Background:
Numerous therapeutic agents are in clinical practice for the treatment of inflammatory and painful
conditions, but their applications has been challenged by various side /toxic effects. Therefore, new effective and safe
therapies are most warrant, for which medicinal plant could be a significant alternative. Berberis baluchistanica has
traditionally been used as analgesic and antiinflammatory without any scientific background.
Objective:
The current study was designed to evaluate the analgesic and antiinflammatory like effects of extract B.
baluchistanica in animal models.
Methods:
For the study of antinociceptive effect, an of extract of B. baluchistanica (100, 200 and 300 mg/kg i.p.), were
tested in acetic acid induced writhing and formalin tests. while for the antiinflammatory action, carrageenan induced paw
edema, cotton pellet induced granuloma and xylene induced ear edema tests were used.
Results:
The results showed significant dose dependent antinociceptive effect of extract of B. baluchistanica in acetic acid
induced writhing and formalin induced flinching behavior tests. However, the effect was strongly antagonized by the
injection of naloxone, suggesting the expression via opioidergic receptors. Similarly, strong antiinflammatory action was
illustrated in carrageenan induced paw edema, cotton pellet induced granuloma and xylene induced ear edema tests and
thus provided evidence for the versatile phytochemical nature of its phytochemical.
Background:
Numerous therapeutic agents are in clinical practice for the treatment of inflammatory and painful
conditions, but their applications has been challenged by various side /toxic effects. Therefore, new effective and safe
therapies are most warrant, for which medicinal plant could be a significant alternative. Berberis baluchistanica has
traditionally been used as analgesic and antiinflammatory without any scientific background.