Anti-inflammatory activity of Plumbago capensis

Charles Dorni, A.I.; Vidyalakshmi, K.S.; Vasanthi, Hannah R.; Rajamanickam, G.V; Dubey, G.P

Research ArticlePharmacognosy MagazineVol. 2 | Issue 8 | 2006 | pp. 239–240Open access

Anti-inflammatory activity of Plumbago capensis

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Correspondence: A.I. Charles Dorni
Centre for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine (CARISM), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Email: aicd_charles@yahoo.co.in

Published:: Jan 1, 2006

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Dorni, A. C., Vidyalakshmi, K., Vasanthi, H. R., Rajamanickam, G., & Dubey, G. (2006). Anti-inflammatory activity of Plumbago capensis. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 2(8), 239–240.

Abstract

The HAEPC (Hydroalcoholic extract of Plumbago capensis) showed a maximum of 46.88% inhibitory action on Carrageenan induced paw edema at the dose of 250 mg/kg and inhibited the leukocyte migration in a dose dependent manner. The anti-inflammatory activity observed was comparable to the standard non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin (10mg/kg). Plumbago capensis, a lesser known Plumbago species has significant anti-inflammatory activity with potential constituents targeting different components of inflammatory process.

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Title	Anti-inflammatory activity of Plumbago capensis
Authors	A.I. Charles Dorni; K.S. Vidyalakshmi; Hannah R. Vasanthi; G.V Rajamanickam; G.P Dubey
Affiliations	Centre for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine (CARISM), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Corresponding author	aicd_charles@yahoo.co.in
Journal	Pharmacognosy Magazine
Volume / Issue	Vol. 2, Issue 8 (2006)