STUDY OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF SCAEVOLA TACCADA ROXB LEAF EXTRACTS

ABSTRACT

                In the present investigation preliminary phytochemical screening leaves extract of Scaevola taccada revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, lipids, terpenoids, glycosides and saponins. The anti-inflammatory activity of leaves extracts of Scaevola taccada were evaluated using the carrageenan induced paw edema method in rats. The rats were evaluated for the paw edema volume at a different interval of time up to 3hr. The ethanolic extract 400mg/kg shows a moderate activity at 180 min (9.33±1.33) while aqueous extract 400mg/kg shows a significant activity at 180 min (8.66±1.2). The results support the traditional use of this plant in some painful and inflammatory conditions.

Key words: Scaevola taccada, Anti-inflammatory activity, Aqueous and ethanolic extracts.

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