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Journal of Natural Remedies, Vol 3, No 2 (2003), Pagination: 143-147
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Objective :To carry out the preliminary pharmacological screening of methanolic extract of fruit of Benincasa hispida Cogn. Materials and methods: The extract was tested for effect on general pharmacological effects like spontaneous motor activity, muscle relaxant activity, antihistaminic effect and effect on barbiturate induced hypnosis. Results: The extract caused reduction in spontaneous motor activity with no muscle relaxant activity. The extract significantly potentiated the barbiturate induced hypnosis, and showed significant antihistaminic activity. Conclusion: The methanolic extract of fruit of Benincasa hispida has antihistaminic activity and could be further explored.
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Benincasa hispida, Cucurbitaceae, Histamine
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