Beneficial Effect of Benincasa Hispida Methanolic Extract against Neuroleptic Disorders
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Neuroleptic activity of methanolic extract of Benincasa hispida was assessed using apomorphine induced cage climbing model and catalepsy test in mice. Methanolic extract showed significant reduction in apomorphine induced cage climbing activity at 600 mg/kg and catalepsy in mice .The phytochemical analysis of methanolic extract showed presence of phenolic compounds and triterpene saponins, which may be responsible for the neuroleptic activity.
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