Studies on the antiinflammatory activity of Betula alnoides bark.
The antiinflammatory activity of Betula alnoides extract was evaluated in acute and subacute inflammation models. The extract was also evaluated for antiinflammatory activity in sheep RBC induced sensitivity and in membrane stabilization models. Except for the sheep RBC induced sensitivity model, the extract showed significant antiinflammatory activity.
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Tapas Kumar
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Department of Pharmacology, Dr. B. C. Roy, Postgraduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University College of Medicine, Calcutta University, 244B, Acharya J. C. Bose Road, Calcutta - 700 020. India.
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Srikanta
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Battacharyya
Dipankar
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Kumar
C K Ashok
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Lakshmi
S Mohana
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Chatttopadhyay
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Mandal
Subhash C
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D029662:Betula; D002351:Carrageenan; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004487:Edema / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018547:Plant Stems; D011817:Rabbits; D012756:Sheep
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D002351:Carrageenan