Research Article

Ganoderma lucidum Ameliorates Neurobehavioral Changes and Oxidative Stress Induced by Ethanol Binge Drinking

Table 1

Behavioral screening after acute administration of Aqueous Extract of Ganoderma lucidum (AEG1) by gavage in adult female Wistar rats in the acute oral toxicity test. A = EAGl 2000 mg/kg; B = EAGl 5000 mg/kg; and C = control groups. (+) Presence of the behavior signals; (0) Absence of behavior signals.

SignalTime after administration
30 min1 h2 h
ABCABCABC
 Lethargy++0++0++0
 Ptosis++0++0++0
 Agitation++0+00+00
 Tremors000000+00
 Increase of grooming0+0000000
 Increase of rearing0+0000000
SignalDays after administration
Day 2Day 4Day 14
ABCABCABC
 Lethargy++00+0000
 Mortality000000000