Bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory effect of glycosidal fraction of Acacia farnesiana.
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The anti-infective. anti-inflammatory, stimulant and carminative actions of the decoction of bark, tender leaves and pods of Acacia farnesiana are enlisted (2,3). The essential oil obtained from the unripe pods was found to have prolonged hypotensive action in dogs (6). This report describes smooth muscle relaxant and anti-inflammatory effect of glycosidal fraction obtained from unripe pods of the plant.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of physiology and pharmacology
دوره 30 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986