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    Physicochemical Standardization of Mucilage Obtained from Althaea officinalis Linn – Root

    Mazhar Husain1, Abdul Wadud1★, Hamiduddin Hamiduddin2, Gulamuddin Sofi1, Shaista Perveen1, Khadeeja Abdul Hafeez1★ Corresponding author

    1. 1Departments of Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology), Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
    2. 2Ilmul Saidla (Unani Pharmacy), National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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    Abdul Wadud

    Departments of Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology), Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

    drwadud87@gmail.com

    Received: 03-10-2018; Revised: 13-11-2018; Accepted: 12-11-2018.

    Volume 15, Issue 62s · pp. S155–S161 · PUBLISHED 26 April 2019 · DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_506_18

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    Background: The genus <em>Cissus</em> (Vitaceae) is known for its medicinal properties. <em>Cissus quadrangularis</em> is a well-known medicinal plant, but other species are less explored. Objective: To evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of <em>Cissus arnottiana</em>. Materials and Methods: The methanolic extract of <em>C. arnottiana</em> leaves was evaluated for antioxidant activity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), nitric oxide, and hydroxyl radical scavenging assays. Anti-inflammatory activity was assessed using the carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model. Results: The extract showed significant antioxidant activity in a dose-dependent manner. In the anti-inflammatory assay, the extract at 200 and 400 mg/kg doses significantly reduced paw edema compared to the control group. Conclusion: <em>C. arnottiana</em> possesses significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, supporting its traditional use.

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      Husain, M., Wadud, A., Hamiduddin, H., Sofi, G., Perveen, S., & Hafeez, K. A. (2019). Physicochemical Standardization of Mucilage Obtained from Althaea officinalis Linn – Root. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 15(62s), S155–S161. https://doi.org/10.4103/pm.pm_506_18