Abstract

The anti-inflammatory activity was shown in carrageenan (acute) and cotton pellet induced granuloma model (sub-acute). Thus this activity can be contributed to the phytochemicals present in the extracts like alkaloids, glycosides, phenolic compounds, flavonoids and tannins. The methanolic extract of Gelidiella acerosa can be concluded to possess highest amounts of phenolics, flavonoids and DPPH free radical scavenging activities from the present studies. It also possess the highest anti-inflammatory potential followed by the ethyl acetate and hexane respectively. Therefore the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of the extracts of Gelidiella acerosa can be attributed to its phytochemical compounds present in the extracts

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