Research Article

Anticonvulsant Activity of Extracts of Plectranthus barbatus Leaves in Mice

Table 2

Anticonvulsant effects of Plecthranthus barbatus extract on pilocarpine-induced seizures in mice.

Dose (mg/kg) p.o.Time to seizure onset (s)Death latency (s)Death rate (%)

0 (control)117.1 ± 14.8194.7 ± 19.9100
1300.9 ± 53.3*364.5 ± 59.4*100
10373.9 ± 18.7*468.1 ± 39.6*100
30276.4 ± 20.6*317.1 ± 26.9100
100261.0 ± 29.1*334.0 ± 25.2*100

* , significant difference compared to control (ANOVA followed by Dunnett’s multiple comparisons test).