IN-VITRO ANTI-ARTHRITIC ACTIVITY OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF COUROUPITA GUIANENSIS FLOWER

The present study is aimed to evaluate the in-vitro anti-arthritic activity of methanolic extract of Couroupita guianensis flower using inhibition of protein denaturation model. Diclofenac sodium was used as a standard drug. Results revealed that the methanolic extract of Couroupita guianensis at different concentrations possessed significant anti-arthritic activity as compared to standard drug. Key words: Couroupita guianensis, anti-arthritic, protein denaturatio