Sonerila Research Articles

Antiinflammatory activity of whole plant of Sonerila tinnnevelliensis Fischer (Melastomataceae)

In the present study, Sonerila tennevelliensis whole plant was extracted with ethanol and evaluated for antiinflammatory activity in rats using a carrageenan induced paw edema method. Ethanol extract exhibits potent antiinflammatory activity at 500mg/kg at 3hr administration. The study was compared with standard drug indomethacin (10mg/kg). Observed pharmacological activity in the present study provides scientific validation of ethnomedical uses of this plant in treating acute inflammation.