Pharmacology of diferuloyl methane (curcumin), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent

Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology - Tập 25 Số 6 - Trang 447-452 - 2011
R C Srimal1, B. N. Dhawan1
1Division of Pharmacology, Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow-1, India

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Abstract

Some pharmacological actions of curcumin (diferuloyl methane) have been examined in rats, mice and cats. The compound possesses significant anti-inflammatory activity in acute as well as in chronic models of inflammation. It is as potent as phenylbutazone in the carrageenan oedema test but only half as potent in chronic tests. Curcumin possesses a much lower ulcerogenic index than phenylbutazone. It prevents the inflammation induced increase in SGOT and SGPT levels. It lacks analgesic and antipyretic activity. It has no other significant pharmacological effects. The oral LD50 in mice is more than 2ṁ0 g kg−1.

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Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Tập 25 Số 6

447-452

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