Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Effects and Subacute Toxicity of the Aerial Parts of Psychotria ankasensis J.B.Hall (Rubiaceae) in Murine Models

Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Effects and Subacute Toxicity of the Aerial Parts of Psychotria ankasensis J.B.Hall (Rubiaceae) in Murine Models

Background. The present study aimed at validating the traditional use and toxicity profile of a methanolic extract of the aerial parts of Psychotria ankasensis in alleviating depression and anxiety disorders. Method. The antidepressant effect of methanolic extract of Psychotria ankasensis (PAE 30, 1...

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Main Authors:	Francis Ackah Armah, Isaac Tabiri Henneh, Isaac Kingsley Amponsah, Robert Peter Biney, Fynn Malcolm, John Alake, Wisdom Ahlidja, Mustapha Abubakar Ahmed, Christian Kweku Adokoh, Genevieve Etornam Adukpo, Desmond Omane Acheampong, Peter K. Gathumbi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:	Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5543320

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