Aerial plant extract lowers blood pressure in rats, potential human benefits
The study tested a plant extract from Euphorbia hirta on rats to see if it could lower blood pressure. They found that the extract caused a decrease in blood pressure in the rats, with higher doses leading to more significant reductions. Atropine, a drug that blocks certain receptors in the body, reversed the blood pressure-lowering effects of the extract. This suggests that Euphorbia hirta has the potential to lower blood pressure in rats.