Journal of
Medicinal Plants Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Med. Plants Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0875
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMPR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 3835

Full Length Research Paper

Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme by Rhazya stricta, Moringa peregrina and Achillea fragrantissima, used in traditional system of medicine in Arabian Peninsula: Implication in the management of hypertension

Mohammad Fahad Ullah
  • Mohammad Fahad Ullah
  • Laboratory of Phytomedicine and Therapeutics, Prince Fahd Research Chair, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk-71491, Saudi Arabia.
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Faisel M. Abuduhier
  • Faisel M. Abuduhier
  • Laboratory of Phytomedicine and Therapeutics, Prince Fahd Research Chair, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk-71491, Saudi Arabia.
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  •  Received: 01 January 2016
  •  Accepted: 08 February 2016
  •  Published: 25 February 2016

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