This study concerns the biological effects and physico-chemical variations of extremely diluted solutions (EDS) as a function of aging-time. The biological efficacy of As2O3 at the 45th decimal dilution/succussion (As 45×) was tested in a wheat germination model. Ten trials were carried out from 0 to 12 months after treatment preparation, using wheat seeds (Triticum aestivum L.) of the Pandas variety. Seeds were pre-treated by poisoning with 0.1% As2O3 solution to reduce germination, to allow a better evaluation of treatment effects. The outcome variable was the number of non-germinated seeds after 96 h. The As 45× treatment aged for less than three months did not show a significant effect on wheat germination, whereas when aged for longer (3–12 months) the effect became significant. Concerning the physico-chemical characteristics, specific conductivity of As 45×aged from 0 to 12 months was measured, using nine samples for each date. The results showed a clear increasing time trend of specific conductivity, more evident when considering the last three measurements, which correspond to more than six months of aging. The physico-chemical behavior of EDS strongly supports the significant biological effects observed in a wheat model.

L. Betti, V. Elia, E. Napoli, G. Trebbi, M. Zurla, D. Nani, et al. (2011). Biological effects and physico-chemical properties of extremely diluted aqueous solutions as a function of aging-time. FRONTIERS IN LIFE SCIENCE, 5(3-4), 117-126 [10.1080/21553769.2011.638986].

Biological effects and physico-chemical properties of extremely diluted aqueous solutions as a function of aging-time

BETTI, LUCIETTA;TREBBI, GRAZIA;BRIZZI, MAURIZIO
2011

Abstract

This study concerns the biological effects and physico-chemical variations of extremely diluted solutions (EDS) as a function of aging-time. The biological efficacy of As2O3 at the 45th decimal dilution/succussion (As 45×) was tested in a wheat germination model. Ten trials were carried out from 0 to 12 months after treatment preparation, using wheat seeds (Triticum aestivum L.) of the Pandas variety. Seeds were pre-treated by poisoning with 0.1% As2O3 solution to reduce germination, to allow a better evaluation of treatment effects. The outcome variable was the number of non-germinated seeds after 96 h. The As 45× treatment aged for less than three months did not show a significant effect on wheat germination, whereas when aged for longer (3–12 months) the effect became significant. Concerning the physico-chemical characteristics, specific conductivity of As 45×aged from 0 to 12 months was measured, using nine samples for each date. The results showed a clear increasing time trend of specific conductivity, more evident when considering the last three measurements, which correspond to more than six months of aging. The physico-chemical behavior of EDS strongly supports the significant biological effects observed in a wheat model.
2011
L. Betti, V. Elia, E. Napoli, G. Trebbi, M. Zurla, D. Nani, et al. (2011). Biological effects and physico-chemical properties of extremely diluted aqueous solutions as a function of aging-time. FRONTIERS IN LIFE SCIENCE, 5(3-4), 117-126 [10.1080/21553769.2011.638986].
L. Betti; V. Elia; E. Napoli; G. Trebbi; M. Zurla; D. Nani; M. Peruzzi; M. Brizzi
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