Protective effect of commercial extracts of oregano (Lippia graveolens) against cardiac ischemia-reperfusion damage

Cardiac ischemia includes severe damage to heart muscle tissue due to decreased or cessation of blood flow, which involves failure to supply nutrients and oxygenation to heart cells. Causes can include blockages due to fat and cholesterol deposits. These damages include cell apoptosis, calcium and sodium concentration imbalance, loss of contraction force, and formation of reactive oxygen spe...
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research