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Research Article

Anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive and antipyretic properties of the aqueous extract of Clematis brachiata leaf in male rats

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Pages 682-689 | Received 29 Jan 2009, Accepted 22 Apr 2009, Published online: 07 May 2010

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