Eugenia punicifolia leaf extract has a hypotensive effect and inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme activity in both in vitro and in vivo models.
Eugenia punicifolia leaf extract has a hypotensive effect and inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme activity in both in vitro and in vivo models.
Author(s): GALENO, D. M. L.; NASCIMENTO, O. V. do; ARAÚJO, M. S. B. de; SOUZA, T. P. de; SILVA, E. L.; CARVALHO, R. P.; CHIONG NETO, F. V.; SANTOS, R. H.; ANDRADE, Z. G. de; CORRÊA, J. W. do N.; SILVA, F. M. A. da; KOOLEN, H. H. F.; PINHEIRO, C. C.; CHAVES, F. C. M.
Summary: Chronic high blood pressure has for many years been considered a public health problem. Eugenia punicifolia is a plant used to treat diabetes by the local population, however its hypotensive effect has never been investigated.
Publication year: 2020
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Western Amazon
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