Lobelia has antidepressant properties. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

An antidepressant principle of Lobelia inflata L. (Campanulaceae).

Abstract Source:

J Pharm Sci. 1992 Jul;81(7):620-1. PMID: 1403691

Abstract Author(s):

A Subarnas, Y Oshima, Sidik, Y Ohizumi

Article Affiliation:

Pharmaceutical Institute, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.

Abstract:

A crude methanolic extract of the leaves of Lobelia inflata exhibited antidepressant activity in mice. The extract was fractionated, monitored by the activity, to give beta-amyrin palmitate as an active component.

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 1992
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lobelia : CK(8) : AC(5)
Diseases : Depression : CK(674) : AC(88)
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents : CK(142) : AC(31)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(3616) : AC(1226)

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