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| Year : 1990 | Volume
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Anti-inflammatory and mast cell protective effect of ficus religiosa
S Viswanathan, P Thirugnanasambantham, M Kannappa Reddy, S Narasimhan, G Anantha Subramaniam
Medicinal Chemistry Research Centre, Institute of Pharmacology, Madras Medical College, Madras - 3, India
Correspondence Address:
S Viswanathan
Medicinal Chemistry Research Centre, Institute of Pharmacology, Madras Medical College, Madras - 3
India
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The aqueous extract of bark of Ficus religiosa was prepared and investigated for its anti-inflammatory effect and for its protective effect on mast cells against degranulation. A significant anti-inflammatory effect was observed in both acute and chronic models of inflammation. The extract also protected mast cells from degranulation induced by various degranulatiors. The observed anti-inflammatory and mast cell protective effect may be responsible for the beneficial effect of Ficus religiosa in kumkum dermatitis and other inflammatory conditions. |
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