Anti-inflammatory activity of Syzygium cumini leaves.

Abstract

The Syzygium cumini (Myrtaceae) is a popular traditional medicinal plant in India. This study was intended to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of ethyl acetate and methanol extracts of S.cumini leaves in carrageenan induced paw oedema in wistar rats at the dose level of 200 and 400 mg/kg administrated orally. Both the extracts exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity, which supports the traditional medicinal utilization of the plant. This study established anti-inflammatory activity of leaves of S.cumini. Keywords: Anti-inflammatory, Ethyl acetate, Methanol, Syzygium cumini.