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The action of rauwolfia serpentina on vasomotor reflexes

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The crude extract of Rauwolfia serpentina as well as its total alkaloids possesses a blocking action on pressor as well as depressor reflexes originating from the carotid sinus. Respiratory and circulatory reflexes due to stimulation of the KCN-sensitive chemoreceptorsare however not affected in a specific way.

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  1. From the Dept. of Pharmacology, School of Tropical Medicine Calcutta, and the Indigenous Drugs Enquiry, I9. C. M. R., India

    G. K. Ray, P. K. Roy, S. R. Dasgupta & G. Werner

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In honor of Prof. O. Loewi on his 80th birthday.

With 3 figures in the Text.

WHO — Professor of Pharmacology, School of Tropical Medicine, Calcutta.

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Ray, G.K., Roy, P.K., Dasgupta, S.R. et al. The action of rauwolfia serpentina on vasomotor reflexes. Naunyn - Schmiedebergs Arch 219, 310–314 (1953). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00246406

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