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In vitro Antioxidant Activity and In vivo Anti-inflammatory Effect of Ricinus communis (L.) and Withania somnifera (L.) Hydroalcoholic Extracts in Rats

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: HIGHLIGHTS Ricinus communis and Withania somnifera extracts contain considerable polyphenol compounds. R. communis and W. somnifera extracts showed significant in vitro antioxidant activities. R. communis and W. somnifera extracts markedly inhibited xylene-induced ear edema in rats. Both herbal extracts significantly reduced paw edema induced by egg albumin and carrageenan.

Source: Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology

DOI: 10.1590/1678-4324-2021200783

Authors: Asif Hussain, Bilal Aslam, Faqir Muhammad, Muhammad Naeem Faisal

Institutions: The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, University of Agriculture Faisalabad

Language: English

Topic: Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad