Studies on the cytological and biochemical effects of valerian in somatic and germ cells of Swiss albino mice

Volume: 44, Issue: 11, Pages: 1830 - 1837
Published: Nov 1, 2006
Abstract
Valerian is widely known for its use as a sedative and an anti-anxiety drug in the folk medicine. Literature reports suggested valerian to induce genotoxicity in vitro (ECV304 cells) by reactive oxygen species-mediated mechanism; however, there are no reports on its genotoxicity and/or the epigenetic mechanism in vivo. In view of the folkloric significance, it was found worthwhile to (1) determine the genotoxic effects of valerian in somatic and...
Paper Details
Title
Studies on the cytological and biochemical effects of valerian in somatic and germ cells of Swiss albino mice
Published Date
Nov 1, 2006
Volume
44
Issue
11
Pages
1830 - 1837
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