Ouko RO
Kenya
Research Article
Analgesic Activity of Dichloromethanolic Root Extract of Clutia abyssinica in Swiss Albino Mice
Author(s): Koech SC, Ouko RO, Michael NM, Ireri MM, Ngugi MP and Njagi NMKoech SC, Ouko RO, Michael NM, Ireri MM, Ngugi MP and Njagi NM
Pain as a sensory modality, represent a symptom for diagnosing various diseases and its associated conditions. Although it acts as a sensory modality in drawing attention to tissue injury, it is associated with poor quality of life and socioeconomic burden to the victim. Conventional synthetic drugs that are used to manage pain are not readily available and are associated with adverse effects. Thus, the use of herbal medicine from medicinal plants is an age old practice used by many communities to cure diseases. These medicinal plants are known to contain phytochemical compounds capable of relieving pain and healing diseases. C. abyssinica has been used traditionally by the Kallenjin community to alleviate various diseases. However, an extensive search of the literature reveals that no data has been documented about the medicinal use of the plant in suppressing pain. The present study.. View More»
