Phytochemical Investigation and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Bauhinia vahlii

Author(s): *Dillip Kumar Jena, R. B. Kumari, B. Chandrika Kumari, Mallik Goutam

Abstract: The aim of the present investigation is to evaluate the anti-inflammatory property of the leaf exacts of Bauhinia vahlii. Bauhinia vahlii of the family Fabaceae is a vigorous climbing shrub able to grow into the tops of the trees in the forest is found from Sikkim and Nepal across India and Punjab, Pakistan. Ayurveda: Stem bark is used for dysentery and diarrhoea and as an astringent. Leaf is used for malaria and headache. The present study aimed at the evaluation of anti-inflammatory property of the aqueous and alcoholic extracts of the leaves by carrageenan induced paw oedema methods. The followed method showed significant (P<0.05) anti-inflammatory property of the different extracts tested. The alcoholic extract at a concentration of 300 mg/mL showed potent activity on comparing with the standard drug diclofenac sodium.

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