Abstract | BACKGROUND: Medicinal plants are considered as one of the important sources of chemical substances with therapeutic effects. This study aimed to compare the analgesic effects of alcoholic extract of valerian root and turnip in rats. METHODS: RESULTS: A significant decrease in pain score in the acute phase was observed in the group received valerian root extract compared to the control group. Also, a significant reduction in pain score was noted in the acute and chronic phases of the group receiving simultaneous administration of valerian root and turnip extracts when compared to the control group. CONCLUSION: Simultaneous use of valerian root and turnip extracts is recommended for analgesic effects in both acute and chronic phases of the pain.
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Authors | Afshin Zare, Zabihollah Khaksar, Zahra Sobhani, Masood Amini |
Journal | World journal of plastic surgery
(World J Plast Surg)
Vol. 7
Issue 3
Pg. 345-350
(Sep 2018)
ISSN: 2228-7914 [Print] Iran |
PMID | 30560075
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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