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Beneficial effect of aqueous root extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra on learning and memory using different behavioral models An experimental study

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Chakravarthi, KosuriKalyan, Avadhani, Ramakrishna·2013·Journal of Natural Science Biology and Medicine

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BACKGROUND: In the traditional system of medicine, the roots and rhizomes of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Gg) (family: Leguminosae) have been studied for their ability to improve a variety of health ailments. AIMS: The present study was designed to investigate the beneficial effects of Gg root extract on learning and memory in 1-month-old male Wistar albino rats. Four doses (75, 150, 225, and 300 mg/kg) of aqueous extract of root of Gg was administered orally for six successive weeks. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The aqueous extracts were evaluated for their effect on spatial learning and memory in rats using the elevated plus maze, Hebb-William maze, and Morris water maze tests which served as the exteroceptive behavioral model. Diazepam-induced amnesia served as the interoceptive behavioral model. RESULTS: Results showed that all the doses of aqueous root extract of Gg significantly enhanced the memory; however, in the doses of 150 and 225 mg/kg, it showed a significant (P < 0.01) enhancement in learning and memory. Furthermore, Diazepam-induced amnesia was reversed by the aqueous root extract of Gg (150 and 225 mg/kg, p.o.). CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that the memory enhancement effects of Gg may be mediated by its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Thus, Gg appears to be a promising drug for improving memory in the management of impaired learning, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders.

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Authors
Chakravarthi, K., & Avadhani, R.
Affiliations
Yenepoya University (IN)
Venue
Journal of Natural Science Biology and Medicine
Published
2013
Volume
4
Issue
2
Pages
420
ISSN
0976-9668 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2021459668
Cited by
87
References
8
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FWCI
7.88
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journal article
Language
en
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Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Medicinal Plants and Neuroprotection
  • Life Sciences › Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics › Pharmacology › Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects
Keywords
licorice, licorice extract, aqueous root extract, learning and memory, spatial learning, Morris water maze, elevated plus maze, diazepam-induced amnesia, neuroprotection, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory activity, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, neurodegenerative diseases

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