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Effect of Shilajit on rat brain monoamines
Author(s) -
Bhattacharya S. K.,
Ghosal S.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
phytotherapy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.019
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1099-1573
pISSN - 0951-418X
DOI - 10.1002/ptr.2650060315
Subject(s) - monoamine neurotransmitter , pharmacology , medicine , traditional medicine , serotonin , chemistry , receptor
Shilajit (25 and 50 mg/kg i.p. for 5 days) significantly lowers the levels of 5HT and 5HIAA and increases the levels of DA, NA and their metabolites, in concert, in rat brain. The finding is appraised in view of its use as an Ayurvedic rasayan (rejuvenator).