Abstract
Herbs, composed of various medicinal plants, can be used individually or in combinations and offer numerous health benefits. The aim of this study is to assess the polyherbal formulation, which includes Anthocleista adjalonensis, Mucuna pruriens, Thespesia garckeana, and Curcuma longa, for its elemental composition and anti-inflammatory properties. The elemental composition was analysed usingflame photometer and A.A.S. (atomic absorption spectrophotometer).Anti-inflammatory property was evaluated using carrageenan-induced paw edema in albino rats and cotton-pellet induced granuloma.The analysis of the tea sample revealed the presence of essential macro and microelements, including Calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na), potassium (K), phosphorus (P), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), and cadmium (Cd) the predominant elements identified in the tea sample include phosphorus (P) at 212.8 mg/kg, potassium (K) at 133.8 mg/kg, and calcium (Ca) at 105.8 mg/kg. When rats were given carrageenan to cause paw edema, The polyherbal formulation at 10 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, and aspirin,100mg/kg significantly reduced the diameter of inflammation when compared to control (p < 0.05) 20 mg/kg and the standard 100 mg/kg increase the percentage inhibition of inflammation.In cotton-pellet induced granuloma, the polyherbal formulation at 10 mg/kg, 20 mg/kg, and standard significantly reduced the diameter of inflammation when compared to control (p < 0.05). 20 mg/kg and the standard (aspirin 100 mg/kg) increase the percentage inhibition of inflammation. Conclusively, the polyherbal formulated tea has ten micro and macro elements, with phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium being the most abundant.The polyherbal formulated tea possesses anti-inflammatory properties.
