Citrus aurantium L. essential oil exhibits anxiolytic-like activity mediated by 5-HT1A-receptors and reduces cholesterol after repeated oral treatment

Conclusion: This work contributes to a better understanding of the biological activity of C. aurantium EO by characterizing the mechanism of action underlying its anxiolytic-like activity.

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Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - February 23, 2013 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Celso CostaThaís CuryBruna CassettariRegina TakahiraJorge FlórioMirtes Costa Source Type: research