Figure 1From: An in vitro study of neuroprotective properties of traditional Chinese herbal medicines thought to promote healthy ageing and longevity Cytotoxic effects of herbal extracts in cultured primary mouse cortical neurons. The neuronal cells were exposed to 100 μg/ml of the herbal extracts for 24 h. Culture media (neurobasal medium supplemented with 2% B-27) containing vehicle only were used as a negative control (defined as 0%) and media containing staurosporine were used as positive control (defined as 100%).Back to article page