Abstract:
The sedative activity of Rauvollia densiflora Benth ex
Hook. f. IApocynaceae) roots and leaves was evaluated
using the rat hole board technique. The results
indicate that crude extracts of R. densiflora has sedative
properties as the leaf e.xtraci significantly reduced
dips and rcarinii. and the root extracts reduced dips,
motor and rearing activities related to exploratory
behaviour of rats.
