Neuroprotective and anxiolytic effects of Matricaria chamomilla ethanolic extract against harmine-induced anxiety and oxidative stress in rats exposed to forced swimming stress
Archives of Biological Sciences December 16, 2025 Hamida Youcef Islam, Chouba Ibtissem, Habbachi Wafa
The global rise in anxiety and depression disorders has drawn attention to compounds like harmine, a Peganum harmala alkaloid, which induces a pronounced anxiety response. Herbal treatments exhibit the potential to relieve such symptoms with minimal or no side effects. This study aimed to investigate the behavioral, neurobiological, and protective effects of the ethanolic extract of Matricaria...