Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory potential of coconut water (Cocos Nucifera L.) in rats and mice

Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

Volumn 5, Issue 9, 2011, Pages 1116-1122

  Ajeigbe, Kazeem Olasunkanmi ^a   Ndaman, Z A ^a   Amegor, O F ^a   Onifade, A A ^a   Asuk, A A ^a   Ibironke, G F ^a   Olaleye, S B ^a  

^a IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Acetic acid induced writhes; Carrageenan induced paw edema; Coconut water; Hot plate test; Tail immersion test

Indexed keywords

EID: 81755181485     PISSN: 19918178     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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