Anti-inflammatory activity of roots of Cichorium intybus due to its inhibitory effect on various cytokines and antioxidant activity

Background: Cichorium intybus L. commonly known as chicory is one of the important medicinal plants commonly used in Ayurvedic system of medicine. It is commonly used for the treatment of diseases involving a khapa and pitta doshas. Traditionally, C. intybus is used for the treatment of inflammatory...

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Main Authors: Waseem Rizvi, Mohd. Fayazuddin, Syed Shariq, Ompal Singh, Shagufta Moin, Kafil Akhtar, Anil Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Ancient Science of Life
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Online Access:http://www.ancientscienceoflife.org/article.asp?issn=0257-7941;year=2014;volume=34;issue=1;spage=44;epage=49;aulast=Rizvi