Arecae pericarpium extract induces porcine lower-esophageal-sphincter contraction via muscarinic receptors

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with lower esophageal sphincter (LES) incompetence. In some patients, GERD is refractory to acid reduction therapy which is the main treatment for GERD. So ...

Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - November 4, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shu-Leei Tey, Chi-Ying Li, Li-Wei Lin, Li-Ching Chang, Yea-Ling Chen, Fang-Rong Chang, San-Nan Yang and Ching-Chung Tsai Tags: Research article Source Type: research