Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities of leaf extract of Panicum
maximum were evaluated to ascertain the folkloric claim of its use in
fevers and inflammatory conditions. The crude leaf extract (48 –
144 mg/kg) of Panicum maximum was investigated for anti-inflammatory
and antipyretic activities using various experimental models. The
extract caused a significant (p<0.05 – 0.001) dose-dependent
reduction in inflammation and fever induced by different agents used.
The anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of this plant may in part
be mediated through the secondary metabolites present in the plant
