Planta Med 1972; 22(5): 59-65
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1099583
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STUDIES ON TAXUS BACCATA – II. Pharmacological Investigation of the total Extract of Leaves

S. B. Vohora
  • Institute of History of Medicine & Medical Research, Tudhlaqabad
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Publication Date:
15 January 2009 (online)

Abstract

Total extract of the leaves of Taxus baccata L. elecited hypotensive effect and stimulated respiration. The hypotensive effect seems to be partly central and partly due to a direct depressant action on the cardiovascular musculature. The extract exerted contractile action on the smooth and skeletal muscles.