Fig. 1

Evidence of arthritis induction and the effect of U. tomentosa treatment (150 mg/kg, 2 times/day, v.o.) for 45 days on the inflammatory process induced by CFA. Mechanical sensitivity (a) and paw edema (b) before (Basal) and after intraplantar injection (saline or CFA), as well as (c) MPO activity. “+” and “*” represent statistical difference in relation to control and arthritic group, respectively (P < 0.05). Bars represent means ± SEM. One Way ANOVA followed by Student Newman Keuls (SNK)