New study explains the molecular mechanism for the therapeutic effects of cilantro

(University of California - Irvine) Herbs, including cilantro, have a long history of use as folk medicine anticonvulsants. Until now, many of the underlying mechanisms of how the herbs worked remained unknown. In a new study, researchers uncovered the molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay certain seizures common in epilepsy and other diseases.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news