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Analgesic and anti-inflammatory potential of four varieties of bell pepper (Capsicum annum L.) in rodents

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dc.contributor.author Mazha, Nimra
dc.contributor.author Baig, Sadia Ghousia
dc.contributor.author Ahmed, Salman
dc.contributor.author Mohtasheem ul Hasan, Mohammad
dc.contributor.author Palla, Amber
dc.contributor.author Ishra, Ghazala
dc.date.accessioned 2022-10-19T05:23:25Z
dc.date.available 2022-10-19T05:23:25Z
dc.date.issued 2021-07-20
dc.identifier.issn 1011-601X
dc.identifier.uri http://142.54.178.187:9060/xmlui/handle/123456789/13239
dc.description.abstract The aim of study was to evaluate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of four different colored (green, yellow, orange and red) sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) available in the local market of Karachi Pakistan. Their 95% ethanol extracts at 200 and 400 mg/kg were prepared and compared with commonly used analgesic (aspirin) and anti-inflammatory agents supporting its traditional use. The analgesic effects of 95% ethanol extracts of Capsicum annum L. were investigated by acetic acid induced writhing, tail immersion and hot plate test. The anti-inflammatory activities were observed using carrageenan-induced edema of hind paw in rats. Animals were divided into 10 groups (n=7): (1) Control (2) CAG 200 (3) CAG 400 (4) CAR 200 (5) CAR 400 (6) CAO 200 (7) CAO 400 (8) CAY 200 (9) CAY 400 and (10) Standard. All the extracts were given orally. Acute toxicity was also determined by increasing the dose till 3000 mg/kg, which showed no evidence of mortality. All extracts of Capsicum significantly increased the hot plate pain threshold, moreover remarkably reduced the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema. Results obtained were compared with corresponding control group revealed that the fresh fruits extract of all four kinds of bell pepper (200 mg/kg and 400mg/kg) possess anti-inflammatory and pain suppressing activities possibly mediated via PG synthesis inhibition. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Karachi: Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciecnes, University of Karachi en_US
dc.title Analgesic and anti-inflammatory potential of four varieties of bell pepper (Capsicum annum L.) in rodents en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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