Assessment ofOpuntia ficus-indicain vivo Following Ethnobotanical Survey: Confirmation of its Analgesic Activity

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (S1) ◽  
pp. S191-S196
Author(s):  
A. Mouhaddach ◽  
A. El-hadi ◽  
K. Taghzouti ◽  
M. Bendaou ◽  
R. Hassikou
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Analgesic Activity ◽  
Prickly Pear ◽  
Tail Flick ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Opuntia Ficus Indica ◽  
Plant Parts

Opuntia ficus-indica(the cactus or prickly pear) is a cactus belonging to the Opuntiae family. Several Opuntiae plant parts have been used in traditional Moroccan medicine. In this study, we investigated its most common use as an analgesic. An ethnobotanical study ofOpuntia ficus-indicawas first conducted in 10 areas in Morocco. Extracts fromOpuntia ficus-indicacladodes were obtained using a decoction method and its analgesic activity in mice was investigated by the hot plate and tail flick methods. Cladode extracts had significant (p<0.05) analgesic activity at intraperitoneal doses of 300, 500, and 1000 mg/kg body weight. Both methods revealed significantly increased latency at all three doses (p<0.05) compared to controls. These data suggest that the traditional use of this plant as an analgesic is valid; in fact, perhaps it may be a centrally-acting analgesic.

scholarly journals The wild raspberry in Serbia: An ethnobotanical study

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-117
Author(s):  
Bojana Veljkovic ◽  
Ivana Karabegovic ◽  
Svetlana Acic ◽  
Marina Topuzovic ◽  
Ivana Petrovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
The Balkans ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Prostate Inflammation ◽  
Pregnancy And Lactation

An ethnobotanical survey of the traditional use of the wild raspberry (Rubus ideaus) was conducted on nine sites in the regions of southwest (SWS) and southeast (SES) Serbia. The regions studied belong to mountainous rural areas in Serbia, mainly populated by Serbian people of the Orthodox faith. In total, 93 respondents were interviewed about the medicinal, food and cosmetic uses of the wild raspberry. In terms of plant parts in traditional use, the leaf and fruit are known to be used frequently. The dry leaf is more commonly used in the SES (78%) than in the SWS (25%) region. In the SWS region, the most frequent use of the wild raspberry leaf is linked to gastrointestinal disorders and prostate inflammation. In the SES region, the leaves are mostly used for the prevention and healing of gynecological disorders during both pregnancy and lactation. The local population of the SWS region uses the fruits mainly for the preparation of syrup juice (92%), fruit preserves (42%) and in desserts (62%), while in the SES area the fruits are most frequently used for the preparation of nonalcoholic (97.4%) and alcoholic beverages (35.9%). Our results provide some novel information on the use of the wild raspberry in Serbia and in the Balkans, such as for the treatment of prostate inflammation, use during breastfeeding and to alleviate inflammation of the eyes.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Bioactivities of Gouania tiliaefolia Lam., an Indigenous Traditional Medicinal Plant of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-207
Author(s):  
Tufael Ahmed ◽  
Rifat Khan ◽  
Nafisa Tabassum ◽  
Fahima Aktar ◽  
Mohammad Kaisarul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Analgesic Activity ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Oral Glucose ◽  
Tail Flick ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Crude Methanol Extract

