Antidepressant Activity of Phyllanthus Amarus Ethanolic Extract in Experimental Animal Model.
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
The aim of the study was to investigate the antidepressant effect of Phyllanthus amarus ethanolic extract in Wistar albino rats.Methods:
The ethanolic extract of leaves of Phyllanthus amarus [PAEE] at a dose of 100mg/kg/body weight was administered orally for ten days. On tenth day, after one hour, the animals were taken for forced swimming test, to assess the level of depression.Results:
The results indicate PAEE has significant antidepressant activityConclusions:
The antidepressant activity of Phyllanthus amarus can be due to its effect on brain neurotransmitters or due to antioxidant property.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Year:
2015
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