Antiepileptic Potential of Justicia insularis Leaf Extract in Swiss Mice
Epilepsy is a prevalent neurological condition characterized by repetitive seizures, necessitating the exploration of efficacious treatments. Justicia insularis, a plant with a historical use in treating convulsions and epilepsy, has garnered attention as a potential antiepileptic agent. This study aimed to investigate the antiepileptic properties of Justicia insularis leaf extract, focusing on generated seizure models in mice. The analysis of variance (ANOVA), specifically one-way ANOVA, was utilized to assess the statistical significance of the data. Seizure models were employed to evaluate the antiepileptic effects of Justicia insularis leaf extract. The p-values obtained from the one-way ANOVA were significant, with values of ap<0.005, bp<0.01, and cp<0.001. These results suggest the statistical significance of the observed effects in the seizure models. This study provides valuable insights into the therapeutic potential of Justicia insularis leaf extract as a treatment for epilepsy. The significant findings underscore the importance of further research into the use of natural medicines for managing epilepsy, potentially offering new avenues for treatment.
Authors
- Uduak Peter Ise
- Michael Chuks Nnumolu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6201-9940)
- Nancy Elkanah
- Jude Effiom Okokon
Institutions
- Bingham University (NG)
- University of Uyo (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Biology Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry
- Published
- 2024-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14421/biomedich.2024.131.271-275
- Primary Topic
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00