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Decoctions are the most straightforward
way to prepare tougher plant parts such
as bark, berries, and roots. Chopped
fresh or dried material is simmered in
water for about 20 minutes. The
resulting liquid is strained and drunk.
Decoctions are good for extracting
water-soluble constituents such as
tannins, for example in witch hazel bark
(Hamamelis virginiana). Like infusions,
they have long traditional use and are
still the main method of preparation
used in traditional Chinese medicine.

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Decoctions are the most straightforward
way to prepare tougher plant parts such
as bark, berries, and roots. Chopped
fresh or dried material is simmered in
water for about 20 minutes. The
resulting liquid is strained and drunk.
Decoctions are good for extracting
water-soluble constituents such as
tannins, for example in witch hazel bark
(Hamamelis virginiana). Like infusions,
they have long traditional use and are
still the main method of preparation
used in traditional Chinese medicine.

1

Decoctions are the most straightforward
way to prepare tougher plant parts such
as bark, berries, and roots. Chopped
fresh or dried material is simmered in
water for about 20 minutes. The
resulting liquid is strained and drunk.
Decoctions are good for extracting
water-soluble constituents such as
tannins, for example in witch hazel bark
(Hamamelis virginiana). Like infusions,
they have long traditional use and are
still the main method of preparation
used in traditional Chinese medicine.

1

Decoctions are the most straightforward
way to prepare tougher plant parts such
as bark, berries, and roots. Chopped
fresh or dried material is simmered in
water for about 20 minutes. The
resulting liquid is strained and drunk.
Decoctions are good for extracting
water-soluble constituents such as
tannins, for example in witch hazel bark
(Hamamelis virginiana). Like infusions,
they have long traditional use and are
still the main method of preparation
used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Although the author

Although the authors of the original paper replied that the binding
of the oil to the beta-cyclodextrin was intentional, thus providing a
slow release of activity, they failed to address the more difficult problem
of whether therapeutic levels of allyl sulfides were ever attained
(Berthold, Sudhop, and von Bergmann, 1998). In their minds, this
was considered unnecessary because “convincing evidence of lipidlowering
effects of any garlic preparation is still lacking.” No reference
in support of this assertion is provided. The 17 positive of 20 total
studies cited by Lawson are dismissed as lacking rigorous design,
but the defects are not specified. They do concede that “conclusions
of our study apply only to the preparation we used. . . .” Unfortunately,
that was not the way it was reported in the popular press,
which labeled all garlic preparations ineffective for blood lipid reduction.

Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i

Canon’s EOS 500D – or Digital Rebel T1i as it’s known in North America – is the company’s latest entry-to-mid-level DSLR and the successor to the hugely popular EOS 450D / Rebel XSi. Announced towards the end of March 2009, the 500D / T1i externally resembles its predecessor with exactly the same dimensions and similar weight, but inherits a number of features from the higher-end EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II models; it also becomes the company’s second DSLR to feature HD video recording.

The EOS 500D / Rebel T1i features a jump from the 12.2 Megapixels of its predecessor to the same 15.1 Megapixels as the semi-pro EOS 50D; indeed beyond a slower continuous shooting capability, the CMOS sensor in the new model appears to be pretty much the same as that in the 50D.

The sensitivity range of 100 to 3200 ISO with extended 6400 and 12800 ISO options are the same, as are the DIGIC 4 processor and 14-bit tonal range behind the scenes. Like its predecessor and the 50D, there’s also the Auto Lighting Optimiser option which adjusts the brightness and contrast of images with dark areas, and now the EOS 500D / T1i brings Peripheral Illumination Correction to the affordable end of the range.

Canon EOS Rebel XSi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit

For stunning photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, Image Processor, plus 12.2-megapixel DIGIC IIICMOS Sensor and is available in a kit with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.

Canon EOS 1000D

With a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor and technology inherited from Canon's professional models, the EOS 1000D offers EOS imaging power in an affordable, easy-to-use package.

