Role of 5-HT1A Receptor in the Anxiolytic-Relaxant Effects of Bergamot Essential Oil in Rodent

Role of 5-HT1A Receptor in the Anxiolytic-Relaxant Effects of Bergamot Essential Oil in Rodent

The essential oil obtained by the fresh fruit of <i>Citrus bergamia</i> Risso et Poiteau is used worldwide in aromatherapy to reduce pain, facilitate sleep induction, and/or minimize the effects of stress-induced anxiety. Preclinical pharmacological data demonstrate that bergamot essenti...

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Main Authors: Laura Rombolà, Damiana Scuteri, Chizuko Watanabe, Shinobu Sakurada, Kengo Hamamura, Tsukasa Sakurada, Paolo Tonin, Maria Tiziana Corasaniti, Giacinto Bagetta, Luigi Antonio Morrone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
aromatherapy
bergamot essential oil
serotonin neurotransmission
anxiety and motor behavioral tests
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/7/2597

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