The ethanolic extract of Ipomea mauritiana leaves has an antianxiety effect in swiss albino mice

Abstract

This abstract discusses Ipomea mauritiana, sometimes known as large potato, a plant in the
convolvulaceae family. The goal of this study was to ascertain whether swiss albino mice would benefit
from taking an ethanol extract of Ipomea mauritiana leaf for its potential antianxiety properties. There
were a total of six swiss albino mice used, with group I receiving saline and group II receiving diazepam.
Groups III and IV were administered 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg of ipomea mauritiana orally. The elevated
plus maze (EPM) and light and dark model were used to assess the efficacy of anti-anxiety drugs. Anxiety
was reduced in mice given the ethanolic extract. The possibility that Ipomea mauritiana might be utilized
to treat anxiety is strengthened by these findings. More research is needed to identify the active chemical
causing the effect.