Antiinflammatory activity of whole plant of Asystasia travancorica Bedd (Acanthaceae)

Authors

  • Veerabahu Ramasamy Mohan V.O.Chidambaram College
  • Komalavalli T Obstetrics and Gynecology Department Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai-627002, Tamilnadu
  • Nithya P Y Ethnopharmacology Unit, Research Department of Botany, V.O.Chidambaram College, Tuticorin-628008, Tamil Nadu
  • Muthukumarasamy S Department of Botany, Sri K.G.S.Arts College, Srivaikuntam, Tamil Nadu.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v5i3.664

Abstract

Background and objectives: To study the anti-inflammatory activity of Asystasia travancorica whole plant extract in albino rats. Method: Whole plants of Asystasia travancorica were extracted with ethanol. The extract was screened for anti-inflammatory activity in albino rats using carrageenan paw edema. Results: Despite progress within medical research during the past decades, the treatments of many serious diseases remain problematic. Acute and chronic inflammatory diseases remain one of the world major health problems. There are numerous plants claimed to have antiinflammatory activity. Producing carrageenan induced inflammation in the rat hind paw (acute inflammation) is a useful method for screening potential anti-inflammatory agents. Conclusion: The whole plant extract of Asystasia travancorica showed anti-inflammatory activity in albino rats. Ethanol extract exhibits plant anti-inflammatory activity at 500 mg/kg at 3 hr administration.

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Author Biography

  • Veerabahu Ramasamy Mohan, V.O.Chidambaram College
    Associate Professor & Head, PG & Research Dept. of Botany, V.O.Chidambaram College

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Published

2014-03-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2014): Mar

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Original Research Articles

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Antiinflammatory activity of whole plant of Asystasia travancorica Bedd (Acanthaceae). (2014). International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, 5(3), 155-156. https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v5i3.664
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