Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Antiarthritic effects of Ajuga bracteosa Wall ex Benth. in acute and chronic models of arthritis in albino rats
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Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the antiarthritic activity of Ajuga bracteosa using albino rats. Methods: The antiarthritic activity of 70% ethanolic extract of Ajuga bracteosa (EEAB) was evaluated against turpentine oil- and formaldehyde- induced acute non immunological and complete freund’s adjuvant (CFA)-induced chronic immunological arthritis in albino rats. Results: EEAB showed a significant (P<0.05) and dose dependent inhibitory effect against acute and chronic models of arthritis. EEAB exhibited better antiarthritic activity than the standard aspirin. Conclusions: EEAB exhibits a significant and promising antiarthritic activity against acute and chronic arthritis and supports the traditional use of Ajuga bracteosa for rheumatism and other inflammatory diseases.
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This work was financially supported by National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research.
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