Eremanthus erythropappus

Finally, also the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of the EO from Eremanthus erythropappus (Asteraceae) leaves were reported by a Brazilian author group. The EO proved to be significantly antinociceptive in the acetic acid-induced writhing test in mice, as well in the formalin test, and also in both phases of the paw-licking test, and in the hot-plate test. The exudate volume after intrapleural injection of carrageenan was significantly reduced as well as the leukocyte mobilization by administration of this oil 4 h before the start of the study (Sousa et al., 2008). 

The anti-inflammatory effects of the EO from Eremanthus erythropappus leaves (Asteraceae) have already been discussed in the chapter dealing with antinociception (Sousa et al., 2008). An interesting study concerning the healing of Helicobacter py/ori-associated gastritis by the... 

Souza, O.V., M.S. Silverio, G. Del Vechio Vieria, F.C. Matheus, C.H. Yamamoto, and M.S. Alves, 2008. Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of the essential oil from Eremanthus erythropappus leaves. J. Pharm. Pharmacol, 60(6) 771-777. 

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