Research Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2010
Volume: 5
Issue: 8
Page No. 561 - 564

The Hydro-Alcoholic Extract of Pomegranate Seed Has Anti-Inflammatory Effects on Formalin-Induced Inflammation in Rat Hind Paw

Authors : Ali Asghar Hemmati, Ardeshir Arzi, Neda Karampour Sistani and Peyman Mikaili

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