Study on some pharmacological properties of earthworm in the application for treatment of hypertension
- Author:
Tran Thi Hong Thuy
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypertension
- MeSH:
Oligochaeta;
Therapeutics;
Hypertension
- From:Pharmaceutical Journal
2003;325(5):17-19
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Study on some pharmacological effects of earthworm in experimental methods, aiming at treating hypertension. Study results denoted that earthworm solution 2%, 4% all have vasodilator effect and inhibit the constriction of small intestine. In the study on dogs, earthworm solution at the dose 30g/Kg of body weight, 60 minutes after drinking, the tension began down and diminishing arterial tension continuously during 6 hours. The highest of decreasing tension was 31,6% comparison with the initial tension
