EVALUATION OF ANTI INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF FRESH TURMERIC POWDER(Curcuma longa) IN ACUTE INFLAMMATION
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of Curcuma longa (Turmeric) in experimentally induced acute inflammation in albino rats. Methodology: Albino rats (200-250gms) of either sex were randomly selected, divided into 3 groups (n=6): Controlvehicle 1ml; StandardIndomethacin, 100mg/kg; Test group-Fresh Turmeric powder 300mg/kg. All drugs were suspended in gum acacia and were given orally 1 hour prior to induction of inflammation by phlogistic agent. Carrageenan inducedpaw edema model was employed to screen the activity. Results: The Percent Inhibition of paw edema induced by carrageenan by Indomethacin and Turmeric are 62.31% and 54.78% respectively. Therefore, freshly prepared Turmeric powder showed 88% antiinflammatory activity as that of standard Indomethacin. Results obtained are statistically significant (p <0.05).
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Curcuma longa
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