In vitro studies on anti asthmatic, analgesic and anti convulsant activities of the medicinal plant Bryonia laciniosa.Linn

Abstract

The study was carried out to ascertain anti asthmatic, analgesic and anti convulsant activities of the medicinal plant Bryonia Laciniosa . The anti asthmatic activity was estimated by mesenteric mast cell count by Atopic allergy method. Eddy's hot plate and Analgesiometer tests were used to assess the analgesic activity of Bryonia Laciniosa . Anticonvulsant activity was evaluated by Maximum electroshock- induced seizure test. The results indicated that 70% alcoholic extract of Bryonia laciniosa increased the antiasmatic activity, analgestic activity and also anticonvulsant activity. Keywords: Bryonia Laciniosa , Atopic allergy method, Eddy's hot plate analgesio meter, Electric shock method.