Analgesic and Anti inflammatory Activities of Ctenolepis garcinii (burm. f)

The anti inflammatory effects of Methanolic extract of Ctenolepis garcinii (burm. f) was assessed by carrageenan induced rat paw edema at the doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg p.o. The Methanolic extract 200 mg/kg p.o. shows significant and maximum activity, whose potency is less than the standard Diclofenac sodium. At the same dose, the analgesic activity was also assessed by Tail immersion method, The Methanolic extract of 200 mg/kg p.o. shows increased in the time of tail withdrawal response, which activity is significant as compared to the Standard Diclofenac sodium.