Anti-Inflammatory And Antihepatotoxic Activities Of The Roots Of Moringa Pterygosperma Gaertn

Abstract

The roots of Moringa pterygosperma Gaertn. (Moringaceae) in powder and extract form were studied for their anti-inflammatory and antihepatotoxic activities. Among these, the methanolic extract showed significant (P<0.01) oedema suppressant activity against carrageenan-induced paw oedema similar to that of indomethacin. The aqueous extract against carbon tetrachloride, total aqueous extract against paracetamol and methanolic extract against rifampicin treatments showed significant (P<0.01) antihepatotoxic activity.