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J. R. A. C. Jayakody
Researcher at University of Colombo
Publications - 12
Citations - 730
J. R. A. C. Jayakody is an academic researcher from University of Colombo. The author has contributed to research in topics: Ixora coccinea & Tail flick test. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 12 publications receiving 691 citations.
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Anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of mature fresh leaves of Vitex negundo.
TL;DR: It is revealed that the fresh leaves of Vitex negundo have anti-inflammatory and pain suppressing activities possibly mediated via PG synthesis inhibition, antihistamine, membrane stabilising and antioxidant activities.
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Diuretic activity of Spilanthes acmella flowers in rats.
TL;DR: It is concluded that the Spilanthes acmella CWE has strong diuretic action as is claimed and may also inhibit ADH release and/or action.
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Antidiuretic activity of aqueous bark extract of Sri Lankan Ficus racemosa in rats.
TL;DR: The results provide scientific support for the claimed antidiuretic action of D of the bark of F. racemosa in rats and indicate multiple mechanisms of action.
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Anti-inflammatory Activity of the Aqueous Leaf Extract of Ixora coccinea.
W.D. Ratnasooriya,S.A. Deraniyagala,G. H. Galhena,S.S.P. Liyanage,S.D.N.K. Bathige,J. R. A. C. Jayakody +5 more
TL;DR: Analysis of an aqueous leaf extract of Ixora coccinea showed strong antihistamine and antioxidant activities that can account for its anti-inflammatory potential, and inhibition of prostaglandins and bradykinins may play a role.
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Effects of aqueous extract of Alpinia calcarata rhizomes on reproductive competence of male rats.
TL;DR: It is concluded that A. calcarata rhizomes possess a strong and safe oral aphrodisiac activity and was nontoxic.