Abstract

Evaluation of Anxiolytic Activity of Ixora coccinea Linn. Ethanolic Extract in Swiss Albino Mice

Shan P Mohammed, Nasiya Latheef and Sri Ganeshan P

Ixora coccinea Linn. (Family: Rubiaceae), a small to medium sized hardy shrub is cultivated for ornamental purpose and also it finds place in traditional Indian medicine. The objective of this study was to evaluate the anxiolytic activity of Ixora coccinea ethanolic extract. The methods used for this study are elevated plus maze paradigm test and Hole board test. The ethanolic extract ICEE shows a significant (P