Research Article

Bojesodok-eum, a Herbal Prescription, Ameliorates Acute Inflammation in Association with the Inhibition of NF- B-Mediated Nitric Oxide and ProInflammatory Cytokine Production

Table 2

Changes on the histomorphometrical analysis of hind paw skins.

GroupsDorsum pedis skin (mm)Ventrum pedis skin (mm)

Carrageenan2.278 ± 0.1551.285 ± 0.093
Carrageenan + Dexamethasone0.828 ± 0.065**0.844 ± 0.073**
Carrageenan + BSE 0.3 g/kg2.050 ± 0.123*1.144 ± 0.040*
Carrageenan + BSE 1 g/kg1.928 ± 0.111**1.096 ± 0.073*

Values are expressed as mean ± SD of 5 rat hind paws (significant as compared with carrageenan alone, * , ** ). BSE: Bojesodok-eum.