Abstract |
The analgesic and diuretic activities of the methanol extract of Phoenix sylvestris root on Swiss albino mice were observed. The extract showed significant (p<0.001) analgesic activity by reduction of percent inhibition of writhing induced by acetic acid (0.5% v/v) in 20.07% and 32.57% at a dose level of 150 mg/kg and 300-mg/kg body weights respectively. The methanol extract also showed diuretic effect at 1st hour of the study at 300-mg/kg and 2nd and 4th hour of the study at 150-mg/kg- body weight on swiss albino mice. The onset of diuretic effect was faster at a dose of 300-mg/kg body weights than 150 mg/kg body weight. The obtained results may give a clue for extensive phytochemical investigation of the plant for the development of herbal medicine.
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Authors | M A B Howlader, S C Bachar, F Begum, A S S Rouf |
Journal | Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
(Pak J Pharm Sci)
Vol. 19
Issue 4
Pg. 330-2
(Oct 2006)
ISSN: 1011-601X [Print] Pakistan |
PMID | 17105714
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Analgesics
- Diuretics
- Plant Extracts
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Topics |
- Analgesics
(pharmacology)
- Animals
- Diuretics
(pharmacology)
- Female
- Male
- Mice
- Plant Extracts
(pharmacology)
- Plant Roots
- Trees
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