Ms. AQUEOUS AND ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF TRACHY SPERMUM AMMI EXHIBIT COMPARABLE ANTIDEPRESSANT AND ANXIOLYTIC EFFECT TO IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND DIAZEPAM

Abstract

The importance of herbal medicines in treating various ailments or diseases is phenomenal and cannot be denied due to their safe use and efficacy; Trachyspermum ammi commonly known as ajwain belongs to the family Umbelliferae and a commonly used spice in home cooking. It contains various phytoconstituents which have several pharmacological effects against a number of diseases.