<i>Dryopteris filix-mas</i> (Dryopteridaceae) leaves inhibit mouse uterine activity

<i>Dryopteris filix-mas</i> (Dryopteridaceae) leaves inhibit mouse uterine activity

Background: The plant Dryopteris filix-mas has been used traditionally for its uterine-stimulant effects. Aim: The current study is therefore aimed at investigating and determining the effect of the leaves of D. filix-mas on uterine contractility in vitro. Setting: Fresh leaves of D. filix-mas wer...

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Main Authors: Enitome E. Bafor, Wellington O. Omokaro, Osamuyi H. Uwumarongie, Uloma B. Elvis-Offiah, Osemelomen Omoruyi, Christina V. Viegelmann, RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
Subjects:
Dryopteris filix-mas
uterus
oxytocin
fatty acids
porphyrins
Online Access:https://jomped.org/index.php/jomped/article/view/25

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