title: Antitussive activity of ethanolic extract of Curcuma aromatica rhizomes on sulfur dioxide induced cough in mice.
abstract: Ethanolic extract of rhizomes of Curcuma aromatica (Zingiberaceae) was investigated for its antitussive effect on Sulfur dioxide induced cough model in mice. The extract exhibited significant antitussive activity in a dose dependant manner. The activity was compared with the prototype antitussive agent codeine phosphate. The ethanolic extract at the dose of lOOmg. 200mg and 400mg/kg body weight, po, showed 68%, 74% and 79% of inhibition of cough with respect to control group.
authors.affiliation: K.L.E.S College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Hubli , India.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Marina
authors.forename: T R Prashith
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Kekuda
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Sudarshan