Short Communication Evaluation of the Anti-Edematogenic Activity of the Aqueous Extract of Leea guineensis

Authors

  • A. Falodun * Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
  • L. 0. Okunrobo Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
  • L. 0. Agbo Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

Keywords:

: carrageenan, Leea guineensis, anti-edematoge n ic activity

Abstract

 The aq ueou s extract of leea guineensis leaves was eval uated for its an ti-edematogenic properties.The phytochemical studies revealed the presence of saponins and glycosides as the secondary metabo l i tes. Using the carrageenan­ induced paw oedema, there was a significant (P<0.001 ) reduction i n edema . The study a l so revea l ed a dose dependent anti­ edematogenic activity

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Published

2007-04-25

How to Cite

Falodun, A., Okunrobo, L. 0., & Agbo, L. 0. (2007). Short Communication Evaluation of the Anti-Edematogenic Activity of the Aqueous Extract of Leea guineensis. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 50(2), 143–144. Retrieved from https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/825

Issue

Vol. 50 No. 2 (2007): Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

Section

Articles