Anti-inflammatory activity of the flavonoid fraction of khat (Catha edulis Forsk).
The administration of the flavonid fraction, isolated from Khat (Catha edulis Forsk), in a dose of 200 mg/kg orally, produced a significant anti-inflammatory activity against the carrageenan induced paw oedema and cotton pellet granuloma in albino rats. The results were comparable with the standard anti-inflammatory drug oxyphenbutazone.
D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D002351:Carrageenan; D029754:Catha; D004487:Edema / Q000188:drug therapy; D005419:Flavonoids / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006099:Granuloma / Q000517:prevention & control; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D051381:Rats
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005419:Flavonoids; D010936:Plant Extracts; D002351:Carrageenan