Aqueous extract of Sri Lankan Erythrina indica leaves has sedative but not analgesic activity

In contrast to what was reported for the Indian plant, the aqueous leaf extract of Sri Lankan Erythrina indica showed potent sedative activity but no analgesic effects, as claimed by Sri Lankan Ayurvedic physicians.

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Published in:Fitoterapia 1999-06, Vol.70 (3), p.311-313
Main Authors: Ratnasooriya, W.D., Dharmasiri, M.G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analgesic activity
Biological and medical sciences
Erythrina indica
General pharmacology
Medical sciences
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Sedative activity
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Summary:In contrast to what was reported for the Indian plant, the aqueous leaf extract of Sri Lankan Erythrina indica showed potent sedative activity but no analgesic effects, as claimed by Sri Lankan Ayurvedic physicians.
ISSN:0367-326X
1873-6971
DOI:10.1016/S0367-326X(99)00027-1