2014
DOI: 10.5455/2319-2003.ijbcp20140817
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Evaluation of anti-depressant effect of lemon grass (<i>Cymbopogon citratus</i>) in albino mice

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“…It contains several biologically active compounds with various pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, anti-diarrheal, anti-filarial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties [10][11][12][13][14][15]. Moreover, previous studies have shown that C. citratus is safe for human consumption, as no toxic effects have been observed over the years as caffeine free tea and herbal drink [16,17]. Recently, C. citratus was shown to exhibit antidepressant activity in the force swimming and tail suspension tests in mice [18].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It contains several biologically active compounds with various pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, anti-diarrheal, anti-filarial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties [10][11][12][13][14][15]. Moreover, previous studies have shown that C. citratus is safe for human consumption, as no toxic effects have been observed over the years as caffeine free tea and herbal drink [16,17]. Recently, C. citratus was shown to exhibit antidepressant activity in the force swimming and tail suspension tests in mice [18].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, tiredness, and poor concentration (James et al, 2018). The advantages of herbal treatments would include its complementary nature to the conventional treatment, thus making the latter a safer and cheaper option for depressive disorders (Dudhgaonkar et al, 2014).…”
Section: Depressionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The aqueous extract of C. citratus was dissolved in distilled water immediately before use. The doses of 25, 50 and 100 mg/ kg of C. citratus used in the study were selected based information obtained from literature [17].…”
Section: Preparation Of Plant Materialsmentioning
confidence: 99%