Pharmacological assessment of the anti-asthmatic potential of ethanolic extract from alpinia calcarata rhizome

  • Chandaka Madhu Pratishta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Durajpally, Suriapet, Chivvemla, Telangana 508214

Abstract

Alpinia calcarata, commonly known as Dwarf Cardamom or Snap Ginger, is a perennial herb in the Zingiberaceae family. Various doses of the extract be administer including a  dose of 2000 mg/kg and  from which the low doses of 100 mg/kg and high dose was 200 mg/kg. At the high dose, no fatalities or adverse health effects were observed, indicating that the extract is well-tolerated. The positive safety profile at this dosage supports the selection of lower doses for further therapeutic evaluation. These findings suggest that the ethanolic extract possesses a favorable safety margin, positioning it as a promising candidate for subsequent pharmacological studies.

Keywords: Alpinia calcarata, OECD guidelines, ethanolic extract

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Chandaka, M. “Pharmacological Assessment of the Anti-Asthmatic Potential of Ethanolic Extract from Alpinia Calcarata Rhizome”. International Journal of Health Care and Biological Sciences, Vol. 5, no. 4, Oct. 2024, pp. 1-5, doi:10.46795/ijhcbs.v5i4.631.
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