RESUMEN
Cocos nucifera is one of the most valuable plants to man and was used as a primary source of food, drinks and even medication. It has been used as a traditional medicine by many cultures. The rats were placed in Group A, B, C, D, E and F of five each. The distal 2 – 3 cm portion of the rats tails were immersed in hot water maintained at 55±1OC for 30 seconds and removed. The rats were placed back in their different cages. Packed cell volume (PCV) decreased in all the groups except for group C which was at equilibrium with the negative control, but was not statistically different from the controls. Total white blood cell (TWBC) decreased significantly when compared with the negative and was statistically significant in group A when compared with Ibuprofen (standard drug), and negative control; group B was also statistically significant when compared with the negative control. Platelets increased significantly in the groups in the entire treatment groups when compared with the controls. This study showed that Cocos nucifera possesses potential anti-inflammatory activities, thus, confirms the folklore use of the plant in the treatment of ailments associated with pain and inflammation.