• 10.1 MP CMOS sensor
• Up to 3fps
• 7-point wide-area AF
• Self-Cleaning Image Sensor
• 2.5” LCD with Live View mode
• DIGIC III processor
• SD/SDHC card slot
• Picture Styles processing
• Compact and lightweight
• Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites

Canon EOS 400D

Canon EOS 400D
Make the world your playground with the EOS 400D. 10.1 Megapixels of superior CMOS resolution and Canon's Integrated Cleaning System deliver the EOS hallmark of crisp, clean images, shot after shot.

• 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• 2.5" LCD
• 9-point wide-area AF
• Picture Styles
• DIGIC II
• 3fps with up to 27 frame burst
• DPP RAW image processing software
• Compact and lightweight
• EF/EF-S lens and EX Speedlite flash compatible

Canon EOS 450D

Canon EOS 450D
The EOS 450D blends uncompromising performance with ease of use in a lightweight, ergonomic body. Capture your world with a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and the very latest Canon technologies.

* 12.2 MP CMOS sensor
* 3.5fps
* 9-point wide-area AF
* EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* 3.0” LCD with Live View mode
* DIGIC III processor
* Large, bright viewfinder
* Total image control
* Compact and lightweight
* Compatible with EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera

Power and versatility in one supremely equipped tool for the discerning photographer. Step up to the challenge of 6.5fps, 10.1 Megapixels and a host of features designed to help you raise your game.

• 10.1 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• 6.5fps, 75 JPEG image burst
• High precision wide area AF
• 3.0" LCD with Live View mode
• DIGIC III processor
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• Picture Style
• Magnesium alloy body
• Compatible with all EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites

Canon updates EOS-5D Mark II firmware

Canon has released a firmware update for the EOS-5D Mark II that "improves and mitigates" two well-known problems on that camera: black dots and vertical banding. Download instructions and more info are available here.

Canon EOS 50D - Digital SLR Camera

Canon EOS 50D - Digital SLR Camera
The perfect combination of speed and quality, the EOS 50D’s 15.1 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 processor deliver superb high-ISO performance, shooting flexibility and image quality without compromise.

• 15.1 MP (APS-C) CMOS sensor
• 6.3 fps with up to 90 JPEG image burst
• DIGIC 4 processor
• ISO range up to 12800
• 3.0” VGA LCD with Live View
• High precision wide area AF
• Magnesium alloy body
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• EF/EF-S lens and EX Speedlite compatibility

Canon EOS 5D

The full frame 12.8 Megapixel EOS 5D. Discreet enough to avoid attention, with resolution enough to keep the toughest picture editors happy. Travel light without compromise.

• 12.8 MP full frame CMOS sensor
• 3 fps 60 JPEG image burst
• 9-point AF with 6 Assist AF points
• 2.5" LCD
• Picture Style image processing
• DIGIC II
• Records RAW/JPEG images
• Digital Photo Professional software
• Compact magnesium alloy body
• Connectivity options

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

The full frame EOS 5D Mark II combines outstanding resolution with 3.9 fps shooting and superlative high ISO performance. The addition of Full HD movie recording expands the boundaries of photography.

• 21.1MP full frame CMOS sensor
• DIGIC 4 processor
• ISO range expandable to 25600
• Full HD (1080, 30fps) movie recording
• High-res 3.0” VGA LCD with Live View
• 3.9fps JPEG shooting up to card capacity
• 9-point AF + 6 Assist AF points
• Magnesium alloy body

Canon EOS 1D Mark III

The benchmark for high speed, high resolution professional photography. Powerful enough to capture a 110 frame burst at 10 frames per second. Built to withstand the toughest conditions.

• 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
• 10 fps, max. burst of 110 JPEGs
• Dual "DIGIC III" processors
• High precision wide area AF
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• ISO 100-3200 range (L:50 H:6400)
• 3.0" LCD with Live View mode
• Picture Style
• EF lens compatibility

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

21 Megapixels of full frame resolution with the flexibility that only an EOS SLR can offer. Benefit from DIGIC III processing, rugged build quality and technologies that redefine SLR performance.

• 21 MP full frame CMOS
• 14-bit A/D processing
• 5 fps, max. burst of 56 JPEGs
• Dual "DIGIC III" processors
• High precision wide area AF
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• ISO 100-1600 range (L:50 H:3200)
• 3.0" LCD with Live View mode
• EF lens compatibility