Neurophysiological effects of an extract of Eschscholzia californica Cham. (Papaveraceae)
Abstract
An aqueous-alcohol extract of Eschscholzia californica was evaluated for its mechanism of sedative and anxiolytic action. The extract appeared to possess affinity for the benzodiazepine receptor (flumazenil, a benzodiazepine antagonist, suppressed its sedative and anxiolytic effects) and induced peripheral analgesic effects, but had no antidepressant, neuroleptic or antihistaminic effects, clarifying the basis of California poppy's calming action.
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Rolland, A., Fleurentin, J., Lanhers, M.C., Misslin, R. and Mortier, F (2001) 'Neurophysiological effects of an extract of Eschscholzia californica Cham. (Papaveraceae)', Phytotherapy Research, 15(5), pp. 377-381. doi:10.1002/ptr.884
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