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New study explains the Molecular Mechanism for the Therapeutic Effects of Cilantro

Shown is a computer simulation of E-2-dodecenal (orange) docking in its predicted binding site on the neuronal KCNQ potassium channel.

Herbs, including cilantro, have long been used as folk remedies. Herbs, including cilantro, have a long history of use as folk medicine anticonvulsants. Until now, many of the underlying mechanisms of how the herbs worked remained unknown. In a new study, researchers uncovered the molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay certain seizures common in epilepsy and other diseases.

The study, published in FASEB Journal, explains the molecular action of cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) as a highly potent KCNQ channel activator. This new understanding may lead to improvements in therapeutics and the development of more efficacious drugs.

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