Antinociceptive activity of Ricinus communis L. leaves
Antinociceptive activity of Ricinus communis L. leaves
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DOI:
10.1016/s2221-1691(11)60012-9
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发表时间:
2011-04-01
影响因子:
1.7
通讯作者:
Patil, Ravindra Y.
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作者:
Taur, Dnyaneshwar J.;Waghmare, Maruti G.;Patil, Ravindra Y.
Objective: Ricinus communis Linn (Euphorbiaceae) is a medicinal plant, and its leaves are useful in treating burns, inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis. The present study was undertaken to evaluate antinociceptive activity of the methanol extract of Ricinus communis leaves (MRCL). Methods: Antinociceptive activity was evaluated using acetic acid induced writhing test, formalin induced paw licking and tail immersion method in mice at doses of 100,125 and 150 mg/kg body weight. Results: The results indicated that MRCL exhibited considerable antinociceptive activity against three classical models of pain in mice. Preliminary phytochemical analysis suggested the presence of saponin, steroids and alkaloids. Conclusions: Mitt: I. possesses antinociceptive potential that may be due to saponin, steroids and alkaloids in it.