Abstract
The purpose of present study was to investigate the analgesic and
anti-inflammatory activity of Lantana camara (Verbenaceae)
leaf and bark extract. The methanol extract of Lantana camara
(MELC) was screened for possible analgesic activity by acetic
acid, hot plate and anti-inflammatory activity by carrageenan
and histamine induced paw edema. The result showed that,
MELC (100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg) leaf and bark possessed
significant (P <0.01 and P <0.05) anti-inflammatory response
and 200 mg/kg dose of MELC leaf and bark showed more
significant (P <0.01) analgesic activity as compared to the 100
mg/kg dose. Preliminary phytochemical screening result shows
the presence of several phytochemicals which may responsible
for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions. The results
indicate the MELC showed great potential for analgesic and
anti-inflammatory activity and may be useful for the medical
purpose.