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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: 
PDF icon 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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