A preliminary study had shown that C. olitorius has analgesic activity possibly mediated through opioidergic pathway. The study was a follow up work to evaluate the anti-nociceptive effects and other possible mechanisms ...

Context: Fruits of Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich. (Annonaceae) are used traditionally to manage arth- ritis, headache and other pain disorders. Objective: The analgesic properties of the X. aethiopica ethanol fruit ...

Background: Leaf extracts of Ficus exasperata has been used traditionally in Ghana for the management of sprains, sore eyes, rheumatism and arthritis. Objective: This study evaluates the scientific basis for the use of ...