ABSTRACT
This research work evaluates the phytochemical contents and analgesic properties of ethanol extract of Hibiscus sabdarffa. Fresh leaves of JI. Sabclari/fa were obtained, dried and milled. The samples were then analyzed l'or phytochernical composition using standard methods. The result shows the presence of flavonoids (28.66 %) and tannins (30.43 %) as the highest phytochemicals while others are alkaloids (20.74 %), phenols (18.93 %). cardiac glycosides (5.70 %) and saponins (15.60 %). The analgesic property was done using 20 female wistar albino rats weighing 80-120 g and grouped into 5 different groups (n=4). The rats were obtained from the Verterinary Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Group one served as control and received only feed and water ad libitum, group 2: received morphine, intraperitoneally and Group 3, 4, and 5 received 1-libiscus sabdarifJh ethanol leaf extract (250, 500, 750 mg/kg) orally, respectively. The result showed thai. Bpercentage inhibition of writhing was significantly (p<O.OS) at 750 mg/kg bw (55.6 %) and compares competitively with morphine (50 %). Analgesic properties of Ii. Sabdar,fja was highest at 750 mg/kg bw and was significantly (p<O.OS) lower when compared with morphine. Therefore, these results shov that I-I. Sabdarijja can be used as an analgesic when consumed in a high concentration.
IGBO, . (2021). Phytochemical Content And Analgesic Activity Of Ethanol Extract Of Hibiscus Sabdariffa In Experimental Animal Model. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/phytochemical-content-and-analgesic-activity-of-ethanol-extract-of-hibiscus-sabdariffa-in-experimental-animal-model-7-2
.N., IGBO. "Phytochemical Content And Analgesic Activity Of Ethanol Extract Of Hibiscus Sabdariffa In Experimental Animal Model" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 16 Jun. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/phytochemical-content-and-analgesic-activity-of-ethanol-extract-of-hibiscus-sabdariffa-in-experimental-animal-model-7-2. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
.N., IGBO. "Phytochemical Content And Analgesic Activity Of Ethanol Extract Of Hibiscus Sabdariffa In Experimental Animal Model". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 16 Jun. 2021. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/phytochemical-content-and-analgesic-activity-of-ethanol-extract-of-hibiscus-sabdariffa-in-experimental-animal-model-7-2 >.
.N., IGBO. "Phytochemical Content And Analgesic Activity Of Ethanol Extract Of Hibiscus Sabdariffa In Experimental Animal Model" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 23 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/phytochemical-content-and-analgesic-activity-of-ethanol-extract-of-hibiscus-sabdariffa-in-experimental-animal-model-7-2