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EVALUATION OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTIASHMATIC ACTIVITY OF SALVIA HISPANICA SEED OIL

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Gayathiri K1*,Chitra V2 , M.J Aaliya Parvin 3 , Srivastan B4 , Pallavi. R5 , Aravindan
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si5a.0348

Abstract

Herbal products are often perceived as safe because they are natural. In India, in recent years there is increased research in traditional ayurvedic herbal medicines on the basis of their known effectiveness in the treatment of ailments for which they have been traditionally applied. Salvia hispanica., chia seed oil contains 60% of omega 3 alpha-linolenic acid and 40% of omega 6 linoleni acids. Omega -3 supplementation increases the activity of white cells that gobble up dangerous bacteria. Omega -3 protects the lungs from colds, flus and other respiratory tract infections. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and anti-asthmatic activity of Salvia hispanica seed oil inhibits the percentage contraction at concentration of 100 μg/ml in goat tracheal chain preparation. Salvia hispanica seed oil possess significant antihistaminic activity (H1-antagonist) and can be attributed to broncho dilating, anti-inflammatory, activity etc. Hence detailed study needs to be conducted to evaluate the phytoconstituent responsible for the above-mentioned results and their clinical efficacy in the treatment of related diseases.

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