Prakt. lékáren. 2016; 12(5): 182-185 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2016.044

Herbal drugs with depressant effects on the central nervous system

Marie Kašparová
Katedra farmakognozie, Farmaceutická fakulta v Hradci Králové, Univerzita Karlova

The article gives information about the effects and possibilities of the use of selected herbal sedatives and hypnotics.

Keywords: herbal drugs with depressant effects on the central nervous system, Valerianae radix, Melissae folium, Menthae piperitae

Published: October 1, 2016  Show citation

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Kašparová M. Herbal drugs with depressant effects on the central nervous system. Praktické lékárenství. 2016;12(5):182-185. doi: 10.36290/lek.2016.044.
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