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Diuretic effects of aqueous extract of Ficus exasperata Vahl. leaves in rat.

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Ficus exasperata is widely used in african pharmacopoeia against hypertension and edema. The hypotensive effects of aqueous extract of F. exasperata leaves are reduced in the presence of atropine and methylene blue. The treatment of hypertension often requires the combination of antihypertensive

[Ficus benjamina, a perennial inhalation allergen of increasing importance].

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12 patients are described with perennial allergic rhinoconjunctivitis or asthma, 3 had additionally urticarial eruptions and one edema of the eyelids. In all of them sensitization to Ficus benjamina was identified by skin prick tests, in 7 cases by the additional presence of specific IgE in vitro,

Extracts of Ficus exasperata leaf inhibit topical and systemic inflammation in rodents and suppress LPS-induced expression of mediators of inflammation in macrophages.

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The leaves of Ficus exasperata are mashed and prepared as poultices that are placed on swellings, wounds, and arthritic joints to relieve swelling and pains by the Igede tribal community of Nigeria. The leaf and stalk are also squeezed and used to mitigate itching or inflammation. These claimed

Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Methanol Extract of Ficus pumila L. in Mice.

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This study investigated possible analgesic and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the methanol extract of Ficus pumila (FP(MeOH)). Analgesic effects were evaluated in two models including acetic acid-induced writhing response and formalin-induced paw licking. The results showed FP(MeOH) decreased

Antiarthritic and antioxidant effects of the leaf extract of Ficus exasperata P. Beauv. (Moraceae).

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Leaf extracts of Ficus exasperata P. Beauv. (Moraceae) are commonly used in Ghanaian traditional medicine for the treatment of several pathological states including inflammatory disorders. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the antiarthritic effect of an ethanolic extract of F. exasperata

Reevaluation of risks with the use of Ficus insipida latex as a traditional anthelmintic remedy in the Amazon.

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The anthelmintic remedy oje, prepared latex of Ficus insipida, is still used by indigenous and local people in the Amazonian regions. However, overdosage leading to toxic reactions occurs despite the broadcasting of a clinically accepted dosage that is effective and safe. The intoxication of a

A cross-cultural study: anti-inflammatory activity of Australian and Chinese plants.

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In this study, in vitro inhibitory effects of 33 ethanol extracts obtained from 24 plant species (representing 11 different families) on cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) were evaluated. The plant materials selected for this study have been used in aboriginal medicine in Australia and traditional medicine in

Pharmaco-Analytical Study and Phytochemical Profile of Hydroethanolic Extract of Algerian Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica.L).

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"Opuntia ficus-indica" prickly pear is the cactus member of the Cactaceae family as an important nutrient and food source.The purpose of this study was to characterize the phytochemical composition of hydroalcoholic extract of prickly pear seeds

Acute and sub-chronic oral toxicity assessment of the aqueous extract leaves of Ficus glumosa Del. (Moraceae) in rodents.

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BACKGROUND Ficus glumosa Del (Moraceae), a plant used in traditional medicine in Cameroon, Senegal, and East Africa for the treatment of edema, hemorrhoid, cardiovascular diseases especially hypertension. OBJECTIVE The present study evaluated the potential toxicity of the aqueous extract of the

Phytochemical investigation of the bioactive extracts of the leaves of Ficus cyathistipula Warb.

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Ethanolic and aqueous leaf extracts of Ficus cyathistipula significantly reduced blood-glucose level, improved triglycerides and cholesterol levels of dyslipidemia in diabetic-rats. They similarly reduced the inflammation of paw-edema and stomach-ulcers in rats. Fractions obtained by successive

Topical anti-inflammatory effects of isorhamnetin glycosides isolated from Opuntia ficus-indica.

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Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) has been widely used in Mexico as a food and for the treatment of different health disorders such as inflammation and skin aging. Its biological properties have been attributed to different phytochemicals such as the isorhamnetin glycosides which are the most abundant

The n-butanolic extract of Opuntia ficus-indica var. saboten enhances long-term memory in the passive avoidance task in mice.

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Opuntia ficus-indica var. saboten Makino (Cactaceae) is used to treat burns, edema, dyspepsia, and asthma in traditional medicine. The present study investigated the beneficial effects of the n-butanolic extract of O. ficus-indica var. saboten (BOF) on memory performance in mice and attempts to

Anti-inflammatory, wound healing and in-vivo antioxidant properties of the leaves of Ficus amplissima Smith.

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BACKGROUND Ficus amplissima, commonly known as kal-itchchi, being used in folklore medicine, leaves juice is applied externally on old chronic wounds and the latex is applied on the wound. OBJECTIVE There was no scientific evidence justifying the medicinal use of Ficus amplissima, therefore the

A comparative evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of the bark of ficus bengalensis in plants of different age.

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The medicinal plants have been selected for thorough studies from indigenous folk medicines, Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha systems of medicines. The aim of this study deals with the comparative evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of the bark of Ficus bengalensis in plants of different age. The

Stem bark extraction of Ficus bengalensis Linn for anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity in animal models.

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In the present study, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect of aqueous extract of Ficus bengalensis (AEFB) and methanolic extract of F. bengalensis (MEFB) was evaluated in animal models. Preliminary results indicated that MEFB treatment possesses significant anti-inflammatory potential as compared

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