Methanolic extract of Lippia graveolens (Mexican oregano) protects against iron- and lead-induced genomic damage without evidence of toxicity in CD-1 mice.
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Lippia graveolens Kunth (Mexican oregano) is traditionally used to treat gastrointestinal, respiratory, and inflammatory conditions. Its phenolic constituents provide a rationale for investigating additional biological properties, including protection against chemically induced genetic da...