Oral Administration of Ethanol Extract of Myristica fragrans Elicited Hyperactivity, Anxiety and Reduced Dopamine Level in Rats

Oral Administration of Ethanol Extract of Myristica fragrans Elicited Hyperactivity, Anxiety and Reduced Dopamine Level in Rats

Objective: Myristica fragrans, a common kitchen spice, is reported to have psychoactive properties, producing hallucinations and fear. The psychoactive action is attributed to the presence of myristicin. This study aimed to assess the effects of ethanol seed extract of Myristica fragrans (ESMF) on...

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Main Authors: SUNDAY Abba, SUNDAY ABRAHAM MUSA, Abel Agbon, SUNDAY OLADELE, IBRAHIM Joseph Momoh, ENYINNA OGBONNA, OLUSEGUN Dare Omotosho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babcock Medical Society 2024-12-01
Series:Babcock University Medical Journal
Subjects:
Nutmeg
Alterations
Myristicin
Anxiety
Stimulant
Online Access:http://bumj.babcock.edu.ng/index.php/bumj/article/view/399
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