Author :
Umoh Esther Udoa, Oyubu Godspower, Kpomah Bridget, Daramola Festus Olayinkad, Asimi Tawakalitu Temitope, Julius John Dimasf
Volume :
12
Issue :
3
Abstract :
Background: Inflammation can be described as a part of the body’s immune response to any kind of injury or infection. Some of its symptoms include pain, redness, heat and swellings. Inflammation could be acute or chronic depending on the type. Many drugs have been developed to tackle different form and kinds of inflammations. Most of these drugs are called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAID]. Many of these drugs have side effects. Therefore, most researchers focus their research activities and objectives in exploring less toxic and yet effective drugs that can serve as an effective anti-inflammatory drugs with little or no side effects. Numerous research have shown that plants have vast medicinal properties which are well documented in several publications. The anti-inflammatory potential of medicinal plants stands out amongst its numeorus medicinal values and have been employed in ethno- medicine and modern medicines.Aim and Objectives: This research is aimed at investigating Anti-inflammatory role of scent leaf (Ocimum Gratissimum L.) and bitter leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina D.) on simulated gastrointestinal digestion.Materials and Methods: Methodologies employed here are well elucidated in this article.Results: The results obtained showed a remarkable decrease in all inflammatory parametersConclusion: The research justifies and makes these plants (Ocimum Gratissimum L.) and bitter leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina D.) a potential anti-inflammatory drugs
Keyword :
Inflammatory, Sent Leaf, Bitter leaf, Anti-inflammatory drugs, Medicinal plant.