Anxiolytic and sedative activities of the essential oil of the fresh young shoot of <i>Asparagus officinalis</i> L. in mice
A. S. Olusa,
I. A. Oyemitan
Abstract:Background: Asparagus officinalis L. is an edible plant that serve as a vegetable and medicine in different parts of the world, including CNS-related ailments.Objective: To evaluate the anxiolytic and sedative activities Asparagus officinalis L. fresh young shoot essential oil of Asparagus officinalis L. (EOAO) in mice.Method: The essential oil was obtained through hydro distillation using clevenger-type apparatus. The effect of EOAO (6.25, 12.5 and 25 mg/kg, i.p., n=6) on anxiety was evaluated using the eleva… Show more
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