G. Balamurugan, SupriyaSajja, D. Balakrishnan and S. Selvarajan
The ethanolic extract of the leaves of Erythrina variegata Linn leaves (Fabaceae) were screened for its antiinflammatory activity. The dried powder of leaves was extracted with ethanol (95%) for the present study. The prevention of hypotonicity induced HRBC membrane lysis was taken a measure of anti-inflammatory activity. The extract showed a significant activity comparable to the standard drug Diclofenac sodium.