Richters InfoSheet D9003 Symbolism of Herbs Many herbs have symbolic meaning that goes back centuries, even millenia. For example, the ancient Romans offered wreaths of bay leaves as a symbol of triumph and peace.any herbs have symbolic meaning that goes back centuries, even millenia. For example, the ancient Romans offered wreaths of bay leaves as a symbol of triumph and peace.
function of alveolar macrophagesThe function of alveolar macrophage in the lungs is to remove dust particles and other debris from alveolar spaces.-Sheshi Aveolar macrophages work to break up surfactanct in the aveoli which exists to decrease surface tension in the lungs. If there is a disorder where the macrophage does not function correctly, such as in PAP, the surfactant will not be broken up and decreased ventilation will occur resulting in less oxygen delivery.
Interferon-gamma activates rat alveolar macrophages for anticryptococcal activity. / Mody, C. H.; Tyler, C. L.; Sitrin, R. G.; Jackson, C.; Toews, G. B. In: American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, Vol. 5, No. 1, 07.1991, p. 19-26.