TITLE:
Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Effects of Aqueous Extract of Stem Bark of Ceiba pentandra Gaertn
AUTHORS:
Romaric De Garde Elion Itou, Rokia Sanogo, Arnaud Wilfrid Etou Ossibi, Freddy Gelase Nsondé Ntandou, Radard Ondelé, Bonaventure Max Pénemé, Nadége Okiémy Andissa, Drissa Diallo, Jean Maurille Ouamba, Ange Antoine Abena
KEYWORDS:
Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory, Ceiba pentandra
JOURNAL NAME:
Pharmacology & Pharmacy,
Vol.5 No.12,
November
18,
2014
ABSTRACT: Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of the aqueous extract of the stem bark of Ceiba pentandra Gaertn (Bombacaceae) were recorded in rat and mice. Inflammation was induced by carrageenan and cotton pellet. The pain was studied using analgesymeter, Koster and hot plate Methods. Aqueous extract (400 and 800 mg/kg) of Ceiba pentandra presents a significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. Flavono?ds present in the extract seem to be responsible for the activity.