Immunomodulatory Activity of Mangifera indica L. Fruits (cv Neelam)

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the immunomodulatory activities of ethanolic extract of Mangifera indica L. cultivar Neelam fruit pulp. Materials and methods: In the present study, the alcoholic extract of fruit pulp of M. indica has been investigated for its effect on cell mediated and humoral components of the immune system in mice. Results: Administration of test extract produced increase in humoral antibody (HA) titre and delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) in mice. Conclusion: M. indica fruit pulp showed statistically significant immunostimulant potential in mice.