evaluation of analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of hydroalcoholic extracts from and their chemical composition by UPLC/MS analysis.

This study demonstrates analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of hydroalcoholic extracts of leaves, bark and flowers from the (Bignoniaceae) plant, recognized as 'Ipê roxo' in Brazil. The extracts were evaluated in male Swiss albino mice via oral administration. Moreover, results of the paw oedema test induced by carrageenan revealed that extracts of leaves and bark displayed relevant anti-inflammatory activity potential at the dosage of 100 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg, and 500 mg/kg.

The combined effect of acupuncture and Tanacetum parthenium on quality of life in women with headache: randomised study.

Background: The aim of the present study was to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of acupuncture (AC), Tanacetum (TAN) or combined treatment on quality of life in women with chronic migraine (CM).

Methods: A total of 69 women volunteers were randomly divided into 3 groups: AC, acupuncture administered in 20 sessions over 10 weeks (n=22); TAN, at 150 mg/day (n=23); and AC+TAN (n=23). The primary outcome was Short-Form 36 (SF-36) quality of life assessment score.