Effects of Repeated Administration of Rauwolfia Serpentina on Stress-Induced Anorexia and Leptin Levels: Relationship With Adaptation to Stress Anti-stress effects of Rauwolfia Serpentina in alloxan induced diabetic rats.
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Background: Stress is a major contributor to various health issues, including depression, anorexia nervosa, diabetes, and obesity. Rauwolfia serpentina, a traditional medicinal plant, has shown potential in alleviating stress-induced effects due to its influence on serotonin neurotransmission and its anxiolytic properties.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of repeated administration of Rauwolfia serpentina on stress-induced anorexia and leptin levels, and its relationship with adaptation to stress in rats.
Methods: Male albino Wistar rats were divided into four groups: DMSO unstressed, DMSO stressed, Rauwolfia serpentina unstressed, and Rauwolfia serpentina stressed. The stressed groups were subjected to two hours of immobilization daily for five days, followed by oral administration of Rauwolfia serpentina at 10 mg/kg. Behavioral assessments included the open field and light-dark transition tests. Body weight, food intake, and plasma levels of glucose, leptin, and corticosterone were measured. Data were analyzed using ANOVA with post-hoc Newman-Keuls test, and significance was set at p<0.05.
Results: Rauwolfia serpentina significantly improved body weight maintenance (98.9 ± 1.3% vs. 99.5 ± 1.7%) and increased food intake (16.3 ± 0.6 g vs. 16.5 ± 0.5 g) in stressed rats. It also reduced anxiety-like behaviors and lowered corticosterone levels (15.9 ± 1.6 ng/mL vs. 18.4 ± 1.7 ng/mL) in stressed groups (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Rauwolfia serpentina effectively alleviates stress-induced anorexigenic and anxiogenic effects, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for managing stress-related disorders.
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