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International Journal of Bipolar Disorders

ISSN 2194-7511

3 papers in the library · 83 citations · publishing 2015-2024

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Towards a natural treatment for mania: red onion husk extract modulates neuronal resilience, redox signalling, and glial activation.

International Journal of Bipolar Disorders May 9, 2024 Chukwuma Raphael Ekeanyanwu, Chidinma Lynda Ekeanyanwu, Kingsley Nnaemeka Ugochukwu 3 citations

Red onion husk, a readily available agricultural waste material, contains diverse bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. This study aimed to assess the safety and therapeutic potential of red onion husk extract in managing manic-like symptoms and associated neurochemical dysfunctions. Acute and repeated oral dose studies were conducted in mice and rats to evaluate the safety...

Psychedelics in the treatment of unipolar and bipolar depression

International Journal of Bipolar Disorders July 5, 2022 Oliver G. Bosch, Simon Halm, Erich Seifritz 35 citations

Abstract This is a narrative review about the role of classic and two atypical psychedelics in the treatment of unipolar and bipolar depression. Since the 1990s, psychedelics experience a renaissance in biomedical research. The so-called classic psychedelics include lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, mescaline and ayahuasca. Characteristic effects like alterations in sensory...

Switch to mania after ayahuasca consumption in a man with bipolar disorder: a case report

International Journal of Bipolar Disorders February 23, 2015 Alejandro Szmulewicz, Marina P. Valerio, José Smith 45 citations

There is lack of specificity in the diagnosis of substance-induced mental disorder. The knowledge of the pharmacodynamic properties of ayahuasca consumption allows a more physiopathological approach to the diagnosis of the patient.