Table 2.
Effects of Carvacrol Treatment on the Inflammatory Mediators of PO-Induced Hyperuricemic Rats
| Groups | MSUC (Shown by Blue Arrows) | Inflammatory Cells- Lymphocytes (Shown by Blue Arrows) | Synovial Fluid (Shown by Red Arrows) | Skin/Muscle (Shown by Red Arrows) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saline | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PO model 250mg/kg | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Allopurinol 10mg/kg | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Carvacrol 20mg | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Carvacrol 50mg | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Notes: 0 indicates absence; 1 indicates presence; 2 indicates >10 particles per field; 3 indicates >20 particles per field.