Phytochemical Screening and Antipyretic Effect of Curcuma zedoaria Rosc. (Zingiberaceae) Rhizome

Azam, Md. Golam and Shibly Noman, Md. Shibly and Mamun Al-Amin, Md. Mamun (2014) Phytochemical Screening and Antipyretic Effect of Curcuma zedoaria Rosc. (Zingiberaceae) Rhizome. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 4 (5). pp. 569-575. ISSN 22312919

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Abstract

Aims: To investigate the antipyretic effect of ethanol extract of Curcuma zedoaria Rosc. (Zingiberaceae) rhizome in animal model.
Study Design: Extraction of plant constituents and evaluation of elevated body temperature lowering activity.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacy, North South University, Dhaka between October 2012 and August 2013.
Methodology: We have performed phytochemical screening and evaluated antipyretic activity of ethanol extract of the rhizome of Curcuma zedoaria by yeast-induced pyresis method. Ethanol extract of Curcuma zedoaria rhizome was administered to healthy rats.
Results: The results showed that the ethanol extract of Curcuma zedoaria significantly reduced yeast-induced elevated body temperature in rats in a dose dependent manner and the antipyretic effect at a dose of 750 mg/kg was comparable to that of the standard antipyretic drug paracetamol (10 mg/kg). Phytochemical screening of ethanol extract showed presence of tannins, flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, terpinoids, carbohydrates and steroids as main constituents in Curcuma zedoaria extract some of which may possess antipyretic activity.
Conclusion: The results justify the traditional use of the ethanol extract of Curcuma zedoaria in the treatment of fever.

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Subjects: Science Global Plos > Medical Science
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Date Deposited: 10 Jul 2023 06:18
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024 07:14
URI: http://ebooks.manu2sent.com/id/eprint/1182

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