Analgesic activity of Mukia maderaspatana (Linn) by tail immersion method

Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 8

Abstract

Mukia maderaspatna is a well reputed herb that belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. It is literarily recommended in siddha medicine and used in practice for various ailments. The existing research studies suggest Mukia maderaspatna has Antiplatelet, Antihyperlipidemic, Antihyperglycemic, Anti-oxidative Anxiolytic, Anti-hypertensive and Antimicrobial activities. The objective of this study is to explore the analgesic activity of the fresh leave sap of Mukia maderaspatna. This is evaluated by using tail immersion method in albino rats. The fresh leaf sap of Mukia maderaspatana (Linn) is found to have a good analgesic property.

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Thembamala CR

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Thembamala CR (2017). Analgesic activity of Mukia maderaspatana (Linn) by tail immersion method. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5(8), 201-203. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-330340