Monographic study of plant species most used for treatment of common diseases of Somba cattle in Benin

China, Tiropa Francis Chabi

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“…In South and East Africa, the seed and seed oil are used for oral hydration, to neutralize toxins, and as an antipyretic agent, while the leaf is used to treat toothache and gingivitis and to induce perspiration [ 15 , 16 ]. In West Africa and Asia, fruit pulp is used as an anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, analgesic, and immunostimulatory agent [ 17 - 19 ]. In Africa, the leaves and fruit pulp contribute to the nutritional status of many households because they constitute the main ingredients of local foods and drinks [ 20 ].…”

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Adansonia digitata L. Stem Bark Attenuates Epileptic Seizure, Depression, and Neurodegeneration by Mediating GABA and Glutamate in Pentylenetetrazol-Kindled Rats

Muhammad,

Hamman,

Chiroma

et al. 2023

J Pharmacopuncture

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Objectives: Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by repeated seizures attributable to synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. The study evaluated the effect of acetone extract of Adansonia digitata stem bark (ASBE) on seizure score, cognition, depression, and neurodegeneration as well as the level of Gamma-Aminobutyrate acid (GABA) and glutamate in Pentylenetetrazol-kindled rats. Methods: Thirty-five rats were assigned into five groups (n = 7). Groups 1-2 received normal saline and 35 mg/kg PTZ every other day. Groups 3-4 received 125 mg/kg and 250 mg/kg ASBE orally while group 5 received 5 mg/kg diazepam daily for twenty-six days. Group 3-5 received PTZ every other day, 30 mins after ASBE and diazepam. Results: The results showed that Pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) induces seizure, reduces mobility time in force swim test and decreases the normal cell number in the brain. It also significantly decreases (p < 0.05) catalase, superoxide dismutase and reduced glutathione activities compared to the ASBE pre-treated rats. Pre-treatment with ASBE reportedly decreases seizure activities significantly (p < 0.05) and increases mobility time in the force swim test. ASBE also significantly elevate (p < 0.05) the normal cell number in the hippocampus, temporal lobe, and dentate gyrus. Conclusion: ASBE reduced seizure activity and prevented depression in PTZ-treated rats. It also prevented neurodegeneration by regulating glutamate and GABA levels in the brain as well as preventing lipid peroxidation.

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