ANTIOEDEMA AND ANALGESIC ACTIONS OF DIODIA-SCANDENS EXTRACT IN RATS AND MICE

被引:20
作者
AKAH, PA [1 ]
OKOGUN, JI [1 ]
EKPENDU, TO [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV IBADAN,DEPT CHEM,IBADAN,NIGERIA
关键词
DIODIA-SCANDENS; ANTIINFLAMMATORY; ANALGESIC; ANTIULCER ACTIVITIES; RODENTS;
D O I
10.1002/ptr.2650070412
中图分类号
R914 [药物化学];
学科分类号
100701 ;
摘要
An extract of Diodia scandens obtained by petroleum ether extraction of the leaves was screened for pharmacological actions. The extract evinced a marked antiinflammatory effect in rats, causing a dose-related and sustained inhibition of the increase in rat paw circumference caused by subplantar injection of a phlogistic agent. In addition, the extract increased the threshold of pain stimulus in mice. The extract significantly protected rats from aspirin, indomethacin and reserpine induced ulcers. These results revealed that the plant, Diodia scandens has potential medicinal value.
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页码:317 / 319
页数:3
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