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Table 2 Effect of extract on topical acute edema of the mouse ear

From: Acanthus montanus: An experimental evaluation of the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immunological properties of a traditional remedy for furuncles

Extract

Dose (mg/ear)

Edema (mg)

Inhibition (%)

AE

5.0

1.29 ± 0.52a

57.0

Indomethacin

5.0

1.00 ± 0.53a

66.7

Control

-

3.00 ± 0.23

-

  1. a P < 0.05 compared to control (ANOVA; LSD post hoc); AE = Aqueous extract;
  2. Values of ear edema shown are Mean ± SEM (n = 10).