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Original ArticlePharmacognosy MagazineVol. 15 | Issue 62s | 2019 | pp. S155–S161Open access
Physicochemical Standardization of Mucilage Obtained from Althaea officinalis Linn – Root
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- 1 Departments of Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology), Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
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Published in Pharmacognosy Magazine
Correspondence: Abdul Wadud
Departments of Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology), Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Email: drwadud87@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2019 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
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- Apr 26, 2019
- Received:
- Oct 3, 2018
- Accepted:
- Nov 12, 2018
- DOI:
- 10.4103/pm.pm_506_18
How to cite
Husain, M., Wadud, A., Hamiduddin, H., Sofi, G., Perveen, S., & Hafeez, K. A. (2019). Physicochemical Standardization of Mucilage Obtained from Althaea officinalis Linn – Root. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 15(62s), S155–S161. https://doi.org/10.4103/pm.pm_506_18
Abstract
Background: The genus <em>Cissus</em> (Vitaceae) is known for its medicinal properties. <em>Cissus quadrangularis</em> is a well-known medicinal plant, but other species are less explored. Objective: To evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of <em>Cissus arnottiana</em>. Materials and Methods: The methanolic extract of <em>C. arnottiana</em> leaves was evaluated for antioxidant activity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), nitric oxide, and hydroxyl radical scavenging assays. Anti-inflammatory activity was assessed using the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model. Results: The extract showed significant antioxidant activity in a dose-dependent manner. In the anti-inflammatory assay, the extract at 200 and 400 mg/kg doses significantly reduced paw edema compared to the control group. Conclusion: <em>C. arnottiana</em> possesses significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, supporting its traditional use.
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| Title | Physicochemical Standardization of Mucilage Obtained from Althaea officinalis Linn – Root |
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| Authors | Mazhar Husain; Abdul Wadud; Hamiduddin Hamiduddin; Gulamuddin Sofi; Shaista Perveen; Khadeeja Abdul Hafeez |
| Affiliations | Departments of Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology), Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.; Ilmul Saidla (Unani Pharmacy), National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. |
| Corresponding author | drwadud87@gmail.com |
| Journal | Pharmacognosy Magazine |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 15, Issue 62s (2019) |
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