Kelussia odoratissima Mozzaf - A promising medicinal herb to prevent pulmonary hypertension in broiler chickens reared at high altitude

摘要

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Kelussia odoratissima Mozzaf, formerly Apium odoratissima, is a plant locally called "Karafs", found in central Zagros region of Iran. Leaves and stems of the plant are traditionally used in the treatment of hypertension and inflammation. Lowering blood pressure effects of Kelussia odoratissima Mozzaf (wild celery) was evaluated in preventing pulmonary hypertension syndrome (PHS) in broiler chickens reared at high altitude (2100 m).