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Planta Med 1986; 52(1): 61-63
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-969072
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-969072
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Pharmacological Studies on Leaves of Withania somnifera
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Publication History
1985
Publication Date:
26 February 2007 (online)
Abstract
Anti-inflammatory activity and protective effect against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity of alcoholic extract of leaves of Withania somnifera have been assessed. The leaves were found to possess marked effects in subacute inflammation and hepatotoxicity. A comparison of the anti-inflammatory properties revealed the extract at 1 g/kg dose to be as active as 50 mg/kg of phenylbutazone and 10 mg/kg of hydrocortisone. The protective effect of the extract at 1 g/kg dose against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity was comparable to 10 mg/kg of hydrocortisone.