An Exploration of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Plants with Anti-Inflammatory Activities

Figure 4

The effect of Hemerocallis minor on xylene-induced ear edema in mice. The mice (/group) were given (i.p.) Hemerocallis minor plant extracts or 3 mg/kg dexamethasone (DEX), 1 h and 12 h prior to 20 μL xylene treatment. Both ears of each mouse were removed 1 h after 20 μL of xylene applied to the right ear and the edema was calculated as detailed in Section 2.9. The data were expressed as mean ± SEM and the differences between treatment and control were tested by ANOVA. A value of () was considered statistically significant.