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Evaluation of antipyretic potential of <i>Eclipta prostrate</i> Linn. leaf extract in rats
Abstract
The methanol extract of leaves of Eclipta prostrate was tested for its antipyretic effects on rats. The extract (200 and 300 mg/kg, po) showed significant reduction of yeast-induced pyrexia in rats with respect to the control group. The antipyretic activity of the extract was comparable to that of the standard prototype, paracetamol.
Keywords: antipyretic, yeast-induced pyrexia, Eclipta prostrata, leaves, methanol extract
Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Journal Vol. 24, 2006: 71-73
Keywords: antipyretic, yeast-induced pyrexia, Eclipta prostrata, leaves, methanol extract
Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Journal Vol. 24, 2006: 71-73