Pharmacological screening of scutia myrtina for antipyretic activity
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Ayurvedic medicines, Pyrexia, Antipyretic, Scutia myrtinaAbstract
Herbal medicines have been main source of primary healthcare in all over the world. From ancient times, plants have been catering as rich source of effective and safe medicines. About 80 % of world populations are still dependent on traditional medicines. The present investigation it may be concluded that the hydroalcoholic extract of leaves of Scutia myrtina has antipyretic activity. All these biological activities may be said to be a promising finding brought out by the present study. These contributions can be used as parameters for the authentication of plant as well as for developing newer drugs based on their activity. In this study no attempt was made to ascertain the mechanism of the observed antipyretic activity. However, it can be suggested that it may be acting through either the peripheral or central mechanism numerated above. It is also possible that both the mechanisms may be involved. Further, study regarding isolation and characterization of active principle responsible for antipyretic activity are under planning in our laboratory.
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