Evaluation of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Melia Azedarach Linn Roots for Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activity

Natural products, including plants, animals and minerals have been the basis of treatment of human diseases. Melia azedarach L, commonly known as mahanimba belongs to family Meliaceae. It is large evergreen tree found throughout India and very similar to neem. Traditionally it is used as anthelmintic, antilithic diuretic, astringent and stomachic [1]. Various scientific studies reported the anticancer [2], antiviral [3], antimalarial [4], and activity of this plant. The present investigation is related with analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of roots of this plant. Materials and Methods