Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5838734 | Journal of Ethnopharmacology | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Aim of the studyTo evaluate analgesic effect and anti-inflammatory properties of Schwenckia americana (Solanaceae), a medicinal plant used for treating rheumatic pains and swelling in North-western Nigeria.Materials and methodsThree doses (25Â mg/kg, 50Â mg/kg and 100Â mg/kg) of the crude methanolic extract of Schwenkia americana were evaluated for analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities using acetic acid induced writhing test, formalin induced nociception, and formalin induced hind paw oedema in rats.ResultsAll doses (25, 50, 100Â mg/kg) of the extract tested were effective. The extract at the tested doses produced a percentage inhibition of the acetic acid induced abdominal constriction of (53.3, 58.0 and 86.7%), respectively. A percentage inhibition of the formalin induced nociception of 44.00, 56.04, and 56.04% (early phase) and 33.00, 36.63 and 59.71% (late phase) was also produced. The inhibition of oedema formation increased with increasing dosage from 25 to 100Â mg/kg. The crude extract produced a statistically significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity comparable to the effect of standard drug (10Â mg/kg Piroxicam).ConclusionThis study demonstrated the potential analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of crude methanolic extract of Schwenkia americana thus justifying its traditional usage.
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Authors
Abdulgafar O. Jimoh, Aminu Chika, Muhammad T. Umar, Iyabo Adebisi, Nuru Abdullahi,