The antlinflammatory activity of Ethanolic Extract of Propolis - EEP was evaluated on edema induced by carrageenan, dextran and hystamine. The inflammatory process induced by carrageenan was significantly reduced by the treatment with EEP (650 mg/kg, p.o), while it did not interfere in the response induced by dextran. The EEP antagonized the edematous effect produced by hystamine. The EEP promoted a significant inhibition in the generation of the ulcers induced by stress (p < 0.05). The hematological, biochemical and histopathological parameters presented no differences between treated and control groups. Therefore it can be concluded that the effective dose of 650 mg/kg of the EEP has no toxic effect which may compromise the use of this extract.
ethanolic; extract of propolis; anti-inflammatory; gastric anti-ulcer; toxicity