Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of the leaf extract of Wrightia tomentosa. Roem & Schult
Journal Title: Journal of Pharmacy Research - Year 2010, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
The methanol: dichloromethane (1:1) extract of the leaves of Wrightia tomentosa (Family: Apocynaceae), a traditional medicine plant was tested for anti-inflammatory activity dextran induced paw edema in rats. The results revealed that methanol: dichloromethane extract significantly ameliorate the dextran induced edema. Acetyl salicylic acid was used as reference drug.
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E David*, E. K. Elumalai, S. Viviyan Therasa, T. Thirumalai.
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