Bioactivity of marine organisms: Part VII--Effect of seaweed extract on central nervous system.
Alcohol extracts of marine algae (Rhodophyceae, Phaeophyceae and Chlorophyceae) were screened for their effect on central nervous system. Of 69 species investigated 8 appeared biologically active, 6 being CNS stimulant and two depressant, sites and dates of collection are given.
National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa.
S Y
SY
Kamat
S
S
Wahidulla
L
L
D'Souza
C G
CG
Naik
V
V
Ambiye
D S
DS
Bhakuni
S
S
Jain
A K
AK
Goel
R C
RC
Srimal
D000818:Animals; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012624:Seaweed
D010936:Plant Extracts