Extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antipsychotic properties in murine models of psychosis

Extract of Synedrella nodiflora (L) Gaertn exhibits antipsychotic properties in murine models of psychosis

Abstract Background The hydro-ethanolic whole plant extract of Synedrella nodiflora (SNE) has demonstrated anticonvulsant, sedative and analgesic effects. Preliminary studies conducted in animals, SNE significantly decreased stereotypic behaviours suggesting antipsychotic potential. Coupled with the...

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Main Authors: Patrick Amoateng, Samuel Adjei, Dorcas Osei-safo, Kennedy K. E. Kukuia, Emelia Oppong Bekoe, Thomas K. Karikari, Samuel B. Kombian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Synedrella nodiflora
chlorpromazine
haloperidol
apomorphine
stereotypy
antipsychotic
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-017-1901-2

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