Abstract:
Abroma augusta Linn (Sterculiaceae), commonly known as Ulatkambal(Bengali). This
plant is used as medicinal plant for its distinct pharmacological activity. Chemical
analysis of this p lant has noticed various chemical properties. The aim of this study was
to investigate the antinociceptive effect of the ethyl acetate extract of A.augusta in acetic
acid-induced writhing test in mice. The result suggests that the extract has exhibited
significant (p<0.05) analgesic effects, which we
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re comparable with standard drugs. The
bark extracts at 500 and 250 mg/kg showed significant reduction in acetic acid induced
writhing in mice with a maximum effect of65.27% reduction at 500 mg/kg dose.
Description:
This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
