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Research Paper | Pharmacy | India | Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024 | Rating: 3.5 / 10
Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical of Cordia Myxa Bark, It?s Analgesic Activity
Jyoti Prada Sitha | Manas Ranjan Mishra [2]
Abstract: Cordia myxa also known as Assyrian plum or Lasura, It is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to India and other parts of Asia and Africa. Its bark has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, including: Fever reduction, Digestive issues, Respiratory problems, Skin conditions, Wound healing, Analgesic and anti - inflammatory purposes. Cordia myxa is a deciduous, perennial shrub or small tree up to 12 m tall. The tree provides wood for fuel and timber and fodder for livestock. The gum extracted from the fruit pulp can be used in industrial starch manufacturing. Some parts of the tree also have ethno medicinal uses: the fruits have been traditionally used for treating urinary infections and could have analgesic, anti - inflammatory, diuretic, demulcent, and antimicrobial activities. Cordia myxa bark has been used in traditional medicine for its analgesic properties. This study aimed to investigate the pharmacognostical and phytochemical properties of Cordia myxa bark and evaluate the analgesic activity of its methanolic extract. The ?phytochemical screening tests g reported the presence of alkaloids, ?flavonoids, and cardiac glycoside. The methanolic extract exhibited significant analgesic activity, with a maximum effect at 200 mg/kg. The study confirms the traditional use of Cordia myxa bark as an analgesic and provides a scientific basis for its use.
Keywords: Cordia myxa, bark, Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical, Analgesic activity, Methanolic extract
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024,
Pages: 76 - 80