Open AccessExperimental evaluation of Hiṅgvādi Ghṛta in behavioral despair using animal models
Author(s) -
Poonam Ashish Gupte,
Jayshree Dawane,
Asmita Wele
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
ancient science of life/ancient science of life
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-9547
pISSN - 0257-7941
DOI - 10.4103/asl.asl_78_16
Subject(s) - behavioural despair test , tail suspension test , in vivo , imipramine , cns depression , pharmacology , medicine , antidepressant , zoology , biology , toxicity , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology , hippocampus , alternative medicine
Depression, a sustained mood disorder caused by selective diminution of specialized cells in brain is increasing at an alarming rate. It will be the second largest morbid illness by next decade and is the leading cause of suicidal deaths. The available antidepressant medications benefit only a third of its recipients and have many side effects. Hence, it is imperative to search in Ayurveda for leads.