Anti-Nociceptive And Anti-Inflammatory Activities Of Aqueous Leaves Extract Of <i>Ocimum gratissimum ( Labiate )</i> In Rodents
2008; African Traditional Herbal Medicine Supporters Initiative (ATHMSI); Volume: 5; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.4314/ajtcam.v5i2.31265
ISSN2505-0044
AutoresY Tanko, G. M. Magaji, M Yerima, Rabiu Abdussalam Magaji, Aminu Mohammed,
Tópico(s)Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection
ResumoThe aqueous leaves extract of Ocimum gratissimum was investigated for anti-nociceptive and antiinflammatory effects in mice and rats. The models used to study the effect on nociception are the acetic acidinduced abdominal constriction test, hot- plate method in mice. The anti-inflammatory effect was investigated employing the formalin-induced hind–paw oedema in rats. The extract caused a significant (p
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