Antinociceptive Activity of Channa Striatus (haruan) Extracts in Mice

Similarly, low concentrations of the mucus and fillet extract enhanced the effects of morphine in the abdominal constriction test. Collectively, these results suggest a scientific basis for the folklore practice of eating haruan fish in the post-operative period for pain relief: Haruan extracts have antinociceptive activity and enhance the activity of other antinociceptive agents.

Similarly, low concentrations of the mucus and fillet extract enhanced the effects of morphine in the abdominal constriction test.