Abstract
To evaluate the anti - inflammatory property of the different extract of bark of Ficus benghalensis , family Moraceae is a very large , fast growing, evergreen tree up to 30 meters, with spreading branches and many aerial roots. Leaves stalked, ovate - cordate, 3 - nerved, entire, when young downy on both sides; petiole with a broad smooth greasy gland at the apex, compressed, downy; Fruit i n axillary pairs, the size of a cherry, round and downy. According to Ayurveda, it is astringent to bowels; useful in treatment of biliousness, ulcers, erysipelas, vomiting, vaginal complains, fever, inflammatio ns, leprosy. According to Unani system of med icine, its latex is aphrodisiac, tonic, vulernary, maturant, lessens inflammations; useful in piles etc. The present study aimed at the evaluation of anti - inflammatory property of the aqueous , chloroform and alcoholic extracts of the bark by in vitro metho ds. In vitro method was estimated by human red blood cell membrane stabilization (HRBC) method . Results showed significant anti - inflammatory property of the different extracts tested. The methanolic extract at a concentration of 2 00 mg/ml. showed potent ac tivity on comparing with the standard drug diclofenac sodium.
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