NATURE'S HEALING TOUCH: INVESTIGATING THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANALGESIC POTENTIAL OF METHANOL EXTRACTS FROM CHRYSOPHYLLUM ALBIDUM STEM BARK IN FORMALIN-INDUCED PAW EDEMA IN ALBINO RATS
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Methanol Extracts, Anti-Inflammatory, AnalgesicAbstract
This research delves into the therapeutic potential of methanol extracts from Chrysophyllum albidum stem bark in addressing inflammation and pain. Using a formalin-induced paw edema model in albino rats, the study investigates the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of the extracts. Results indicate a significant reduction in paw edema and pain responses, suggesting the efficacy of Chrysophyllum albidum in mitigating inflammatory processes. The study contributes valuable insights into the medicinal properties of this botanical extract, paving the way for potential applications in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents.
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