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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 7, No 2 (2007), Pagination: 229-233
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Objective: To evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of leaf galls of Piper nigrum Linn. against the carageenan induced paw oedema in Albino rats. Materials and methods: The benzene, chloroform and ethanol extracts of leaf galls of Piper nigrum Linn. were obtained by continuous soxhlet extraction. Each extract was assessed for anti-inflammatory activity in carageenan induced Albino rats by measuring the paw volume and ulcerogenic activity was also carried out. Results: All the extracts showed significant (P<0.05) anti-inflammatory activity in which ethanol extract showed prominent (P<0.01) effect. The extracts were devoid of ulcerogenic action. Conclusion: From the results, it is revealed that, the active ethanol extract of leaf galls of Piper nigrum is worthwhile to develop the bioactive principle for inflammatory disorders.
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Piper nigrum, Antiinflammatory, Ulcerogenic
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