Exploration of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Aqueous Extract of Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis (Malvaceae)

    January 2014 in “ Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry ”
    Anshita Gupta, Goutam Kumar Jana, Manmohan S. Jangdey, Deependra Soni
    TLDR Hibiscus root extract reduces inflammation in rats.
    The study investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of the aqueous root extract of Hibiscus rosa sinesis using a dose of 250 mg/kg body weight in carrageenan-induced paw edema in Swiss albino rats. The extract produced a statistically significant and dose-dependent inhibition of edema compared to control groups, with a significant (p<0.01) reduction in rat paw edema at all assessment times. This suggested that the aqueous extract of Hibiscus rosa sinesis roots had notable anti-inflammatory properties.
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