Genotoxicity evaluation of a Phragmitis rhizoma extract using a standard battery of in vitro and in vivo assays.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: A rhizome of Phragmites communis Trinius has been used in traditional medicine to remove a heat, relieve vomiting and fever, nourish body fluids, and treat diseases like cancers. However, the safety of Phragmitis rhizoma has not yet been fully assessed.

Aim Of The Study: The present study evaluated the genotoxicity of an aqueous extract of Phragmitis rhizoma (AEPR).