Antinociceptive and bioactivity of leaves of Murraya paniculata (L. ) Jack, Rutaceae / Antinociceptiva e bioatividade das folhas de Murraya paniculata (L. ) Jack, Rutaceae

ABSTRACT

The results of antinociceptive and toxicological studies on the ethanol extract of the leaves of Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack, Rutaceae, are reported. The extract (250 and 500 mg/kg dosages) was found to produce a profound antinociceptive activity in a dose dependent manner. The extract showed considerable brine shrimp toxicity (LD50 = 32 μg/mL).

RESUMO

Os resultados dos estudos de atividade antinociceptiva e toxicológicos do extrato etanólico de Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack, Rutaceae são relatados. O extrato (nas doses de 250 e 500 mg/kg) produziu um alta atividade antinociceptiva na forma dose-dependente. O extrato também mostrou considerável toxicidade no teste de Artemia salina (DL50 = 32 μg/mL).