ANALGESIC EFFECT OF THE ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LINN. PLANT ON INDUCED ALBINO MICE

Abstract

The ethanolic extract of whole part of Moringa oleifera plant in Eddy’s Hot plate method shows markedly increase in the pain threshold of mice. The three different Extract Curative doses of 100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg were compared with standard drug i.e. Aspirin. The increased pain threshold of mice by curative treatment using alcohol extract was significant. Moringa oleifera is a deciduous tree of immense medicinal properties. Whole plant specially root, bark, leaves and fruits contain many important phytoconstituents. Literature survey revealed that plant contains flavonoids, glycosides, vitamins, and important inorganic metals that’s why used as an important medicine traditionally in many ailments. This laid the basis for selection of whole plant for the anti- inflammatory activity.