The volatile oil of Nardostachyos Radix et Rhizoma induces endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity in HUVEC cells.

Nardostahyos Radix et Rhizoma (NRR; the root and rhizome of Nardostachys jatamansi DC.) is a widely used medicinal herb. Historically, NRR is being used for the treatment of cardiovascular and neurological diseases. To search for active ingredients of NRR, we investigated the vascular benefit of NRR...

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Main Authors: Maitinuer Maiwulanjiang, Cathy W C Bi, Pinky S C Lee, Guizhong Xin, Abudureyimu Miernisha, Kei M Lau, Aizhen Xiong, Ning Li, Tina T X Dong, Haji A Aisa, Karl W K Tsim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0116761