Onasanwo SA, Obembe OO, Faborode SO, Elufioye TO, Adisa RA. Neuro-pharmacological potentials of Buchholzia coriacea (Engl.) seeds in laboratory rodents.
Afr J Med Med Sci 2013;
42:131-142. [PMID:
24377198]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Buchholzia coriacea, taken by elderly, has phytochemicals that have neuro-active metabolites, and the folklore documented its use in neuro-behavioural despairs.
OBJECTIVE
This study was conducted to investigate the neuro-pharmacological potentials of Buchholzia coriacea (MEBC) seed extract in the laboratory rodents.
METHODOLOGY
Methanol extract of the seeds on B. coriacea (MEBC) was evaluated for its antidepressant (Forced Swimming Test and Tail Suspension Test), anxiolytic (Light-Dark Test, Hole Board Test and Elevated Plus Maze), antinociceptive (Hot-Plate and Tail Flick test) and motor coordination (Rota Rod) functions in mice.
RESULTS
Our findings showed antidepressant activity (P < 0.05) of MEBC that is dose-dependent. Secondly, MEBC showed significant anxiolytic property that is comparable with the standard drug (diazepam). Furthermore, MEBC significantly prolonged the latency on hot-plate and tail flick responses when compared with the control (P < 0.05). Finally, MEBC significantly prolonged mice endurance time (P < 0.05) on a revolving Rota rod. The results suggest antidepressant, anxiolytic and analgesic potentials of MEBC.
CONCLUSION
Buchholzia coriacea may have a stabilizing effect on the motor activity and MEBC probably contains secondary metabolites with some therapeutic effects on neuro-physiological disorders like depression, anxiety and pain.
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