EVALUATION OF ANALGESIC ACTIVITY OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF ROOT AND BARK OF AILANTHUS EXCELSA ROXB
The aim of the present study was to determine the analgesic properties of the ethanolic extract from bark and root of Ailanthus excelsa Roxb (AEEE). Ailanthus excelsa Roxb is a tree belonging to family Simaroubaceae, indigenous to central and southern India, commonly known as a plant of Heaven. In Indian system of medicine A.excelsa is used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, cough, cold, pain and inflammation. AEEE was evaluated by using Tail immersion method and Acetic acid writhing test. Dose response studies of AEEE were conducted at 200 and 400 mg/kg i.p, showing significant reduction in sign and severity of symptoms. The result reveals that AEEE showed analgesic activity