BACKGROUND
Bougainvillea spectabilis (BS) (family Nyctaginaceae) is said to possess hypoglycemic and anti-inflammatory activities in experimental animals. We had set forward to examine the potential anti-inflammatory activities of BS in experimental models of inflammation.
METHODS
Fresh dried leaves
Bougainvillea glabra is widely used in Nigeria for the treatment of inflammatory-related conditions, and as remedy for pain ailments.Considering the lack of scientific studies focused on chemical constituents and pharmacological activity of B. glabra