Nootropic potential of Alternanthera sessilis and Clerodendrum infortunatum leaves on mice
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Screening of Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts of Aerial Parts of Alternanthera sessilis Linn. R.br.ex.dc for Nootropic Activity
The objective of the present study is to investigate the nootropic activity of aqueous and 95% ethanolic extracts of aerial parts of Alternanthera sessilis Linn. R.Br.ex.DC (Amaranthaceae). Alternanthera sessilis Linn, commonly known as sessile joy weed a well known herb with fleshy leaves. The herb is mainly used as cholagogue, galactogue, intellect promoting, strength, diarrhea, constipation,...
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عنوان ژورنال: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2222-1808
DOI: 10.1016/s2222-1808(12)60204-7