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ArticleJournal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine

Adaptogenic potential of Oxitard in experimental chronic stress and chronic unpredictable stress induced dysfunctional homeostasis in rodents.

Brajnandan Kishor, Pooja Rai, Rakesh Bharatia, Sanjay Kumar, Sujeet Kumar Gupta, Anshuman Sinha

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Brajnandan KishorDepartment of Pharmacology, Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Lucknow 226020, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Pooja RaiDepartment of Pharmacology, Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Lucknow 226020, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Rakesh BharatiaDepartment of Pharmacology, Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Lucknow 226020, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Sanjay KumarDepartment of Pharmacology, Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Lucknow 226020, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Sujeet Kumar GuptaDepartment of Pharmacology, Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Lucknow 226020, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Anshuman SinhaDepartment of Pharmacology, Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Lucknow 226020, Uttar Pradesh, India. Electronic address: anshuman.pharma@gmail.com.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOxitard, a polyherbal formulation comprising the extracts of Withania somnifera, Mangifera indica, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Daucus carota, Vitis vinifera, powders of Syzygium aromaticum, Yashada bhasma and Emblica officinalis; and oils of Triticum sativum.

objectiveCurrent study deals with the assessment of Oxitard (a marketed polyherbal formulation) for its adaptogenic potential in chronic unpredictable stress (CUS) and chronic stress (CS) induced dysfunctional homeostasis in rodents. MATERIALS &

methodsAnimals were immobilized for 2 h every day for ten days to induce CS. In order to induce CUS, animals were employed in a battery of stressors of variable value and duration for ten days. Following administration of Oxitard, stress was induced in the animals. Stress-induced efficient changes were evaluated by assessing organ (adrenal gland) weights, ulcer index, hematological parameters and biochemical levels of reduced glutathione (GSH), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and catalase (CAT).

resultsCS and CUS significantly modified the oxidative stress parameters (increased MDA and decreased GSH). Furthermore, CS and CUS lead to weight reduction, adrenal hypertrophy and gastric ulceration. Pre-treatment with Oxitard (200 and 400 mg/kg, p.o.) significantly modified CS and CUS induced hematological changes, oxidative stress parameters and pathological effects.

conclusionIn conclusion, Oxitard-intervened antioxidant actions are accountable for its adaptogenic effects in stress-induced dysfunctional homeostasis.

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AdaptogenicHerbalOxidative stressOxitard

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