Anti-inflammatory effects of Napoleona imperialis P. Beauv. (Lecythidaceae) on rat model of inflammation

Autor: Inemesit Okon Ben, Okon Effiom Etim, Nsikan Malachy Udo
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 89-95 (2016)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2542-6214
2542-6222
2349-5006
DOI: 10.4103/2349-5006.183686
Popis: Background: Methanolic extract of Napoleona imperialis, was evaluated for anti-inflammatory effect. Method: Inflammogens used were carrageenan, histamine and formaldehyde. Napoleona imperialis (200-600mg/kg) was administered orally 30 minutes before the induction of inflammation. Diclofenac (10-100mg/kg) and chlorpheniramine (10-100 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally. Results: Extract and Diclofenac significantly (F4, 12=15.55, P
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