The methanolic extract of the leaves of C. mucronata was screened for anti-ulcer properties using animal models. On isolated guinea pig ileum the extract inhibited contractions evoked by acetylcholine, histamine and serotonin. The extract remarkably decreased the propulsive movement of
Milonine is a morphinandienone alkaloid from Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl (Menispermaceae), a plant used in Brazil to treat inflammatory disorders. In this study, we evaluated the anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity of milonine (MIL) by using classical experimental models of inflammation and
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