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    In vivo effects of crinum macowanii on the rat cardiovascular system
    (University of the Western Cape, 2007) Persson, Kirstin Gracia; Burger, Andreas; Mugabo, P.; Green, I.; Dept. of Medical BioSciences; Faculty of Science
    Crinum macowanii (C. macowanii) (Amaryllidacea) as authenticated by Mr. F. Weitz at the Herbarium, University of the Western cape, is widely used a traditional remedy and is thought to have therapeutic value (Fennell and van Staden 2001). The objective of this study was to determine the cardiovascular effects of the crude aqueous extract of Crinum macowanii on the rat and to determine the effect of pre-treatment drugs on Crinum macowanii in in vivo, anaesthetized normotensive, male Wistar rats (200-250 g.).