Anti-inflammatory effect of methanolic extract of leaves of Gymnosporia emerginata

The aim of this study is to establish the anti-inflammatory activity of the Methanolic extract of Gymnosporia emerginata leaves with its fractions and to delineate the possible Mechanism of action of methanolic extract of Gymnosporia emerginata. The anti-inflammatory activities of methanolic extract of Gymnosporia emerginata was evaluated in a carrageenan induced model of acute inflammation and the paw edema volume was measured. Methanolic extract of Gymnosporia emerginata (300mg/kg, body wt, p.o) significantly reduced carrageenan induced paw edema in rats. Methanolic extract of Gymnosporia emerginata possesses significant anti-inflammatory activity.

Author(s): A. Suvarchala Kiranmai, Gutha Girisha, Hemamalini K. and Uma Vasireddy

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