the water-soluble bioflavonoid-ascorbic acid complex. No adverse reactions were reported by any of the patients who participated in this investigation.

(+)-catechin effects on x-rays irradiated skin of rats

The effect of (+)-catechin on the skin of rats previously irradiated was a net decrease of AMPS content and a partial recovery of the insoluble collagen-loss due to X-Rays.

Meteorite with Unique Features

A brief account of the discovery in Luzon, Philippines, of a large meteorite that does not fit into any of the currently used classifications is presented; together with results of preliminary studies of its unprecedented structure, specific gravity, and multiple magnetic polarity. Its probable terrestrial age is also discussed.