Alpha-Pinene as the Main Component of Ducrosia anethifolia (Boiss) Essential Oil is Responsible for its Effect on Locomotor Activity in Rats
نویسندگان
1 Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, IR Iran ; Laboratory of Molecular Neuroscience, Kerman Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IR Iran
2 Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, IR Iran
3 Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, IR Iran
4 Faculty of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman. Kerman, IR Iran
doi
10.17795/ajnpp-38787چکیده
Background: Ducrosia anethifolia (DA) is a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat a wide spectrum of illnesses. DA contains a series of antioxidant compounds, including alpha-pinene, which give it a sedative and relaxing effect. In spite of these effects of DA, the effects of DA essential oil on anxiety and locomotor activity in open field tests ...
