OBJECTIVETo evaluate the anti-inflammatory property of the leaf exacts of Gendarussa vulgaris (G. vulgaris) Nees.

METHODSG. vulgaris Nees of the family Apocynaceae is a medium sized tree grown in semishade or no shade and is common in the Ernad and Nilambur taluks of Kerala.Various parts of this plant have been used in the treatment of ulcers, sores, inflammation, dyspepsia, healing of wounds, etc. The present study aimed at the evaluation of anti-inflammatory property of the aqueous and alcoholic extracts of the leaves by both in vitro and in vivo methods. In vitro method was estimated by human red blood cell membrane stabilisation (HRBC) method and in vivo method was estimated on the carrageenan induced paw oedima.

RESULTSBoth the methods showed significant anti-inflammatory property of the different extracts tested.

CONCLUSIONSThe alcoholic extract at a concentration of 300 mg/mL showed potent activity on comparing with the standard drug diclofenac sodium.

Animals ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; administration & dosage ; Apocynaceae ; chemistry ; Edema ; drug therapy ; immunology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Phytotherapy ; Plant Extracts ; administration & dosage ; Plant Leaves ; chemistry ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar ; Trees ; chemistry