ANTIPYRETIC ACTIVITY OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF LEAVES OF FICUS RACEMOSA LINN. 0N ALBINO RATS

Authors

  • Mohanraj S Jogaiah institute of technology and sciences, College of pharmacy, Kalagampudi, Andhra pradesh, India – 534 268.
  • Aravanan O P Jogaiah institute of technology and sciences, College of pharmacy, Kalagampudi, Andhra pradesh, India – 534 268.
  • Santhoshkumar C Srikrupa institute of pharmaceutical sciences, Siddipet, Andhra pradesh, India – 502 277.

Keywords:

Antipyretic, methanolic extract and Ficus racemosa, Linn.

Abstract

The study of antipyretic effect of methanolic extract of leaves of Ficus racemosa Linn. The methanolic extract was tested on Brewer’s yeast-induced pyrexia in Wistar Albino rats. The leaves extract at oral doses of 100mg/kg and 200mg/kg has been used to investigate the Antipyretic potential of leaves extract. Both doses showed significant reduction in body temperature on Brewer’s yeast induced pyrexia when compared to standard (paracetamol 100mg/kg.).

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Published

2012-01-16

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2012): 2012 Volume -2 - Issue 1

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