Evaluation of antidepressant activity of methanolic and hydroalcoholic extracts of Acorus calamus L. rhizome through tail suspension test and forced swimming test of mice

Objective: Acorus calamus (AC) L. (Araceae) is an annual semi-aquatic and aromatic plant found in Europe, North America and Asia. Its rhizomes are often used by Native Americans, Americans, and Chinese as well as by other cultures. Ethnobotanical studies and documents have shown their use in various...

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Main Authors: Shaista Yousuf, Shiekh Marifatul Haq, Akhtar Rasool, Muhammad Zulfajri, Marlia Mohd Hanafiah, Huda Nafees, Shoeiba Tasneem, Mohammed Mahboob
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209575482030065X