Evaluation of Pharmacological Activity of Hydroethanolic Extract Coccinia grandis Linn. Leaves

Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Pharmacy - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 4

Abstract

Abstract:Coccinia grandis L. Voigt, commonly called the ivy gourd, is a perennial herb or a vine found extensively from Africa to Asia. It is also known as Coccinia indica. The leaves of this plant were used to treat diabetes. The studies showed that the leaves of the plant possess antioxidant properties and produce analgesic, anti-pyretic and anti-inflammatory effect in rats. In the methodology, hydroethanolic extract of the dried leaves of Coccinia grandis L. i.e. was prepared and evaluated for solubility and phytochemical studies and finally in-vitro haemolytic, anti arthritic & anti inflammatory activity was carried on. Keywords:Coccinia grandis L.,haemolytic activity, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic.

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Tandrima Majumder, K. Nagaraju, M. Nikitha

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Tandrima Majumder, K. Nagaraju, M. Nikitha (2017). Evaluation of Pharmacological Activity of Hydroethanolic Extract Coccinia grandis Linn. Leaves. Scholars Academic Journal of Pharmacy , 6(4), 149-157. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-378147