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Phytochemical Standardization and Anti-Anxiety (Izterab-e-Nafsani) study of Aftimoon Hindi (Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.) on An Animal Model

  • Ara, Irfat (Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir) ;
  • Kalam, Mohd Afsahul (Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, University of Kashmir) ;
  • Maqbool, Mudasir (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Of Kashmir) ;
  • Zehravi, Mehrukh (Department of Clinical Pharmacy Girls Section, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University Alkharj)
  • Received : 2021.05.24
  • Accepted : 2021.08.10
  • Published : 2021.08.31
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Abstract

Background: Cuscuta reflexa Roxb is a member of the Cuscutaceae family, and in Unani medicine, it is known as Aftimoon. It is a parasitic plant that can be found growing abundantly on various host plants in India up to 3000 metres in altitude during the rainy season. Unani physicians have been using it for years to cure a variety of illnesses, including psychiatric illnesses like melancholia, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. It has been used to cure hepatitis, palpitations, and skin disorders, among other things. Objective of the study: To evaluate anti-anxiety effect of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb in Swiss Albino mice of either sex. Materials and Methods: A total of 24 Swiss Albino mice weighing 25-35 g were used in this study. Animals were chosen at random and held in their cages for at least 7 days in a standard setting. Group A was given regular saline as a vehicle, Group B was given a hydro alcoholic extract of the lower dose of the test drug, Group C was given a hydro alcoholic extract of the higher dose of the test drug, and Group D was given the standard drug Diazepam 5 mg/kg orally. Aftimoon as hydro alcoholic extract (200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg body wt.) was given in single and double doses and observed for 7 days. Results: For each parameter in each category, mean and standard deviations were computed. For multiple group comparisons, a one-way ANOVA was used, followed by Turkey's post hoc test. (p<0.05) was used as the significance standard. Conclusion: These results advocate that the Aftimoon as double dose (400 mg/kg body wt.) revealed anti-anxiety effect similar to standard drug.

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Acknowledgement

The authors would like to thank the Ilmul Advia department at the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM) and the University of Kashmir-Srinagar for their assistance and support during the research.

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