Assistant Professor in Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Madurai Medical College, Madurai. The T. N. Dr. MGR. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 600032.
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2025, 24(01), 120-125
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2025.24.1.0890
Received on 30 August 2025; revised on 04 October 2025; accepted on 07 October 2025
The neuropharmacological activities of the hydroalcoholic extract of Tridax procumbens were screened in mice. Preliminary phytochemical evaluation of extract was also carried out. The extract (200 and 400mg./kg orally.) possess a significant (p<0.05) depression in general behavioral test. The HAETP showed a significant reduction in spontaneous motor activity, rota rod test showed reduction on grip strength was found significant and open field method significantly reduction in number of squares entered with both forelimbs with compare with normal control.
Tridax procumbens Linn; Diazepam; Rota-rod apparatus; Actophotometer test; Open field test
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T. Peter. Phytochemical and neuropharmacological activity of leaves extract of Tridax procumbens linn. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2025, 24(01), 120-125. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2025.24.1.0890.