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  Evaluation of Antipyretic Activity of Olax Scandens (Roxb.) Stem Bark

  By Raghavendra Naik, Sneha D. Borkar, R N. Acharya, Mukesh Nariya

  Abstract: Abstract:Traditionally, the decoction of Olax scandens (Roxb.) stem bark is used to cure fever and cough. The present experimental study was carried out to evaluate the antipyretic activity of stem bark of Olax scandens (Roxb.) on experimental animals. Brewer’s yeast was used as a pyrogen in Wistar strain albino rats for inducing pyrexia. The stem bark powder, at a dose of 540 mg/kg body weight of rat was suspended in …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 15–18 Read article →