Analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Leonurus sibiricus

Fitoterapia. 2005 Jun;76(3-4):359-62. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2005.03.014.

Abstract

The methanolic extract of Leonurus sibiricus aerial parts injected intraperitoneally at dose of 250 and 500 mg/kg showed a significant analgesic effect in acetic acid-induced writhing in mice. Moreover, when given orally to rats at dose of 200 and 400 mg/kg, it showed a significant anti-inflammatory activity against carrageenin induced rat paw edema in rats.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / pharmacology*
  • Edema / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Leonurus / chemistry*
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Pain / drug therapy
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Rats

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Plant Extracts