Investigating the Anti-epileptic and Sedative Effects of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf on Pentylenetetrazol Induced Epileptiform Seizures in Wistar Rat

Background: Since long lasting administration of anti-seizure drugs produces undesirable side effects, many efforts have been made during recent decades to find and replace the chemical drugs by medicinal plants.   Objective: The aim of present study was to study the antiepileptic (anti-seizure) e...

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Main Authors: MB Ghayour, M Behnam-Rassouli, N Ghayour, M Tehranipour, A Kamyabi-Abkooh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR 2012-02-01
Series:Journal of Medicinal Plants
Subjects:
rat
Online Access:http://jmp.ir/article-1-473-en.html