An anti-inflammatory principle from cactus.

Abstract

In previous studies, the ethanol extract of cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) showed potent anti-inflammatory action. In the present study, following fractionation of the methanol extract of cactus stems guided by adjuvant-induced chronic inflammation model in mice, an active anti-inflammatory principle has been isolated and identified as beta-sitosterol.

• Authors: E H Park, J H Kahng, S H Lee, K H Shin
• Journal: Fitoterapia (Fitoterapia) Vol. 72 Issue 3 Pg. 288-90 (Mar 2001) ISSN: 0367-326X [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 11295308 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
• Drugs, Chinese Herbal
• Sitosterols
• gamma-sitosterol

Topics

• Animals
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal (pharmacology)
• Drugs, Chinese Herbal (pharmacology)
• Granuloma (prevention & control)
• Male
• Mice
• Mice, Inbred ICR
• Plants, Medicinal
• Sitosterols (pharmacology)