Pterospermum rubiginosum, a plant used by tribal healers in India, shows potential for treating inflammation and pain, particularly in healing fractured bones, highlighting the need for deeper understanding of its medicinal properties.
The study aims to analyze the plant's components, conduct toxicity tests, and evaluate its anti-inflammatory effects, particularly using a macrophage cell model induced with lipopolysaccharide (LPS).
Results indicate the presence of several bioactive compounds (like vanillic acid) and demonstrate promising anti-inflammatory effects, with significant interactions noted in molecular docking studies.