Formulation, Evaluation, And Anti-Inflammatory Activity Of An Oral Herbal Suspension Of Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
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Boerhavia diffusa, herbal suspension, anti-inflammatory activity, paw edema, phytochemical evaluationAbstract
The present study aims to develop and evaluate an oral herbal suspension containing Boerhavia diffusa root extract as a potential anti-inflammatory agent. Boerhavia diffusa is a traditional medicinal plant known for its diuretic, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties. The formulation was developed using standard pharmaceutical excipients, and the suspension was evaluated for physical parameters such as pH, viscosity, sedimentation volume, and redispersibility. The anti-inflammatory activity was assessed using the carrageenan-induced paw edema method in Wistar rats, comparing the results with a standard drug (diclofenac sodium). The formulated suspension demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory activity, comparable to the standard, with good physicochemical stability and patient acceptability. These findings support the use of Boerhavia diffusa as a natural anti-inflammatory agent in oral suspension form
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