Ethnopharmacological Investigation of Cayratia trifolia

In this ethnopharmacological study, the ethanolic extract of the whole plant parts (root, stem and leaves) of Cayratia trifolia (Linn.) Domin. (Family Vitaceae) was investigated for bioactivities; namely analgesic, antioxidant, cytotoxicity, antimicrobial, antihelmintic and hypoglycemic activity. In light of the available literature, this study represents the first experimental investigation of biological activities of Cayratia trifolia in the perspective of their traditional use.

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Mohammad Zahidul Islam has completed M.Pharm from the University of Dhaka. Dr. Nazmul Qais is working as a professor of the Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka. Mr. Sheikh Zahir Raihan is working as a Lecturer of the same department.