The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2020;9(5):329-332 ; DOI:10.31254/phyto.2020.9507
Evaluation of the anxiolytic effects of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the leaves and bark of Annona muricata using the elevated plus maze test
Kwasi Adomako Ohemeng1 , Peace Doe2 , Mariam Adoley Pappoe1 , Dzifa Thywill Gordor1 , Yaa Adubea1 , Sylvester Mawunyo Amaglo1 , James Mercer Prempeh1
1. Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Central University Ghana
2. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Central University Ghana
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Received: 27th July, 2020 / Accepted: 23rd August, 2020
Introduction: Natural products since time immemorial have been the source of traditional medicine. A number of well-known anxiolytic agents currently used have several side effects that limit their use. Among medicinal plants, leaves of Annona muricata (AM) are being recommended by traditional healers for the management of anxiety. This study is performed to evaluate the anxiolytic activity of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the leaves and bark of Annona muricata. Methodology: Aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the leaves and bark of Annona muricata were prepared and assessed for anxiolytic effect using the elevated plus maze (EPM) model. The antianxiety activity of the extracts were compared to the control (distilled water 10ml/kg) and standard drug Diazepam (5mg/kg). Results and discussion: All doses of the aqueous leaf extract of Annona muricata exhibited significant increase in mean entries into open arms (P
Anxiolytic, Annona muricata, Elevated plus maze model, Rats.
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Ohemeng KA, Doe P, Pappoe MA, Gordor DT, Adubea Y, Amaglo SM, Prempeh JM. Evaluation of the anxiolytic effects of the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the leaves and bark of Annona muricata using the elevated plus maze test. J Phytopharmacol 2020; 9(5):329-332.
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