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Wound Healing and Diuretic Activities of Canthium parviflorum Lam

  • Mohideen, S. (Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology, Adhiparasakthi College of Pharmacy) ;
  • Ilavarasan, R. (Department of Pharmacology, C.L.Baid Metha College of Pharmacy) ;
  • Hemalatha, S. (Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology, Adhiparasakthi College of Pharmacy) ;
  • Anitha, N. (Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology, Adhiparasakthi College of Pharmacy) ;
  • Sasikala, E. (Department of Pharmacognosy, Central Research Institute for Siddha)
  • Published : 2003.06.01
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Abstract

Aqueous and ethanolic extract of leaves of Canthium parviflorum were evaluated for wound healing and diuretic activities. Extract in the form of ointment is applied topically on excision wound in rats showed significant healing process as evidenced by increased rate of wound contraction as compared to control. The aqueous extract of 10% w/w ointment exhibited equivalent wound healing activity as Nitrofurazone oinment. Significant diuretic activity was exhibited by extracts. Graded dose response for both activities were observed for the extracts.

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