Medicinal plants affected contractility of smooth muscles- A review

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 11

Abstract

Many studies showed that medicinal plants possessed stimulatory and inhibitory effects on the contractility of smooth muscles. These effects are mediated by many mechanisms included interference with neurotransmitters, neuro-mediators, second messengers, ionic channels and other mechanisms. The current review will highlight the medicinal plants affected contractility of vascular, gastrointestinal, reproductive, respiratory, urinary and other smooth muscles.

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Ali Esmail Al- Snafi

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Ali Esmail Al- Snafi (2018). Medicinal plants affected contractility of smooth muscles- A review. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR), 8(11), 22-35. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-415606