Effect ofCymbopogon citratusand Citral on Vascular Smooth Muscle of the Isolated Thoracic Rat Aorta

Volume: 2012, Pages: 1 - 8
Published: Jan 1, 2012
Abstract
Cymbopogon citratus has been shown to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, antispasmodic and chemo-protective properties. Citral, is the major constituent of C. citratus. This study investigated the effects of methanolic extracts of leaves (LE), stems (SE), and roots (RE) of C. citratus and citral on vascular smooth muscle and explored their possible mechanisms of action. The experiment was conducted using isolated tissue preparations, where citral,...
Paper Details
Title
Effect ofCymbopogon citratusand Citral on Vascular Smooth Muscle of the Isolated Thoracic Rat Aorta
Published Date
Jan 1, 2012
Volume
2012
Pages
1 - 8
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