Aqueous/alcoholic extracts of Populus tremula, Solidago virgaurea and Fraxinus excelsior (components of Phytodolor N) were tested individually and in 3 different combinations for anti-inflammatory activity using carrageenan induced edema and/or adjuvant induced arthritis of the rat paw. The tested
Tremulacin was shown to inhibit carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats and croton oil-induced ear edema in mice. It was also found to inhibit peritoneal leucocyte migration in rats and acetic acid-induced writhing responses in mice. Experiments with isolated longitudinal muscle strips of sensitized
Inflammation is a common finding in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The phytotherapeutic agent eviprostat is a popular treatment for BPH in Japan and Germany. This agent consists of five components; four are extracted from Chimaphila umbellata, Populus tremula, Pulsatilla pratensis and Equisetum
BACKGROUND
Flos populi is an important traditional Chinese medicine prepared from the male inflorescence of Populus tomentosa Carr. or Populus canadensis Moench (Salicaceae family). Flos populi is mainly used for the treatment of various inflammatory diseases and anti diarrhea in East Asian
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and vasorelaxant activities of Populus nigra flower buds ethanolic extract.
METHODS
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the extract were assessed using respectively the ABTS test and the animal model of
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