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Malva sylvestris (Common Mallow): Therapeutic Applications

Leave a Comment / Agricultural Development, biodiversity, Camel Metabolism, camel milk, desert ecosystem, diabetes, Grazing /

Malva sylvestris L., commonly known as common mallow, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Malvaceae family whose aerial parts particularly leaves and flowers constitute a rich source of bioactive metabolites. The phytochemical composition varies significantly between plant parts, with leaves generally containing higher concentrations of phenolic constituents than flowers. Composition Mucilage The most characteristic bioactive

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Calitropis spider camouflaged in Calitropis leaf

Preliminary Field Report: An Unidentified Flower Crab Spider Associated with Calotropis procera in a Desert Ecosystem

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uring field observations in a desert ecosystem, an unidentified flower crab spider, possibly belonging to the family Thomisidae, was documented on flowering Calotropis procera. Despite reference comparisons, species-level identification remains unresolved.

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With a camel herder/owner Muhammad in Salalah

Salalah, the Eden of Unique Biodiversity

2 Comments / biodiversity, Camels and Ecosystems, Ethnoecology, Exploration /

“Salalah is capital of Dhofar mountainous region in Oman. Salalah is the habitat of a rich biodiversity (plants & animals and soil microbiome. Camels in Salalah are especially distinct as locals raise them for milk, meat, and wool. These creatures are well-adapted to withstand both the hot and dry desert, as well as the rainy season. You will notice huge mounds of Termites in the region. Termites play a vital role in breaking down woody material into compost for the enrichment of the soil and some animals (gut microbiome in camels). They form large piles of dirt, which camels sometimes consume to aid in digestion. For a more in-depth understanding of Shalala’s features, pictures and other explanations are available for your perusal and edification.”

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Calitropis is an attraction

There is no better place for ecotherapy than a desert

10 Comments / biodiversity, Desert Cleaning, desert ecosystem, Desert exploration /

A nature lover by birth I??”m born like that, I love nature, especially the desert ecosystem and camels. I take therapy from nature. I??”m a true believer in nature. The far and wide horizons of the desert provide an opportunity to take long deep breaths and refresh your memories and thoughts. On each side you

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