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Central nervous system stimulant effect of the ethanolic extract of Kigelia africana

Owolabi,O.J.; Amaechina,F.C.; Eledan,A.B.

Journal Of Medicinal Plants Research: 2, 20-23

2008


Accession: 030447658

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CNS stimulant effect of the ethanolic stem bark extract of Kigelia africana was studied in mice using the barbiturate induced sleeping time and the Rota rod bar to check the extract's effect on muscle coordination. The results showed that the extract at all doses tested reduced the duration of sleeping time when compared to the control group that received distilled water.

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