Abstract

Acetylcholine Antagonistic Action Of Aqueous Extract Of Orthosiphon Thymiflorus

Author(s): S Kavimani, R Ilango, J Gurubatham, B Jayakar, U. K Majumdar, Malaya Gupta

Effects of an aqueous extract of Orthosiphon thymiflorus (AEO) on acetylcholine-induced contractions of isolated frog rectus abdominis muscle were studied. AEO produced significant inhibitory effect on the skeletal muscle contraction which may be due to inhibition of the effect of acetylcholine at the receptor site.

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