• DEEPIKA SINGH
• KULDEEP SINGH

To investigate the anticonvulsant and muscle relxant activity of ethanolic extract of leaves of Dendrophthoe falcata in mice. The ethanolic extract of leavs of D. falcata (100, 300 and 500 mg/kg, p.o.) was studied for its anticonvulsant effect on maximal electroshock-induced seizures and muscle relaxant activity at the same dose level using rota rod and actophotometer in mice. Preliminary phytochemical analysis revealed presence of proteins, carbohydrates, glycosides, steroids, triterpenes, flavonoids, tannins and phenolic compounds. D. falcata ethanolic extract (DFEE) (100, 300 and 500 mg/kg, p.o.) significantly (P<0.001) inhibited seizures induced by MES, reduced the duration of Hind limb tonic extensor phase (HLTE) and a decline in motor coordination. The ethanolic extract possesses anticonvulsant activity and muscle relaxant activity.

Anticonvulsant, Muscle relaxant, Dendrophthoe falcate.

"ANTICONVULSANT AND MUSCLES RELAXANT ACTIVITY OF DENDROPTHOE FALCATE LEAVES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 6, page no.289-295, June-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1806289.pdf

"ANTICONVULSANT AND MUSCLES RELAXANT ACTIVITY OF DENDROPTHOE FALCATE LEAVES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 6, page no. pp289-295, June-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1806289.pdf