Acta Vet. Brno 2011, 80: 259-262

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201180030259

Studies on the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of Jatropha curcas leaf extract

Johnny O. Olukunle1, Olubukola T. Adenubi1, Gbenga M. Oladele2, Emmanuella A. Sogebi3, Patience C. Oguntoke1

1Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
2Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
3Department of Veterinary Surgery and Reproduction, College of Veterinary Medicine University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

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