The crude methanol extract of Gouania tiliaefolia Lam. was partitioned by the modified Kupchan method and the fractions were evaluated for total phenolic content, antioxidant, cytotoxic, thrombolytic, hypotonic and heat-induced membrane stabilizing activities. The petroleum ether soluble fraction (PESF) and methanol extract (ME) showed the highest phenolic content of 78.30 ±1.60 mg and 70.37 ± 0.84 mg, respectively, which were expressed in gallic acid equivalent (GAE). Similar trends were observed in case of anti-oxidant and cytotoxic activities, where the PESF possessed the highest free radical scavenging activity and brine shrimp lethality (IC50 = 2.88 ± 0.02 μg/ml, LC50 = 2.59 ± 0.14 μg/ml), followed by ME (IC50 = 4.79 ± 0.17 μg/ml, LC50 = 3.38 ± 0.08 μg/ml) and CSF (IC50 = 37.51 ± 0.96 μg/ml, LC50 = 73.55 ± 0.26 μg/ml). In case of assays for thrombolytic and membrane stabilizing activities, all extractives showed insignificant results compared to the respective standards. The crude methanol extract of G. tiliaefolia was used to examine the in-vivo analgesic (central and peripheral), antidiarrheal and antidiabetic activities in Swiss albino mice. In case of castor oil induced diarrhea, the ME gave better reduction of diarrhea by 71.43% (at 400 mg/kg-body weight) compared to loperamide (64.29%). Antidiabetic activity was evaluated by oral glucose tolerance test and the ME showed 71.42% and 75.39% reduction of blood glucose at doses 200 and 400 mg/kg-body weight, respectively when compared with the standard glibenclamide that reduced blood glucose by 66.17%. The central- and peripheral-analgesic activity was evaluated by the tail-flick test and acetic acid induced writhing test, respectively. In both the cases, ME demonstrated dose-dependent analgesic activity compared to the standards. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 22(2): 200-207, 2019

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF ANALGESIC ACTIVITY OF MURRAYA KOENIGII AND CORIANDRUM SATIVUM LEAVES EXTRACT IN ANIMAL MODEL.

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 328
Author(s):  
Kartik Salwe J ◽  
Mirunalini R ◽  
Jervin Mano ◽  
Manimekalai K
Keyword(s):  
Analgesic Activity ◽  
Analgesic Effect ◽  
Coriandrum Sativum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tail Flick ◽  
Murraya Koenigii ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Plate Method ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Soxhlet Apparatus

 Objective: The objective of the study was to investigate the analgesic activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Murraya koenigii and Coriandrum sativum leaves and compared it with standard drug in an animal model.Methods: Hydroalcoholic extracts of M. koenigii and C. sativum leaves were obtained using Soxhlet apparatus. The central analgesic property was screened by hot plate method in mice and tail flick method in rats. The pain reaction time (PRT) was measured at 30, 60, and 120 min. The peripheral analgesic activity was evaluated by acetic acid induced writhing in mice.Results: In hot plate method M. koenigii leaves extract at both doses and tramadol showed significant increase in PRT at 30, 60, and 120 min compared with control group. C. sativum leaves extract showed significant increase in PRT only at 60 and 120 min compared to control group. In tail flick method M. koenigii leaves extract at both doses, higher dose of C. sativum leaves extract and tramadol showed significant increase in PRT at 30, 60, and 120 min compared with control group. Higher dose of M. koenigii leaves extract (200 mg/kg) was comparable with standard drug tramadol in both the methods. M. koenigii leaves extract at both dose showed significant reduction in the number of writhing but C. sativum leaves extract failed to show any significant reduction in the number of writhing compared with control. Higher dose of M. koenigii leaves extract was comparable with standard drug tramadol.Conclusion: M. koenigii leaves extract showed both peripheral and central analgesic effect while C. sativum leaves extract showed only peripheral analgesic effect.

scholarly journals Dipeptide mimetic of the bdnf loop 4 possesses analgetic activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 485 (3) ◽  
pp. 366-369
Author(s):  
T. A. Gudasheva ◽  
M. A. Konstantinopolsky ◽  
A. V. Tarasiuk ◽  
L. G. Kolik ◽  
S. B. Seredenin
Keyword(s):  
Analgesic Activity ◽  
Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Intraperitoneal Injection ◽  
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Tail Flick ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
The Brain

Previously, we synthesized a dimeric dipeptide mimetic of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) loop 4, GSB-106, which, similarly to BDNF, activated TrkB, PI3K/AKT, and MAPK/ERK. When administered systemically, it exhibited neuroprotective, antidepressant, and antidiabetic activities and stimulated neurogenesis and synaptogenesis. In this study, we established that GSB-106 also exhibits the analgesic activity, typical for BDNF, which was revealed in rats in hot plate and tail flick tests 0.5–48 h after intraperitoneal injection at doses of 0.1 and 1 mg/kg.

