Analgesic activity and anti-inflammatory activity of methanolic extract of plant Sida cordata in carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats

Abstract

India has rich heritage of use of medicinal plants in clinical practices since ancient times. Diabetes mellitus is a group of syndromes characterized by hyperglycemia, altered lipid, carbohydrate and protein metabolism, and an increased risk of vascular disease complications. More than 400 plant species have been recorded to display hypoglycemic effects, but only a few of them have been investigated. Although many drugs are available to control the diabetes but has several adverse effects. The plant Sida cordata activities have been reported such as Antibacterial, Antitumor, Antifungal, Antiulcer, Antitussive, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-malarial, Anti-oxidant, Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antihyperglycemic, Hepatoprotective in ayurvedic system of medicine. This research was conducted undertaken In order to investigate the anti-diabetic activity of methnolic extract of Sida cordata. The two dose (100 and 200 mg/kg) methnolic extract of Sida cordata used for treatment of Alloxan induced diabetic rats. The glucose level was significantly (p<0.01) high in Alloxan control rats when opposed to normal control. But the level of glucose was significantly (p<0.01) decreased after 7th day in diabetic rats treated with methanol extract (200 mg/kg) as compared with diabetic control rats.