Anxiolytic Effect of Ocimum basilicum Extract in Rats Tested by Elevated Plus-Maze Task
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Anxiolytic Effect of Ocimum basilicum Extract in Rats Tested by Elevated Plus-Maze Task
Background: There are reports in traditional medicine about the effectiveness of Ocimum basilicum (OB) in the treatment of anxiety. The Elevated Plus-Maze (EPM) has been predominantly used to investigate anxiety levels in rodents. Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of extract of OB on rat behavior in the EPM test. Materials and Methods: Male Wistar...
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عنوان ژورنال: Avicenna Journal of Neuro Psych Physiology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2383-2436,2383-2444
DOI: 10.17795/ajnpp-31136