The aqueous extract of Nigella satia (N. satia) was investigated for anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activities in animal models. The extract has an anti-inflammatory effect demonstrated by its inhibitory effects on Carrageenan induced paw edema. It also produced significant increase in the hot plate reaction time in mice indicating analgesic effect. However, N. satia crude s…
Acute tonsillopharyngitis is characterized by tonsil or pharyngeal inflammation and mostly is a virus in origin; thus, treatment that covers both the inflammation and inadequate immune response against the pathogenic organism is needed. NSPN extract containing Nigella sativa and Phyllanthus niruri extracts has both antiinflammatory and immunomodulatory effects.