title: Antinociceptive activity of Helicteres isora.
abstract: Helicteres isora root extracts were studied for antinociceptive activity on acetic acid-induced writhing test in mice, at a dose of 250 mg/kg. Petroleum ether, chloroform and aqueous ethanol extracts have shown significant activity.
authors.affiliation: G.Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad-500 028, India. venkateshsama@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Sama
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Venkatesh
authors.forename: K Sai
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Laxmi
authors.forename: B Madhava
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ramesh
mesh_terms: D019342:Acetic Acid; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D008297:Male; D019660:Malvaceae; D051379:Mice; D010146:Pain / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008517:Phytotherapy; D024301:Plant Bark; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018517:Plant Roots
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D010936:Plant Extracts; D019342:Acetic Acid