Anti-inflammatory and antifungal activity of Dracaena victoria leaf extract
Abstract
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are the commonly for the management of inflammatory condition. However, these medicines possess various adverse effects, particularly gastric irritation, ulceration that lead to gastric bleeding or perforation. Thus, in recent years, the search for phytochemicals and natural sources with anti-inflammatory properties has greatly increased (Gunathilake et al., 2018).
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