The pharmacological actions of a crude aqueous extract of khat (MIRAA) on rabbit's duodenum and heart in vitro
Tanzan. med. j
; 7(1): 24-26, 1992.
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| ID: biblio-1272706
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ABSTRACT
In this study a crude aqueous extract from fresh leaves and twigs of khat (Miraa) was investigated for its effects in vitro on rabbit's doudenum and perfused heart preparation. There was a significant reduction in spontaneous contraction of the duodenum in the presence of increasing doses of khat extracts. On the rabbit's heart; khat caused an inhibition of spontaneous contractions. It is therefore suggested that chronic habitual abuse of khat may predispose to gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems in human subjects:
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Cardiovascular System
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Digestive System
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Narcotics
Language:
English
Journal:
Tanzan. med. j
Year:
1992
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Article
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