Pharmacological activities of Asclepias curassavica L. (Apocynaceae) aerial parts.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Asclepias curassavica L. (Apocynaceae) is a perennial shrub used in the folk treatment of parasitism, pain, and inflammation.

Aim Of The Study: This work assessed the antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and sedative effects of an ethanol extract from the aerial parts of Asclepias curassavica (ACE).