Indian J Med Res. 1996 May; 103(): 282-4.

Some pharmacological properties of Synclisia scabrida II.

Orisakwe OE, Afonne OJ, Dioka CE, Ufearo CS, Okpogba AN, Ofoefule SI.

Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra, Nigeria.

The effect of the aqueous extract of S. scabrida on behaviour, and as an analgesic and antiulcer agent were studied. The extracts did not produce significant central nervous system action, or analgesia but had significant antiulcer activity against aspirin induced ulcer. The extract showed anticholinergic and antihistaminergic properties.