Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of the ethanol extract of Alpinia conchigera rhizomes in various animal models.

• Main Authors: Sulaiman, Mohd Roslan, Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin, Tengku Mohamad, Tengku Azam Shah, Ismail, Maznah, Baharuldin, Mohamad Taufik Hidayat, Israf Ali, Daud Ahmad, Adilius, M.
• Format: Article
• Published: Informa Healthcare 2010
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13171/; http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/13880200903302820
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Alpinia conchigera Griff. (Zingiberaceae), locally known to the Malays as "lengkuas ranting", is native to Peninsular Malaysia. The Malays traditionally used it to treat infection and rashes, and as a health drink. This study evaluated the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of the...