Antinociceptive activity of Polygonum hydropiper

Fitoterapia. 2002 Dec;73(7-8):704-6. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(02)00239-3.

Abstract

The hexane, ethylacetate and methanol extracts of Polygonum hydropiper whole plant administered to mice at doses of 250 and 500 mg/kg, showed a significant activity on acetic acid-induced writhing. Within the tested extracts, the ethylacetate one showed the most significant activity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics / therapeutic use*
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Pain / drug therapy*
  • Phytotherapy
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use*
  • Polygonum / chemistry*

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Plant Extracts