Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory action of Opuntia elatior Mill fruits
Sanjay P Chauhan1, Navin R Sheth2, Bhanubhai N Suhagia1
1Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Background:
Opuntia elatio Mill is a xerophytic plant with potentially active nutrients. It is traditionally appreciated for its pharmacological properties; however, the scientific information on this plant is insufficient.
Objective:
The present study evaluates the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory action of prickly pear.
Materials And Methods:
Writhing and tail-immersion tests were carried out to evaluate analgesic action, while the carrageenan-induced paw edema and neutrophil adhesion tests were conducted in Albino wistar rats to assess anti-inflammatory action.
Results:
ED50 values of the fruit juice in writhing, tail immersion, and paw edema test were 0.919, 2.77, and 9.282 ml/kg, respectively. The fruits of Opuntia produced analgesic and anti-inflammatory action in a dose-dependent manner.
Conclusion:
The results establish the folklore use of prickly pear may be due to the presence of betacyanin and/or other phenolic compounds.
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