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African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 3(11), p. 268

DOI: 10.4314/ajtcam.v11i3.37

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Comparative Anti-Inflammatory and Hepatoprotective Activities of <i>Astragalus Gummifer</i> Labill Herb and Roots in Rats

Journal article published in 2014 by Hs Yusufoglu, A. Alam ORCID, Am Zaghloul, Ma Al-Salkini, P. Alam ORCID
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Abstract

Background: The Astragalus gummifer (F. Fabaceae), herb and roots were studied for anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activities. Materials and method: The alcoholic extracts of Astragalus gummifer (F. Fabaceae), herb (AGHE), and roots (AGRE), were used for anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activities in Wister rats. The effects of AGHE and AGRE were compared with the standard drugs Phenylbutazone and silymarin, for anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activities respectively. Result: Both extracts showed significant anti-inflammatory activity (P