Abstract:Introduction: Siphonochilus aethiopicus is a medicinal plant widely used in the treatment of many inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. The objective of this study was therefore to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of methanolic extract of S. aethiopicus rhizomes. Methods: The total phenolic compounds, flavonoid, and tannin content, as well as the in vitro antioxidant activity of the extract, were estimated. The in vivo anti-inflammatory activity was then evaluated in male mice age… Show more
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