A series of chalcones were synthesised by condensation of appropriate acetophenones with appropriate aromatic aldehydes, and their anti-inflammatory activities were investigated. In comparison to standard drugs, some have been found to have important activity. In silico docking, tests on chalcones were shown to be more selective to COX-2. Further anti-inflammatory results were supported by docking studies with COX-2. The results from the anti-inflammatory and docking indicate that the synthesised compounds 3b, 3g and 3h can be seen as therapeutic drugs.