A Preliminary Study on Antipyretic effect of Aqueous extract of Ligustrum Robustrum leaves in Albino Rats

摘要

Introduction:L. robustrum is a medium sized tree or shrub and found abundantly near the base of the hills in Manipur. The crushed leaves of L. robustrum has been used for inflammatory gland swellings and skin infections. The leaves are also boiled and watery extract is given orally for treatment of acute gouty arthritis in Manipur1. In the present investigation aqueous extract of L. robustrum leaves was studied for antipyretic activity in albino rats.