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. 2009 Apr-Jun;28(4):7–9.

In-vitro anti- inflammatory activity of aqueous extract of leaves of Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng

VR Ravikumar 1, M Dhanamani 1, T Sudhamani 2
PMCID: PMC3336327  PMID: 22557324

Abstract

Aqueous extract of leaves of Plectranthus amboinicus (lour.) Spreng, which is traditionally used in the treatment of cough and cold was screened for its anti- inflammatory activity by HRBC membrane stabilisation model. Aqueous extract (500 mcg/ml) showed significant anti-inflammatory activity as compared to that of hydrocortisone sodium.

Keywords: Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng, aqueous extract, anti- inflammatory, HRBC membrane stabilisation

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