Coriandrum sativum: evaluation of its anxiolytic effect in the elevated plus-maze

Dose-Dependent Effect of Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum L.) and Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare M.) on Lead Nephrotoxicity in Rats

“…It has been used as a flavoring agent in food products, perfumes and cosmetics [8]. It was shown that coriander extracts have phenolic compounds and flavonoids, suggesting that these compounds contribute to the antioxidative activity [9].…”

In vitro free radical scavenging and DNA damage protective property of Coriandrum sativum L. leaves extract

“…Pharmacological studies in animals have shown that coriander has anti-diabetic (Swanston-Flatt et al 1990;Gray and Flatt 1999), hypolipidemic, (Chithra and Leelamma 1997; and anti-cancer effects (Chithra and Leelamma 2000). Sedative-hypnotic activity of coriander seeds have been evaluated in scientific studies in mice (Emamghoreishi et al 2005). Linalool, the main monoterpenoids of coriander seeds is shown to have sedative and anticonvulsant activity in animal studies and anxiolytic and sedative activity in human studies (Karmakar et al 2011).…”

Antianxiety activity ofGelsemium sempervirens

“…This amounts to 12.3% of the global burden of the diseases, which will rise to 15% by 2020 (Reynolds, 2003). Currently, the most widely prescribed medicines for anxiety disorders are benzodiazepines; however, the clinical use of these agents is limited by their side effects (Emamghoreishi et al, 2005;Mitte et al, 2005). In spite of their relative safety, benzodiazepines can lead to disturbing effects such as amnesia, dependence liability, and sedation, which cause considerable concern (Raupp et al, 2008).…”