Dr. Michel Hanania, Dean of Science and Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry, alongside his colleagues, has made significant strides in the field of medicinal chemistry with their study published in the ECB Journal, a Q3 Scopus Journal. Their study, “Comparison of Total Phenolic Content, Total Flavonoid Content, Antioxidant Activity, Antimicrobial Activity, and Content of Ephedrine in Ephedra Fragilis Stems and Fruits in Palestine,” funded by a MOHE grant through Bethlehem University, investigates the therapeutic qualities of the Ephedra plant species. By examining the extraction methods and antibacterial properties of Ephedra fragilis and Ephedra alata, the study illuminates the potential of these plants in creating natural remedies. This work not only showcases the rich biodiversity of Palestine but also opens new avenues for the advancement of herbal medicine and pharmaceutical research and development.
