Analgesic and antitussive activities on methanol extract of Vigna trilobata[L] Verdc

ABSTRACT

The crude methanol extract of Vigna trilobata [Fabaceae] was evaluated for its analgesic and anti-tussive activity. Analgesic effect was determined by tail flick method and anti-tussive effect was evaluated by inducing cough with sulfur dioxide. It exhibited significant analgesic and anti-tussive activities as compared to control and standard drugs