Evaluation of Antiinflammatory Activity of Ethanol Extracts of Barleria courtallica Nees (Acanthaceae)

Abstract

Ethanol extracts of Barleria courtallica stem, root and leaf were evaluated for its antiinflammatory activity at the dose levels of 150 mg/kg and 300 mg/kg body weight using a carrageenan induced paw edema method (acute inflammation). Results showed that all the studied ethanol extracts had potent and significant antiinflammatory activity. These results were also comparable with reference drug indomethacin