Lobelia has antidepressant properties. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

An antidepressant principle of Lobelia inflata L. (Campanulaceae).

Abstract Source:

J Pharm Sci. 1992 Jul;81(7):620-1. PMID: 1403691

Abstract Author(s):

A Subarnas, Y Oshima, Sidik, Y Ohizumi

Article Affiliation:

Pharmaceutical Institute, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.

Abstract:

A crude methanolic extract of the leaves of Lobelia inflata exhibited antidepressant activity in mice. The extract was fractionated, monitored by the activity, to give beta-amyrin palmitate as an active component.

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 1992
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Lobelia : CK(14) : AC(8)
Diseases : Depression : CK(9416) : AC(1727)
Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents : CK(7857) : AC(1451)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(18619) : AC(6735)

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Key Research Topics

Substance

Lobelia

Disease

Depression

Pharmacological Actions

Antidepressive Agents

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