Antiasthmatic related properties of leaves on various models.

Objective: Asthma is a multifaceted inflammatory disorder which results into narrowing of airway with broncho-constriction and spasm. As the complex pathophysilogy of asthma, various animal models are generally used to investigate the immunological and physiological pathogenesis of disease. Linn (Fabacease) is a climbing shrub.

Some medicinal plants with antiasthmatic potential: a current status.

Asthma is a common disease that is rising in prevalence worldwide with the highest prevalence in industrialized countries. Asthma affects about 300 million people worldwide and it has been estimated that a further 100 million will be affected by 2025. Since the ancient times, plants have been exemplary sources of medicine.

Evaluation of antiasthmatic activity of Clitoria ternatea L. roots.

Aim Of Study: Clitoria ternatea L. (Family: Fabaceae) is being used in traditional medicine for the treatment of severe bronchitis and asthma. So the aim of study was to evaluate antiasthmatic activity of ethanol extract of Clitoria ternatea roots.

Antinociceptive activity of Ricinus communis L. leaves.

Objective: To evaluate the antinociceptive activity of the methanol extract of Ricinus communis leaves (MRCL).

Methods: Antinociceptive activity was evaluated using acetic acid induced writhing test, formalin induced paw licking and tail immersion method in mice at doses of 100, 125 and 150 mg/kg bw.

Results: The results indicated that MRCL exhibited considerable antinociceptive activity against three classical models of pain in mice.

Antihistaminic activity of Clitoria ternatea L. roots.

Clonidine, a α2 adrenoreceptor agonist induces dose dependent catalepsy in mice, which was inhibited by histamine H1 receptor antagonists but not by H2 receptor antagonist. Clonidine releases histamine from mast cells which is responsible for different asthmatic conditions. Clitoria ternatea L.