The effect of alcoholic extracts of leaf from Araucaria bidwillii Hook. [ABH] (Family: Araucariaceae) was evaluated in experimental models of pain and inflammation. Oral administration of 100, 200 and 300 mg/kg of leaf extracts of ABH were used for the above study. The leaf extract at 300 and 200 mg/kg showed significant reduction in acetic acid induced writhings in mice with a maximum effect o...

herbal medicine can be a valuable source of assistance for traditional medicine. there are a number of herbs that can be used in conjunction with modern medicine. herbs can also be taken to aid recovery from serious diseases. although one should never aim to treat diseases such as cardiovascular disease solely with herbal medicine, the value of herbs used in tandem with modern medicine cannot b...

introduction: post-endodontic pain is one of the main problems for both patients and dentists. the purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of premedication with indomethacin and ibuprofen for management of postoperative endodontic pain. methods and materials: in this clinical trial, mandibular molars with irreversible pulpitis were endodontically treated in 66 patients. the medic...

introduction : post endodontic pain is often linked to the inflammatory process as well as additional central mechanisms. the purpose of the present double-blind randomized clinical trial study was to compare the prophylactic effects of a derivative of zingiber officinale , zintoma , and ibuprofen on post endodontic pain of molars with irreversible pulpitis. materials and methods: the post endo...

Background and objectives: Positive role of saffron in human health promotion has been investigated in widespread researches. Anticancer property, neuroprotection, protection of cardiovascular system and several positive properties are reported for saffron customers. The aim of this study was assessment of saffron weakness against light damage in rat retina. Methods:</s...

the leukotrienes and prostaglandins are biologically active metabolites derived from arachidonic acid. the leukotrienes have a role in inflammatory diseases such as allergic rhinitis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma. montelukast, a cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist, is claimed to be effective in asthma. the present study aimed to assess the role of cysteinyl leukotriene receptor a...

background: patients with ulcerative colitis (uc) carry autoantibodies such as perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (p-anca). objective: the aim of the present study was to evaluate the target antigens for p-anca in iranian patients with uc. methods: p-anca target antigens including elastase, lactoferrin, cathepsin g, myeloproxidase, lysozyme, and bactericidal permeability increasi...

background pain experience makes a serious anxiety for both patient and clinician before and after root canal treatment. pain is a complex psychophysiologic phenomenon. objectives the aim of this randomized control trial study was to evaluate the analgesic effect of odontopaste® and a corticosteroid containing compound medicament between root canal therapy appointments. materials and methods on...