Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antifungal activity of Chuquiraga spinosa.

Context: Stem and leaves infusion of Chuquiraga spinosa (R&P) Don. (Asteraceae) is used in the Peruvian traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and for the treatment of vaginal infections. Objective: This study evaluated the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antifungal activities of C. spinosa for the first time. Materials and methods: Extracts of methanol, 50% methanol and water were obtained from C. spinosa aerial parts. Antioxidant activity of the extracts was evaluated (DPPH center dot E (TM), ABTS center dot E (TM)更多