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Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities of Hemidesmus indicus root extract
Abstract
The methanolic extracts of Hemidesmus indicus (Asclepiadaceae) root (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg orally) were tested in carrageenan-induced rat paw oedema and brewer\'s yeast-induced pyrexia in rats to assess their anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities respectively. The paw volumes and pyrexia in rats were reduced significantly (P<0.05) compared to that of control. These results indicate that the extracts possess anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties.
Keywords: Hemidesmus Indicus, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Vol. 3(1) 2006: 90-94
Keywords: Hemidesmus Indicus, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Vol. 3(1) 2006: 90-94