Ethnopharmacological investigation of the spice Commelina appendiculata C.b. Clarke (Commelinaceae)

Scientific Study from the year 2012 in the subject Pharmacology grade: A Jahangirnagar University (Department of Pharmacy) language: English abstract: In this ethnopharmacological study the ethanolic extract of Commelina appendiculata (EECA) was subjected to pharmacological activity test. Phytochemical study revealed the presence of carbohydrates tannins flavonoids glycosides and alkaloids in the ethanolic extract of Commelina appendiculata. In Swiss albino mice analgesic cns depressant and antidiarrhoeal activity were investigated. The extract was also evaluated for cytototoxic activity.