Anxiolytic, sedative, and hypnotic activities of aqueous extract of Morinda citrifolia fruit
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Anxiolytic, sedative, and hypnotic activities of aqueous extract of Morinda citrifolia fruit
Morinda citrifolia (Indian mulberry or noni) fruit has been long used as a folk medicine for a wide range of health purposes as it is claimed to have analgesic, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, detoxifier, and cell-rejuvenator properties. A recent study has revealed central nervous system suppressant nature of its extract. Hence, the present study has evaluated the anxiolytic, sedative, and hypno...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0975-9476
DOI: 10.4103/0975-9476.131738