Analgesic And Anti-Inflammatory Properties Of Aqueous Extract From Leaves Of <i>Solanum torvum</i> (Solanaceae)
African Journal Of Traditional Complementary And Alternative MedicinesPeer ReviewedEugene Jamot Ndebia +22008Journals
Solanum torvum is used in Cameroonian traditional medicine for the management of pain and inflammation. The present work assesses the pain-killing and anti-inflammatory properties of the aqueous extracts of Solanum torvum leaves. Acetic acid- and pressure- induced pains were reduced by this extract while carrageenan-induced inflammation was inhibited at various doses of the extract. The extract therefore has both analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
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