Evaluation of the immunomodulatory activity of ethanolic extract of the stem bark of Bauhinia variegata Linn
Research:
The alcoholic extract of B.variegata (bark) showed CNS activity. Besides producing hypothermia in mice, it is also responded to amphetamine test.(Bhakuni et al., 1969).
The alcoholic extract of B.racemosa (bark) was found to have anti-cancer activity against human epidermal carcinoma of the nasopharynx in tissue culture. (Dhar et al., 1968).
The clinical studies have revealed that preparations of stem bark of Kanchanara enhance the effect of anti-tuberculous drugs used in cases of tubercular cervical lymphadenitis.(Dixit, 1967)
Its used in the treatment of experimental goitre in rats has been reported.( Veena et al., 1975).
