Calotropis procera Latex-Induced Inflammatory Hyperalgesia-Effect of Antiinflammatory Drugs

• Main Authors: Raman Sehgal (Author), Vijay L. Kumar (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Hindawi Limited, 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The milky white latex of plant Calotropis procera produces inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes on accidental exposure. It produces edema on local administration due to the release of histamine and prostaglandins and is associated with hyperalgesia. In the present study we have evaluated th...