The present study was carried out to evaluate the anti-inflammatory potential of ethanol leaf extract of Capparis diversifolia using carrageenan induced paw edema method in rats. The anti-inflammatory activity of ethanol leaf extract in 200mg/kg b.wt and 400mg/kg b.wt at 3hours of administration was compared with reference standard drug, Indomethacin 100mg/kg b.wt. Maximum anti-inflammatory effect was exhibited in 400mg/kg b.wt. The present study confirms the traditional usage of C. diversifolia for anti-inflammatory activity and supports the isolation and use of phytoconstituents with anti-inflammatory activity from C. diversifolia.
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