Browsing Faculty of Natural Sciences by Subject "Blood pressure"
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The contributions of muscarinic receptors and changes in plasma aldosterone levels to the anti-hypertensive effect of Tulbaghia violacea
(BioMed Central, 2013)Background: Tulbaghia violacea Harv. (Alliaceae) is used to treat various ailments, including hypertension (HTN) in South Africa. This study aims to evaluate the contributions of muscarinic receptors and changes in ... -
Effects of aqueous leaf extract of Asystasia gangetica on the blood pressure and heart rate in male spontaneously hypertensive Wistar rats
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2013)Background: Asystasia gangentica (A. gangetica) belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It is used to treat hypertension, rheumatism, asthma, diabetes mellitus, and as an anthelmintic in South Africa, India, Cameroun, Nigeria, ... -
In-silico and in-vivo evaluation of the cardiovascular effects of five Leonotis leonurus diterpenes
(Obikeze, K. et al. (2023). In-silico and in-vivo evaluation of the cardiovascular effects of five Leonotis leonurus diterpenes. Scientific African, 19, e01510. 10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01510, 2023)Leonotis leonurus extracts and compounds have been extensively studied for pharmacological effects. However, most of the diterpenes isolated from the plant have not been evaluated as possible contributors to the cardiovascular ... -
Potential beneficial effects of Tulbaghia violacea William Henry Harvey (Alliaceae) on cardiovascular system - A review
(Pharmacotherapy Group, University of Benin, 2015)Tulbaghia violacea William Henry Harvey (Harv. Alliaceae) is a small bulbous herb belonging to the family Alliaceae. It is used in South Africa to treat fever, colds, asthma, paralysis, and hypertension. Meanwhile, ... -
Single nucleotide polymorphisms in amlodipine-associated genes and their correlation with blood pressure control among South African adults with hypertension
(MDPI, 2022)This study describes the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in amlodipineassociated genes and assesses their correlation with blood pressure control among South African adults with hypertension. Methods: In total, ...