EXPLORING THE PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF HYPTIS SUAVEOLENS L. IN EXPERIMENTAL MODELS

Аннотация

Hyptis suaveolens L. (Lamiaceae), commonly known as "shrubby mint," is a medicinal plant traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. This study aims to explore the phytochemical composition and pharmacological effects of Hyptis suaveolens in animal models. Phytochemical analysis was conducted to identify bioactive compounds present in the plant, using techniques such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and thin-layer chromatography (TLC). The pharmacological evaluation involved in vivo testing for anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, and antimicrobial activities. The results revealed the presence of essential oils, flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids, which contributed to the observed pharmacological effects. In animal models, Hyptis suaveolens exhibited significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, corroborating its traditional use in folk medicine. These findings provide valuable insights into the therapeutic potential of Hyptis suaveolens, supporting further clinical studies to confirm its efficacy and safety for medicinal use. KEYWORDS Hyptis suaveolens, Phytochemical characterization, Pharmacological evaluation, Animal models, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Antipyretic, Antimicrobial, Essential oils, Flavonoids, Terpenoids.