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• Published Subscription 11 Sep 2014

  Ethanolic Root Extract of Jatropha curcas L. Relieves Muscle Pain in Rats

  By E.O Ameyaw, Edem Kukuia K.K, Kyei Samuel, J. N Boampong, A. K Thomford, R. F Anane, I Tabiri, A.I Yaw

  Abstract: The roots of Jatropha curcas are used traditionally to treat pain. The present study evaluated the analgesic property of ethanolic extract of Jatropha curcas (JAT) in acute and chronic muscle pain models. Acute muscle hyperalgesia was induced by injecting 3% carrageenan into the gastrocnemius muscles of rats. Twelve hours after the injection, baseline muscle hyperalgesia was measured and the rats were then treated orally with 30, 100 and 300 mg/kg/day …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 5–10 Read article →