Evaluation of anxiolytic effect of Syzygium aromaticum: a traditional herb of India
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 0
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the anxiolytic effect of Syzygium aromaticum (S. aromaticum). Methods: Anxiolytic activity of S. aromaticum was evaluated by using two method i.e. elevated plus maze and light-dark model. Results: Hydroalcholic extract of S. aromaticum exhibited a prominent anxiolytic effect. Conclusions: The hydroalcholic extract of S. aromaticum showed statistically significant anxiolytic effect.
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