The n-butanol extract of the leaves Polyscias fruticosa (L) Harms (Araliaceae) was tested for its anti-inflammatory activity plethismometrically in egg white induced paw oedema in rats, antipyretic activity and analgesic activity by writhing method phenyl butazone, paracetamol and aspirin were used
BACKGROUND
The vast majority of the population around the world has always used medicinal plants as first source of health care to fight infectious and non infectious diseases. Most of these medicinal plants may have scientific evidence to be considered in general practice.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this
Many bone-related diseases such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis are commonly associated with the excessive activity of osteoclasts. Polyscias fruticosa has been used as traditional medicine for the treatment of ischemia and inflammation and also eaten as a salad. However, its