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Wharton’s Jelly: From 1 Different Sources

the mesoderm tissue of the umbilical cord, which becomes converted to a loose jelly-like *mesenchyme surrounding the umbilical blood vessels.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Box-jellyfish

Colloquial term used by most Australians to refer to Chironex fleckeri, but which actually includes every species of the Class Cubozoa.... box-jellyfish

Fire Jelly

See Morbakka.... fire jelly

Hair Jellyfish

The Australian colloquial term for Cyanea - also known as Lion’s Mane in many other countries.... hair jellyfish

Jelly

See GELATIN.... jelly

Jelly Fish Sting

Antihistamines indicated: (topical). Plant juices: pulp of leaves of any one – Plantain, Aloe Vera, Houseleek, Garlic, Marigold, Comfrey. Oil Eucalyptus. Witch Hazel water. Neat Cider vinegar.

Internal: Echinacea. Acid tincture of Lobelia (10-20 drops). Wounds may be severe enough to require surgical exploration, herbal antibiotic therapy or tetanus prophylaxis. Pain control is essential (Black Willow, Black Cohosh) as pain may be intense and patient restless from respiratory and cardiac distress. Wash with strong spirit (methylated, whiskey, etc). ... jelly fish sting

Jellyfish Stings

Stings from jellyfish, which belong to a group of marine animals called coelenterates or cnidarians.

Stinging capsules discharge when jellyfish tentacles are touched.

Usually, the sting causes only a mildly painful or itchy rash, but some jellyfish and Portuguese men-of-war (other members of the same group) can cause a severe sting.

Rarely, venom may cause vomiting, sweating, breathing difficulties, and collapse.

Dangerous species live mainly in tropical waters.

Antivenoms may be available.... jellyfish stings

Petroleum Jelly

A greasy substance obtained from petroleum, also known as petrolatum or soft paraffin. The jelly is commonly used as an ointment base, a protective dressing, and an emollient.... petroleum jelly

Wharton’s Duct

the secretory duct of the submandibular *salivary gland. [T. Wharton (1614–73), English physician]... wharton’s duct

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