Effect of Falcaria Vulgaris Hydro-Alcoholic Extract on Isolated Rat Heart

Abstract

Background & Objectives: Cardiovascular effects of herbal medicine were shown in numerous studies. Falcaria Vulgaris or Gazayag has traditionally been used in Kermanshah as an herbal medicine and its beneficial effect on peptic ulcer and skin wound has been proved in previous studies. There is some evidence about its cardiac effect. In addition, special chemical substance called Butylidenephthalide has been extracted from the similar plant which can reduce myocardial ischemia in rat. This study is aimed to consider the effect of Falcaria Vulgaris Extract on isolated rat heart function.