Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Uvaria chamae and Clerodendoron splendens

Uvaria chamae P. Beauv and Clerodendron splendens A Cheval are known to have various medicinal and therapeutic properties. Their anti-inflammatory and oxytocic properties were assessed in this study. The extracts and aspirin were found to inhibit carrageenan-induced paw oedema on albino rats and mic...

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Main Authors: Donatus Ebere Okwu, Friday Iroabuchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:E-Journal of Chemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/190346