Recently, the root extract is reported to possess antioxidant effect and also antimicrobial
property . In addition, the phytochemical examinations of this plant have indicated
the presence of sterols, terpenes and lignan glycosides .However, no study has
been done yet on efficacy of ethanolic leaf extract of Pluchea indica (L.) Less in
inhibiting inflammation and pain stimulus. Therefore, aqueous ethanolic crude extract of
Pluchea indica (L.) Less leaves were assessed for their anti-inflammatory and
antinociceptive effects on mice and rats.