scholarly journals Evaluation of analgesic activity of the methanol extract from the galls of Quercus infectoria alone and as an adjuvant in wistar rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 701
Author(s):  
Abishek P. Raichurkar ◽  
Shashikala Gowdara Hanumanth Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Analgesic Activity ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Syringic Acid ◽  
Tail Flick ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Quercus Infectoria

Background: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids are the most preferred drugs for pain relief. Considering the gastrointestinal toxicity, dependence and other side effects, search for better analgesic drug continues. Quercus infectoria (QI) is from the family Fagaceae. The galls of QI are comprised of tannin (36 to 60%), gallic acid, ellagic acid, and syringic acid. They possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-diabetic properties. In India, galls of QI have been used for the treatment of toothache, diarrhoea, sore throat and inflammatory diseases as a home remedy. This study was conducted to evaluate the analgesic activity of methanolic extract of galls of QI on wistar rats using tail-flick and Eddy’s hot-plate methods. The objective of the study was to evaluate the analgesic activity of methanolic extract of galls of QI alone and as an adjuvant with tramadol on Wistar rats.Methods: Total of 24 wistar rats were included in the study and divided into 4 groups. They received drugs intra-peritoneally as follows. In group 1, normal saline, in group 2, tramadol, in group 3, methanolic extract of galls of QI and in group 4, tramadol with methanolic extract of galls of QI was available.Results: Methanolic extract of galls of QI produced significant maximal possible analgesia (<0.001) at 30 and 60 minutes in tail-flick method whereas it failed to produce analgesia in hot-plate method during all time intervals.Conclusions: Methanolic extract of galls of QI showed analgesic activity in tail-flick method indicating that its possible mechanism of action is spinally mediated.

scholarly journals KULIT BUAH JERUK LIMAU (Citrus amblycarpa (Hassk.) Osche) SEBAGAI ANALGESIK

Jurnal Kimia ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
R. A. I. K. Maharani ◽  
N. K. Cahyaningsih ◽  
M. D. Abimanyu ◽  
K. W. Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Analgesic Activity ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Fruit Peel ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Negative Controls

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the treatment options for relieving pain. However, long-term use can trigger gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, alternative analgesics which have the same therapeutic effect with lower side effects are needed. Limau (Citrus amblycarpa) is an empirical drug for tingling and cramping. The aim of the study is to determine the analgesic activity of ethanol extract of C. amblycarpa fruit peel. The method used in testing analgesic activity is the Hot Plate method. The study was conducted by dividing 30 mice into 6 groups. The group given CMC-Na 1% was used as a negative control, the group given suspension of sodium diclofenac dose of 6.5 mg/kg of body weight was used as a positive control, and the group given suspension of ethanol extract of C. amblycarpa fruit peel with dose variations 100, 300 and 600 mg/kg of body weight. The test animals were placed on top of the Hot Plate with a temperature of 70°C at 30 minutes after giving suspension test and the response time of mice to heat was observed every 30 minutes for 3 hours with cut off time 15 second. Based on the test results, it can be concluded that the administration of ethanol extract of C. amblycarpa fruit peel with 100, 300 and 600 mg/kg of body weight gave analgesic activity on mice compared to the negative controls (CMC-Na 1%).   Keywords: C. amblycarpa, Fruit Peel, Analgesics, Hot Plate 

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF ANALGESIC ACTIVITY OF NELUMBO NUCIFERA FRUIT ETHANOL EXTRACT

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD ALI RAJPUT ◽  
TABASSUM ZEHRA ◽  
FIZZAH ALI ◽  
GUNESH KUMAR
Keyword(s):  
Analgesic Activity ◽  
Analgesic Effect ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Nelumbo Nucifera ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Tail Flick ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Tail Flick Test ◽  
Pathway Inhibition

