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Gastroprotective and antioxidant activities of the roots of Hibiscus aculeatus Roxb in rats
Author(s): J. A. J. Sunilson, R. Varatharajan, P. Jayaraj, T. John, J. Jisha, P. Promwichit
Year: 2008
Journal: International Journal of Pharmacology
Journal Link: http://scialert.net/jindex.php?issn=1811-7775
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Pages: 252-257
Article Topic(s): Chemistry, Medicinal chemistry
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Hibiscus aculeatus (Comfortroot),
Abstract
Investigates whether roots of Hibiscus aculeatus exhibit gastroprotective and antioxidant activities in rats. Preliminary results indicate that H. aculeatus possesses flavanoids, terpenoids, steroids, tannins and saponins.Suggested Citation
J. A. J. Sunilson, R. Varatharajan, P. Jayaraj, T. John, J. Jisha, and P. Promwichit. "Gastroprotective and antioxidant activities of the roots of Hibiscus aculeatus Roxb in rats." IJP - International Journal of Pharmacology 4.4 (2008): 252-257.Go back