Evaluation of the Anticonvulsant Activity of the Leaves of <i>Glycyrrhiza</i><i>glabra</i> var. <i>glandulifera</i> Grown in Iran, as a Possible Renewable Source for Anticonvulsant Compounds

Abstract

A review of the publications in traditional medicine indicates that the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Fabaceae, is recommended for treatment of epilepsy. As a renewable source, the leaves of G. glabra var. glandulifera growing in Iran were examined for possible anticonvulsant activity.