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West Indian Medical Journal
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West Indian Medical Journal
Asthmatic
Preliminary Investigations of the Anti-asthmatic Properties of the Aqueous Extract of Justicia pectoralis (Fresh Cut)
Issue:
Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)
DOI:
10.7727/wimj.2014.149
Pages:
320–4
Synopsis:
Justicia pectoralis is commonly used in Jamaica as a tea preparation to alleviate the difficulty in breathing in asthmatic individuals. This study investigated its effects on tracheal contraction and allergic wheals in the dermis.
ABSTRACT
Received:
18 Jun, 2014
Accepted:
30 Jun, 2014
PDF Attachment:
wimjsep2015_320_324.pdf
Journal Sections:
Original Articles
Keywords:
trachea
Justicia pectoralis
wheals
Asthmatic
Journal Authors:
C Cameron
AS Jacob
EA Thomas
AS Levy
e-Published:
04 May, 2015
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