Volume : 09, Issue : 07, July – 2022
Title:
70.PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIPYRETIC ACTIVITY OF LUFFA ACUTANGULA EXTRACT
Authors :
Shailesh Yadav*, Neha Jain, Dr. Alok Pal Jain
Abstract :
Luffa acutangula (LA) is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and is used in various traditional medicines for various ailments. In this study, the phytochemical constituents and antipyretic activity of an ethanolic extract of LA were evaluated. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, and terpenoids. The antipyretic activity of the extract was evaluated using Brewer’s yeast-induced pyrexia in Wistar rats. Results showed that the LA extract reduced the rectal temperature of the rats in a dose-dependent manner. The extract produced a maximum reduction in rectal temperature at a dose of 200 mg/kg. These results indicate that LA extract has antipyretic activity and could be used as an alternative therapy for fever.
Key words: Luffa acutangula, Phytochemical Screening, Antipyretic activity, Brewer’s yeast-induced
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Shailesh Yadav et al., Phytochemical Screening And Antipyretic Activity Of Luffa Acutangula Extract., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2022; 09(7).
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