Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of scolopendra from different habitats

Li, X.; Chen, H.; Gan, M.

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 21(8): 498-9 512

1996


ISSN/ISBN: 1001-5302
PMID: 9642418
Document Number: 465244
The water extracts of several species of the Chinese drug scolopendra from different habitats can inhibit obviously the increased permeability of abdominal blood capillaries and ear inflammation in mice. They can also raise the pain thresholds in mice during hot-plate and writhing tests. Their toxicity is very low.

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