Journal of Natural Remedies

J. R. Baheti , V. Kumar , G. B. Shah , R. K. Goyal

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the free radical scavenging activity of aqueous extract of Rhus succedanea galls. Material and methods: Aqueous extract was prepared and free radical scavenging activity was studied using DPPH assay and nitric oxide scavenging assay. Result: Aqueous extract of R. succedanea galls showed remarkable and concentration dependent free radical scavenging activity comparable to that of standard ascorbic acid in the studied models. IC₅₀ was found to be 27.33μg and 32.63μg in DPPH assay and NO scavenging assay respectively. Conclusion: The present results indicate that aqueous extract of R. succedanea galls exhibit free radical scavenging activity.

Keywords

Rhus succedanea, Free Radical Scavenging, DPPH Assay

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V. Kumar , G. B. Shah , J. R. Baheti , S. S. Deshpande , N. S. Parmar

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Objective: To evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of Bergenia ciliata rhizomes. Materials and method: Aqueous extract was prepared and anti-inflammatory activity was studied on carrageenin- induced paw oedema in rats. Results: Aqueous extract of Bergenia ciliata (50 and 100 mg/kg i. p.) showed a potent and dose dependent anti-inflammatory effect, comparable to diclofenac sodium (10 mg/kg i.p.). Conclusion: The present results indicate the potential of aqueous extract of Bergenia ciliata in the treatment of pain and inflammation.

Keywords

Bergenia ciliata, Anti-inflammatory Activity, Carrageenin

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