Actions of reserpine on the digestive system

Authors

  • Rodrigo Ulbilluz Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú
  • Juan G. Duran Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú
  • Abel Mejía Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú
  • Carlos Field Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v39i4.10746

Abstract

Pharmacological and therapeutic properties of Rauwolfia serpentina, whose roots are used for centuries in India, have attracted considerable interest of western medicine in recent years. In the laboratory, Rauwolfia and its alkaloids, especially reserpine, produce sedation and reduction of spontaneous activity in all species studied namely guinea pigs. dogs, rabbits, cats, mice, rats and monkeys.

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1956-12-31

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Ulbilluz R, Duran JG, Mejía A, Field C. Actions of reserpine on the digestive system. An Fac med [Internet]. 1956 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];39(4):1301-17. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/10746