Topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity of kirenol isolated from Siegesbeckia orientalis.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Siegesbeckia orientalis has been traditionally used as a topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent.

Aims Of The Study: Current study was designed to explore the topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of a constituent isolated from Siegesbeckia orientalis (Compositae), in order to validate its folk use.

Materials And Methods: Kirenol was isolated from ethanolic extract of Siegesbeckia orientalis.