Arundo donax
Arundo donax
(giantreed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID6570
Impact TypeOther
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionArundo donax has antiproliferative activity towards cancer cell lines and is mitogenic towards human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. The rhizome contains five tryptamines. Finally, ethanolic extract of rhizomes produced hypotensive and antispasmodic effects against histamine, serotonine and acetlylecholine induced spasms.
Reference30165
Great Lakes RegionNo
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