In-vitro Anti-Inflammatory Evaluation of Crude Bombax ceiba Extracts.
European J Med Plants
;
2013 Jan-Mar; 3(1): 99-104
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in English
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| ID: sea-164005
ABSTRACT
Aims:
The present work was decided to evaluate the in-vitro anti-inflammatory activity of crude extracts of Bombax ceiba in order to characterize the role of this extract in affecting the inflammatory process. StudyDesign:
Extraction of B. ceiba bark, phytochemical screening, and evaluation of invitro anti-inflammatory activity.Methodology:
Petroleum ether, ethanol and aqueous extracts of B. ceiba barks were prepared by maceration technique and subjected to preliminary phytochemical tests. The in-vitro anti-inflammatory activity of all extracts (1000 mcg/ml) was assessed by HRBC membrane stabilization method.Results:
Ethanol extract showed significant (p<0.001) response followed by aqueous extract (p<0.01) when compared with standard, diclofenac potassium (50 mcg/ml).Conclusion:
The study suggests that the extracts possess enough potential to reduce inflammation by in-vitro and directs the importance of further research and development of novel anti-inflammatory agents.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Journal:
European J Med Plants
Year:
2013
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Article
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