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Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences
Physiological Society of Nigeria
ISSN: 0794-859X
Vol. 18, No. 1-2, 2003, pp. 35-38
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Bioline Code: np03009
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences, Vol. 18, No. 1-2, 2003, pp. 35-38
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ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT OF SOME COMMON NIGERIAN VEGETABLES
F.S. OLUWOLE, A.O. FALODE AND O. O. OGUNDIPE
Abstract
Methanol extracts of four common Nigerian vegetables; A.graveoleus, C.argentia, T. triangulare and T.occidentalis were investigated for anti-inflammatory activity in rats using carrageenan. Carrageenan-induced oedema in the sub-plantar hind paw of vegetable extracts treated rats was significantly inhibited. This finding becomes quite relevant since these vegetables are non-steroidal compounds and from natural source.
Keywords
Nigerian vegetables, inflammation, oedema
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