[Effect of hydro-alcoholic extract of Salvia officinalis on memory impaired by post-training administration of morphine using a passive avoidance paradigm in rat]

ABSTRACT

Background: Studies have shown that the morphine can affect several neurotransmitter systems in the brain and impair memory retrieval. Moreover, it has been reported that the hydroalcoholic extract of Salvia officinalis can potentiate memory retention. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of salvia officinalis on memory impaired by post-training administration of morphine using a passive avoidance paradigm in rat