evaluation of analgesic activity of leaf and stem bark extracts of ficus religiosa in wistar rats

Autor: Shilpi Mishra, Sujata A. Jadhav, Chitra C. Khanwelkar, Seshla Sadanandan, Prathamesh V. Pakale, Mahesh M. Bharambe
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: International journal of health sciences. :4026-4034
ISSN: 2550-696X
2550-6978
Popis: Introduction: Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential damage. Non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) & Opioids are wide analgesics, but because of adverse effects, their use is limited. Ficus Religiosa is a traditional medicinal plant, its various parts have been used in treating some conditions. Aims & Objective: To evaluate the analgesic activity of methanolic extract of leaves and stem bark of Ficus Religiosa at different doses. Materials & Methodology: This study was conducted in the Department of Pharmacology. Two doses of methanolic extract of leaves (100 & 200 mg/kg) and stem bark (125 & 250 mg/kg) of ficus religiosa were used. Wistar rats were used to evaluate analgesic activity and it was evaluated by using analgesiometer by tail flick method. Phytochemical screening of both the extracts were also done. Results: Both the extracts at their respective doses showed significant analgesic activity as compared with the control group, whereas it was not comparable with the standard drug ibuprofen (40 mg/kg p.o). Conclusion: Therefore, we conclude that both the extracts of ficus religiosa were showing analgesic activity. But this analgesic activity is not comparable with the standard drug Ibuprofen.
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