Development of Anti-Inflammatory and Antibact...

Development of Anti-Inflammatory and Antibacterial Knee Cap an Experimental Study

Author Name : Dr. C. Meera, G. Nithya, S. Divya, T.Shwetha

ABSTRACT Tectonagrandisiscommonly known as Teak is one of the most famous timber in the world and is renowned for its dimensional stability. Teak is found in tropical region.Teak is also considered as a major constituent in many folklore medicines. Medicinally it has various pharmacological activities like antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, analgesic, anti-diuretic, and hypoglycemic. Further studies reveal the presence of carbohydrate, tannins, alkaloids, saponins, proteins and flavonoids. Extracts from various parts of teak is used to cure bronchitis, biliousness, dysentery, diabetes, leprosy, hyperacidity. Its medicinal properties are recognized in ayurvedic system of medicine. These results Tectonagrandis leaves could be a newapproach in the development of knee cap.