Table 4.
Effect of extracts on carrageenan- and dextran-induced paw edema.
| Treatment | Dose (mg/kg) | Carrageenan induced paw edema | % Inhibition | Dextran induced paw edema | % Inhibition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 0.1 mL | 2.1 ± 0.05 | — | 2.86 ± 0.01 | — |
| Diclofenac disodium | 10 | 0.51 ± 0.005 | 75.71 | 0.68 ± 0.014 | 76.22 |
| Aqueous extract | 200 | 0.97 ± 0.006 | 53.80 | 1.18 ± 0.010 | 58.74 |
| 400 | 0.73 ± 0.008 | 65.23 | 0.88 ± 0.010 | 69.23 | |
| Methanol extract | 200 | 1.08 ± 0.007 | 48.57 | 1.36 ± 0.011 | 52.44 |
| 400 | 0.80 ± 0.009 | 61.90 | 1.07 ± 0.013 | 62.58 |
Results are expressed as mean ± SEM (n = 6). The significance level in comparison to control values, P < 0.001. Control aqueous Tween-80 solution (2% v/v).