Anti-Inflammatory,Analgesic, Antipyretic and Antibacterial Activity of Astragalus siculus Biv

Abstract

Astragalus siculus Biv. (endemic to Sicily) is used in popular medicine. Various extracts of Astragalus siculus Biv. showed marked anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic activities in rats and mice. The extracts also showed antimicrobial effects against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections.