Evaluation of analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Alpinia speciosa K. Schum rhizomes

In recent years, significant contribution made by herbal medicines to human health has lead to increased popular, official and commercial interest. Herbal preparation against ailments is gaining importance due to the partial rejection of synthetic drugs because of their side effects especially NSAIDS. The long term use of synthetic drugs is always feared during the treatment of chronic diseases. But this is not the case with that of herbal drugs and medicines obtained from natural sources1. On the basis of the above criteria and paramount importance of herbal drug research, Alpinia speciosa K. Schum rhizome was selected for the study.