Abstract

A. Lawan*, U. A. Katsayal and A. H. Yaro

The methanolic stem bark extract of Ficus vallis-choudae was investigated for anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activity. The anti- inflammatory effects were investigated using rat paw edema model, while the analgesic effects were studied using acetic acid induced writhing in mice. The results obtained revealed that the methanolic stem bark extract of F. vallis – choudae in doses of 50 and 100 mg/kg posses significant (P < 0.05) dose dependent anti-inflammatory effect and inhibit abdominal contractions caused by acetic acid in mice. The intraperitoneal LD50 in mice was found to be 470 mg/kg. The preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids and saponins. The results of this study indicated the presence of biologically active substances which may be beneficial in the treatment of pain and inflammation.