Analgesic activity of Enhydra fluctuans

Fitoterapia. 2002 Dec;73(7-8):707-9. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(02)00212-5.

Abstract

The methanol extract of Enhydra fluctuans, given orally at the dose of 250 and 500 mg/kg, was evaluated for its analgesic activity using the acetic acid induced writhing and the tail-flick methods. The extract showed promising activity in both tests.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aminopyrine / therapeutic use
  • Analgesics / therapeutic use*
  • Animals
  • Asteraceae / chemistry*
  • Female
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Morphine / therapeutic use
  • Pain / drug therapy*
  • Phytotherapy
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Plant Extracts
  • Aminopyrine
  • Morphine