Anti-inflammatory effect of (+)-pinitol

Abstract

In the carrageenin-induced paw oedema in rats, (+)-pinitol (2.5-10 mg/kg, i.p.), isolated from Abies pindrow leaves, showed a significant anti-inflammatory effect, the highest dose being comparable to phenylbutazone (100 mg/kg, i.p.). Copyright © 2001 Elsevier Science B.V.