ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Neuropharmacological Evaluation and Antioxidant
Potential of Aloe Barbadensis, Capparis Spinosa
and Senegalia Senegal Extract in Mice
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Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
Submission date: 2023-11-05
Final revision date: 2023-12-05
Acceptance date: 2023-12-21
Online publication date: 2024-04-25
Publication date: 2024-05-23
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Sulaiman Mohammed Alnasser
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2024;33(4):4031-4042
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Aloe barbadensis, Capparis spinosa, and Senegalia senegal are popular in traditional medicine
due to their therapeutic effects. We aimed to assess the neuropharmacological potential of their
extracts, including the impact on pain-relief, anxiety, depression, muscle relaxation, and motor
coordination. BALB/c mice were administered with standardized doses of A. barbadensis, C. spinosa,
and S. senegal extracts, and their behavior was recorded through various neurobehavioral tests.
The antioxidant potential of the extracts was also evaluated by DPPH assay. A differential response
was observed among the three extracts for analgesic activity. A. barbadensis showed an increase
in latency time after an increase in dose, while C. spinosa and S. senegal exhibited a biphasic response.
A. barbadensis showed very good anxiolytic effects and best anti-depression effects. S. senegal exhibited
the best antioxidant activity, followed by A. barbadensis and C. spinosa. This shows that these plants
could counteract oxidative stress and protect neurons from potential damage caused by free radicals.
The observed anxiolytic, muscle relaxant effects, and enhanced antioxidant potential of the selected
plants in BALB/c mice, indicate their potential therapeutic value in neuroprotective strategies
and the treatment of oxidative stress-related neurological disorders. However, further investigations
into their underlying mechanisms and long-term safety profiles are suggested before considering their
translation into clinical applications.