Table 4.
Effects of Cnicus arvensis extract on formalin induced paw licking test in mice.
| Groups | First phase | Late phase | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of licking | % inhibition | Duration of licking | % inhibition | |
| Control 1% tween 80 in water |
38.17 ± 1.27 | — | 46.5 ± 0.99 | — |
| Positive control 10 mg/kg bd. wt. |
12.00 ± 0.70* | 68.56 | 13.17 ± 0.48* | 71.69 |
| Plant extract 150 mg/kg bd. wt. |
11.50 ± 2.42* | 69.87 | 12.50 ± 2.72* | 73.12 |
| Plant extract 300 mg/kg bd. wt. |
9.33 ± 1.35* | 75.55 | 5.83 ± 1.35* | 87.46 |
bd. wt. = body weight; values are mean ± SEM; n = 6; * P < 0.01.