Lippia javanica (Zumbani) herbal tea infusion attenuates allergic airway inflammation via inhibition of Th2 cell activation and suppression of oxidative stress

Lippia javanica (Zumbani) herbal tea infusion attenuates allergic airway inflammation via inhibition of Th2 cell activation and suppression of oxidative stress

Abstract Background Lippia javanica (lemon bush) is commonly used in the treatment of respiratory ailments, including asthma in southern African countries but there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-asthmatic effects...

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Main Authors: Mvuyisi O. M. Mfengu, Mathulo Shauli, Godwill A. Engwa, Hannibal T. Musarurwa, Constance R. Sewani-Rusike
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
Asthma
Oxidative stress
Inflammation
Antioxidant
Th2-mediated cell immune response
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03361-8

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