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Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Butea monosperma Leaves


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1 Bhopal Institute of Technology and Science-Pharmacy, Bhojpur Road, Bangrasia, Bhopal (M.P.), 462045, India
2 Bhopal Institute of Technology and Science-Pharmacy, Bhojpur Road, Bangrasia, Bhopal (M.P.), 462045, India
     

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Methanolic extract of leaf of Butea monosperma was evaluated for Antiinflammatory activity on carrageenan induced models, in albino rats. The activity was found to be dose dependant. Overall results of this study suggest that the extract possesses significant anti-inflammatory activity.

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Butea monosperma, Methanolic Extract, Antiinflammatory Activity, Carrageenan.
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Authors

Swati Jain
Bhopal Institute of Technology and Science-Pharmacy, Bhojpur Road, Bangrasia, Bhopal (M.P.), 462045, India
Nilesh Gupta
Bhopal Institute of Technology and Science-Pharmacy, Bhojpur Road, Bangrasia, Bhopal (M.P.), 462045, India
U. K. Jain
Bhopal Institute of Technology and Science-Pharmacy, Bhojpur Road, Bangrasia, Bhopal (M.P.), 462045, India
A. S. Raghuvanshi
Bhopal Institute of Technology and Science-Pharmacy, Bhojpur Road, Bangrasia, Bhopal (M.P.), 462045, India
Ajay Patel
Bhopal Institute of Technology and Science-Pharmacy, Bhojpur Road, Bangrasia, Bhopal (M.P.), 462045, India

Abstract


Methanolic extract of leaf of Butea monosperma was evaluated for Antiinflammatory activity on carrageenan induced models, in albino rats. The activity was found to be dose dependant. Overall results of this study suggest that the extract possesses significant anti-inflammatory activity.

Keywords


Butea monosperma, Methanolic Extract, Antiinflammatory Activity, Carrageenan.

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