[Effects of Cymbopogon goeringii (Steud.) A. Camus volatile oil on physiologic properties of the isolated guinea pig myocardium].
In isolated guinea pig papillary muscles and atrium, Cymbopogon goeringii volatile oil (CGCO) markedly inhibited the contraction, prolonged the functional refractory period (FRP) and depressed epinephrine-induced automatically. The results suggested that CGCO may possess antiarrhythmic action.
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D000818:Animals; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008297:Male; D009200:Myocardial Contraction / Q000187:drug effects*; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000494:pharmacology*
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D009822:Oils, Volatile