ANALGESIC AND ANTIPYRETIC
ACTIVITIES OF TWO INDIGENOUS
PLANTS
By
Rashid Mehmood
Session 2015-2017
Supervised By
Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
of Master of Philosophy
In
Pharmacology
At
Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
DEDICATED TO
I wish to dedicate this work to Holy Prophet Muhammad (Pease be upon him)
and His companions who laid the foundations of modern civilization and paved the
way for Social, Moral, Political, Economic, Cultural and Physical revolution.
This thesis is also dedicated to my beloved father, who taught me that the best
kind of knowledge too have is that which is learned for its own sake and also my
mother, who always encouraged and supported from the beginning of my studies and
always prays for me and taught me that even the largest task can be accomplished, If
it is done one step at a time and also my elder brother Azhar naeem, who have been
constant source of support and encouragement throughout my thesis writing.
DECLARATION OF AUTHENTICATION
It is certify that the research work presented in this thesis is to the best of my knowledge my
own. All sources used and any help received in the preparation of this dissertation have been
acknowledged. I hereby declare that I have not submitted this material, either in whole or part, for any
other degree at this or any other institution.
Rashid Mehmood Signature………………
RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, LAHORE
APPROVAL SHEET
SUBMISSION OF HIGHER RESEARCH DEGREE THESIS
The following statement is to be signed by the candidates ‘supervisor (s), Dean/ HOD and
must be received by the COE, prior to the dispatch of the thesis to the approved examiners.
Candidate’s Name & Reg #: Rashid Mehmood 12859
Programme Title: M.Phil Pharmacology Faculty/Department:
RIPS, Lahore
Thesis Title: Analgesic and Antipyretic Activities of two Indigenous Plants
I hereby certify that the above candidate’s work, including the thesis, has been completed to my
satisfaction and that the thesis is in a format and of an editorial standard recognized by the
faculty/department as appropriate for examination. The Thesis has been checked through
Turnitin for plagiarism(test report attached).
Signature (s):
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In the name of ALLAH, the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful. All the praises is for
ALLAH who gave me strength and showered me HIS countless blessing that helped me to complete
this thesis.
I would like to pay gratitude to my supervisor, Miss Fareeha Anwar for her constant support,
guidance and suggestion throughout the experimental and theoretical work.
I highly appreciate the efforts put in by Prof.Dr. Bashir Ahmad head, Faculty of pharmacy
department. I am very thankful to Mr saleem Ahmad the pharmacology laboratory attendant. They
have contributed to their ulmost capabilities for the fulfillment of objectives during my study.
I would like to thanks all the technicians and office staff of the Faculty of pharmacy of
Riphah International University Lahore campus for their help and cooperation. I thank full all the staff
members who have directly and indirectly helped me in undertaking this research.
Last but not least, I sincerely my beloved parents, my brother, my in laws and my friends for
encouraging and supporting me throughout my thesis project and for their countless prayers.
Rashid Mehmood Signature……………
RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, LAHORE
APPROVAL SHEET
SUBMISSION OF HIGHER RESEARCH DEGREE THESIS
The following statement is to be signed by the candidates ‘supervisor (s), Dean/ HOD and
must be received by the COE, prior to the dispatch of the thesis to the approved examiners.
Candidate’s Name & Reg #: Rashid Mehmood 12859
Programme Title: M.Phil Pharmacology
Faculty/Department: RIPS, Lahore
Thesis Title: Analgesic and Antipyretic Activities of two Indigenous Plants
I hereby certify that the above candidate’s work, including the thesis, has been completed to my
satisfaction and that the thesis is in a format and of an editorial standard recognized by the
faculty/department as appropriate for examination. The Thesis has been checked through
Turnitin for plagiarism(test report attached).
Signature (s):
The undersigned certify that: Principal Supervisor:
Date:
Co-Supervisor –I
(if any)
Date:
1. The candidate presented at a pre-completion seminar, an overview and synthesis of major
findings of the thesis, and that the research is of a standard and extent appropriate for submission
as a thesis.
2. I have checked the candidate’s thesis and its scope, format, and editorial standards are
recognized by the faculty/department as appropriate.
3. The plagiarism check has been performed . Report is attached
Signature (s):
Dean/Head of Faculty/Department:
Date:
ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
ANALGESIC AND ANTIPYRETIC ACTIVITIES OF TWO INDIGENOUS PLANTS
By
Rashid Mehmood
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillments of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Philosophy
In
Pharmacology
We accept this thesis as conforming to the required standard
Supervisor : (Name & Sig)
External Examiner-1 : (Name & Sig)_
External Examiner-2 : (Name & Sig)_
HOD/Incharge : (Name & Sig)______________________
