The study of antiepileptic activity of clove oil in chemical induced convulsions in mice.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The objective was to evaluate and compare the effect of an extract of essential oil of clove with the standard sodium valproate on pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) induced seizures in animal models.Methods:
A total of 30 mice were taken, they were given a chemo shock at the concentration of 60 mg/kg using PTZ. 30 mice were divided into 5 groups of 6 animals each the control group received distilled water 5 ml/kg i.p., standard received injection sodium valproate 200 mg/kg i.p. another group received sesame oil – 10 ml/kg i.p. (control), test groups received Clove oil - 0.075 ml/kg i.p., clove oil - 0.1 ml/kg i.p., respectively. All the injections were given 30 mins before the administration of PTZ.Results:
Clove oil produced a significant antiepileptic effect at all the doses.Conclusion:
Clove oil has shown significant antiepileptic activity in mice.
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Ano de publicação:
2015
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