Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Chondroprotective Activities of Cryptolepis buchanani Extract: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies

Cryptolepis buchanani Roem. & Schult. is widely used in folk medicine in Southeast Asia for treating muscle tension and arthritis. This study aimed to investigate an analgesic activity of the methanol extract of C. buchanani (CBE) in acetic acid-induced writhing response in mice, and to examine...

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Main Authors: Nutthiya Hanprasertpong, Supanimit Teekachunhatean, Rujirek Chaiwongsa, Siriwan Ongchai, Puongtip Kunanusorn, Chaichan Sangdee, Ampai Panthong, Samreang Bunteang, Narong Nathasaen, Vichai Reutrakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/978582