Original Article

Efficacy and Safety Assessment of T. Angelica Herbal Tonic, a Phytomedicinal Product Popularly Used in Nigeria

Table 1

The effect of acute dose of TAHT (1000 mg kg−1) on the behavioral pattern of mice.

Bahavioral activityDescriptionControl treatment scoreaTest treatment scoresa

AwarenessAlertness44
Passivity01
MoodGrooming44
Vocalization00
Fearfulness00
Aggressiveness00
Motor activityInquisitive behavior in unfamiliar environment00
Touch response44
Pain response44
Central activityResponse to noise44
Tremor00
Convulsion00
Muscle toneLimb tone44
Grip strength44
ReflexesPinna reflex44
Cornea reflex44
Autonomic effectsRespiratory rate44
Piloerection00
Writhing00

aThe scores were recorded on a scale of 0–8 with a base score of a normal response as 4.