Open AccessThe relaxant effect induced by Allium sativum L. bulb aqueous extract on rat isolated trachea
Author(s) -
B Fehri,
KK Mueen Ahmed,
Jean-Marc Aiache
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
pharmacognosy magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4062
pISSN - 0973-1296
DOI - 10.4103/0973-1296.75879
Subject(s) - allium sativum , bulb , chemistry , prazosin , allicin , pharmacology , acetylcholine , propranolol , theophylline , atropine , chronotropic , bethanechol , traditional medicine , caffeine , medicine , anesthesia , muscarinic acetylcholine receptor , antagonist , botany , food science , biochemistry , biology , heart rate , receptor , blood pressure
Garlic plays an important role in complementary and alternative medicine. Most people believe in and use herbal products even when they have not been as thoroughly researched as garlic. Garlic is also known for its beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system.