Objective: Utilization of herbal remedies rich in flavonoids and vitamins have increased significantly these days to treat various disorders, thus existing research work encircled to appraise the analgesic effect of Nelumbo nucifera fruit (NNF) for evaluating its traditional use pharmacologically in disorders which are associated with pain and inflammation. Methods: Central analgesic activity in mice was assessed by tail flick test and the latency time i.e. the removal of tail from the stimulus was recorded. Similarly acetic acid induced writhing test was also conducted for the assessment of peripheral analgesic effect in mice and number of writhes was counted along with percent inhibition of writhes. Results: In tail flick test the peek anti-nociceptive effect at all doses of fruit was observed at 90 min. However, the percentage of tail elongation time was highest at a dose of 200 mg/kg i.e. 82% at 90 min. Number of writhes was highly significantly reduced at all doses of NNF but maximum effects were observed at dose 200 mg/kg as compared to control, indicating 48.41 % inhibition of writhes. Conclusion: NNF have exhibited strong analgesic effect in both animal models, which may be connected with the synergistic actions of flavonoids, saponins and tannins on arachidonic acid pathway inhibition. Hence NNF seems to have a great potential in disorders associated with pain but more experimental trials in this field are required to confirm these findings.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Analgesic Activity ofPapaver libanoticumExtract in Mice: Involvement of Opioids Receptors

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Ali Hijazi ◽  
Ahmed El-Mallah ◽  
Maha Aboul-Ela ◽  
Abdalla Ellakany
Keyword(s):  
Opioid Receptors ◽  
Analgesic Activity ◽  
Time Course ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Maximum Activity ◽  
Tail Flick ◽  
Endemic Plant ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome

Papaver libanoticumis an endemic plant to Lebanese region (family Papaveraceae) that has not been investigated before. The present study aimed to explore the analgesic activity of dried ethanolic extract ofPapaver libanoticum(PLE) using tail flick, hot plate, and acetic acid induced writhing models in mice. The involvement of opioid receptors in the analgesic mechanism was investigated using naloxone antagonism. Results demonstrated that PLE exhibited a potent dose dependent analgesic activity in all tested models for analgesia. The analgesic effect involved activation of opioid receptors in the central nervous system, where both spinal and supraspinal components might be involved. The time course for analgesia revealed maximum activity after three hours in both tail flick and hot plate methods, which was prolonged to 24 hours. Metabolites of PLE could be responsible for activation of opioid receptors. The EC50 of PLE was 79 and 50 mg/kg in tail flick and hot plate tests, respectively. The total coverage of analgesia by PLE was double that of morphine in both tests. In conclusion, PLE proved to have opioid agonistic activity with a novel feature of slow and prolonged effect. The present study could add a potential tool in the armaments of opioid drugs as a natural potent analgesic and for treatment of opioid withdrawal syndrome.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used against sickle cell anaemia in the eastern part of the Côte d’Ivoire

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 7839-7852
Author(s):  
Akakpo-Akue J ◽  
Kplé T.K.M ◽  
Coulibaly Kiyinlma ◽  
AHON Gnamien Marcel ◽  
Fofié Yvette ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Stem Bark ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Côte D'ivoire

An ethnobotanical survey was conducted to record the various plant families, species, and plant parts used to manage sickle cell disease in the Indenié-Djouablin region eastern Côte d’Ivoire. Nine traditional healers aged 36 to 67 years old were selected in six different villages according to their reputation in knowledge of traditional medicine, their availability and their willingness to share information. A total of 26 species of plants belonging to 20 families were reported to have antisickling activity. Eleven (11) different medication recipes were composed from these 26 species of plants ((Afromonum melegueta (Roscoe) K. Schum., Xylopia aethiopica) mainly). The main plant parts used were stem bark (38%) followed by fruit (18%) and seeds (18%). The majority of the main plants recorded (84.61 %) were wild. From the recorded plants, 65.38 % were trees and 23.07 % shrubs. Most remedies (82%) were made up by decoction and were employed orally (54 %) or by enema (32 %). The potential anti-sickling activity of the plant species recorded during this study could be the effect of alkaloids, polyphenols, quinones and terpenoids compounds found during the phytochemical screening of the 26 plants species.

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