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In-vitro Anti-Inflammatory Evaluation of Crude Bombax ceiba Extracts

K. Anandarajagopal, J. Anbu Jeba Sunilson, T. V. Ajaykumar, R. Ananth, S. Kamal

European Journal of Medicinal Plants · pp. 99–104 · Published 9 Dec 2012

10.9734/EJMP/2013/2113

Abstract

Aims: The present work was decided to evaluate the in-vitro anti-inflammatory activity of crude extracts of Bombax ceiba in order to characterize the role of this extract in affecting the inflammatory process. Study Design: Extraction of B. ceiba bark, phytochemical screening, and evaluation of in-vitro anti-inflammatory activity. Methodology: Petroleum ether, ethanol and aqueous extracts of B. ceiba barks were prepared by maceration technique and subjected to preliminary phytochemical tests.  The in-vitro anti-inflammatory activity of all extracts (1000 mcg/ml) was assessed by HRBC membrane stabilization method. Results: Ethanol extract showed significant (p<0.001) response followed by aqueous extract (p<0.01) when compared with standard, diclofenac potassium (50 mcg/ml). Conclusion: The study suggests that the extracts possess enough potential to reduce inflammation by in-vitro and directs the importance of further research and development of novel anti-inflammatory agents.  

In-vitro anti-inflammatory Bombax ceiba extracts HRBC membrane stabilization

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