Research Article

Evaluation of Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Water Extract of Galla Chinensis In Vivo Models

Table 2

Effects of Galla Chinensis on xylene-induced ear edema test.

GroupDoseEdema degree (mg)Inhibition/%

Control13.37 ± 3.37
Indomethacin2 mg/kg6.67 ± 2.550.12%
Galla Chinensis1 g/kg7.03 ± 1.247.45%
Galla Chinensis0.5 g/kg8.43 ± 2.736.91%
Galla Chinensis0.25 g/kg10.93 ± 2.2918.21%

The values are presented as mean ± standard deviation ( = 10). The asterisk denotes the significance levels in comparison with the negative control: < 0.05; < 0.01.