Table 6: Score of erythema and edema after application of E. camaldulensis EO.
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Test conditions |
24 hours |
72 hours |
Scores |
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|
Rabbit N° |
Flanks |
Erythema |
Edema |
Erythema |
Edema |
Total (24 + 72 H) Erythema + Edema |
|
|
1 |
Control Treated |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 1 |
0 0 |
0 1 |
|
|
2 |
Control Treated |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 1 |
0 0 |
0 1 |
|
|
3 |
Control Treated |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
|
|
Total (T) |
2 |
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DIS = T/12 = 2/12 = 0.16 |
Conclusion: 0 < DIS = 0.16 < 0.4; => Not irritant |
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